Duluth rallies past Berkmar in a close game
After falling behind by a touchdown in the third quarter on Friday, Duluth stormed back in the fourth with a pair of touchdowns to beat Berkmar 22-15.
Grizzlies men, women put on offensive show in inaugural soccer games
Georgia Gwinnett College's soccer teams put on offensive showcases, won first sporting events in program history.
GGC soccer teams ready for historic debuts Saturday
Men's and women's teams play college's first-ever intercollegiate games this weekend.
Grizzlies display offense at first-ever scrimmage
Mill Creek's Mruk among GGC players making debuts Saturday
Norcross' Rehmann, Yost shine at Bulldog Dash 5K
North Gwinnett kicked off its athletic calendar with the 14th annual Bulldog Dash 5K on Saturday morning, but it was a couple of Norcross runners who made their marks with the fastest paces
Carr nets game-winner in Silverbacks' win over Strikers
ATLANTA -- Central grad Borfor Carr came to the Silverbacks early this year and has seen all of the almost wins and losing streaks up close. With a team full of newcomers under interim coach Eric Wynalda, he is one player who has stayed on the field despite the influx
Joccupation hosting roundtable Saturday for former athletes
Former athletes will have a chance this weekend to get together and discuss the transition between their old and new lives at a roundtable Saturday.. Joccupation.com, Prime Restaurant and S.C.O.R.E. are teaming up for the roundtable discussion, called "The Transition," at 3 p.m. Saturday at Prime Restaurant at Lenox
Back-to-back goals end Silverbacks' win streak
Sixty three minutes into Saturday's game, Atlanta had been winning most of the good chances on goal, including a shot off the post. But in the next two minutes, the game completely changed.
Rejuvenated Silverbacks get first home win of year
Again the Silverbacks were up a pair of goals late in a game and conceded a late goal that kept their opponent in the game. But this time, Atlanta held strong and didn't give up an equalizer.
Carr uses friends, faith to make it as a soccer pro
Most athletes in the United States will get into a sport because it's the most enjoyable, a great way to have fun outside or maybe because their parents played it. For Atlanta Silverbacks midfielder Borfor "Buff" Carr, it was mainly to keep his mind off the horrors of civil war
Wynalda hopes to give Silverbacks fresh start
With the team mired in a one-win season at the bottom of the NASL standings, Eric Wynalda looks for turnaround as Silverbacks' interim coach.
Lawrenceville's Addlery leads Islanders past Silverbacks
Tied 1-1 at halftime, the Silverbacks came out in the second half against an Islanders team that arrived in town very early Saturday morning.
Record crowd watches Silverbacks fall 2-0 to Carolina
ATLANTA -- Thanks in part to a free ticket giveaway, Atlanta Silverbacks Park was over capacity Saturday with more than 6,000 fans in attendance. But the increased cheering wasn't enough to propel the team to a win.. Zach Schlawski and Brian Ackley scored late goals in the first and second
Shorthanded Silverbacks top Edmonton for first win of year
Ciaran O'Brien and Shane Moroney scored first-half goals, and the defense held off Edmonton enough for the Silverbacks to clinch a 2-1 victory, the team's first of the season.
Silverbacks to play Open Cup game in Seattle after deal with Sounders
After the Atlanta Silverbacks won their second-round U.S. Open Cup match Tuesday against the Georgia Revolution in Conyers, most fans expected the Seattle Sounders of MLS to come to town for the May 30 third-round matchup as the tournament schedule had indicated.. But apparently the Sounders made the
Silverbacks hold off aggressive Revolution to move on in Open Cup
CONYERS -- With a chance to make a name for themselves U.S. Open Cup, the Georgia Revolution came out playing hard Tuesday night. But when the game was over, the more-experienced Silverbacks came out on top.. Raphael Cox scored in the 61st minute to put Atlanta up, and the
Antoniuk's goals lead Rowdies past Silverbacks
ATLANTA -- Just call Daniel Antoniuk a gorilla killer.. The former Silverback scored his second and third goals against his former team this year, Mike Ambersley added an important late goal for the Rowdies, and Tampa Bay got past Atlanta 3-2 on Saturday.. "Every time I'm here I seem to
Edmonton deals Silverbacks second straight loss
An early goal by Edmonton and a red card on Atlanta early in the second half helped send the Silverbacks to their second straight defeat 2-0 on Saturday.
Stars score two late goals to tie Silverbacks 3-3
ATLANTA -- After dropping four contests to the Stars last year by a combined 9-1 margin, the Silverbacks were up two goals late in position to knock off the defending champions Saturday.. But Devin Del Do scored for Minnesota in the 88th minute, and Justin Davis ripped a 40-yard
Navia's late goal gives Silverbacks tie with Tampa Bay
ATLANTA -- Former Silverbacks forward Daniel Antoniuk looked like he was going to be the hero against Atlanta on Saturday. Reinaldo Navia had other plans.. The Chilean headed home a pass from Lucas Paulini in the 87th minute, sending the crowd of 3,261 into a frenzy and tying the game
Silverbacks add Central grad Carr to midfield
Borfor "Buff" Carr, a 24-year-old attacking midfielder who played for Central Gwinnett, has joined the Atlanta Silverbacks, the club announced Friday.
Silverbacks show signs of life in opening-game tie
Atlanta plays expansion squad San Antonio to 0-0 tie in opening game of NASL season.
Silverbacks overhaul team seeking more wins in 2012
Soccer club brought in new coach, players this offseason
Taking an optimistic look at the upcoming season, it can only get better for the Atlanta Silverbacks.
Bulldogs finish the drill for SEC East title
ATHENS -- The game was as ugly as Lee Corso's mouth when he dropped an F-bomb at the end of ESPN's "College GameDay" earlier in the day. But all that matters for Georgia is it can now book a trip to the SEC Championship Game in December.
Bulldogs finish the drill for SEC East title
Georgia beat Kentucky to clinch the SEC East division title and a berth in the SEC championship game in Atlanta.
Silverbacks, Irapuato give fans entertaining soccer on chilly night
ATLANTA -- Mexican soccer star Cuauthemoc Blanco and his Irapuato FC team brought some soccer talent to Georgia on Wednesday, but the Silverbacks showed they can play the game, too.
Silverbacks, Irapuato give fans entertaining soccer on chilly night
Silverbacks drop exhibition game to Irapuato FC 1-0
Michael Buckelew: Steve Jobs' impact on the world...and me
Steve Jobs' impact on the world, and me. Such a statement about any given person is usually hard to back up. But as I have thought about this the past few days since Jobs' death, it's not that hard to defend his place in history.. I was born two years
Michael Buckelew: Steve Jobs' impact on the world...and me
The world will not be the same without Steve Jobs.
Silverbacks handed 4-0 loss in season finale
Minnesota came out like a team fighting for a playoff spot. Atlanta came out like a team already eliminated from the NASL postseason race. Ryan Pore scored three goals Saturday night to lead the Impact (9-11-8) past the Silverbacks (4-20-4) 4-0 in the regular season finale for both sides.
Edmonton shuts out Atlanta for second time
FC Edmonton had been outscored 7-0 in league games, 11-0 overall, since a 1-0 win over the Silverbacks on April 16. But in the 69th minute Saturday, its dry spell was over.
Silverbacks suffer hard home loss
Another game that looked like at least a draw and a point for the Silverbacks, another game that ended in a 2-1 loss on a late goal.
Silverbacks lose season opener
Jimmy Maurer got the start in goal for the Atlanta Silverbacks on Saturday, but a free kick in second half stoppage time went through his hands and into the net, resulting in a 2-1 heartbreaking loss against the NSC Minnesota Stars in front of 3,543 fans.
Men's soccer revived in area
It's been nearly two and a half years, but men's pro soccer is back in town. Much about the Atlanta Silverbacks, who open their season Saturday, has changed since the franchise last played a game here in 2008.
Men's soccer revived in area
It’s been nearly two and a half years, but men’s pro soccer is back in town.
Little Bethlehem does big business during Christmas
"Little" is a term used to define Bethlehem, both in the Christmas carol about Jesus Christ's birthplace and the small community between Lawrenceville and Athens. But come Christmastime, it's hard to describe the local post office's business that way.
UGA NOTES: Gamecocks' Lattimore is real deal
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two games into his college career, Marcus Lattimore is for real.
BUCKELEW: Soccer, America mix better than oil, seawater
For nearly two months, we have been treated to an ongoing tragedy of historic proportions a few hundred miles south of us. Spurred by an explosion on April 20, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill at first saddened us with the loss of 11 men working on the rig. Since then, we have moved from fear of a replay of the Exxon Valdez disaster all the way to our current situation of the largest oil spill in American history.
QBs keep competition going at G-Day
Georgia came into G-Day with a muddy quarterback picture, and it's not much clearer after the game. Redshirt freshman Zach Mettenberger stood out a little bit Saturday, completing 6 of 10 passes for 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the black team's 17-7 win over the red in Georgia's spring game.
GEORGIA NOTES: GAC stars shine at homecoming
ATHENS -- Greater Atlanta Christian finished a forgettable 1-9 season Friday night, but a pair of former Spartans gave the school some pride between the hedges Saturday.Former GAC and Parkview standout Caleb King made the first start of his career against Tennessee Tech. The sophomore tailback fueled the offense on its opening drive, gaining 23 yards on five carries and catching a 2 yard pass from quarterback Joe Cox.
Too much excitement to ignore baseball this year
Even the jaded fan can say, "Thank goodness for baseball."
Apalachee 23, Salem 7
CONYERS - With a playoff berth on the line, Apalachee grinded out 256 rushing yards on 44 carries for a 23-7 win over Salem on Friday.
Blank bids on MLS franchise Gwinnett among possible locations
Arthur Blank wants Major League Soccer in Atlanta, and Gwinnett could be the home for a team.
Lessons hurt the worst when learned in crisis
Editor's note: Dick Yarbrough is taking time off from writing his column to be with his family after the death of his grandson.
Silverbacks tie
ATLANTA - Losing Ansu Toure to a trade and Macoumba Kandji to an injury hurt the Silverbacks' offense on Saturday, but they managed to keep the Charleston Battery from scoring and came away with a point in a 0-0 tie.
Silverbacks trade Toure to Miami Forward named to USL's team of week after two goals Sunday
In Atlanta's third roster move of the past week, the Silverbacks traded forward Ansu Toure to the Miami FC Blues on Wednesday in exchange for Sean Cameron.
Kandji, Toure lift Silverbacks
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Silverbacks outlasted the Charleston Battery 2-1 on Friday in a game filled with rough play.
'A dream come ture' Parkview grad Moore builds a career, life in his hometown
ATLANTA - Brian McCann and Jeff Francoeur are getting most of the attention on the hometown sports star beat, but they're not the only guys who are making a living playing pro sports a few miles from where they grew up.
Kandji scores two in Silverbacks' win
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Silverbacks used a dominating, three-goal first half to pull away from Minnesota and earn a 3-2 victory Thursday night at Silverbacks Park.
Kandji's goals lead Silverbacks to win
ATLANTA - With two goals, a yellow card and a knock on the skull, Macoumba Kandji made his presence known all over the field Saturday night.
