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Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield is the sports editor for the Albany Herald. He graduated from the Henry Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. He is an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and passionate about local sports in Albany. He has two daughters and seven grandchildren.

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Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for record $12.5B

American businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger have agreed to purchase controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers in a record $12.5 billion deal, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Softball RoundUp: Brooks edges Lady Knights, Monroe splits, Lee, Westover and Terrell Aca. win

Deerfield-Windsor scored nine runs in the first inning, watched an eight-run lead disappear, then staged a six-run rally to regain the lead.

Fantastic Fifteen: New school, same big dreams for Eric Spann

Life simply pointed him in a different direction.

Football is Back: Let the games begin

Across Southwest Georgia, football teams have spent the summer lifting weights, running in suffocating heat and practicing against teammates whose tendencies they know almost as well as their own.

Lee Volleyball falls in season-opener

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Sherwood opens volleyball season with win in Tifton

After a summer of preparation, Sherwood Christian Academy didn't waste much time showing it was ready for the new volleyball season.

Dougherty softball rallies past Seminole; Worth County remains perfect

Dougherty High broke into the win column Monday, and the Lady Trojans did it with an offensive explosion.

Surging Mets look to continue recent road success vs. Braves

The New York Mets are eager to build on their surprising late-season road success.

Dream continue strong stretch, extend Tempo’s skid to 9

Rhyne Howard had 22 points and made six 3-pointers on Monday to help the Atlanta Dream post a 107-95 victory over the Toronto Tempo in College Park, Ga.

Fantastic Fifteen: Morgan Williams focused on helping Patriots surprise doubters

There are plenty of things that can distract a high school football player entering his senior season.

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