The next two weekends will be busy for a group of local swimmers who have earned spots in two high-profile events.
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Experience is not a requirement to be a part of the Coosa Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited’s seventh annual Fly Fishing for Veterans Day and Ladies Fly Fishing Day this Saturday in Cave Spring.
KANNAPOLIS, NC — The Rome offense showed up in a big way on Sunday evening, smacking four home runs and smacking down the Kannapolis pitching staff in a 9-3 Braves win. Griffin Benson hit two homers and drove in four runs as Rome salvaged the final game of the series. The Braves finished the…
There will be a new face on sideline when the Darlington boys’ basketball team takes the court next season.
Competing in varsity track and field has taken Jah’Lia Evans and Ja’Taria Jackson to some new places. And their participation in USA Track and Field events has led to a few more.
Rome pitcher Gabriel Noguera surrendered two early runs but settled down to give the offense a chance to catch up as the Braves came away with a rain-delayed 4-3 road win against Charleston on Wednesday afternoon.
After 13-years, the All-Star road will finally lead back to Rome.
The Coosa Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host the seventh annual Fly Fishing for Vets Day and the first ever Ladies Fly Fishing Day in Cave Spring at Rolater Park on July 20.
Since becoming Berry College’s first baseball player drafted in the Vikings’ Division III era, pitcher Dylan Beasley has been busy.
It’s more than a thousand miles from Texas to Georgia, but the Lone Star State duo of Braden Shewmake and Shea Langeliers are making themselves right at home.
A recent Berry College graduate took a step at continuing his love of basketball at the next level this week.
One winner came down to the wire, while another was the benefactor of a pair of errors during this year’s precursor to the Peachtree Road Race wheelchair contest.
Fly fishing is a very enjoyable pastime and a great way to catch fish. For the past six years the Coosa Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited has hosted a fishing day for veterans and active military at Rolater Park in Cave Spring.
The search for shade nearly overshadowed the search for a win this week as Rome played host to some of the best wheelchair athletes in the world.
Stepping onto the pitcher's mound never seems to faze Rockmart's Ty Floyd.Â
Wheelchair athletes from around the world stream into Northwest Georgia this time every year in preparation for the annual AJC Peachtree Road Race Wheelchair Division.
There is a wide range of hometowns represented by the list of players in the USTA National Level 2 Tournament at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College this weekend.
Shorter University women’s head basketball coach Jared Hughes is getting back to his roots while diving into his new gig.
The YMCA Arsenal Rome Boys U14 2005 team’s postseason run at the United States Youth Soccer Southern Regionals was cut short this past weekend in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Whether bringing a wealth of experience or familiarity to the table, Rome High School’s newest head coaches are excited for what is on the horizon for their teams.
David Noll Jr. and Mike Nance, regulars at the Coosa Invitational golf tournament, once again finished on top in the annual event.
This past high school soccer season saw two players outscore most players in the area, but their willingness to do what was needed to help out their teams made them valuable assets.
While the teams in Major League Baseball plow through a full 162-game schedule to determine playoff spots, teams in the minor leagues can get their slate wiped clean at their season's midpoint.
CVTA BEGINNER LESSON — The Coosa Valley Tennis Association is sponsoring a beginner tennis package for people looking to start playing. The package features six lessons with tennis professional Jaleel Riaz every Monday beginning June 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Etowah Park. The cost is $50 and…
There’s a lot of football talent out there, and the Shorter Hawks are doing what they can to make sure they get a good look at it.
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The toughest test in this U.S. Open might be more about nerves from chasing history than Pebble Beach.
Everyone should get a chance to play the sport they love, no matter their circumstances.
There was something missing from Hogan Ingram’s summer.
Eight swimmers representing Three Rivers Swim Club, Rome’s USA Swimming affiliate, recently posted some top performances at the 2019 Sizzlin’ Summer Invite long course meet at Georgia Tech’s McCauley Aquatic Center this past weekend.
Dallas Keuchel’s minor league career was pretty much complete in 2012 when he was called up to join the Houston Astros while playing for the Oklahoma City Redhawks of the Pacific Coast League.
It took three days and two teams, but Dallas Keuchel finally made his first pitch in a Braves uniform.
Dallas Keuchel is technically starting his career with the Atlanta Braves with a demotion, but the 31-year-old pitcher thinks he’ll be making a start in the majors again soon enough.
This past tennis season saw some strong performances from area schools and was highlighted by the Rockmart boys’ first ever state championship and an appearance in the Final Four by the Lady Yellow Jackets.
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ROME, GA — Recently signed southpaw and former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel is tentatively scheduled to start for the Rome Braves Monday night at State Mutual Stadium.
With the loss of two of their best hitters, the Rome Braves could appear to be backed into a corner.
Model girls’ basketball coach Sally Echols remembers being a camper at the Big Blue Basketball Camp back in the early 1990s.
Three years after his talent was first validated by his selection in the Major League Baseball draft, Dylan Beasley was rewarded with another slot in the annual event, only this time he’s going to follow it through.
The final game of the Rome Braves’ long road trip through Maryland and South Carolina came to a stormy conclusion on Wednesday evening as severe weather forced a cancellation of the series finale at Segra Park between the Braves and Fireflies.
Local football isn’t just about Friday nights under stadium lights.
It was clear from his stats through the first two months of the season that Trey Harris was going to be rewarded for his performance at some point.
The YMCA Arsenal Rome Boys U14 2005 team advanced to the United States Youth Soccer (11-state) Southern Regionals in Baton Rouge on June 21.
It was a banner year for high school golfers in Floyd County, and their efforts have garnered them state-wide recognition.
After a successful season that saw the Rockmart baseball team nearly come away with a Class AA state championship, the Yellow Jackets were recognized by placing several players on the 7-AA All-Region teams.
DESTIN, Fla. — Bottoms up, Southeastern Conference.
A large group of newcomers will join the Berry College football team this season, with the local area being represented by a number of players once again.
Brick-by-Brick has been the theme of this year’s Shorter football team, and head coach Zach Morrison has noticed his team improving on a daily level.
Baseball isn’t always about who wins and who loses. Sometimes, the sport can be used to help others.
