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News Articles: Sports

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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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more
Atlanta United FC defeated New York City FC 1-0 Nov. 4 at Yankee Stadium

Atlanta United's Tifos, Fans And Playoff Chances

Atlanta's pro soccer team hosts New York City Sunday Nov. 11 in the second leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs....

November 09, 2018
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Jon Nelson
GPB Sports is back September 14th with coverage on High School football.

GPB Sports Team Talks Tackles, Touchdowns, and Turnovers

High school football season is just around the corner, and students are already on the field practicing. Before teams hit the gridiron, the GPB Sports...

July 16, 2018
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Former Atlanta Hawks player Dikembe Mutombo (l) with guest host Tony Harris (r)

Dikembe Mutombo On Making Organized Sports Accessible To Everyone

Dikembe Mutombo is one of the most recognizable players in Atlanta Hawks history. Now retired, the seven-foot-two-inch center spent five seasons in...

May 06, 2018
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By:
  • Tony Harris and
  • Sean Powers
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, right, speaks during a press conference next to Alabama head coach Nick Saban ahead of the NCAA college football national championship in Atlanta.

Georgia, Alabama Face Off In National Championship

Atlanta’s the college football center of the world on Monday night, as the University of Georgia Dawgs try to stem the University of Alabama’s Tide, in...

January 08, 2018
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
Players return from the bottom after a point is scored underwater.

Breathing In ATL's Underwater Hockey Scene

Many sports are all about teamwork. But underwater hockey takes this to new heights. Or depths, rather, since all the action in underwater hockey is at...

December 05, 2017
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By:
  • Emily Cureton
Over 71,000 pack Mercedes Benz Stadium for the final home game of 2017.

Atlanta United FC: A Beacon For Soccer In The South

Atlanta’s professional soccer team plays its first ever playoff game tonight against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Atlanta United FC has...

October 26, 2017
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt

On Second Thought For Tuesday, October 17, 2017

A new novel by Atlanta-based author Nic Stone explores police violence against people of color through the eyes of a teenage boy. He tries to make sense...

October 17, 2017
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By:
  • Ryan McFadin
Darren Eales is the president of Atlanta United FC.

Atlanta United President On Soccer's Growth

Over the last year, Atlanta’s soccer scene has blown up thanks to a new professional soccer club, Atlanta United FC . You can’t miss the black, red, and...

August 21, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

Atlanta Hawks Look For Second Wind In NBA Playoffs

The NBA playoffs began this past weekend and it was a rough start for the Atlanta Hawks. They lost on Sunday to the Washington Wizards, 114-107, in the...

April 17, 2017
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
The field at SunTrust Park, the new home of the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves Begin New Chapter At SunTrust Park

SunTrust Park opens with an exhibition game this Friday. The road to a new home for the Atlanta Braves has been a long and expensive one. The estimated...

March 30, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

Atlanta United FC Earns First Home Win

After securing their first win on the road last weekend, Atlanta United FC put together another signature performance to capture their first home win on...

March 20, 2017
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt

The Harlem Globetrotters Talk 91 Years Of Entertainment

The Harlem Globetrotters are one of the most storied basketball teams in history. They have been combining athleticism, theater and comedy for over 90...

March 10, 2017
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

The Psychological Toll Of A Sports Loss

Fans of the Atlanta Falcons are slowly working past a crushing defeat in the Super Bowl. The team gave up a 25 point lead and squandered away a game...

February 08, 2017
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt

Should HBCU's Cash In On 'Guarantee Games?'

One aspect of college football has received a significant deal of negative attention: “guarantee games.” These are matchups where a large school pays a...

October 24, 2016
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Taylor Gantt
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