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ALW A Y S AT SCOREA TL.COM JUNE 18-24, 2010 SCORE ATLANTA I 03 ™ STARTING SHOT OF THE CCAANN’’TT LINEUP MMIISSSS THIS WEEK PUBLISHER/EDITOR I.J. Rosenberg Braves RP GENERAL MANAGER Bob Houghton WEEK… Is Perry Laurentino a front-runner? Does Terry Jonny Venters MANAGING EDITOR Stephen Black Pendleton deserve praise? “The Fletch” weighs ART/CREATIVE DIRECTOR DJ Galbiati 4 BUSINESS MANAGER Marvin Botnick these issues and more in his weekly sports SALES Mark Mayo, Mike Nale media column. BEAT WRITERS Josh Bagriansky (Falcons), Stephen Black (UGA), Rachel Bowers (Hawks), Dave Cohen (Georgia State), Joe Deighton (G-Braves), Ricky Dimon (Tech), Summer Goldberg investigates sports agent Brian Jones (Thrashers), Fletcher Proctor (Braves), Todd France’s FAME camp, which is a free David Wilkerson (Dream) 7 football camp for kids that features several STAFF WRITERS Michael Anello, Summer Goldberg, Foster Lander, Brian Penter NFL players. CONTRIBUTORS Alex Ewalt, Tad Arapoglou, Dean Zindler, Zander Lentz, Kevin Dankosky, Mitch Evans, Matt Judy, Tony Atlanta’s WNBA team once again has the Schiavone, Richard Diamond, Joe Haines, Brian Katrek, Chris Dimino, best record in the Eastern Conference after Mike Bell, Matt Stewart, Fred Kalil, Nick Cellini, Phillip Leopold, 10 Dave Marshall, Greg Smith, Steak Shapiro, Mike Cather, Beau Bock, exorcising their Chicago demons, as David Hal Lamar, Chris Cotter, Roy Hickman, Dave Cohen, John Olah, Wilkerson discusses in the Dream beat. Jeff Woolverton, Chris Voss, Bob Rathbun, Courtney Capps, Bill Hartman, Chuck Dowdle, Shannon Alderman, Dan Kamal, Dennis Scott, C.C., Hal Lanier, Jeff Batten, Micah Hart, Ben Wright, In this week’s Spin Cycle, Ricky Dimon gives Alan Vasquez, Andrew Vedlitz, Brian Jones his opinion on the Hawks’ new head and SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS Mitch Albom, Dave Kindred, Barry Bloom 14 wonders if Chipper and Bobby will ride off into the ™ SCHOOL sunset together. LISTING TEAM SCOOP AND VOICES INSIDE AT SCORE

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Laurentino plays the scoundrel role well; Oliver knows his college football f you’ve never listened to 680 The Fan’s was by himself last week as Matt Chernoff trip to see the hitting coach Imorning show “The Rude Awakening”, you was out and while Friday became Paul opposed to his own. Here is the thing though, wouldn’t know that one of the co-host Perry Finebaum-East, that was OK! On Friday, and Sports Illustrated pointed this out as well CAN YOU BELIEVE... Laurentino is an “any front-runner other than Kang took consecutive calls that would make in an issue a few weeks back: the reason the Atlanta” fan. Perry “roots” for the Pittsburgh Finebaum (a popular Alabama radio host who Braves’ offense has come around has been due ...HE SAID THAT? Steelers, the and the USC is known for inciting college football fans to an increase in walks and OBP. “A couple of more years of (Troy) Glaus Trojans. (He doesn’t appear to have an NBA with crazy, unfounded rumors and generally The SI piece interviewed Pendleton, ask- would sound mighty good.” The AJC’s or NHL team, probably because the show talking college football all year long) proud. ing him if he made it a to emphasize the Mark Bradley. Yep, the same Mark Bradley doesn’t address or hockey enough The first caller asked about Alabama’s offen- higher OBP approach. He said it was not his that wanted Glaus out of town on a rail for him to try to incite the fans by cheering sive line before the classic “I’ll hang up and idea. Interesting. TP, who won an MVP in his earlier this off-season now wants Frank for a major rival or front-runner.) listen” line. Then, the next caller asked about day as a player and spent time with the Braves Wren, a guy he slammed for signing Glaus Recently, when his alma mater, USC, was new South Carolina tailback Marcus during his career before becoming the hitting to a one-year deal, to sign the aforemen- smacked around by the NCAA, Perry went Lattimore, but he hung up and listened. instructor, didn’t preach the take, take, take off, not on his school for doing wrong, but on Kang is certainly at his best when he is approach. So, sorry Jeff, it doesn’t appear that tioned Glaus to a multi-year deal to take everyone else. First he bashed the NCAA for dishing on college football. True he knows he deserves all of the credit in this situation. over for . Tell me Mark, you coming down too hard. Then he bashed ALL plenty about the other sports he talks about, Earlier this season, it was and haven’t twisted an ankle jumping on and of the school presidents, likening them to but he is the “King of College Football” for a Pendleton who wanted Heyward to be more off and on again the Frank Wren and Troy pimps doing anything for money. After this reason. The guy knows his stuff. He devours aggressive, going away from the strategy that Glaus bandwagons, have you? Could you failed deflection, he openly wished for Reggie all of the magazines and talks to the right seemed to be working. No, I cannot heap praise still type about how Mark Richt is on the Bush to have been able to “do it again!” people through his connections with CSS and upon him just yet. He has earned a reprieve from hotseat with a twisted ankle? Said the Trojan fan, “Go for $400,000 Auburn. His discussions on college football all of the “Let’s Fire Terry” talk, but let’s not give instead of $300,000. Go for more next time!” put to shame when anyone else on Atlanta the man a huge raise just yet. Remember, I will say this that I am sure this was tongue- radio tries to go solo on the topic, including Chipper Jones and Brian McCann are not having sion. 790 The Zone’s Mike Bell ripped her, in-cheek as Perry wasn’t using his Buck Belue at his own station as well as if their typical seasons and is just with good reason, for that the next Monday. interview/commercial voice which is his anyone from 790 tried to do it, which I cannot now starting to come around. Hey, how is your Could someone get Bell on the line “serious” voice. Instead he was in “quasi- recall anyone since Chuck even trying. work going with McLouth these days? There are again, because she managed to butcher the scream with disbelief ” mode. Please, as a college football fan, give us more still too many negatives, especially historically, Super Regional between UVA and OU. It He made me laugh as well (which might Kang talking college football. The guy knows for me to pull a Mark Bradley and be the first to seems like perhaps she thought the baseball have been his goal the entire time?) when he his stuff. We want more! flip-flop and jump on the Terry is Great band- game would end after seven (maybe said for everyone to wait three years when wagon. I just cannot do it. like softball does?) and she seemed surprised USC is preseason No. 3. His logic? “You think NO LOVE FOR T.P. … Finally, Georgia Tech fans will be able to to be calling an eighth . Other times Alabama would have suffered on probation The AJC’s Jeff Schultz came to the commiserate with University of Virginia and she just didn’t talk while her two color com- with Saban as coach? No they had Shula!” defense of hitting coach Terry Oklahoma college baseball fans as Pam Ward mentators took us through the action. ESPNU Wait, did he just compare Lane Kiffin to Pendleton in a recent blog, noting how it was on the play-by-play call for the first game deserves some fault by loading up the booth Nick Saban? The latter has two national titles. seems Braves fans don’t have much to com- of the two teams’ Super Regional contest last with two analysts, but why is Pam Ward call- The new USC coach lost by 23 points in his last plain about recently since the offense is lead- weekend. As you may remember, ESPN’s ing baseball? Honestly? Call me sexist, but game. I am not thinking that Saban would lose by ing the in several categories. Ward was calling the GT/Wake Forest football come on. There isn’t someone that under- 23 points these days. … Nice comparison there, Schultz is clearly remarking about how talk game that went into last Fall when stands the game a little better that could do Perry. Like comparing Spud Webb to Shaq. shows, postgame shows and local radio per- she was surprised that, after winning the coin the call? Hey ESPN, if you REALLY need sonalities have been calling for Pendleton’s toss, Tech elected to go on defense first. After help, me up at [email protected]. HOLDING COURT … head due to recent seasons’ offensive strug- her partner explained to her why Tech would Proctor can be reached at Speaking of 680 The Fan, Chuck Oliver gles and the well-documented do that, she seemed to be fine with the deci- [email protected].

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Chipper ranks as an all-time great; thoughts on conference realignment or me, Chipper Jones is special. I was ting in a rickety old press box with the great major leagues, the Braves finished in first Fthere, when it all started, as the AJC’s beat Furman Bisher paying me a visit. Jones ran place. The only two others that played consis- writer covering him from a skinny 18-year- out a ground ball, got tangled up at first base, tent roles in all of those seasons was manag- OUT FRONT old to eventually becoming the best pure hit- and tore the ACL in his left knee. He was fin- er Bobby Cox and John Smoltz and they are ter in baseball. ished for the season, which was a both going to the Hall. The major statistic that For me, it’s time for Jones to stands out to me is Jones hit .300 in call it a career, wait his five years more in 10 seasons. By the way, he and be inducted into baseball’s also has hit 430 home runs. Hall of Fame. If I had to rank third basemen all- For me, I’m not interested in time I would put Jones fifth, behind (in watching Chipper try to hobble order) , Brooks his way around and get healthy. Robinson, George Brett and Wade His best days are behind him and Boggs. Alex Rodriguez finished unlike many pro athletes (Evander behind Jones because he spent the first Holyfield comes to mind) who part of his career at . Case never can quite let go, I think rested. See you on that fourth Sunday Jones realizes that what is best for in August in 2016 on the stage with the East Coweta's Cameron Bedrosian was the team, and more importantly other greats in upstate New York. one of five Georgia high school players himself and family, is to retire. drafted in the first round of the 2010 MLB GOOD FOR JEFF … Draft. The son of former Braves pitcher THE GOLDEN BOY … I’ve always been a fan of Jeff Interestingly, Jones was Steve Bedrosian was taken at No. 29 by CHIEF BRAVE: Chipper Jones may be retiring at the end of the season, but he will Hullinger, but I’ve always felt some- everything Bobby Cox told me he one in this town had it out for him. I the . Our Fletcher would be when they drafted him never be forgotten by Braves fans. Jones has been a rock for Bobby Cox at third base Proctor spoke with three of the draftees for several years and will be looking at potentially being a first-ballot Hall of Famer was very happy to see that he has No. 1 overall in 1990. At the time, been hired by WXIA (Channel 11) and discussed their thoughts on getting to when the time comes. Photo courtesy of Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves. Cox was the club’s general man- as a political correspondent. Now the next level. To check out his piece, go to ager and while the hottest player that should be interesting, but many the front page of ScoreATL.com. Photo in the draft was Todd Van Poppel, ‘If I had to rank third basemen all-time I would put forget that Jeff worked at CNN Talk courtesy of East Coweta High School. the big-name pitcher who never Jones fifth, behind (in order) Mike Schmidt, Brooks Back Live many years ago and I will amounted to anything didn’t want never forget in 1996 when he to come to Atlanta and did the Robinson, George Brett and Wade Boggs.’ anchored WAGA’s coverage of the how stupid is Boise State’s move to the Braves a big favor by giving them Centennial Olympic Park bombing Mountain West from the WAC? If they had what has been the glue to this franchise for blow as the team had already lost left-fielder waited, perhaps they could have given the to a leg injury in a motorcycle acci- for eight straight hours. His return to the so many years. Cox and super scout Paul Atlanta television airwaves Monday will be Big XII a chance to build to 12 teams. They Snyder loved Jones because of his quick dent that winter. currently have only 10 with the loss of But this only made Jones work harder his first in more than eight years and I wish hands and ability to hit for power from both my old Braves coverage and 96 Rock buddy Nebraska and Colorado. However, if the SEC sides of the plate. While at the time of his and his body of work has been brilliant. (we worked together there) the best. expanded I sure would love to see them take drafting he was a shortstop, his body and I was listening to talk radio the other day Georgia Tech. Can you imagine what it power made him the perfect to and heard a few callers on 790 The Zone say AND FINALLY … would do to the rivalry with Georgia but eventually replace Terry Pendleton. that Jones doesn’t deserve to be in I am sure glad the SEC didn’t feel obli- more importantly would put butts in the seats His major league career actually started Cooperstown, which is mindboggling to this gated to get involved with all the recent at Bobby Dodd Stadium and give them a a year late as he was slated to start the 1994 writer who has seen, in person, more than movement among the conferences. What chance to expand the place? I mean, who season in left field, but went down with a 1,500 major league games and five full sea- cracks me up the most about it all is someone would you rather see, Alabama and Florida season-ending knee injury in the spring. I sons of Chipper. As my buddy Mark Bradley told me that Nebraska fits right in when it in Atlanta or North Carolina State and Duke? remember that night as the Braves were play- pointed out in a recent column in the AJC, for comes to the academics of the Big Ten. Yeah, Rosenberg can be reached at ing the Yankees in Ft. Lauderdale. I was sit- the first 12 full seasons Jones played in the Nebraska is the Harvard of Lincoln. And [email protected] and 404-256-1572.

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TROY STORY: One of the reasons DIAMOND GOING NATIONAL: THUMBS UP TO THUMBS DOWN TO the Braves are in first place in the NL Norcross girls basketball star Diamond East is the play of Troy Glaus, who DeShields will be part of the U.S. CALL-UPS KLUTZES leads the team with 13 home runs and Women’s U-18 national team as they 1 49 RBIs. But with Glaus being a free 6 take part in the 2010 FIBA Americas U- agent next year, will the Braves re- 18 Championship next week. If she sign him or call up No. 1 prospect plays the way she did for Norcross last ? year, watch out world! A NEW ERA BEGINS: They FIRST PLACE DREAM: With finally found their head coach, as for- their win against the Chicago Sky on mer Hawks assistant signed Tuesday, the are in a two-year deal to be the head man. He first place in the Eastern Conference. 2 may not be a popular choice, as Avery 7 If they continue this trend, the Dream Johnson might’ve been, but he has paid could be a contender for the WNBA Chris Resop Robert Green his dues and, if Joe Johnson is re- title. The Falcons, Braves, Hawks and Thrashers should take notes. The Atlanta Braves recently called In what will go down as one of the signed, this may just work. up the former G-Braves pitcher. biggest mistakes of the World Cup, Resop transformed himself from a BYE-BYE CHIPPER?: That JONES NOW A DAWG: After the England goalkeeper let past a could be the case for Chipper Jones, one rough year at USC where he mediocre reliever to a successful missed half the season due to injury, starter with Gwinnett, posting a 5-2 seemingly harmless 30-yard shot by who sat down with management Team USA’s Clint Dempsey. We Tuesday to discuss his future. He former Carver-Columbus standout record with a league-best 1.84 ERA could announce his retirement after Jarvis Jones will now play college foot- and 87 . Congrats, Chris! loved it, but the British tabloids did 3 8 ball for UGA. If he was half the player this season, and if that happens, the We can’t wait to see your 95MPH not. Our favorite headline (from the Braves will have to fill a hole that has he was at Carver, the Bulldogs will look even better on defense this year. fastball in . Sunday Mirror) read “Tainted Glove”. been set in stone since 1995. Larry Drew Robert Hall WATTS THE DECISION: Dalton FORTUNATE ONES: The U.S. After spending the past six seasons as an The Georgia Tech senior defensive end has OT Watts Dantzler has a tough decision been suspended indefinitely after an argument soccer team started World Cup play to make Sunday as he will choose to assistant under , the Hawks against England Saturday and came named Drew as the new head coach. The with his girlfriend, former Tech women’s bas- play college football at either Georgia ketball star Brigitte Ardossi, led to battery away with a 1-1 draw. The Americans or Auburn. As a fan of all local teams, Hawks will look to Drew to finally get the 4 scored their only goal on a mistake 9 charges. Police stated that Hall slammed I hope he chooses UGA and, if he does, team over the second-round hump. But if by England’s keeper. Now beat Ardossi against the wall, causing her head to the Georgia recruiting class will be they don’t re-sign Joe Johnson, it won’t bleed. After last season’s struggles, this was Slovenia and Algeria and show the that much stronger. world we are for real. matter who their coach is. all Tech’s defense needed. THE BIG XII STANDS: It looks Dan Beebe Georgia HALL IN TROUBLE: like the Big XII conference will not be Nearly a week after being nationally scruti- During the Phillies’ June slump once-great Tech defensive end Robert Hall was disbanded with Texas making the nized and laughed at, the Big XII commission- has a .175 batting aver- suspended indefinitely by the team after decision to stay and not move to the er apparently has saved his conference for age, adding to the team’s offensive woes. 5 being arrested for battery last Sunday.10 Pac-10. With Texas staying, they can now. Beebe spent last weekend working Yet, somehow, Utley is beating out the Hall was looking to contribute to the now explore the idea of their own TV around the clock to keep the conference intact Braves’ Martin Prado by about 500,000 Jackets this season after suffering sea- network, which would add more rev- by persuading Texas and other big named votes in the All-Star ballot. Yet another rea- son-ending knee injury last year. enue. The rich just get richer. members from joining the Pac-10. son why Phillies fans are the worst.

CRUNCHING THE SANITY NUMBERS LEFTY CLOSES IN ON RARE FEAT AT LAST Number of years Larry Drew Don't look now, but a Phil Mickelson With only two par 5's (one of which is vir- spent as an assistant coach in the win at Pebble Beach this week not only put tually unreachable in two), Woods might “Even though Larry was a part of 17 NBA before accepting the job as Lefty 3/4 of the way to the career not even have to put the driver in the our team before, it’s a big change the Hawks new head coach , but it also put him bag, let alone hit it this week. The halfway to a true grand slam. Seaside Bentgrass greens won't be for us. Because when you have a With all the talk coming into nearly as bumpy in June as they Number of years Drew spent this year about Tiger's success are in February and Tiger said his head coach, you [the assistant] as a Hawks assistant coach at the major championship ven- US Open in 2000 was the best he can’t get the last say. With him 6 ues this year, it might be Phil has ever putted for a tournament. being in charge now, things are making his mark instead. ... I Pretty good vibes. Number of teams Drew has may be the only one left who is Brian Katrek can be heard on going to be different.” been a part of as an assistant not counting Tiger out just yet. 790 The Zone’s “On The Green coach before joining the The club that has let him down the with Brian Katrek” Sundays from 8- -Hawks Al Horford on the hiring most this year has been the driver. He 9 a.m. and can be reached at of new Hawks head coach Larry Drew 4 Hawks in 2004. won't need to hit driver too much this week. [email protected].

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Free FAME camp provides opportunity for kids to learn from the pros t seems as though scandal always takes up Enterprises), has definitely earned his place sors (Walgreens, CSS and 790 the Zone). Not kids will ever have. The camp is a great oppor- Ithe front page. First Tiger Woods’extramar- amongst them with his free football camp only do the kids get to practice their football tunity for France’s company to work on their ital slip up and now the USC Trojans’ NCAA FAME puts on for one week every summer. and improve their skills, but also each camper PR and marketing, which other than the ath- violations ending in a two-year ban from The camp began in 2004 with 17 NFL players receives a camp t-shirt, gifts, snacks, auto- letes drive his business. “(The camp) is a way bowl games. Isn’t it about time that the “good and, in the six years since, has grown to over graphs from the professionals and, most for me to promote my players and get them out guys” got some of the limelight? Shouldn’t 60 NFL players and hundreds of participants. importantly, phenomenal instruction from in the community,” France described. these good citizens be given the acknowl- The camp is four days long and will run some of the top football talent in the country. edgement they deserve? from June 21-24, at Mount Vernon ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS … Presbyterian School. Any child from the age PROS COME OUT IN WAVES … It all comes full circle to giving back OVERFLOW EXPECTED … of 8 to 18 is eligible to participate free of This year’s camp boasts more than 60 even if some of the focus is on the business Todd France, Atlanta agent and owner of charge. It only takes a second to sign up NFL players in participation. Volunteers side. France said, in the end, they are FAME (France Athlete Management online and reserve your child’s spot at include Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown, Ravens “doing something that is great for kids who the camp for a week full of football RB Ray Rice, 49ers LB Takeo Spikes and would probably never have the chance to and fun. As interest has grown in the Falcons QB D.J. Shockley just to name a few. meet an NFL player one on one on a field camp, this is the first year France Furthermore, 790 the Zone will be set up, with great instruction on football.” In and his team expect to have an over- broadcasting live at Mount Vernon all four France’s eyes, the camp is just a “great way flow of participants being placed on days of the camp covering all of the excite- to put it all together.” It is yet another wait-lists, so would-be participants ment and action that goes down on the field. example of how France sets himself apart will need to get on the list soon. If Some might ask why a high-profile and above a lot of other agents. some are wait-listed, not to worry, agent like France would want to put on For everyone involved in the camp, it is FAME is placing these kids into two something of this magnitude free of charge a unique experience. People from all over other one-day camps put on by for- for kids in Atlanta? His motivation stems Atlanta come together for four jam-packed mer Georgia Tech and current from his belief in giving back. days of football. It is an opportunity for par- Steelers player Keyaron Fox and “When I represent all of these different ents, coaches, agents and professional play- former and NFL players, I always preach the importance ers to do something special for the commu- 49ers offensive lineman Jonas of giving back to the community,” France nity. France stated that although it’s drain- Jennings running the same week. said. “And I figured, instead of just preaching ing, the reward is “seeing these kids The four-day camp has something it, I should practice what I preach and do the throughout the week and the smiles on their for every quarterback, wide receiver same: to lead by example to the players that I faces and the parents that are so happy and and defensive lineman in the mak- represent. So I decided to put on a camp for just providing a once in a lifetime type of ing. Each day the staff sets up free and include all of my athletes. experience. It’s the best just seeing the play- between eight and 10 different skill “It’s a way that me and my company can ers and these kids all smiling and having a stations through which the campers give back to the community, and it’s a way great time and forgetting about everything rotate until they have completed all that my athletes can be involved in giving else. It’s just very gratifying.” of the stations and improved their back to the community as well and then obvi- We at Score believe in what Todd France skills. After the skills sessions with ously duplicate it wherever it is important to and FAME are doing which is why we take the local coaches as well as France’s them where they grew up.” time each year to spread the word about his volunteer NFL players, everyone It can’t be all play and no work for FAME camp and all that it has to offer. If this isn’t enjoys a Papa John’s Pizza lunch. the entire week during the camp, though. The proof enough that Todd France is one of the Then it’s back on the field; the office moves outdoor to the field. France, “good guys”, then we don’t know what is. campers participate in games and office employees and his players all become Photo of Takeo Spikes and Todd France competitions where they can win camp counselors for the week, working to are courtesy of Don Jackson. 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Pitcher gets the call; Jurrjens pitches n Tuesday night, the G-Braves stood in Soriano to Tampa Bay in December. So far, Othe puddle-filled dugout and looked onto he has allowed 19 runs in 23 1/3 innings. The the rain soaked field in anticipation of a game G-Braves hope to get better numbers than that that wouldn’t be played, at least not on this from Chavez. night. For the first time in Gwinnett Braves history, a home game was entirely rained out. JURRJENS MAKES REHAB DEBUT … There was no make-up date announced. Jair Jurrjens started for the first time since his injury this past week and threw well, RESOP CALLED UP … despite giving up five hits and two earned The big news of the day was the call up runs in 2.2 innings. He will be starting again to Atlanta for 27-year-old pitcher Chris on Friday or Saturday against Syracuse. Resop. Atlanta was stuck between a rock and He said after Monday’s performance, a hard place because of a unique clause in “I’m just out to help the team win.” He Resop’s contract. If he didn’t get called up looked shaky at times but that might have by June 15, then he would be able to demand been because of the heat or the long lay off. a trade or become a free agent. The right- Still, Jurrjens said, “I have no excuse. I hander has pitched very well for Gwinnett. might have been trying too hard.” Should he In his last outing against Norfolk, he pitched not improve in his next game, he may stay in a complete game one-hit shutout that includ- Gwinnett and make another start next week. ed eight strikeouts. The contractual agree- The G-Braves will host Syracuse and ment might end up being a blessing in dis- Buffalo in the next week. The first game guise for the Braves. against Syracuse will be preceded by the Jesse Chavez was sent to Gwinnett to completion of a game which was suspended make room for Resop. Chavez has been a dis- because of rain on May 8 at Syracuse. appointment to Atlanta fans this season. The Anello can be reached at Braves acquired him by trading Rafael [email protected].

Drew to install ‘more effective’ offense l Horford referred to him as “the general.” philosophies firmly while still maintaining AOthers called him a player’s coach. And the same rapport and “working relationship” now head coach can be added to his list of titles. with his players. Larry Drew is at the helm for the “I think when players feel good about Hawks, just “six inches” away from his old playing for you, they’ll go through a brick wall seat on the bench as former head coach Mike for you,” Drew said Monday in a press confer- Woodson’s assistant. ence. “That’s one thing that I really wanna After six years as an assistant coach for make sure that I do with these guys. But at the the franchise, Drew won over general manag- same time I know I have to put my foot down er and ownership with his assess- in certain situations at certain times.” ment of the squad, vision for the team and the As Drew gets settled in his new position, relationships the 17-year veteran coach has he has the dry erase marker and board in established with his players. hand, drawing things up to change the offense “We knew, I knew Larry Drew as an for the Hawks to make his players “more assistant coach,” Sund said Monday in a press effective,” incorporate more ball movement conference. “But he also had to prove himself and limit one-on-one sets. as a candidate for head coach. He ended up “Larry’s the kind of guy that does things being our first interview and our last interview. a little different and he’s reached out to us and What he said made sense … He sold it on us.” let us know that he’s gonna command and Drew filled the role of go-between for change the offense a little bit, emphasize the players during Woodson’s stint as head coach. defensive part,” Horford said. “I’m interested But now the former NBA has to in how everything plays out.” find his own voice that’s louder than the rest Bowers can be reached at as the new head coach and project his [email protected]

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Holdsclaw makes return to Atlanta espite an encouraging 6-0 start to the was certainly not the case Sunday with D2010 season, the Atlanta Dream have Lyttle taking control of the game in the third struggled in the past few games. After losing quarter. Lyttle seemed truly focused while to Seattle and Chicago, the Dream seemed to playing against her former teammate. “I be their old selves after beating the played against her in Spain,” said Lyttle on in overtime. However, Snow. “To me, a player’s a player, every the Dream fell to the New York Liberty on player has their ups and downs, they have June 11, dropping Atlanta out of the top spot their strong and weak sides, so you have to in the Eastern Conference. Despite having a play each player the way that you want to much-needed five-day rest period, the Dream play each player without names.” Holdsclaw, lost in double digits for the third time this who was waived at the beginning of the sea- season. Atlanta dominated the inside, finish- son due to a falling out with Meadors and ing with a 41-32 rebounding edge and 50-18 Dream management, finished with 15 scoring in the paint. The Liberty countered points, but was held to only 2-of-9 shooting the inside game by hitting 9-of-20 3-pointers, and five points in the first three quarters of compared to the Dream’s 2-for-13. her Atlanta comeback. ISSUES … THE CHICAGO WAY … The real story came from Dream’s One of the toughest teams for the poor free throw shooting. Atlanta Dream to figure out is the Chicago ranked last in the league with a mea- Sky. The Dream lost to the lowly- ger 66.7 shooting percentage from regarded Sky earlier in the season the line and finished the game in by a count of 80-70. The loss to the New York hitting only 11 of 21 from Sky marked the seventh time in the free line (52 percent). eight meetings that the Dream failed “It cost us,” head coach to beat Chicago. Atlanta’s only win Marynell Meadors told the against the Sky came in 2008, Associated Press. “People are and it was the first win for the fouling us because we go to the Dream (9-3) during the dread- line and we miss, so we have to ful 2008 season. figure out a way to start mak- The two teams met again ing free throws … if you can Tuesday night in Chicago. close the gap by hitting your Atlanta, now sporting the best free throws, then it makes record in the Eastern things a little bit easier.” Conference, seemed to get over In Sunday’s game at their Windy City demons with Philips Arena, the Dream took a hard-fought 93-86 win. their coaches words to heart, improving their free throw per- NEWS AND NOTES … centage to 76.7 percent as the Finally, three Dream used a late third quarter international members of 17-point run to beat the San the Dream roster were Antonio Silver Stars 90-83. named to their coun- When asked about her team’s try’s national team. free throw improvement, Brazil named center Meadors explained, “Free throws Erika de Souza and have been a question mark, but guard Iziane Castro we shot a lot of them yesterday at Marquez to the a high school gym, but we were Brazilian national bound and determined today to team, while Yelena come in and make free throws.” Leuchanka was named Forward reiter- to the Belarusian national team. ated her coach’s statement by say- Forward Angel McCoughtry is ing after the win, “We got to take it hoping to make the U.S. upon ourselves, each and every national team after she was one of us, to make every single invited to USA Basketball free throw that we take.” Women’s National Team train- Lyttle dominated the game by ing camp in the fall of 2009. scoring a team-high 24 points and McCoughtry help the U.S. team grabbing 12 rebounds. Lyttle played win the 2009 Ekaterinburg opposite former Dream players International Invitational Tournament, and while earning tournament MVP honors. Michelle Snow. The game on The Dream travel to take on the Sunday marked the return to on Saturday, June 19, with Philips for Holdsclaw and tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. Following the Snow. Although the reaction game in Indiana, the Dream return home could be described as fairly to Philips Arena for a crucial six-game mixed, there were several boos homestand. present during the two introduc- Photo of Kelly Miller is courtesy of tions. While in Houston, Lyttle DJ Galbiati. Wilkerson can played second to Snow; however, this be reached at 404-256-1572.

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O Drew an interesting choice for Hawks Falcons finish last week of OTAs he have finally Hawks fans that Drew will employ Kroy Biermann (Falcons defensive end): “In our last week of OTA’s...man it was a Taddressed their head coaching situ- many of the same strategies as the for- hot one today!!! Got a big thing coming up Friday so everyone stay tuned...I’ll reveal ation. After weeks of interviews with mer head coach. People close to the sit- when I can!! :)” the likes of analysts and uation have gone out of their way to Steak Shapiro (790 the Zone personality): “Promos for the Adam Sandler movie M , and assistants Dwayne assure everyone he’s very different from Casey and Larry Drew, the Atlanta Woodson. In fairness to Woodson, he during NBA finals are horrific....Jimmy Kimmel pre game is even worse...... ” Spirit Group made a decision about couldn't have been all bad since the who will lead this team. In a some- team gradually improved in each of his David Pollack (790 the Zone personality): “Wow all the world cup hype and now what surprising move, the team named seasons as head coach. you have 1 goal in two games, and that would be why no one really cares about Drew head coach. Unfortunately for him, it became soccer in the states.” E Drew was with Mike Woodson for painfully obvious that the players no Tony Barnhart (Mr. College Football): “Now that expansion is (hopefully) over, his entire tenure as head coach, so fans longer bought what he was selling. I’m going take another stab at vacation.” are a little taken aback that management Drew has now been placed in the envi- would hire someone so close to Woodson able (or unenviable depending on who Roddy White (Falcons wide receiver): “Had my first camp in SC. It was sweet. Had R after firing him. The hiring of Drew you ask) position of trying to get the like 300 kids. Can’t wait until next year.” points to a running theme with this organ- Hawks to the next level. Although no ization, which is fully embracing continu- one knows for sure what the roster will Jeff Schultz (AJC sports columnist): “Chris Resop manages to eclipse Kawakami ity. Over the past few seasons, they have look like, fans will not take kindly to the as worst pitcher tonight: 2 innings, 5 runs, 5 hits, 3 walks. Which way back to O kept all of the players they feel were team taking a big step backward. The Lawrenceville?” directly responsible for their success even hiring is underwhelming, but it could if there were perhaps better or cheaper turn out to be great. It’s only fair to give Lang Whitaker (Hawks.com writer): “Rondo’s so skinny his undershirt looks baggy.” options on the market. Continuity is not a Drew a chance to actually coach before

C bad thing; however, it’s going to take a we decide whether he was the right John Hollinger (ESPN NBA blogger): RayAllen said he didn't think there had been any few bold moves if they plan on making choice. The only thing Hawks fans can game 7s in this year's playoffs. For Hawks and Bucks, the battle for exposure continues. the leap from second round participant to do is relax and see how it plays out. championship contender. C.C. can be reached at Michael Cunningham (AJC Hawks beat writer): “Ran into J Teague at arena S Naturally, there's a worry among [email protected]. today. Said he’s “excited” about L Drew hire: “He's a player’s coach.” S C O Schillinger signed; rookies host FootBowl Strength coach hired; Hedberg re-signed R eneral Manager Thomas Dimitroff of Steve to our scouting department,” he Thrashers have a new coach… but view with Torchetti. Dudley has also Ginked sixth-round pick Shann Dimitroff said. “Steve has 15 years of Tit’s not what you think. Barry Brennan, interviewed Scott Arniel, who recent- Schillinger to his first NFL contract this scouting experience and possesses an formerly the strength and conditioning ly took the head coaching position week. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. adept scouting perspective that we feel coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has with the Blue Jackets, and Don Lever, The University of Montana alum should will mesh well with our scouting philos- agreed to accept the same position with the who is head coach for the Chicago E fight for a spot on special teams this sea- ophy and scouting department.” Thrashers and he is set to start the new role Wolves, the Thrashers’ affiliate. son. The 6-foot, 200-pound player is big on July 1. Brennan will replace Ray Bear enough to lay the lumber, and also showed OFF THE FIELD … who has been with the Thrashers for the last MORE SIGNINGS … off his underrated speed by running a 4.5 The Atlanta Falcons Rookie Club nine seasons before leaving last month to In player personnel news, the 40-yard dash at his NFL Pro Day. joined forces with the United Healthcare accept a position with the Army. Thrashers signed forward Fredrik

His production as a college player of Georgia to host the second annual M has ceased to disappoint. Schillinger “FootBowl” put on by the foundation. Pettersson of the Swedish League to a played 57 games as a Grizzly, starting The event raises money for families need- SEARCH CONTINUES … two-way contract Tuesday. Pettersson was his junior and senior seasons while ing financial assistance in paying for So with the strength and condition- originally drafted by the Edmonton Oilers making 255 tackles and 10 interceptions healthcare treatment, service or equip- ing coach set, the question remains who in 2005 but has not seen any time on during his time at the school. His pedi- ment for their child, with funds from this is going to be the next head coach for NHL ice. Pettersson, who just turned 23, gree as a winner was also one that event going to families in the southeast. the boys in blue? Right now, Thrashers left the Swedish League to pursue a attracted Atlanta, as the Grizzlies “We enjoy a very strong and reward- GM has two names that he career in the NHL, but with him signing a O advanced to the national championship ing partnership with the Atlanta Falcons, has high on his list. The first is Craig two-way contract, he can go down to the game his senior season. and specifically their Rookie Club, Ramsay, a Boston Bruins assistant AHL and play for the Wolves if he does- Schillinger joins Corey Peters as which supports numerous community coach who has been part of a Bruins n’t make the Thrashers’ roster. draft picks that have signed deals for the and volunteer events through out the team that has made deep playoff runs The Thrashers are working hard to upcoming year. year, including our Children’s the last two seasons. He was also on the re-sign goaltender Johan Hedberg. As of R Foundation,” said Rick Elliot, CEO for coaching staff in Tuesday, talks were still going on between NEW HIRE … United Healthcare’s Georgia Health Plan. 2004 when they won the . Hedberg and Thrashers management in The team also made a move in The Rookie Club is a team pro- The other name that is high on regards to a new contract. Hedberg had the front office by bringing in Steve gram intended to encourage rookie Dudley’s list is John Torchetti, an his best season with the Thrashers last E Sabo as an area scout. Sabo was pre- players to give back to the community assistant coach on the reigning year, starting 47 games and averaging 2.6 viously the Senior Director of Pro during their NFL careers. Stanley Cup Champion Chicago goals against per game. Personnel in Cleveland. Bagriansky can be reached at Blackhawks. Now that the season is Jones can be reached at “We are excited about the addition [email protected]. over, Dudley can conduct an inter- [email protected].

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Chipper retirement rumor mill begins to turn; interleague play commences raves third baseman Chipper Jones met even helped his own cause with a two-run base rematch. In the first game of the series, Tim to the bump and was given plenty of offensive Bwith team officials last Tuesday where it is hit. Hanson pitched 5.1 innings, striking out 10 Hudson and Twins starter help. Glaus crushed the Twins pitching, going believed he discussed his potential retirement before giving way to his bullpen after 126 engaged in a pitcher’s duel, with Hudson 4-5 with two home runs, three runs and three at the end of the season. Jones was hitting just pitches. The bullpen could not hold the lead pitching a complete game but falling 2-1. RBIs. Prado contributed three hits while .228 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 51 though, giving up two in the seventh and three Hudson allowed two runs in the bottom of the Heyward and Blanco each tossed in two hits. games entering the Tampa Bay series. In his in the eighth. Former Brave Kelly Johnson was seventh inning and all the Braves offense Medlen meanwhile allowed just four hits and 17-plus years with Atlanta, Jones has won an 2-4 with three RBI and two runs scored against could muster was an Omar Infante RBI three runs over eight innings and Venters MVP, played in six All-Star games, won a bat- his former club and came up with the game- groundout to plate Glaus in the second picked a scoreless ninth. ting title and led the team to three World tying bases loaded double in the eighth. In the inning. Hudson allowed seven hits and struck Series appearances, including one title. In top of the ninth, Brooks Conrad out two while Liriano whiffed eleven batters, NEWS AND NOTES … recent seasons, Jones production has dipped reached and scored on Brian McCann’s crisp including a stretch of seven straight. Game 2 Class-A pitcher Arodys Vizcaino was due to various injuries, but throughout his single to right field. After Martin Prado was once again a one-run affair, only this named to the Southern League All-Star game career Jones still managed to appear in more reached, would nestle an RBI time, Atlanta came out on the right side with after the right-handed pitcher posted a 9-3 than 2218 games, about 144 per season. pop fly single down the leftfield line. After an a 3-2 win. With the score tied 2-2 entering the record with a 2.34 ERA in 12 starts for Class Eric Hinske RBI, Troy Glaus would bring top of the ninth, Conrad executed a suicide A Rome. Vizcaino, 19, will not compete in the WINNING ROAD TRIP … home Heyward with a sacrifice fly for the squeeze to plate Gregor Blanco with the go- game though as he was promoted to the team’s The Atlanta Braves prepared for the team’s final run. Closer Billy Wagner worked a ahead run. Jonny Venters picked up the win Advanced-A club in Myrtle Beach. team’s first stretch of interleague matchups by non-save situation in the ninth to close out and Wagner earned his eleventh save with a Braves centerfielder Nate McLouth was earning a split with the Arizona Arizona, but not before loading the bases with scoreless ninth inning of work. Prado had put on the DL after suffering from concussion- Diamondbacks with a huge win on a getaway a hit and a pair of walks. Wagner struck two D- three hits while Melky Cabrera had a solo like symptoms following a collision with day. The Braves rallied from down 2-0 to take Backs out to end the game. in the fifth. Derek Lowe went 7.1 Heyward in a game against Arizona. Brandon a 7-2 lead thanks to a two-run fourth and a The Braves then traveled to Minnesota innings, allowing just two runs but did not Hicks was recalled from Class AAA Gwinnett. five-run fifth. Yunel Escobar scored twice in for the team’s first interleague series of the figure into the decision. Proctor can be reached at those two innings, and starter Tommy Hanson season, as well as a 1991 In the rubber match, Kris Medlen went [email protected].

Curry inducted into Atlanta Sports HOF; Buchanan drafted by Phillies ongratulations to Panther football coach amateur draft. Pitcher York Mets last year but decided to come to Kerem Daser will not return as Georgia CBill Curry, who was inducted into the David Buchanan was selected by the Georgia State instead. State men's soccer head coach in order to pur- Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame last Saturday Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh round, sue other coaching opportunities. Daser night. This year’s event was held on campus with the 231st overall pick. Buchanan went 4- NEWS AND NOTES … served 10 seasons as the Panthers' head coach, at the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts. 2 with a 4.72 ERA in 55.1 innings pitched for I was somewhat surprised that neither compiling a record of 67-99-11, including a Curry was joined in the Class of 2010 by for- the Panthers this season. Bradley Logan nor Carl Moniz were taken 4-11-1 mark in 2009. mer Atlanta Brave and two-time Cy Young “I want to thank all of the coaches and in the draft. We’ll see if either ends up sign- “I have really enjoyed my 13 years at Award winner Tom Glavine, legendary high the support staff at Georgia State for the way ing on as a free agent with an organization Georgia State,” Daser said. “I wish the best school football coach Buck Godfrey of that they have treated me over the past year,” like Chase Childers did last year with the for the program, and I am looking forward to Southwest DeKalb High School, and former Buchanan said. “I hope that I can continue to Orioles. … Former Panther Eric Suttle has my next challenge.” PGA golfer Larry Nelson, winner of three play in a way that will represent my family, my signed to play with the Kalamazoo Kings in Dave Cohen is in his 27th season as the major championships. town, Chipola Junior College and Georgia the Frontier League. Suttle spent 2007 & “Voice of Georgia State Basketball and State University well at the next level.” 2008 with the Southern Illinois Miners Baseball” on WRAS-FM (88.5) and works on ONTO THE SHOW … This is not the first time he’s been select- before joining the organi- the football radio crew at Furman University One Panther was taken in last week’s ed. He was a sixth-round pick of the New zation last season. in Greenville, S.C.

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leading, baseball, softball, sports medicine and volley Corpus Christi Youth Basketball League Registration is BASKETBALL HOCKEY ball. Go to their website at www.ramblinwreck.com for now underway for our 29th season! Boys and girls Club Sport, “Where Atlanta Comes To Play!” Registration Peachtree Booster Club. Ongoing - Pickneyville Roller more information about all of their camps. ages 5 through 14, any skill level, are welcome. Cost: Ongoing - Men's League plays on Sunday evenings at Hockey Rink. Fees: $95 for 12-game season, $30 out- THE Summitt Basketball Camp. All Tournament Players $90 per child/$85 for siblings. Fee includes uniforms, the Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club. For more info or to of-county fee. For information visit www.pbcsports.org. Park - Marietta, GA (678) 384-6500 www.atpp.com field trips, skills clinics, 9 games and more! Register register visit www.usclubsport.com Top of the Key Basketball Camps. Boys and Girls Ages while space is still available Saturdays October 11 & Open Recreational Basketball. GSL -- Georgia Sports SOCCER 5 - 13 Contact: (404)634-3815 www.topofthekey.com 18, 2008, 10 AM to 12 PM. Location: Corpus Christi Leagues. Georgia’s Best Sports Leagues. Registration Challenged Soccer. Ongoing. For mentally and physically Trilogy Lacrosse. Middle & High School. Fellowship Church Sports Arena, 600 Mountain View Drive, Stone ongoing. We offer “Top Gun,” “B,” “C” and Co-Ed styles of disabled youngsters. For information call Ken Higgins Christian School June 28 - July 1 www.trilogylacrosse.com Mountain, GA 30083. For info, call 770-469-0395, play around Atlanta. We play ALL year round. For more at 770-985-0434. Atlanta Silverbacks Soccer Camps. Youth Skills Camp email [email protected] or visit the league’s website information please contact (678)799-0159 or email Hall of Fame soccer clinics. Ongoing on Fridays Clarkston July 12-16 (Ages 4-14) Goalkeeper Striker Camp July (www.ccybl.net). [email protected]. Community Center. For under-6 through under-12 players. 26-30 (Ages 9-18) All Day Soccer camps June 21-25, Visit www.georgiasportsleagues.org. Fees: Free. For information call 404-508-1050 or visit July 12-16 (Ages 6-16) All Day Multi-sport camps SOFTBALL www.clarkstoncommunitycenter.org. 5:30-7 PM. AYSA Spring Season. Ongoing - North Park - Cogburn and Roundtable Fundamental Basketball Camp Boys and Girls. July 5-9, July 19-23 (Ages 6-16) www.atlantasilverbacks.com Bethany - Alpharetta. Fees: If Alpharetta Residential Rising 6th-10th Graders (Current 5th-9th Graders) June 7- Competitive Amateur Soccer in Atlanta For more information, Competitive Edge Sports. Spring Break Performance Camps visit www.majesticsoccer.com. Property Tax IS NOT PAID at the primary residence of the 11. 9am-2pm. St. Francis High School, Alpharetta. Contact April 5-9 (Ages 8-18) Elite Athletes Speed & Performance player, then the Non-City Resident Fee must be paid. After Coach Huff [email protected]. Ages 8-18 boys and Girls 6 Week Summer Training TENNIS Programs Begins June 1Monthly Speed/Strength Training Jan. 13, $10 late fee is charged. Technique Clinics. Ongoing - Bitsy Grant Tennis Center. (678) 957-1333 www.cesatlanta.com BASEBALL Tuesdays (serve/volley) and Saturdays (forehand/back GYMNASTICS Braves. June 18 vs. Kansas City 7:35 PM. June 19 vs. The Pitcher's Mound. Fast Pitch Softball Camps Pitcher/, hand). Fees: $18. For information call 404-790-4772 College Showcases, Beginners, Advanced Skills Camps Gymnastics Classes at Gymnastics AcademyofAtlanta. Kansas City 7:10 PM. June 20 vs. Kansas City 1:35 or email [email protected]. 2 PM on Saturdays, Ongoing - 3126 Cobb Parkway Kennesaw, Ga. For PM. June 22 at 8:10 PM. June 23 (678) 957-9080 www.thepitchersmound.net 6:30PM on Tuesdays. Hitters Box. Instruction from the Pros Jasha Balcom information call 770-975-8337 or visit at Chicago White Sox 8:10 PM. June 24 at Chicago Tennis camps for kids. Ongoing weekly. Lost Mountain (, UGA) Timi Moni (Philadelphia Phillies) www.gymnasticsacademyofatlanta.com. White Sox 2:05 PM. June 25 vs. Detroit 7:35 PM. June Tennis Center. For information call 770-528-8525. (678) 386-4206 [email protected] Gymnastics Classes at Gwinnett Gymnastics Center 26 vs. Detroit 4 PM. June 27 vs. Detroit 1:35 PM. North Metro Gymnastics. Summer Day Camps, Seven Ongoing - 927 Killian Hill Road Lilburn, Ga. For June 28 vs. Washington 7:10 PM. June 29 vs. LACROSSE Weekly camps, Victory Cheer Camp, Elite Team Training information call 770-921-5630. Washington 7:10 PM. June 30 vs. Washington 7:10 PM. Lacrosse. Ongoing. Registration for 1st-8th grades. For Camp (770) 384-8058 www.northmetrogymnastics.com Atlanta School of Gymnastics in Lawrenceville. Ongoing. Gwinnett Braves. June 18 vs. Syracuse 6:05 PM. June 19 information call 404-216-5870, email jasona@bagat Future Stars Soccer Academy. Day/Overnight Camps Classes for tots through teens. Cheerleading classes for vs. Syracuse 7:05 PM. June 20 vs. Syracuse 2:05 PM. awaylacrosse.com or visit www.bagatawaylacrosse.com. (678)612-1888 www.FSsoccercamps.com ages 5 and older. For information call 770-277-9434. June 21 vs. Buffalo 7:05 PM. June 22 vs. Buffalo 7:05 Double Stixx Lacrosse. Ongoing - Leagues, Travel Teams The Little Gym of Snellville. Ongoing. Noncompetitive and Tournaments for youth, high school and adult’s Sports-A-Rama. Marietta, GA Multi Sport Camp Spring Break gymnastics and motor-skills development classes and PM. June 23 vs. Buffalo 7:05 PM. June 24 vs. Buffalo boys and girls. More information about the best Camp Summer Camp (770) 977-9789 www.sareastcobb.com camps. For ages 10 months-12 years. For information 7:05 PM. June 25 at Columbus 7:05 PM. June 26 at lacrosse programs in Georgia can be found at FCA Team Wrestling Camp. Riverside Military Academy call 770-982-0901 or visit www.tlgsnellvillega.com. Columbus 7:05 PM. June 27 at Columbus 5:05 PM. www.doblestixxlacrosse.com or by contacting Chris Gainesville, GA (770) 364-2527 www.fcawrestlinggeorgia.org June 28 at Columbus 7:05 PM. June 29 at Toledo 7 Smith at [email protected] or 404-550-5322. The Roundtable Fundamental Basketball Camp. Boys & Girls RACING PM. June 30 at Toledo 7 PM. July 1 at Toledo 7 PM. (current 5th-9th graders) St. Francis HS Alpharetta, GA (404)-432-9646 [email protected] Friday Night Drags and Show-N-Shine. June 18 at Atlanta Prospect Watch. Ongoing - Buckhead. Baseball pitching RUNNING Summer Camps. June 21-25 at the Ice Motor Speedway and hitting lessons by a former college and minor 8th Annual City Lights Star Chase 5K. Jun. 26. Forum in Duluth. Mite, Squirt, Pewee/Bantam Camp. Antique and Classic Car Auction. June 18-19 at Atlanta Motor league coach. For information call 404-869-7966 Commerce, 8:00 AM. 706-296-5353 Speedway 3rd Annual HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K. Jun. 26. Atlanta, Goalie Camp and Cross Ice Camp is from June 14-18. To Thursday Thunder. June 24 at Atlanta Motor Speedway or visit www.eteamz.com/tryouts. Grant Park, 8:30 AM. 404-260-7404. register go to www.atlantathrashers.com/youthhockey. Adult Baseball League Metro Atlanta. Ongoing. MSBL Friday Night Drags and Show-N-Shine. June 25 at Atlanta Loop the Lake 5K/Mile. Jun. 26. Cordele, 8:00 AM. Atlanta Hawks Summer Camp. June 14-18 at Philips Arena. Motor Speedway 18+, 28+, 38+, and 48+. Sunday League contact 229-446-4550. Boys and girls ages 7-14 can register. Fee is $295. For Thursday Thunder. July 1 at Atlanta Motor Speedway info is 770.785.2588, e-mail [email protected]. Atlanta Pride Run 5K. Jun. 26. Atlanta, Piedmont Park, more information, go to www.hawks.com/youthbasketball. NASA. June 18-20 at Road Atlanta MSBL 18+ Saturday League contact info is 770-436- 8:00 AM. 678-528-8555. WERA Cycle Jam. June 25-27 at Road Atlanta 8114, e-mail [email protected]. MSBL 18+ Savin’ The Girl 5K/Mile/Tot Trot. Jun. 26. Dahlonega, VOLLEYBALL 8:00 AM. 706-973-0190. Gwinnett Sports Center. Registration ongoing. For infor Midweek Wood bat league contact info is 770-436- Mary’s Heroes 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for CURE. mation call Jerry Robison at 678-491-0203 or visit OFFICIATING 8114, e-mail [email protected]. MSBL 18+Fall Jun. 26. Monroe, 8:00 PM. 678-643-4989. www.gscfun.com. Fall 2010 Basketball Referee Training Program. Last League contact info is 770-436- 8114, e-mail chance to become a trained basketball referee before Westside Trail Run 5K. Jun. 26. Atlanta, 8:00 AM. start of season. Begins Fri Nite/Sat Morning August [email protected]. For more information about 404-327-7738. SWIMMING & DIVING 20/21 with orientation! Nine session, “101 Referee our Atlanta Adult Baseball League, please visit our web Summer Solstice 5K Trail Run. Jun. 26. Acworth, 7:30 Swimming lessons. Ongoing - Alpharetta City Pool - Course” (Saturdays) held in Roswell/Alpharetta area. site at www.AtlantaMSBL.com. AM. 770-596-7874. Alpharetta, Ga. - 1825 Old Milton Parkway. For infor Call (404) 943-9950 or email [email protected] TNT Sports. Ongoing. Baseball pitching and hitting lessons Water for Kenya 5K & 1K. Jun. 26. Norcross, 8:00 AM. mation call 678-297-6107. 9RCorp Sports Officials. Ongoing. Provider of sports 404-409-8577. Dynamo Swim School. DynaBabies, Preschool, Grade by Rob Blair, former college coach, Snellville. To set up Windermere 5K. Jun. 26. Cumming, 7:00 AM. officials for multiple sports including basketball, flag a free pitching or hitting analysis call. 678-344-5876. School, Adult Classes. Youth Swim Team. Call us football, & softball. Looking for additional officials. For 678-455-7708. (770) 457-7946 Ext 16 www.dynamoswimschool.com information call Dennis Reagan at 404-213-0588 or Jack City Baseball. Ongoing. Baseball pitching and hitting. 35th Annual Marigold 10K. Jun. 26. Winterville, 8:00 Gwinnett Aquatics. Ongoing - 2800 Quinberry Drive and email [email protected]. Instruction with former pro Keith Whitner. 18-y looking AM. 706-548-2327 . Bethany Church Road. For ages 5-18. Swim team and Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association. Needs boys youth for high school players. The new location is inside Middle Georgia Distance Challenge 10K/5K/1M. Jun. 26. Macon, 7:15 AM. 478-719-9804. lessons available. For information call 770-972-4055. and High School officials for 2010 season. Games are Velocity Sports in North Gwinnett. For more informa C2A's 5K Challenge. Jun. 26. Atlanta, 7:30 AM. Senior Water-Exercise class. Ongoing - Mountain Park played Spring, Summer, and Fall. Great way to earn tion call 770-633-0948 or visit jackcity.net. 404-325-2700. pool - Lilburn, Ga. 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Drew deserves the job; Jones and Cox possibly retiring together he Hawks took a while to find a new head After coaching gigs in Los Angeles, Detroit, Atlanta is now home for six in a row and Tcoach, but as it turns out, they did not have Washington, New Jersey and Atlanta, Drew is 15 of its next 18. Time for the Braves to to look far. In fact, Larry Drew is coming from finally top dog. It’s time he got his shot. put some distance between themselves and just one seat over. Now it’s time for Sund to surround Drew the other NL East contenders. Drew, 52, had been Mike Woodson’s top with the same talent that Woodson enjoyed. assistant for the past six seasons. An assistant For the new head man, this is a bit of a double- THE END OF AN ERA … from within our own organization, you ask? edged sword. No Joe Johnson means no expec- While Cox still seems to be making all Sure, the Hawks could have made a big splash tations, but no Joe Johnson means almost no the right moves, the same cannot be said for by reeling in a marquee name. The first chance. Drew deserves a chance. future Hall of Famer Chipper Jones. At press thought was Avery Johnson, who led the time, Chipper was hitting .233 with a meager Mavericks to the 2006 NBA Finals. BRING THE BOYS BACK HOME … four home runs and 23 RBIs in 52 games. So Then—when general manager Rick Sund Last Sunday, the Braves completed a bad have things been that he is starting to made it clear that he would not be jumping to brutal stretch of 20 games in 20 days, the last discuss the “R” word. We already know this any conclusions—there was speculation that 11 of which were on the road. Despite carry- year is Cox’s last; it is becoming increasing- Atlanta was holding out for . Even ing a laundry list of injuries, they went a stel- ly likely that it is Chipper’s finale as well. lifetime assistant (aside from 122 forgettable lar 14-6 in that span, including 6-5 at the Perhaps it would be fitting. Chipper, 38, games with the Minnesota Timberwolves) Dodgers, Diamondbacks and Twins. It could has played in 2,218 career games, all under Dwane Casey created more buzz than Drew on have been even better, as four of the five loss- Cox. That is good for second place on the all- the message boards. es during the road trip came by a single run. time list for games played under one manager. Sure this move will not generate a ton of The Braves also came out on top in two Moreover, every time Chipper goes deep, he excitement. You won’t be seeing any Hawks one-run games, highlighted by a 3-2 thriller sets a new record for most home runs to begin fans toot their vuvuzelas (World Cup style!) at last Saturday in Minnesota. In Bobby Cox’s a career under one manager (currently at 429). the site of Larry Drew roaming the sidelines final season as manager, this was the 69- I’m not definitively saying I want next season. But who cares? If that’s what Sund year-old at his finest. Atlanta—or more like Chipper to hang ‘em up now or at the end of was interested in for a head coach, he simply Cox—manufactured a ninth-inning run with the year, because if the Braves can recover would have made a different hire. a hit-and-run that sent Gregor Blanco to third from their nine-game disaster earlier in the “I don’t care what the perception is,” Sund on a Martin Prado single, followed by a season, he can emerge from this slump. But told the AJC last weekend. Brooks Conrad suicide squeeze to plate let’s be honest, it would be pretty cool to see Good. All he needs to care about is win- Blanco. Just like that, the Braves showed the Bobby and Chipper ride off—together—into ning basketball games. Drew has no track AL Central-leading Twins how ball is played the sunset. And with the way these Braves record of winning (or losing, for that matter) as in the National League. are playing, what a sunset it could be. a head coach, but he has been around the league A half game ahead of the Mets at Dimon can be reached at for 26 seasons as either a player or assistant. press time and 3.5 clear of the Phillies, [email protected].

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Golf team makes quarterfinal run Dawgs in the market for pitching coach eorgia Tech’s golf team enjoyed a quarterfi- petition at Georgia Tech. ead baseball coach David Perno will be Dantzler told UGASports.com. “At Auburn, Gnal finish at the NCAA Championship ear- Jordan is the school’s all-time record hold- Hlooking for a new pitching coach for they have a great campus and a good coaching lier this month at The Honors Course in er in both the indoor and outdoor jump and next season after UGA did not renew Brady staff that I really like. Georgia is a family affair Wiederhold’s contract. The Georgia pitch- for me, and I grew up a fan of the program.” Chattanooga, Tenn. The Yellow Jackets’ stellar is a two-time All-American at the Indoor Dantzler was set to decide on his birth- postseason run included an ACC tournament Championships for the same event. He was also ing staff set school records for worst over- day (Nov. 16) but delayed the decision to title, a third-place showing at the NCAA named the ACC’s most valuable performer at the all ERA (8.51) and worst conference ERA honor his father’s memory. Southeast Regional and a third-place perform- conference’s indoor and outdoor championships. (8.48) during Wiederhold’s fourth season in “I had planned to do it on my birthday, ance in stroke play at the NCAA Championship. Athens. Perno’s club finished 16-37 and 5- but with Father's Day coming up this Sunday, That earned the Jackets a spot in the final NEW ADDITIONS … 23 in SEC play. I decided to honor my dad instead of my birth- eight-team match play competition, but they were Head football coach Paul Johnson has The remainder of Georgia’s staff will be day. I will be announcing Sunday at 4 p.m. at held off by eventual champion Augusta State. In seven commitments for the Class of 2011 retained. Perno is currently searching for my high school commons,” Dantzler said. the best-of-five individual matches, Tech trailed in after announcing earlier this week the signing Wiederhold’s replacement. all five before falling 3-2 to the Jaguars. of Jabari Hunt-Days and Shaq Mason. Hunt- “I appreciate everything Brady has done FAMILIAR FACE … The Jackets finished the season ranked Days is a 6-foot-3, 226-pound linebacker for us and his contributions to the program Jarvis Jones, the No. 1 recruit in Georgia for No. 5 in the nation, (according to whose brother, Synjyn Days, is a 2010 signee. the past four years,” Perno said in a statement. the class of 2009, has committed to play for the Golfstat.com the NCAA’s official ranking Mason, who stands at 6-foot-2 and 305 Despite the poor numbers from the Bulldogs. The Columbus native signed with pounds, is expected to play offensive guard. , five of them were selected in the Southern California to play linebacker in 2009 system). “It’s gratifying,” head coach Bruce recent MLB Draft. before injuring his neck this past season against Heppler said. “We played our best golf at the On the hardwood, men’s head coach Paul Oregon. USC questioned whether Jones would end of the year. Hopefully we can get better Hewitt announced Tuesday that Robert THE BLINDSIDE … ever play again and released him from his schol- from here and have another good year.” McCullum has joined his coaching staff. Offensive tackle Watts Dantzler will arship after the season. However, Jones received McCullum is a former head coach of both decide between Georgia and Auburn second and third opinions from doctors who said TRACK STAR IS ALL-AMERICAN … Western Michigan and South Florida, while also Sunday at Dalton High School. The rising he could continue his playing career without the Alphonso Jordan finished eighth in the serving as an assistant at South Alabama, senior is thought of as the top player at his neck becoming a major issue. triple jump last week at the NCAA Outdoor Samford, Southern Illinois, Kansas State, Florida, position in the state of Georgia in the Class The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder will redshirt Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Illinois, San Francisco and Central Florida. of 2011. Dantzler’s father played for the his first year in Athens. Ore. The result was good enough to earn Dimon can be reached at Bulldogs in the early 70’s. Black can be reached at Jordan All-American honors in his final com- [email protected]. “Auburn and Georgia are the final two,” [email protected].

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