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Outdoor sports practice can be dangerous for student athletes and coaches during Georgia's warmest months.

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Sports practice in hot weather: What Georgia high school coaches are doing to keep athletes safe

Many school districts are headed back to the classroom this week, with students also headed outside to practice sports as the summer heat poses a serious risk.

August 01, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson
White, 17, grew up in Boulder, Colo., and was a rising star in off-road cycling. He is seen here in January at the Cyclocross World Championships in Hoogerheide, the Netherlands.

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Top American cyclist Magnus White, 17, dies after being hit by a car

White was preparing to compete in next week's Cyclocross World Championships in Scotland when a driver struck him while he was cycling on the shoulder of a highway in Boulder, Colo.

July 31, 2023
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  • Laurel Wamsley
Members of the U.S. Women's National Team celebrate their game-tying goal against the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup on July 27 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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What time is the U.S. playing Portugal in the Women's World Cup? Not when you think

Fox Sports is telling viewers that coverage begins at 1 a.m. ET Tuesday for the U.S.'s crucial game against Portugal at the Women's World Cup. But the match actually kicks off two hours later.

July 31, 2023
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  • Russell Lewis
Katie Ledecky of the U.S. competes during the women's 800m freestyle final at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, on Saturday.

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Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships

The 26-year-old American won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the world championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at worlds.

July 29, 2023
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Much anticipated U.S. and Netherlands World Cup rematch ends with a resounding ... tie

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with soccer writer Sophie Downey about the U.S. and Netherlands' much anticipated match in the Women's World Cup.

July 28, 2023
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  • Michael Levitt,
  • Mallory Yu,
  • and 1 more
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, accepts the award for best record-breaking performance from his sons, Bronny James, center, and Bryce James, at the ESPY awards July 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. Bronny James was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California.

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LeBron James' son is released from hospital days after suffering a cardiac arrest

Bronny James committed to join the University of Southern California's basketball team in May. He was practicing with the team earlier this week when he went into cardiac arrest.

July 28, 2023
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  • Ayana Archie
At Northwestern University, allegations of hazing in its football program led to the firing of longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald (right) and has the school facing multiple lawsuits, with more likely. Here, Fitzgerald leads the football team onto the field on Sept. 24, 2022, in Evanston, Illinois.

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As hazing lawsuits mount against Northwestern, experts hope for a shift in attitudes

With allegations of hazing within several sports programs at Northwestern University, experts say that other U.S. universities should use this time to change their own cultures.

July 28, 2023
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  • Jonathan Franklin
Lindsey Horan of USA celebrates after scoring her team's only goal against the Netherlands at the 2023 Women's World Cup group match on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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The 3 key moments in the U.S.-Netherlands match at the Women's World Cup

The top-ranked & two-time defending champion U.S. played to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. It was the first tie for the U.S. at the Women's World Cup since 2015 and was a rematch of the 2019 final.

July 27, 2023
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  • Russell Lewis
United States players celebrate after Sophia Smith (11) scored their first goal of the Women's World Cup against Vietnam on July 22, 2023. Referees have been adding plenty of extra time due to injuries, substitutions and goal celebrations.

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It's not your imagination. Teams at the Women's World Cup are playing longer games

Referees have wide discretion to add extra game time due to injuries, substitutions and lengthy celebrations after goals. At this tournament, referees are tacking on a lot more than previous tourneys.

July 26, 2023
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  • Russell Lewis
A statue of Hank Aaron inside Truist Park in metro Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves celebrate Hank Aaron Week each summer to honor the baseball legend.

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Atlanta Braves kick off Hank Aaron Week, honor Hall of Famer Fred McGriff with bobblehead

The Braves are set for a busy week ahead as they honor a hero and host a six-night stand at Truist Park

July 26, 2023
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  • GPB News Staff
Lionel Messi celebrates the game-winning goal after defeating Cruz Azul on Friday.

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Will Lionel Messi finally make the U.S. a soccer nation?

After a move to Inter Miami, the world's biggest soccer star has more than a new team to take on — he's being counted on to popularize Major League Soccer too.

July 26, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo,
  • Scott Detrow,
  • and 1 more
Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa (5) defends against Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Lionel Messi shines again in first Inter Miami start, scores twice in 4-0 win over Atlanta

Lionel Messi scored twice and added an assist in his first start for Inter Miami, leading his new club to a 4-0 win over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup.

July 26, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Players with Team USA attend a training session at the Bay City Park in Auckland, New Zealand, ahead of their World Cup match against the Netherlands.

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At the Women's World Cup, the USA faces the Netherlands — a rematch of the 2019 final

The U.S. defeated the Netherlands in 2019 for its second consecutive World Cup title. Now the two teams are battling in the group stage as the U.S. looks to shake off a sluggish win over Vietnam.

July 26, 2023
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  • Russell Lewis
Bronny James during a high school basketball game in January 2023. James was hospitalized in Los Angeles after he suffered a cardiac arrest during practice Monday.

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Bronny James, LeBron's son, suffered cardiac arrest during practice

The incoming freshman at the University of Southern California was at basketball practice Monday when he suffered a cardiac arrest, a family spokesperson said in a statement.

July 25, 2023
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  • Dustin Jones
South Korea's Casey Phair (left) and Colombia's Carolina Arias compete for the ball during a Women's World Cup Group H soccer match at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday.

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An American becomes the youngest to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea

Casey Phair of New Jersey, 16, came in late in the second half for South Korea in its match against Colombia to make her World Cup debut.

July 25, 2023
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