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Darlington Soccer Academy player Myles Englis is competing in the Olympic Development Program National Championship. (Contributed photo) Roman competing in championship
Darlington Soccer Academy player Myles Englis is playing in the Olympic Development Program ( ODP ) National Championship this week in Phoenix, Ariz. Englis is on Georgia’s ODP team, and they re...
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Pictured above are: (front row) Morgan Sidwell, Casey Padgett; (second row) Courtney Adams, Emily Swafford, Mary Grace Denson, and Callie Wilson, (third row) Delaney Ray, Heather Shore, Kayla Riley, Destiny Adams, Emily Thurmond and Courtney Lovingood. (Contributed photo) Rome Rampage earns 2nd place in tourney
The Rome Rampage softball team recently took home second-place while participating in the NSA 14-under March to Rome tournament. The day was highlighted by Kayla Riley’s 3-run homer and Courtney...
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The Hurricanes placed second in the WSA Grand National Championship. (Contributed photo) Hot shots shine in New Orleans
The Hot Shots All-Star cheerleaders recently traveled to New Orleans to attend the WSA Grand National Championship competition. The two-day event was held downtown at the New Orleans Convention...
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Jim Alred: Despite my finishing picture, the race was great
Here are 10 moments from training for and racing in the Berry half that I will remember for a while. 10. Cold. Leading up to the race, I complained quite a bit about having to train in almost free...
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Photo by Ken Caruthers/RN-T Daniel Bell: Berry race brings a new best for me, kudos for everyone involved
Since I was first among the RN-T runners to cross the finish line of the Berry Half Marathon on Saturday, I suppose it’s only fitting that I am the first one to post a blog update as well. I have...
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Jim Alred: Here's how the race is going to go
We have less than 24 hours remaining before a whole bunch of runners embark on the various races at Berry Saturday morning. For those of you running, here are a few tips. Make sure you get some de...
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Jim Alred, that tool Daniel Bell, John Bailey and yours truly. Severo Avila: Like Lambs to the Slaughter
In preparation for Saturday’s half marathon, I have written my last will and testament. To my friend John Bailey I hereby bequeath my dog-slash-best friend Lola. May her incessant barking, w...
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Our Rome News-Tribune race shirts feature a John Bailey original design with the words “Fear the Deer” and “Berry Half Marathon 2010” in big bold letters. John Bailey: It’s going to get ugly
Since the beginning, when we (possibly in a fit of idiocy) decided to run this race it was all about just finishing the 13.1 mile course. Now, in the last few days it’s seeming to morph into less...
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Jim Alred: The final countdown before the half
by Jim Alred
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On Sunday, I ran a bit more than an hour. Obviously this pales in comparison to what D. Bell did in New Orleans. I've got to say his run was awesome and anytime someone runs 26.2 miles, it's a big...
Daniel Bell: After a marathon in Week 12, feel free to call me crazy
by Daniel Bell, staff writer
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I’ve said it before, and I continue to maintain, that running is a mental sport. However, I would like to modify that statement just a bit. Running is a mental sport, and marathoners are crazy. ...
Jim Alred: Getting down to crunch time for the half
by Jim Alred
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Two weeks ago I logged about a 12 mile run on the Berry course. The next day, my body hurt. My right knee screamed as did my left hip. When I started this journey those were the two issues I worri...
Daniel Bell: Week 11 down; six days to New Orleans marathon
by Daniel Bell, staff writer
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After taking it easy last week, I decided I had to get in some quality miles for Week 11, so this week I ran three times: five miles, six miles, and 13 miles. It was a good decision, I think, be...
John Bailey: Back in the saddle again
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I’m feeling pretty good, albeit tired, because even after the setbacks of sickness and not being able to train I was able to push it and finish the half-marathon course today – in some beautiful su...
Daniel Bell: Reducing in Week 10, and the story of my first half
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Now that I’m only two weeks away from my first-ever full marathon I’ve started reducing the number of weekly miles in an attempt to give my body some time to heal. It’s called tapering, and I’m not...
Rome’s Dixon wins title in Boston
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Dr. Hamilton Dixon won the gold medal in the 75-79 year-old age division at the World indoor rowing championships on Sunday afternoon in Boston, Mass. There were 2,000 competitors from around the...
John Bailey: stumbling block
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No running. On Sunday, while looking at x-rays of my chest, the doctor just looked at me and said “no running, no anything.” This was after a possible diagnosis of pneumonia in my left lung (days...
Hanson nearly ready for season to begin
Hanson nearly ready for season to begin
Wed Mar 17 15:45:00 -0500 2010
Braves take advantage of Fish miscues
Braves take advantage of Fish miscues
Wed Mar 17 14:30:00 -0500 2010
Hard-working Prado earned current role
Hard-working Prado earned current role
Wed Mar 17 17:00:00 -0500 2010
Chipper, Heyward lead way in Braves' win
Chipper, Heyward lead way in Braves' win
Tue Mar 16 14:50:00 -0500 2010
Jurrjens settles in to end start on high note
Jurrjens settles in to end start on high note
Tue Mar 16 16:31:00 -0500 2010
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington tested positive for cocaine in 2009
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington apologized Wednesday in the wake of an SI.com report that said he tested positive for cocaine during the 2009 season.
Wed Mar 17 19:06:00 -0500 2010
Sources: Tim Tebow workout earns him trip to NFL draft
On the heels of an impressive workout at Florida's pro day, league sources say that Tim Tebow is among those players who have been invited to New York for the NFL draft April 22-24.
Wed Mar 17 20:36:27 -0500 2010
Seattle Mariners' Cliff Lee suspended five games for throw at Snyder
Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee has been suspended for the first five games of the regular season for throwing a pitch over the head of Arizona's Chris Snyder in an exhibition game this week.
Wed Mar 17 20:46:27 -0500 2010