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Youth Baseball: Eagles, Lions crowned champions
Two more Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority baseball teams were crowned champions after the 12-and-under Lions and the 14-and-under Eagles won out in their divisions at North Floyd Park. Th...
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Model High won the High School Division of the Riders Interscholastic Federation of North America North American championship Sunday in Alpharetta. The team is made up of Ashley Garrett (from left), coach Keri Davidson of KTR Farm, Emma Barge and Mollie Medlock.
Equestrian: Medlock leads Model to win in nationals
The Model equestrian team used a penchant for blue ribbons to break a tie with Adairsville and won the Riders Interscholastic Federation of North America championship over the weekend in Alpharetta...
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John Glick (center) leads the pack of kids taking part in the Redmond Road Mile Race on Redmond Rd., May 18, 2013. Glick won the race with a time of 6:45. (Brittany Hannah/RN-T)
Running: Romans run in Redmond Road Mile
Several runners were out Saturday to take part in the second Redmond Road Mile. The race was hosted by GoGo Running. TOP OVERALL FINISHES YOUTH DIVISION John Glick 6:45 Lucas Grigat 7:21 Grant C...
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Catcher Braiden Parris of the Coosa Eagles runs to the ball as his helmet flies behind him in a game against the Johnson Wildcats at North Floyd Park in the RFPRA Single Elimination Tournament 8 and under division, May 17, 2013. (Brittany Hannah/RN-T)
Youth Baseball: Postseason games bring out intensity for players
Postseason baseball — at virtually any level — is almost guaranteed to feature drama. That was the case on Friday night at North Floyd Park, where a pair of Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authorit...
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Berry Volleyball: Lady Vikings welcome McCathren, Truluck
Berry head coach Mika Robinson announced two newcomers on Friday who are slated to join his program next fall: Mary-Michael McCathren and Katie Truluck. McCathren is an outside hitter/right side fr...
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Rome Braves: Rain leaves game in suspense
The Braves’ game against the Asheville Tourists on Friday night was interrupted by rain in the top of the fourth at State Mutual Stadium. After a long delay, the game — which was still scoreless — ...
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Novak Djokovic (AP)
Tennis: Top-ranked Djokovic beaten by Berdych
ROME — Novak Djokovic can’t seem to find any consistency on clay courts. And with French Open less than 10 days away, he will enter Roland Garros coming off two early losses. The top-ranked Serb wa...
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Armuchee’s Tanner Boyd
College Signing: Armuchee’s Tanner Boyd
Armuchee senior Tanner Boyd (seated, second from left) signed to play golf at Reinhardt University (in Waleska) on Friday afternoon. Joining Boyd at the signing ceremony were his father Ted Boyd (s...
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College Signing: Coosa’s Debresha Haselrig
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Coosa senior Debresha Haselrig (seated, center) signed Thursday to be a cheerleader at Shorter University. Joining Haselrig at the signing ceremony were LaShawn Hall (seated, from left), DeVeion Ha...
Norman Arey Column: Sportsmen aren't tough anymore
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Sports columnist Norman Arey talks about the weakening of sports rivalries in Friday's print edition of the Rome News-Tribune.
Youth Baseball: Rome YAI teams vying for trophies
by David Dawson, Rome News-Tribune Sports Editor
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
For many players, the road to high school baseball — and perhaps even college ball and beyond — begins behind the levee. The multi-field venue, officially known as Riverview Park, buzzes with acti...
Rodeo set to open tonight
by Staff reports
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The covered arena on Farmersville Road in Gore is certain to be filled with applause, cheers and likely a good bit of laughter — courtesy of the rodeo clowns — tonight when Lowry’s 4L rodeo holds ...
Atlanta Braves: Road-weary Braves expecting Heyward to come off DL
by The Associated Press
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are ready to put their suitcases away and take their first look at the lineup they envisioned before the season. General manager Frank Wren said Thursday Jason Heyward...
College Signing: Rome High’s Amy Hou
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Rome High senior Amy Hou (seated, left) signed to wrestle at the Colorado Springs United States Olympic Education Center (in Colorado Springs, Colo.) on Thursday afternoon. Joining Hou at the signi...
College Signing: Coosa’s Nick Tucker
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Coosa senior Nick Tucker (seated, center) signed to play baseball at West Georgia Technical College (in Carrollton) on Thursday afternoon. Joining Tucker at the signing ceremony were his mother Les...
Local Golf: Rome Tour, RJGA events comprise busy summer
by staff reports
May 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
There will be plenty of golf played in the Rome area during the next few months as the Rome Tour and Rome Junior Golf Association host their annual tournaments. Here's a look at the two schedules:...