Atlanta Dream fall to Indiana Fever in home opener
ATLANTA - The Dream took on the Indiana Fever for the first time this season, with Atlanta entering on a five-game win streak against the Fever dating back to last season. But in…
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Atlanta Hawks looking to avoid getting swept by Boston Celtics this weekend
ATLANTA - It's do-or-die for the Atlanta Hawks as they are down 2-0 to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Atlanta hopes to steal a game…
Atlanta Dream select three players in WNBA Draft
NEW YORK - The WNBA Draft wrapped up Monday night with the Atlanta Dream ending their party with three picks. Stanford's Haley Jones went sixth overall to the Dream. She put up a career-high…
NASCAR races to Cordele
CORDELE, GA - In Cordele, NASCAR driver Chad Chastain visited Crisp County High School Thursday morning to talk about the importance of safe driving, showing why everyone should wear a seatbelt on…
Albany local is one of 12 finalists for Atlanta Braves P.A. announcer role
ALBANY - Some of the most well-known public address announcers have made their names known with their unique voices and how they introduce players. From guys like the late, great Bob Sheppard…
New semi-pro basketball team hits the Good Life City
ALBANY, GA - The Good Life City catchphrase in Albany was so good, it had to have a semi-pro basketball team named after it. Meet the Albany Good Life, a team that…
Furlow's Top Five Fridays - Episode 5
ATLANTA - Every week, South Georgia Television Sports will highlight the top five plays from that week. This week features highlights from the Atlanta Hawks' 121-113 victory over the Miami Heat on MLK Day. Tune…
Atlanta Hawks secure 121-113 win over Miami Heat on MLK Day
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks took on the Miami Heat on Monday night looking to extend their win streak to three games. Atlanta's had an up-and-down start to 2023, but have found its…
How the Atlanta Hawks honor MLK Day
ATLANTA - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has been celebrated in sports - specifically basketball - for decades dating back to 1986 when the holiday was first recognized. New York Knicks legend, Patrick…
Jackson State alum, Al Smith, will be inducted into JSU Sports Hall of Fame
ALBANY, GA - Former Jackson State basketball player, Alphonso "Al" Smith, will be inducted into the JSU Sports Hall of Fame on Friday night. Smith was an electrifying guard/forward for JSU from…
Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard earns third-straight WNBA Rookie of the Month
ATLANTA – Atlanta Dream rookie guard Rhyne Howard was named July’s WNBA Kia Rookie of the Month for the third consecutive month, the league announced on Tuesday. In the month of July, Howard averaged 16.3 points, 1.6 steals and 0.8…
Atlanta Falcons will have intense competition during 2022 training camp
ATLANTA, GA- Football season is officially among us as the NFL begins training camp Monday, July 25th running through August 10th. The Atlanta Falcons report to training camp Tuesday, July 26th at the teams practice facility. Per usual, nobody…
Tennessee Titans fullback returns to Lee County
LEESBURG, GA – Over the weekend, former Lee County Trojan and current Tennessee Titans fullback, Tory Carter, visited his old stomping grounds for his first youth camp. “I’ve always wanted to…
Atlanta Hawks acquire all-star guard Dejounte Murray
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks have acquired All-Star guard Dejounte Murray - and center Jock Landale - from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for forward Danilo Gallinari, a conditional 2023 first round pick (from Charlotte via New…
Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard named WNBA All-Star
ATLANTA – Atlanta Dream rookie guard Rhyne Howard was named a 2022 AT&T WNBA All-Star reserve, the league announced today. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft has taken the league by storm, has consistently ranked in…
Atlanta Dream to celebrate Pride Month later this month
ATLANTA – During the month of June, the Atlanta Dream honors the pursuit of equal justice for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities, and recognizes the impact that LGBTQ+ individuals have had on history by dedicating two games…
Rhyne Howard named WNBA Rookie of the Month
ATLANTA – Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard was named the Kia Rookie of the Month, the WNBA announced Wednesday. The honor comes shortly after Howard was named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week on May 16, making her…
Hawks' Danilo Gallinari to coach in Italy
LONDON AND MILAN – The NBA, International Basketball Federation (FIBA), and Italian Basketball Federation (FIP) announced on Tuesday that Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Europe will be held at Sport Village Assago and the Bocconi Sport Center in Milan,…
Reese Furlow comes to South Georgia sports
ALBANY, GA - South Georgia Television News is proud to announce the hiring of Reese Furlow as our newest Sports MultiMedia Journalist for WSWG-CBS44 & WSST-TV55, effective January 24th, 2022. Furlow, a 2018 graduate of the University of West Florida,…
Lee Elder passes away at 87
ESCONDIDO, CA - Lee Elder, a champion of racial justice who in 1975 became the first Black man to compete in the Masters, has died at the age of 87, the PGA Tour said on Monday. A cause of death was…
ASU ball player’s lifelong dream came true
ALBANY, GA – An Albany State University baseball player has been signed to play for a Major League Baseball team. Malik Barrington signed a contract to play with the Minnesota Twins in late July. "We are so excited for Malik…
Praying for the Blue Devil's best
BALTIMORE, MD- Rashod Bateman, the first Tift County Blue Devil to be chosen in the first round of the NFL draft, has suffered a leg injury which could imperil his season-opening debut. Bateman, selected by the Baltimore Ravens in April,…
Region 5 South Soaring Competition prepares for 50th anniversary
We’re here at the Region 5 South Soaring Competition located right here in our backyard, at Cordele’s Crisp County Airport. This is their 50th anniversary, which is…
POW-MIA Freedom Car comes to Crisp Motorsports Park
This weekend, at Crisp Motorsports Park, a very special car will be racing on the track. The POW-MIA Freedom Car - sponsored by My Computer Career will be…
Jr. Late Model Proactive Driver School opens at Crisp Motorsports Park
Rod Wortham is the founder and CEO of the Junior Late Model Spectacular Series and the Junior Late Model Proactive Driver School. On Thursday night,…
1/29/21 - Sports with Nate
Crisp County Schools Athletic Director Jimmy Hughes shares his thoughts on Miguel Patrick, CC's new head football coach. And before Tyreek Hill was torching NFL defenses, he was setting Georgia state…
11/27/20 - Sports with Nate
Tomorrow afternoon, we will get another big-time matchup that involves Georgia State, and it’s been a busy week for the Panthers athletic program. On Wednesday, the men’s basketball team outlasted Georgia Tech 123-120, in…
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NFL Network: Cowboys and Texans players test positive for coronavirus
(CNN) -- Several players for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans have tested positive for the coronavirus, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
