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Georgia softball stymied Florida on Saturday, topping the No. 3-nationally seeded Gators 2-1.

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President and athletic director say university teams will follow any new rules from House v. NCAA settlement.

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In light of Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks telling his athletic board that he wants more concerts at Sanford Stadium, who would you like to see perform in that venue?

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Ex-Falcons sackmaster John Abraham went back to school to earn his college degree

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Chris Eubanks joins TNT as part of French Open coverage

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Atlanta United must play better in both boxes, manager Ronny Deila says

Players are not taking advantage of higher probability opportunities and not stopping opponents well enough, he says.

Garth Lagerwey: No decision yet on Atlanta United’s 2026 ticket prices

Atlanta United is off to its worst-ever start. “I hope the answer is we improve our soccer team and we create a product that everybody wants to come and watch,” Lagerwey said.

Atlanta United’s Garth Lagerwey says few players are safe from roster moves

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Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks guard Dyson Daniels named to NBA All-Defensive first team

Daniels finished the season with 229 total steals, the most in a single season in Hawks history.

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher named to NBA’s All-Rookie first team

Atlanta forward received 99 first-place votes to finish second, behind Covington’s Stephon Castle.

Hawks’ Trae Young responds to Knicks fans’ latest trolling

Feud goes back to 2021 playoffs, when Atlanta eliminated New York.

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Down to last strike, Blessed Trinity comes back to win Class 4A championship

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2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament

Current and former college football coaches competed at the 2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament on Tuesday.

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