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Thursday, March 21, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State pro-day has yielded positive football results for some of the former Golden Rams.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz knows how to build successful franchises. The one-time Baseball Executive of the Year also knows the Justin Upton acquisition is a winning formula.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Arizona has traded outfielder Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves in a seven-player deal that sends former All-Star infielder Martin Prado to the Diamondbacks.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Newton piled up a career-high 116 yards on the ground as the Panthers racked up 475 total yards to avenge an early-season loss with a dominating performance against the NFC South champion Falcons.

Monday, October 08, 2012  The newly formed American Basketball Association expansion team the Albany Shockwave has announced their inaugural schedule.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  The Atlanta Falcons' training camp schedule, which begins on July 26, includes one combined practice with the Tennessee Titans.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  It was a star-studded day on the links of Albany's Doublegate Golf Club. Not for famous golfers- but for some NFL Hall of Famers.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Braves third baseman Chipper Jones says this will be his final season.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Albany State University guard April Thomas makes the Daktronics All-South Region Team.

Sunday, February 26, 2012  The Albany State basketball team opens the SIAC tournament as the ten seed. The Golden Rams will have a full schedule if they intend to win the title. While the Albany State Lady Rams should have plenty of recent film on their first round opponent.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson will miss the All-Star game because of tendinitis in his left knee.

Monday, January 02, 2012  The Atlanta Falcons roll through Tampa Bay 45-24 to clinch the NFC's fifth seed for the playoffs. The Falcons will face the New York Giants next Sunday at 1 PM.

Monday, October 24, 2011  The Albany State Golden Rams needed the leg of kicker Brandon Hamilton to hold on for a 19-13 win over Clark-Atlanta.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  Albany State will play Clark-Atlanta in Valdosta at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in the South Georgia Heritage Classic. Originally, the game was to be played in Atlanta.

Friday, May 20, 2011