Sports

Today's Column

Atmosphere change refreshing
Documenting sports in Albany can suck away one’s soul. For nearly a year and half now I have met the coaches and athletes that lead every level of athletic teams in this city. From high school to college to the professionals, they, with a few exceptions, are dedicated individuals with remarkable stories to tell and produce great human drama on their field, court or course.

Today's Headlines

Posey, Giants mum on negotiations
More than a month removed from the MLB Draft, Leesburg’s Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants – who picked Posey fifth overall – still have yet to agree to terms.

Henley wins state amateur, Moseley moves up to sixth
Russell Henley wins the Georgia Amateur Championship and Bainbridge’s Jay Moseley ties for sixth place.

Junior open tees off today for fifth consecutive time
The Albany Junior Open will start this morning at 8 a.m. as defending champion Kathryn Fowler will try to defend her girl’s title, while the boy’s title will be up for grabs.