LORAN SMITH COLUMN: Georgia native, legendary broadcaster Jackson settles into retirement

There is going to be a run on quarterbacks in the NFL next season, with the draft class shaping up as the best in years, and a handful of teams have positioned their roster rebuilds in hopes of cashing in.

Albany State basketball standouts Na’Haviya Paxton and Shakur Poteat have been selected to participate in the fourth annual HBCU All-Star Dream Classic, scheduled for Aug. 8 at the famed Rucker Park in Harlem, New York.

University of Georgia senior shortstop Kolby Branch is a Gold Glove winner after being named to the NCAA Division 1 Gold Glove team.