North Carolina State sinks Georgia Tech at buzzer in overtime
ATLANTA — Just three days after falling to ninth place in the ACC, Trevor Lacey knew North Carolina State couldn’t afford a loss to struggling Georgia Tech.“It was very important,” Lacey said. “We’re...
View ArticleLast season's success helps Georgia Tech land big recruiting class
ATLANTA — Compared to previous years, Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson has enjoyed putting together his 2015 recruiting class.Winning the Orange Bowl over Mississippi State and beating Georgia for the...
View ArticleSeminoles rally in final minutes to edge Yellow Jackets
ATLANTA — Xavier Rathan-Mayes scored 22 points, Jarquez Smith added 15 points and Florida State rallied in the game’s final minute to beat Georgia Tech 57-53 on Saturday.The Seminoles (14-12, 6-7...
View ArticleHawks surge past Harden-less Rockets
ATLANTA — Al Horford knew the Atlanta Hawks would eventually respond to Houston’s big lead.He just didn’t know when.“It’s a credit to our guys,” Horford said. “Guys were relentless, kept fighting. The...
View ArticleShaq Mason, DeAndre Smelter draw interest at Georgia Tech's pro day
ATLANTA — Guard Shaquille Mason and receiver DeAndre Smelter, the Georgia Tech players generating the most interest from scouts, are taking different routes to the NFL Draft.Working out at the Yellow...
View ArticleSpurs dominate Hawks
ATLANTA — Tony Parker can’t really explain why the San Antonio Spurs have been mediocre on the road this season.In Sunday’s game, at least, Parker liked how the Spurs took a big lead on the Eastern...
View ArticlePlenty of starting positions up for grabs at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA — Georgia Tech football coach Paul Johnson has plenty of skill position jobs to fill this spring.The Yellow Jackets must replace seven running backs, both starting receivers, their best guard...
View ArticleGeorgia Tech defense gets mixed reviews in first spring practice in full pads
ATLANTA — The first spring day in full pads isn't much of a measuring stick for Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson.So after watching the Yellow Jackets' defense force several mistakes by his spread option...
View ArticleMicheal Summers is vying to be Georgia Tech's No. 1 receiver
ATLANTA — Micheal Summers knows what’s expected of a Georgia Tech receiver – blocking, more blocking and an occasional route to run.Since Paul Johnson took charge as head coach and installed his...
View ArticleNew Falcons coach Dan Quinn lays out specific plan for each player
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — New Falcons coach Dan Quinn did more than just say hello to his players in the first team meeting this week.Quinn used the get-together to hand out individual “point of attack”...
View ArticleGosselin's hit lifts unbeaten Braves over Mets
ATLANTA — Phil Gosselin had a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, Cameron Maybin homered and the Atlanta Braves won their home opener with a 5-3 victory over the sloppy New York Mets on...
View ArticleBraves top Mets, remain unbeaten
ATLANTA — The season is only five days old, and Freddie Freeman likes what he sees from the Atlanta Braves’ situational hitting.“People are just trying to get the job done and move the runner,”...
View ArticleMarlins cool off Braves
ATLANTA— Giancarlo Stanton broke out of a slump with three hits and four RBI, Dee Gordon and Ichiro Suzuki each scored two runs and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Tuesday night.It...
View ArticleMarlins win second in a row over Braves
ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman isn’t ready to panic just because the Atlanta Braves have lost back-to-back games.The Braves won their first two series this season and six of their first seven games.“It’s...
View ArticleYellow Jackets have fun, avoid major injuries in spring football game
ATLANTA — Coach Paul Johnson was pleased to report that Georgia Tech made it through a rainy spring scrimmage with no major injuries.The Yellow Jackets had a long list of ailments before spring...
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