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Evan Gattis' amazing life story

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:30:27 GMT

ATLANTA, Ga. (WXIA) -- Evan Gattis has made it. He has made the major leagues and the Atlanta Braves.

Young golfer searches for a new course

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:46:31 GMT

Dylan Dethier wrote '18 in America' about his year-long, cross-crountry golf trip.

Tiger Woods responds to Sergio Garcia's fried chicken remark

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:01:28 GMT

Tiger Woods responded to Sergio Garcia's controversial "fried chicken" remark on Wednesday in a succession of tweets that called the racist joke "hurtful" and attempted to end the public feud that began at the Players Championship.

Garcia Apologizes for "Fried Chicken" remark

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:01:46 GMT

Sergio Garcia apologized for saying he would "serve fried chicken" while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner.

Golf's governing bodies ban the anchored stroke

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:18:34 GMT

(USA Today) -- Golf's gatekeepers - the U.S. Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club - announced Tuesday they have outlawed the practice of anchoring a golf club to the body when a player makes a stroke.

2 Jaguars have seen tornado devastation

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:29:05 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Brad Meester is entering his 14th NFL season while Carson Tinker is a rookie. Among the things they have in common are that they both snap the ball and they each have experienced a devastating tornado in some form or fashion.

Super Bowls to Bay Area and Houston

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:09:48 GMT

BOSTON, Mass. (USA Today) -- As expected, the Super Bowl is officially returning to California.

Oakleaf Junior High softball coach ousted

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:09:47 GMT

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Paul Marsh learned in an email that he was out as fast pitch softball coach at Oakleaf Junior High School. What the Navy veteran was not told is that the union teacher contract gives preference to district employees.

Charlton County baseball team wins state championship

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:17:03 GMT

FOLKSTON, Ga. -- The Charlton County High School baseball team has won the GHSA Class A state championship.

WR Johnson arrested in probation violation

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:36 GMT

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested for a probation violation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.

SabreCats coach charged after Sharks game fight

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:08:38 GMT

San Jose Sabrecats defensive coordinator Cedric Walker was arrested and charged with battery after a post game brawl with 68-year-old Jacksonville Sharks general manager Ronald Johnson.

Sharks lose third straight game

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:55:33 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After winning their first six games of the season, the Jacksonville Sharks have now lost three in a row.

Golf Legend Ken Venturi Passes Away at Age 82

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:21:39 GMT

Tim Tebow speaks at The Providence School

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:57:10 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tim Tebow was in town Friday night, speaking at The Providence School.

Amateur drives away with hole-in-one and a BMW

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:48 GMT

GREER (GREENVILLEONLINE.COM)-- On a day when none of the professionals separated themselves from the crowd at the Web.com Tour BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by Synnex Corporation, amateur Walt Dennis certainly did.

Warrant issued for Chad Johnson

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:15:33 GMT

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.

Jaguars' new look jerseys are hard to find

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:25:42 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A new coach and a new logo: It's been a busy off-season for the Jacksonville Jaguars and momentum is building now that Nike has unveiled the new uniforms. But the new look, introduced more than more weeks ago, is hard to find.

Dixie Blues player a three-time cancer survivor

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:30:19 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Dixie Blues are experiencing one of their toughest seasons in franchise history at 2-and-3. But for one player, just being on the field is a win in itself.

Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:44:38 GMT

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.

Jacksonville Jaguars release Montell Owens

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:57:24 GMT

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released special teams ace Montell Owens after seven seasons.