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Monday, April 29, 2013  What it’s like to have it all and lose it in a matter of moments? Albany boxer Yathomas Riley knows.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Updated with video; Albany-native and Georgia Tech chaplain Derrick Moore spoke to local coaches Thursday at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; The late Jackie Robinson, born in Cairo, Georgia in 1919, broke barriers throughout the world and baseball. His hometown honored the civil rights leader Saturday breaking ground on the Jackie Robinson Boys and Girls Club of Cairo-Grady County.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  The Albany Recreation and Parks department sent two basketball teams to Marietta, Georgia for the Winter Special Olympics.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Middle School basketball championships tipped off Thursday.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Updated with video; Known to most as the children's game, baseball doesn't take much- a bat, a ball and some bases to run. But for nine-year-old Will Plowden, the game meant for everyone wasn't meant for him.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Michael Stephens has a passion for his drums and his dog, Chi Chi, but nothing beats his love for football.

Sunday, September 30, 2012  Updated with video; Lee County Middle School started its golf team two years ago and will host its first golf tournament next week.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Updated with video; Albany's Wakefest is opening its third year of competition with larger numbers than ever before.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; The run continues for the Lee County National team at the Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  Updated with video; Softball has played a major part in the life of Harry Beck Jr.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  Updated with video; At the Dixie Youth State tournaments, Sunday was the first of several elimination days.

Friday, July 13, 2012  It's been 14 years and they're still swinging at Albany’s Flint River golf course.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Updated with video; After accomplishing the dream of winning an Olympic gold medal, Darton College Basketball coach Lea Henry always dreamed about creating a basketball camp.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Lee County cares about its baseball. But this past weekend, it was all about T-ball.