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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers can finally exhale after what has been a grueling month and a half for the local franchise. The three game losing streak is over.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Albany suffered its first two-game losing streak with a 51-38 loss to Alabama on Saturday. Coach Lucious Davis says the problems will be fixed before the Panthers next game.

Friday, April 05, 2013  On Friday, the undefeated Albany Panthers returned from their bye week to face the winless Knoxville Nighthawks-- a match up that appeared one-sided in the Panthers favor.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Panthers have completed a bye week away from the football field. This week, Albany returns to action against the league's worst team, the Knoxville Nighthawks, and it seems like a match up made in heaven.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Updated with video; It may seem like a bunch of muscles pulling and squeezing at a table, but 150 athletes arrived in Albany Saturday for the Southeastern Regional Arm Wrestling Championships.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Albany Panthers remain undefeated in the PIFL with a 64-51 win over the Alabama Hammers.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; The hometown team kicked off the 2013 home schedule Saturday against Columbus, and the Panthers kicker gave Albany a round one victory in the state's indoor football rivalry.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; The PIFL champs have added a little fuel to the fire in their rivalry game with the Columbus Lions.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Panthers quarterback Cecil Lester has improved with age. And he'll admit it, if you ask him.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; Many professional teams have come and gone, yet the stories are the same. Lack of community support leaves local franchises lacking.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers completed open tryouts on Saturday with some extra names added to the training camp roster.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers schedule has gone through some changes. The two-time champions don't often lose on the field, but they have lost an opponent for 2013.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Updated with video; The two-time indoor football champions are still looking for help on their way to a three-peat. The Albany Panthers have announced the final open tryout of the year at the Albany Civic Center on Feb. 2.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers management boasted confidence in keeping their core of winners together. The team has stayed true to its word announcing several key additions for the 2013 season.

Sunday, July 22, 2012  At Dean’s First Annual Back to School Rally, Dean donated supplies to kids of all ages Sunday at Tifton's Mott-Litman Gym.