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Greyhounds win Dublin JV tourney
The junior varsity baseball team won the Dublin JV Tournament last weekend with three victories, then continued its winning ways with a 10-0 shutout victory over Washington County at home Monday.
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Clifton Ridge, Gray Station fall in playoffs
Three of Jones County’s middle school basketball teams advanced to the playoffs this season, but none made it out of the first round.
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State park program open to boys, girls
Young golfers have the chance to play 10 courses across Georgia during the 2010 Georgia Junior Golf Tour.
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Jones softball team selected for trip to Nebraska
The Jones County High School unified softball team has been selected to par ticipate in the 2010 Special Olympics National Games to be held in Lincoln, Neb., July 17-24.
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Greyhounds just miss qualifying for state duals, continue to mature
The Jones County wres tling team failed to qualify for the state duals for the first time in five years, but just barely.
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Man convicted in slaying of Denver Broncos player (AP)

FILE - This April 24, 2005, file photo shows Darrent Williams smiling as he holds a Denver Broncos' jersey bearing his name during a news conference at the team's headquarters in Denver. Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a man charged with murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams. The decision was expected to be read in court shortly. Defendant Willie Clark was taken to the courtroom Thursday, March 11, 2010, to hear the decision. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File)AP - Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder Thursday in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.


Thu Mar 11 13:34:02 -0600 2010
Wright leads Georgetown past top-seeded Syracuse (AP)

Georgetown's Chris Wright (4) shoots over Syracuse's Arinze Onuaku (21) during the first half of a quarterfinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Big East Conference Championships Thursday, March 11, 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP - Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange 91-84 in the quartefinals of the Big East tournament Thursday.


Thu Mar 11 13:30:16 -0600 2010
Reyes told to rest until thyroid normalizes (AP)

FILE - This Feb. 25, 2010, file photo shows New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes during spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Reyes is flying to New York for tests after doctors in Florida discovered a thyroid imbalance. The team said Friday, march 5, 2010, that Reyes will undergo further tests on Monday, and it could take up to 48 after for doctors to receive the results. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)AP - All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8 weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before opening day.


Thu Mar 11 12:53:39 -0600 2010
No. 1 KU tops Texas Tech 80-68 to reach 2,000 wins (AP)

Kansas center Cole Aldrich (45) is fouled by Texas Tech forward Darko Cohadarevic (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)AP - Cole Aldrich had 12 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 1 Kansas become the third team to reach 2,000 wins by pulling out an 80-68 victory over scrappy Texas Tech on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.


Thu Mar 11 13:52:18 -0600 2010
Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69 (AP)

This 1970 handout provided by NFL Photos, shows Los Angeles Rams football player Merlin Olsen. Olsen, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor, died Wednesday night, March 10, 2010, at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 69. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)AP - Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and member of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" who followed up football with a successful television career in "Little House on the Prairie," NFL broadcasts and commercials, has died. He was 69.


Thu Mar 11 13:47:48 -0600 2010
Rockies, Helton agree to 2-year extension (AP)
AP - First baseman Todd Helton and the Colorado Rockies agreed Thursday to $9.9 million, two-year contract extension through the 2013 season.
Thu Mar 11 12:16:22 -0600 2010
Silverdome is open for business again (AP)
AP - The Silverdome used to be a venue that welcomed everyone from the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Pistons to Pope John Paul II, Elvis Presley and WrestleMania III.
Thu Mar 11 13:52:29 -0600 2010
Brian Giles cites knee pain in decision to retire (AP)
AP - Brian Giles says the pain in his arthritic right knee is getting worse, and the 39-year-old outfielder informed the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday that he will retire.
Thu Mar 11 13:38:11 -0600 2010


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