Sports Columnists

Bill Shanks commentary: In this expansion game, SEC needs Georgia Tech, Florida State

The college football realignment and expansion story is evolving so quickly that between the time I write this column and the time you read it, the situation already could have drastically changed. That's why college football fans regularly are hitting refresh on their computers to see what happens...

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Joseph Myers commentary: Time for boating safety tips

With Memorial Day coming up, a lot of people will be on local rivers and lakes in their boats and personal watercraft, whether it's to go fishing or just have some fun.

3 days ago
GUERRY CLEGG

Guerry Clegg commentary: Wondering, pondering 'what if?'

Kerry Wood retired from baseball last week. Wood accomplished things many pitchers would cherish. Rookie of the Year. Tied the major league record with 20 strikeouts in one game. Pitched in five postseasons in 14 seasons. Made two All-Star teams.

4 days ago
COLUMBUS HIGH

Joel A. Erickson commentary on Columbus High baseball: Intentionally walking Kyle Carter not a no-brainer now, thanks to JT Phillips and other Blue Devils

Kyle Carter's got prodigious power from the left side of the plate, a ton of hardware to his credit and the skills to possibly be a first-round pick in this summer's MLB Draft.

9 days ago
SPORTS COLUMNISTS

Joseph Myers commentary: More record holders for biggest fish caught on Georgia lakes and rivers

Back in its February issue, Georgia Outdoor News magazine published its Georgia Lake and River Records, detailing the biggest fish caught in each of the state's major bodies of water.

10 days ago
GEORGIA TECH

Joel Erickson commentary on Georgia Tech football: One more conference game will give ACC extra exposure

For one simple reason, the ACC rarely comes up in conversations about the toughest conferences in college football.

14 days ago
COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Kevin Price commentary: Pondering a possible playoff system in major college football

It would appear that the powers-that-be in major college football are finally going to sign off on having a playoff to decide a national champion.

16 days ago
AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Joel A. Erickson commentary on Auburn basketball: Pressure is on Tony Barbee

Any chance the Tigers have at breaking out of a decade-long slump rests on their shoulders.

21 days ago
ATLANTA FALCONS

Bill Shanks commentary: Atlanta Falcons had a good week

For not having a first-round pick in the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons certainly had a good week.

25 days ago
SPORTS COLUMNISTS

Joseph Myers commentary: I've got a fishing tournament for you

The Big Cat Quest Tournament Trail, which includes stops in Missouri, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee and Virginia, will hold a tournament Saturday in Columbus in conjunction with the barbecue festival downtown.

31 days ago
SPORTS COLUMNISTS

Guerry Clegg commentary: Not too early to make observations about Atlanta Braves

This wasn't exactly how the Atlanta Braves would have drawn it up, getting swept by the New York Mets, then losing to the Houston Astros, a pair of rebuilding teams.

39 days ago