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They may still be looking for head football coaches at Gainesville, Flowery Branch and Johnson, but the Elephants did pick up a fine running back in the transfer of Damien Dowell from West Hall.

David Duval might skip the BellSouth Classic in Atlanta, the tournament that gave him a sponsor's exemption when he was at Georgia Tech and where he won during his sensational start to the 1999 season.

It will be a showdown of wrestling powerhouses in Lilburn Wednesday night when Jefferson, the number one ranked team in single-A, meets 5-A #2 Parkview.

Arkansas running back Cedric Cobbs was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, speeding and marijuana possession.

Gainesville's Red Elephants and Lady Elephants had little trouble with visiting Gilmer County,sweeping a Tuesday night doubleheader in a busy night on the prep hardwoods.

Georgia Tech running back Joe Burns, who was academically ineligible for the Seattle Bowl, will give up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft, according to newspaper reports.

Utility infielder Keith Lockhart agreed to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night just before the midnight free-agent deadline.

Clemson seems to have saved its season with a team meeting. Maybe it's a tactic No. 7 Virginia ought to try it.

Arkansas knocked off No. 22 Mississippi State 75-64 Tuesday night, just three days after the Bulldogs beat No. 8 Kentucky.

reserve quarterback Ryan Sorahan said he was staying, while a standout tight end from a Florida high school says he wants to come play for the Razorbacks.