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Heart Issue Linked to COVID-19 Will Sideline Georgia State Quarterback

The combination of COVID-19, college football and cardiac problems emerged in a major way Thursday with a Georgia State University quarterback being diagnosed with a heart condition. Mikele Colasurdo announced on Twitter on Thursday that he was diagnosed with a heart condition “as a result of my COVID-19 infection.’’

August 21, 2020
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  • Andy Miller
Connecticut Huskies coach Randy Edsall and his players will not be taking the field this fall. Citing "safety challenges," the school decided to cancel its 2020-21 football season.

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UConn Huskies Football Season Canceled Over Coronavirus Risks

The UConn Huskies are the first team in their division to cancel the 2020-21 season over COVID-19 concerns. A school official said the "safety challenges" presented an "unacceptable level of risk."

August 05, 2020
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  • Alana Wise
Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers works out in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday. The NFL is doing daily coronavirus testing for the first two weeks of training.

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NFL's Top Doctor On How Football Plans To Return

Chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills defended the NFL's plans to return in September. He tells Morning Edition that the league has an extensive testing program but won't be instituting a "bubble."

August 05, 2020
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  • James Doubek
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GHSA Delays Start Of High School Football Season

There will be a high school football season in Georgia this fall though with a delay. The GHSA Board of Trustees voted uninanimouly Monday to push back the season two weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

July 20, 2020
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  • Sandy Malcolm
Georgia football legend Herschel Walker shares his thoughts on racial unrest in the U.S. after the deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery.

UGA Football Legend Herschel Walker On Racial Unrest In US

Former University of Georgia football legend Herschel Walker has a message for protesters, politicians and everyone else who reacted negatively after...

June 08, 2020
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  • Ben Abrams

GHSA Approves June Restart For Football Activities

The Georgia High School Association has taken its first major step toward resuming athletics in the state. The GHSA Board of Trustees voted late...

May 22, 2020
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By:
  • Matt Stewart and
  • Jon Nelson
In this May 2020 photo provided by Riddell, a Riddell SpeedFlex helmet sits next to a computer screen displaying information from the InSite tool.

NFL Studying Helmet Face Guard That Works Like Surgical Mask

With an eye toward getting back on the field, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same protection as a surgical mask....

May 20, 2020
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  • Associated Press
The Blessed Trinity High School football team won the 2019 4A state championship.

Georgia's High School Football Teams Hope To Play In 2020

Football teams across the state are preparing for the worst and praying the pandemic won’t lead to a season without games, Georgia High School...

April 10, 2020
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  • Matt Stewart
UGA's mascot, Uga the bulldog, is expected to cheer on the team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

UGA Competitive With 'Top Dogs' In College Football Heading Into SEC Championship

The No. 4-ranked University of Georgia Bulldogs play No. 2 Louisiana State University Saturday in the SEC Championship. If the Bulldogs win, they have a...

December 06, 2019
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  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Sophia Saliby
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (left) is on the hot-seat after a 1-7 start. Team owner Arthur Blank (right) will ultimately make the decision on a potential coaching change.

What's Next For Coach Dan Quinn When The Falcons Are 1-7?

It’s been a tough year for sports fans in Georgia. Atlanta United fell one game short of returning to the MLS Cup in October. The Atlanta Braves were...

November 08, 2019
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  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Taylor Gantt
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (#12) on the eighth day of practice.

Atlanta Falcons Open 2019 NFL Preseason In 'Hall Of Fame' Game

The Atlanta Falcons will play Thursday night in the first matchup of the NFL preseason, known as the 'Hall of Fame’ game. After Atlanta played host to...

August 01, 2019
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  • Taylor Gantt
New England Patriots' Sony Michel (26) dives over the goal line for a touchdown in front of Los Angeles Rams' Cory Littleton (58) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta.

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Super Bowl 53 A Big Win For Georgia High School, College Football Programs

The New England Patriots clinched their sixth Super Bowl win Sunday in Atlanta, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. Though it was the lowest-scoring...

February 04, 2019
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  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

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'On Second Thought' For Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

On today's show, we looked ahead to Super Bowl LIII this weekend, explored the legacy of Atlanta DJ Alley Cat and heard updates from the GPB newsroom...

February 01, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more

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  • Sports

The 'I' In Team: How Sports Fandom Shapes Identity

Barring a blizzard, Atlanta is ready for Super Bowl LIII. But, still sore from the Falcons' 2017 defeat, how ready are Atlanta fans to welcome the New...

January 29, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

On Second Thought For Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

Georiga saw record turnout for the November midterms, but, as the state heads into runoff elections on Tuesday, early voting numbers are weak,...

November 30, 2018
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more
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