Macon Telegraph: Sports http://www.macon.com/sports/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Macon Telegraph en-us Copyright 2012 Macon Telegraph Sports 60 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:44:45 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@macon.com College basketball roundup: Georgia Southern claims road win http://www.macon.com/2012/02/05/1892387/georgia-southern-claims-road-win.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/05/1892387/georgia-southern-claims-road-win.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:03 EST A driving layup by Willie Powers III with 1:40 remaining gave Georgia Southern the lead for good in a 68-65 road win over Western Carolina on Saturday. Middle Georgia all-star bowlers selected http://www.macon.com/2012/02/05/1892209/middle-georgia-all-star-bowlers.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/05/1892209/middle-georgia-all-star-bowlers.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:26 EST The two Middle Georgia Association all-star teams have been selected by a 12-game tournament held at both the Warner Robins Gold Cup and at Robins Lanes. Bulletin Board, Feb. 3 http://www.macon.com/2012/02/03/1889473/bulletin-board-feb-3.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/03/1889473/bulletin-board-feb-3.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:21 EST BASEBALL Southwest’s Miller joins Mercer’s initial class http://www.macon.com/2012/02/01/1887989/southwests-miller-joins-mercers.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/01/1887989/southwests-miller-joins-mercers.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:21 EST Southwest dual-threat quarterback JaTaurius (J.T) Miller made a verbal commitment to Mercer to play on the Bears’ first football team since 1941 in a ceremony Wednesday morning. Braves’ pitchers have plenty to compete for in Florida http://www.macon.com/2012/02/01/1886660/braves-pitchers-to-have-plenty.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/01/1886660/braves-pitchers-to-have-plenty.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:24 EST Eddie Perez likes the situation he is in. Ragan excited about new team http://www.macon.com/2012/01/30/1884214/ragan-excited-about-new-team.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/30/1884214/ragan-excited-about-new-team.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:45 EST David Ragan doesn’t sound concerned about leaving one of the Sprint Cup Series’ powerhouse teams for one that is entering just its fourth full season in the series. Local sports briefs: Veterans wins Houston County wrestling duals http://www.macon.com/2012/01/29/1883549/local-sports-briefs-veterans-wins.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/29/1883549/local-sports-briefs-veterans-wins.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:46 EST The Veterans wrestling team successfully defended its county title, sweeping four county rivals at the Houston County duals on Saturday at Veterans. Wesleyan basketball makes some positive strides http://www.macon.com/2012/01/27/1881073/wesleyan-basketball-makes-some.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/27/1881073/wesleyan-basketball-makes-some.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:39 EST The record still isn’t anywhere near what Wesleyan wants, but the Pioneers are making some progress on the basketball court. Breaking up the tandem: NASCAR wants to reduce two-car drafting this year http://www.macon.com/2012/01/27/1881036/breaking-up-the-tandem-nascar.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/27/1881036/breaking-up-the-tandem-nascar.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:02 EST CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Since the system isn’t broken, NASCAR officials have no plans to change it -- at least nothing radical. Clayton going the distance in Ironman competition http://www.macon.com/2012/01/27/1881029/clayton-going-the-distance-in.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/27/1881029/clayton-going-the-distance-in.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:05 EST Lauren Clayton’s trip to Panama City in November was anything but a week of laying in the sun and enjoying life. Marks enjoying move to Perry Country Club http://www.macon.com/2012/01/26/1879762/marks-enjoying-move-to-perry-country.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/26/1879762/marks-enjoying-move-to-perry-country.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:14 EST Six months on the job, Jeff Marks likes the direction Perry Country Club is heading. Bulletin Board, Jan. 25 http://www.macon.com/2012/01/25/1877288/bulletin-board-jan-25.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/25/1877288/bulletin-board-jan-25.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:34 EST BASEBALL Two more perfect games rolled http://www.macon.com/2012/01/22/1873483/two-more-perfect-games-rolled.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/22/1873483/two-more-perfect-games-rolled.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:48 EST With the current bowling season nearing the midway point, two more bowlers posted perfect games to bring the total for 2011-12 to 18. Sports Hall makes some changes http://www.macon.com/2012/01/21/1871692/georgia-sports-hall-makes-changes.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/21/1871692/georgia-sports-hall-makes-changes.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:52 EST The letterhead on stationery for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is now due for some major changes, but the names are familiar. Bulletin Board, Jan. 19 http://www.macon.com/2012/01/19/1867966/bulletin-board-jan-19.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/19/1867966/bulletin-board-jan-19.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:46 EST BASEBALL Murray State thriving under Macon native Chris Hatcher http://www.macon.com/2012/01/17/1865787/murray-state-thriving-under-hatcher.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/17/1865787/murray-state-thriving-under-hatcher.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:04 EST The Murray State football team has taken big steps forward in Chris Hatcher’s first two seasons as its head coach. Henley set for first full pro season http://www.macon.com/2012/01/16/1864667/henley-set-for-first-full-pro.html http://www.macon.com/2012/01/16/1864667/henley-set-for-first-full-pro.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:56 EST Russell Henley said he feels more natural with his golf game after a break. Reconfiguring the Tigers: McCalebb, Mason called upon at Auburn to replace suspended Dyer http://www.macon.com/2011/12/13/1821952/reconfiguring-the-tigers.html http://www.macon.com/2011/12/13/1821952/reconfiguring-the-tigers.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:39 EST ATLANTA -- Gene Chizik said Monday that Auburn is turning to junior Onterio McCalebb, freshman Tre Mason -- and perhaps a surprise or two -- at tailback following the suspension of All-SEC starter Mike Dyer. Former Warner Robins star Whitaker featured on ESPN http://www.macon.com/2011/09/30/1725863/former-warner-robins-star-whitaker.html http://www.macon.com/2011/09/30/1725863/former-warner-robins-star-whitaker.html Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:00 EDT Former Warner Robins standout Jeffrey Whitaker is featured on ESPN.com's SEC blog this week. LIVE NOW: The Telegraph sports staff will talk high school football live until midnight http://www.macon.com/2011/08/25/1678178/live-high-school-football-chat.html http://www.macon.com/2011/08/25/1678178/live-high-school-football-chat.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:37 EDT Join Telegraph sports writers tonight from 7 p.m. until midnight for a live high school football chat. The staff will report scores, discuss games and results and answer reader questions. There are two ways for you to participate from your game. If you have a smartphone, visit Macon.com and click on the live chat link. You can also tweet scores, questions and comments into the chat by using the hashtag #MidGaFootball.