Hometown Dekalb - News From Dekalb County GA - Sports

Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan Named 2008 NFL Rookie of the Year

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:32:00 UT

Ryan guided Atlanta to an 11-5 record, which made him the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to win 11 games. Ryan also became the first quarterback in club history to reach the 3,000-yard passing plateau. Along with Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, Ryan became the first rookie quarterback to start all 16 regular season games and lead his team to the playoffs...

Silverbacks Sit Out 2009 Season

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:33:42 UT

Due to the state of the economy and the potential of an MLS team coming to town, the men's pro team has decided to sit the year out while the Silverbacks assess the landscape...

Gwinnett Braves Announce 2009 Partial Ticket Plans and Home Game Times

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:21:41 UT

The first game at the new state-of-the-art ballpark in Gwinnett County will be on April 17th against the Norfolk Tides at 7:00 p.m...

Ovarian Cancer Institute Hosts Fall Jamboree Fundraiser

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:01:46 UT

Highlights of the outdoor family event include delicious food and drink, performances by My Friend Ian’s Band, musical entertainment by Unforgiven, and kicking demonstrations by Georgia Force Arena Football kicker, Carlos Martinez...

11Alive, MyAtlTV and Comcast Make Falcons Tickets Available to Community Volunteers

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:30:48 UT

As one of the recipients of the tickets purchased by WXIA-TV, WATL-TV and Comcast, the Metro Atlanta Red Cross is distributing these opener game day tickets to evacuees of Hurricane Gustav who remain in Atlanta and to the volunteers who worked tirelessly in support of the evacuation effort...

Bama Rolls Over Clemson on ESPN Game Day Site 34-10

Jay Holgate — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:49:09 UT

The opening day of College football had lots of surprises. But no one anticipated Alabama putting a whipping on #9 Clemson. When the night was over, Clemson had been beaten in every part of the game....

SEC Sports Reports Makes SEC West Picks

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:54:40 UT

SEC Sports Report makes their annual SEC West Picks for SEC football 2008. Will it be LSU, Bama, Auburn, Ole Miss, Arkansas or Mississippi State?...

SEC Sports Report Makes SEC East Predictions

Jay Holgate — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:57:42 UT

It's SEC football time again. SEC Sports Report makes their pre-season picks on the Bulldogs, Gators, Vols, Gamecocks, Wildcats and Commodores...

11Alive Announces Atlanta’s Biggest Loser Contest

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:55:37 UT

The contest features twelve Atlanta’s Biggest Loser contestants who will be divided into rival teams of six. Each team will work out with one of the program's two fitness partners, The American Boot Camp Company or Adrenaline Fitness and Wellness, and an online voting contest will ultimately determine the winner...

Is Your Company the ‘Most Fit?’

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:36:09 UT

Businesses with outstanding employee health programs will be announced at 2008 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk on September 25. The coveted Corporate Cup and many other awards will be handed out at the 26th annual event, also known as the 'world's largest office party'...

Award-winning 80s Band, The Rupert’s Orchestra, to Perform at Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:23:38 UT

Big hair, leg warmers and fingerless gloves were hot in the late 80s, and so was Rupert’s. Voted ‘Atlanta’s Best House Band’ for eight years in a row, the red-hot 80s band is back and ready to entertain more than 18,000 runners and walkers at the 26th annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk...

Athens Run For the Dogs Benefits Canine Companions for Independence

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:51:48 UT

The event will include a 5K race for runners and a 1-mile fun run and walk for people and their dogs. Dogs may participate in all but the 5K race...

DeKalb Opens Browns Mill Aquatics Center

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:10:00 UT

DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Vernon Jones, the Board of Commissioners and the Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the grand opening of the Browns Mill Aquatic Center on Friday, August 1st ...

DeKalb Chamber Invites You To Attend Soccer Extravaganza, Family Fun Day

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:10:00 UT

Put it on your calendar to attend the Soccer Extravaganza, Family Fun Day & Talent Expo on Saturday, August 16th ...

Tony Ciccone Named Head Basketball Coach at Agnes Scott College

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:30:00 UT

Agnes Scott College Athletics Director Joeleen Akin announced that Tony Ciccone has been appointed head basketball coach at Agnes Scott College ...