Jeff Hart

Ron Polk fought the NCAA and the NCAA won. That's the Mississippi State coach's spin on his resignation, which caught all but his closest friends by surprise. New NCAA rules mean coaches will soon have to pare their rosters to what Polk considers the bone, and he wants no part of it.

James Darnell hit three home runs to lead South Carolina to a 13-7 win over Kentucky on Saturday.

Western Kentucky coach Darrin Horn, who led the Hilltoppers on a nice run in the NCAA tournament, will interview for the job at South Carolina.

Georgia Tech's series opener against Boston College has been postponed due to weather conditions in the Boston/Chestnut Hill area.

The Atlanta Braves got closer to their opening day roster Friday night by cutting five players and sending them to Triple-A Richmond following a 7-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians.

Grant Hogue scored the winning run Friday in Mississippi State's 3-2 victory over Georgia on a wild pitch in the 10th inning, giving the Bulldogs a win in the first game since coach Ron Polk announced his resignation.

North Hall pounded out a season-high 19 hits, including four home runs, in taking a 15-5, six inning win over Pickens Friday in Region 7-AAA action.

North Hall scored four second half goals to break open a close at halftime en route to a 5-0 win over rival Chestatee Friday in girls Region 7-AAA soccer action at War Eagle Stadium.

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Lakeview Academy remained unbeaten in Region 8-A after beating Towns County 7-4 Wednesday in prep baseball action.