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News Articles: Sports

In a popular tradition before each home game, the Savannah Bananas designate a “Banana Baby” in a ceremony to the tune of “Circle of Life” from “The Lion King.”

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Savannah Bananas peel away from Coastal Plain League to focus solely on signature ‘Banana Ball’

Next year's “World Tour” will see the team showcase “Banana Ball” in over 20 cities.

August 26, 2022
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  • Benjamin Payne
Quarterback Len Dawson #16 of the Kansas City Chiefs drops back to pass against the Oakland Raiders during an early circa 1970's NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

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Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and broadcasting legend, dies at 87

The quarterback won Super Bowl IV with the Kansas City Chiefs and had a long career in television and radio. He is one of three in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a player and a broadcaster.

August 24, 2022
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  • Greg Echlin
Man posing with Atlanta Braves trophy

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Braves World Series Trophy makes stop in downtown Macon

People lined up to see the Braves World Series Commissioner’s Trophy in downtown Macon Tuesday.

August 23, 2022
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  • Evey Wilson Wetherbee
A picture of Mountain Region Champion Little League team member Easton Oliverson, from Santa Clara, Utah, is shown on the scoreboard at Volunteer Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Little League World Series baseball tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., on Wednesday.

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A Little League World Series player who injured his head was able to call his coach

The 12-year-old is recovering at the hospital after he fell out of his top bunk in dorms at the world series complex. In addition to the call, he's also now able to walk on his own.

August 21, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Vanessa Bryant leaves a federal courthouse in Los Angeles on Aug. 10. Kobe Bryant's widow is taking her lawsuit against the Los Angeles County sheriff's and fire departments to a federal jury, seeking compensation for photos deputies shared of the remains of the NBA star, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash in 2020.

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Kobe Bryant's widow says the sharing of crash photos turned her grief to horror

Vanessa Bryant testified about her reaction to learning that deputies and firefighters had shared photos of her husband and daughter's bodies at the site of the helicopter crash that killed them.

August 19, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Deshaun Watson, #4 of the Cleveland Brown, looks to throw against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a football game at TIAA Bank Field on August 12, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Deshaun Watson is suspended for 11 games. How does the NFL make those decisions?

Behavior that is "illegal, violent, dangerous or irresponsible" is a violation of league policy. It applies to team owners, coaches, players, game officials and any other NFL employee.

August 19, 2022
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  • Ayana Archie
Amy Bryant coaches the Emory University women’s tennis team.

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  • Sports

Serena is not the only woman evolving away from tennis. Meet Emory's Amy Bryant

After 23 years, Amy Bryant, women's tennis coach at Emory University in Atlanta, is retiring.  Bryant is the first woman in NCAA history to win the national team championship as a coach and a player.

August 18, 2022
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  • Leah Fleming
LeBron James' two-year, $97.1 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers makes him the highest-paid player in NBA history.

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LeBron James' $97.1M contract extension makes him the top-paid player in NBA history

The 37-year-old All-Star has agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent announced.

August 18, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm walks off the court after the game against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.

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  • Sports

The WNBA playoffs begin tonight with eight teams chasing the title

The Chicago Sky are attempting to become the first team in 20 years to win back-to-back championships. And Seattle Storm star Sue Bird will be retiring after a 19-year career in the league.

August 18, 2022
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  • Matt Adams
Serena Williams, professional tennis player and businesswoman, speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 Conference at the Miami Beach Convention Center in April in Florida.

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  • Business

Serena Williams' new focus could help diversify the venture capital game

When the tennis megastar announced her plans to retire from competition last week, she said her future will involve a renewed focus on a venture capital firm she quietly founded eight years ago.

August 18, 2022
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  • Scott Neuman
Newnan High School Football Team Practicing

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GPB's 'Football Fridays in Georgia' streams high school football games to your TV and mobile devices

Wednesday marked the beginning of high school football season, a cultural touchstone here in Georgia. For a look at what to expect this season, GPB’s Peter Biello spoke with Jon Nelson. He’s the author of several books on high school and college football in the South and reports on football for GPB.

August 17, 2022
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  • Peter Biello
Football players at Cedar Grove High School in DeKalb County start practice in late July without pads to give them an acclimatization period to get used to the heat. This is a statewide rule from the Georgia High School Association.

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  • National

How Georgia reduced heat-related high school football deaths

Starting practice at the hottest time of year, football players face dangers from the heat. Georgia high school heat rules have turned the state into a national model.

August 17, 2022
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  • Molly Samuel
The National Basketball Association announced it will not hold any games on November 8 — Election Day for the 2022 midterms — in order to encourage fans to make a plan to vote.

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  • Politics

To encourage fans to vote, the NBA won't hold games on Election Day

The National Basketball Association announced Tuesday that there are no games scheduled for November 8 in an effort to encourage fans to vote in the 2022 midterms.

August 17, 2022
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  • Deepa Shivaram
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta became one of several vaccine COVID-19 distribution centers in the state. The stadium will reopen to full capacity on May 15.

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  • Sports

Georgia governor touts Bulldogs 4-peat for Atlanta in 2025

Georgia's governor has high hopes for his alma mater. Atlanta is set to become the first two-time host of college football's national championship game in 2025. Gov. Brian Kemp sees no reason the Georgia Bulldogs can't be going for their fourth straight title when the game returns to the ATL.

August 17, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Activist and transgender cyclist Molly Cameron, third from right, next to former NBA player Reggie Miller, second from left, before the SBT GRVL race.

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  • Sports

Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport

Not just for the super fit, gravel bike racing has exploded into one of the most popular forms of biking in the U.S. Organizers have worked so that everyone feels included and welcome.

August 16, 2022
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  • Jay Price
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