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In case you missed it, watch this week’s Locker Room Report now!
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (150+ words) In case you missed it, watch this week's Locker Room Report now!WALB Watch this week's episode. High school basketball teams around South Georgia compete for region championships. UPDATE: DUI suspected in deadly wrong-way crash that killed two Single mother…...
Naqwan Kegler’s game winner earns play of the week
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (72+ words) Dougherty player hits floater with two seconds left to beat Westover Naqwan Kegler's game-winning shot for Dougherty has been named play of the week. Kegler hit a floater with two seconds remaining to give Dougherty a 65-64 victory over Westover in…...
South Georgia athletes sign college scholarships
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (415+ words) ALBANY, Ga. " Eight student-athletes from three South Georgia schools signed college scholarships Thursday, continuing their athletic careers at the next level. Sherwood Christian senior Dallas Williams signed with Point University to play football. Williams played eight-man football for the Eagles,…...
Seahawks defeat Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (233+ words) SANTA CLARA, Calif. " The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, claiming the organization's second championship behind MVP performance from running back Kenneth Walker III. The game marked just the fifth Super Bowl in history where no…...
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. taken into custody following chase
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (129+ words) Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. taken into custody following chase'WALB DORAL, Fla. " Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. was taken into custody Saturday following a domestic incident and subsequent vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash, according to jail…...
Wright earns Player of the Week honors after strong performances
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (184+ words) SYLVESTER " Junior Kuami Wright has been named WALB's Player of the Week following his 22-point performance Tuesday and an 18-point effort in the Rams' one-point victory over the Bulldogs. Wright scored much of his damage in the paint during the…...
Tyliah Benjamin joins 1,000 rebound club as Patriots win championship
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (116+ words) Tyliah Benjamin joins 1,000 rebound club as Patriots win championship'WALB ROCHELLE " The Wilcox County Patriots defeated Hawkinsville to claim the regular season championship, continuing their pursuit of back-to-back titles. The Patriots picked up their 20th win earlier this week against Macon County,…...
Report: Falcons expected to part ways with Kirk Cousins before new league year
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (221+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to be released ahead of the upcoming new league year, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move would allow Cousins to decide whether he wants to continue playing…...
South Georgia student-athletes sign on National Signing Day
1+ week, 2+ day ago (398+ words) SOUTH GEORGIA " More than 50 student-athletes from across South Georgia officially signed to continue their careers at the collegiate level Wednesday, marking National Signing Day as a major milestone for programs, families and communities. Schools hosted signing ceremonies with teammates, coaches…...
Three-sport standout maintains 3.9 GPA while leading Bulldogs toward third straight state title
1+ week, 4+ day ago (67+ words) Three-sport standout maintains 3.9 GPA while leading Bulldogs toward third straight state title'WALB Three-sport standout maintains 3.9 GPA while leading Bulldogs toward third straight state title Albany State baseball preview: Golden Rams eye repeat championship in 2026 Albany State women's cross-country team receives…...