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Monday, April 08, 2013  South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley was announced as a member of the 2013 class in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday in Atlanta.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The Atlanta Falcons have released three veteran players, including two former Gamecocks.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Andre Ellington rushed for 231 yards, DeAndre Hopkins set a school record with 13 receptions and No. 14 Clemson opened the season with 26-19 victory over Auburn on Saturday night.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Former USC safety Brad Edwards was announced as the new Athletics Director of Jacksonville University on Wednesday.

Saturday, October 15, 2011  The Benedict College Tigers rushed for a season-high 185 yards against one of the top defenses in the SIAC to take a hard-earned 10-7 Homecoming victory over the Clark Atlanta Panthers on Saturday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

Saturday, May 07, 2011  Fill-in starter Kyle Kendrick and four relievers combined on a five-hitter, Ryan Howard homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 Saturday night.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  Gerald Laird's ninth-inning triple capped a late rally to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Sunday, April 10, 2011  Cole Hamels combined with two relievers on a five-hitter and Shane Victorino capped a big series with three hits, including his first homer, to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Sunday.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Second baseman Dan Uggla has signed a five-year contract with the Atlanta Braves through the 2015 season, avoiding salary arbitration.

Sunday, December 05, 2010  South Carolina is coming back to Atlanta for the Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  The Atlanta Braves are not offering a 2011 contract to outfielder Matt Diaz, a .300 hitter through five seasons with the team.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  Dan Uggla is being reunited with his old manager.

Friday, October 29, 2010  The Atlanta Braves have named Larry Parrish as their new hitting coach.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  The Atlanta Braves have released outfielder Melky Cabrera in a curious decision and also released right-hander Takashi Saito.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  Less than 48 hours after Bobby Cox wrapped up his managing career, the Atlanta Braves introduced former Florida manager Fredi Gonzalez as his replacement.