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Talks from the Box- NBA

Sam Thompson moderates a debate about the NBA, with Chad Rhym and Kevin Mobley.

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UGA Men’s and Women’s tennis teams win SEC

The University of Georgia Men’s and Women’s tennis teams defeated the University of Alabama on April 14, capturing the Southeastern Conference regular season titles for both programs.

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Talks from the Box- UGA Offense v. Defense

By MAKAYLA RICHARDS - Web Staff Football will be back soon and here to debate if UGA’s is up for the challenge is Sports editor Chad Rhym and guest writer Kevin Mobley. Sam Thompson also offers commentary on weekly current events and moderates an ODTV debate about the UGA Offense V. Defense. More from Makayla Richards

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Tackling homophobia

On Jan. 5, Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried became the first NBA player in history to join the gay rights group, “Athlete Ally,” aimed at fighting homophobia in sports.

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A game for the ages

Photo by Jeff Haynes and courtesy of the Baltimore Sun. On April 3, five days prior to tip-off, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s president John Doleva called the University of Louisville’s head coach Rick Pitino, alongside seven other inductees.

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Gallery: CCHS Varsity Soccer vs. Cedar Shoals

The CCHS Varsity Girls won against Cedar Shoals High School 1-0 while the Varsity Boys lost 4-5 in overtime.

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Talks from the box: Final Four analysis

Sam Thompson moderates Chad Rhym and Kevin Mobley’s debate about the final four in March Madness 2013.

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Hitting the books before hitting the court

Studying should be required and emphasized for student-athletes.

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Let the games begin

CBS’s “Selection Show” revealed the seedings for the 2013 NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, and games will now commence starting this Tuesday, March 19, with the play-in games.

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Winning elements

Team chemistry is not created in a lab; it takes trust and friendship.

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Ryals takes head coaching position at Thomasville High School

The seven-year long Ryals football era at Clarke Central High School ended on Feb. 11. Head football coach Leroy Ryals accepted the position as Thomasville High School head football coach and athletic director on Monday and made the announcement to CCHS players Tuesday during a fourth block meeting in the team meeting room, formerly the Auxilarly Weight Room.

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Learning to love a lifetime sport

A love of tennis can begin at any age. After the concepts and rules of the game are learned, a player can continue to participate in the game for the entirety of their lives according to Robin Stevens, president of the Clarke-Oconee Tennis Association, a non-profit organization that operates leagues for all ages of tennis players.

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Gallery: CCHS vs. Cedar Shoals High School basketball

Photos from the Clarke Central High School vs. Cedar Shoals High School 2013 basketball game

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A space of their own

Until this year, the wrestling team has held practice in what is commonly referred to as the “small gym.” Each day, the transfer of mats onto and off of the floor of the gym marked the beginning and end of practice.

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Graphic: Out cold

Out cold: The real danger of concussions

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Firing up the F.A.I.T.H.

Cedar Shoals High School head football Coach Chris Davis believes his players’ success in life and in the classroom is more important than winning football games.

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Classic City clash

Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School have shared a deep rivalry for the past 38 years. On Nov. 9, the two programs will meet once again, and all of Athens is waiting for that day to arrive.

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By the numbers: CCHS vs. Salem High School

The Gladiator football team is statistically compared to the Salem High School Seminoles for the 2012 homecoming football game.

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From Cancer survivor to American icon to…

At age 40, former professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong faced testicular cancer. Following this obstacle in his life, he was able to consecutively win the Tour de France, which is an annual multiple-stage bicycling race seven times. He also founded the Lance Armstrong Foundation to support those who also battle cancer.

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Varsity blues

During my middle school years, I was honored as the First Team all-region quarterback and point guard in Liberty, S.C.

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