Falcons Jones seeks mistake-free outing vs 49ers
Falcons receiver Julio Jones aims for a clean game after a four game turnover stretch. He notes the need to avoid self errors despite leading the league in receiving and a late regulation TD in a recent loss. Atlanta (6-2) travels to San Francisco (2-6) to resume play.
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Falcons visit 49ers in high-stakes Sunday clash
Atlanta, 6-2, travels to Levi's Stadium to face San Francisco, 2-6, with Matt Ryan acknowledging ball security as a focal point. The Falcons rely on Jones, Freeman, and Tamme to boost the passing game while defenses double cover Jones to limit big plays.
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Williston-Elko Aims For Playoff Push After Region Loss
The Blue Devils search for momentum entering the playoffs after a 43 game region win streak ended with Calhoun County snapping the run. Chisolm eyes 1500 yard season while North and Williston-Elko focus on improving every week and ending on a high note.
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Pacers land two on Peach Belt soccer all conference team
USC Aiken's Andre Bernardini earns first team honors and Andre Simmond takes second team as Pacers feature in the Peach Belt Conference all conference soccer selections. Bernardini, a 6-3 freshman keeper from Sao Paulo, Brazil, posted 52 saves in 13 matches with 11 starts and a .743 save percentage. Simmond, a sophomore midfielder from Manchester NH, appeared in all 16 matches with 15 starts and led the team with 19 points on seven goals and five assists. He converted five penalty kicks including against Shorter, Mount Olive, Montevallo, UNC Pembroke and Francis Marion.
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Hornets End Mavericks Streak In Dallas Showdown
Charlotte turns on the power in the third quarter to down Dallas 108 94 as Al Jefferson nets a season high 31 on 15 of 18 and Marvin Williams adds 17 points and 12 rebounds. Deron Williams leads Dallas with 15. Mavericks suffer first win since 11 game skid. The loss snaps a 14 game home win streak against Charlotte since 1998.
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Silver to intensify efforts as WNBA president resigns
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver vows to redouble his efforts after WNBA President Laurel J. Richie steps down. He cites 20 years in the league, remarks on growth, and collaboration with owners while a search for a new president begins and Mark Tatum to oversee interim duties. Connecticut Sun leader Mitchell Etess calls the league strong.
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Hornets eye state podium on familiar Sandhill course
Carpenter and Aiken target top finishes at the state meet with the Hornets aiming for a top 12 in girls and a top five in boys. They race at Sandhill for the fifth time this season with girls at 11 30 a.m. and boys at 12 30 p.m. All-State honors await the top 15 in each race.
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