Ledger-Enquirer.com: Sports

Smoltz reaches preliminary deal with Red Sox

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:45 EST

ATLANTA — John Smoltz has reached preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox, who also agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with outfielder Rocco Baldelli.

Georgia's Stafford, Moreno decide to enter NFL draft

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:48 EST

Matthew Stafford stepped out of Georgia’s locker room wearing a suit with his cell phone pressed against his ear and the nameplate from his locker in his hand minutes after breaking the news that his career with the Bulldogs is over.

Auburn's women's team among five unbeaten

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:03 EST

The Auburn women’s basketball team has reeled off 15 straight wins to start the season, making it one of only five remaining unbeatens in college hoops.

Davis was good for Columbus

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:52 EST

It was perfect timing.

Columbus area draws amateur golf events

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:07 EST

The Columbus area will be a focal point for amateur golf competition this year.

Today's college basketball games

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:23 EST

WOMEN

Lady Cougars lose sloppy game

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:17 EST
In a game that featured one top 25 team and one with an impressive home record, it didn’t come down to which was better, but which one was worse.

Auburn's new defensive coordinator to stress fundamentals

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:26 EST
When Ted Roof was in Auburn finalizing his deal to be Gene Chizik’s defensive coordinator Tuesday, legendary Tigers coach Pat Dye dropped by.

Cottonmouths' games this week

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:28 EST
Coming up: The Snakes visit three cities in three nights on this road trip, beginning in Winston-Salem, N.C., against Twin City tonight, followed by contests in Fayetteville on Friday and Richmond on Saturday.

Dogs have plenty of talent left to succeed

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:32 EST
Even before Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno stepped to the podium Wednesday in the most dreaded Georgia football press conference since Herschel Walker made Donald Trump a national celebrity — and local villain — Bulldog faithful assumed their worst fears were about to be realized.

CSU men's basketball team upsets No. 16 Lakers

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:31 EST
All the Columbus State men’s basketball team needed to find some wins was a quick chemistry lesson.

Who’s No. 1 in college football? Title game may not tell

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:15 EST
It used to be so simple.

SEC lays claims on No. 1

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:53 EST
Let the rest of the country brag about its ivy-covered traditions and its cultural superiority. Down in Dixie, it’s all about trotting out the nation’s top college football teams on any given Saturday.

Roof to be Auburn's new defensive coordinator

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:39 EST
Ted Roof, the former Duke coach who spent last year as Minnesota’s defensive coordinator, accepted the job as Gene Chizik’s defensive coordinator at Auburn on Tuesday.

Hardaway Hawks fly to 13th win in row

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:46 EST
The pre-region part of the season is over and the Hardaway Lady Hawks have moved into Region 1B-AAAA play.

Ga. Tech beats Bulldogs

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:49 EST
Zachery Peacock scored 18 points and Georgia Tech rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat Georgia 67-62 on Tuesday night, completing a sweep of its state rival in the two major sports.

Carmike to show BCS championship in 3-D

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:26 EST
It could be the kickoff of something big.

Today's college basketball games

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:45 EST
WOMEN

Columbus beats Carver in region opener

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:58 EST
Amber Chambers scored 20 points and Ashley Forman added 12 in Columbus’ 54-50 win over Carver in the Region 2-AAA opener for both teams.

Auburn's Powers to leave early for draft

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:02 EST
Auburn’s defense lost another one.