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Braves' new-look lineup shows power potential
The Atlanta Braves didn't wait long to show off their new power game.

April 2, 2013 1 Photo
USC hires FGCU's Enfield as men's hoops coach
Southern California hired Andy Enfield as men's basketball coach on Monday night after he took Florida Gulf Coast to the round of 16 of the NCAA tournament.

Athletic director Pat Haden said Enfield has reached an agreement with the Pac-12 school. He will be introduced on Wednesday.

April 2, 2013 1 Photo
Cal rallies past Georgia to reach first Final Four
California coach Lindsay Gottlieb was in elementary school the last time a West Coast women's basketball program not named Stanford reached the Final Four.

April 2, 2013 1 Photo
Louisville upsets Griner and No. 1 Baylor 82-81
From the opening tip of the season, there was only one question in women's college basketball: How do you stop Brittney Griner?

Louisville found the answer Sunday night, pulling off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the tournament.

April 1, 2013 1 Photo
The Final Four is set after blowouts, surprises
An inspired Louisville squad vs. the surprising Shockers.

A new group of Fab Wolverines vs. the stingiest zone defense in college basketball.

After a weekend of blowouts and another upset, the Final Four is set.

April 1, 2013 1 Photo
Ga. Southern, App. St. move from SoCon to Sun Belt
Two of the most dominant programs in the Football Championship Subdivision are moving up to Football Bowl Subdivision.

March 28, 2013 1 Photo
Hawks beat Raptors 107-88 to clinch playoff berth
The Atlanta Hawks weren't expected to make it back to the playoffs after trading Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams last summer.

It must feel good to silence the doubters.

March 28, 2013 1 Photo
Falcons agree to 2-year deal with Osi Umenyiora
The Atlanta Falcons found a replacement for John Abraham on Wednesday by reaching an agreement with free-agent defensive end Osi Umenyiora on a two-year, $8.5 million contract.

March 28, 2013 1 Photo
App. St., Ga. Southern joining Sun Belt
Appalachian State and Georgia Southern are taking their programs to the next level.

The two schools who've won a combined nine FCS championships in football are leaving the Southern Conference for the Sun Belt Conference, said a person familiar with the situation.

March 26, 2013 1 Photo
Georgia Tech's Lee opens spring bid to win QB job
Paul Johnson is going to keep a closer watch on Georgia Tech's quarterback competition this spring than he expected.

March 26, 2013 1 Photo
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