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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jared Bernhardt catches a 21-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. The Falcons won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Braves manager Brian Snitker shares a laugh as he arrives for his press conference the day players have to report for spring training at CoolToday Park on Sunday, March 13, 2022, in North Port. The team’s first official workout is scheduled for Monday. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

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TJ Guy #42 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates winning the Big Ten Football Championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images/TNS)

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080222 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and tight end Kyle Pitts (8) break the huddle with fellow players during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Kayin Lee, Cedar Grove: A top-200 national recruit, Lee is the highest-rated defensive back prospect in school history and has committed to Ohio State. Had two interceptions in Cedar Grove's state-championship win in 2021.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warm up before an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Browns’ Deshaun Watson apologizes ‘to all the women I have impacted’

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Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) during Georgia’s practice session in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

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Georgia’s Dell McGee breaks down Bulldogs’ talent at running back

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Erica Wheeler (17) led the Dream with 17 points. (Jason Getz / AJC file photo)

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New York Mets' Francisco Lindor scores on a throwing error by Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson as Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) lies on the ground during the third inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

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‘It’s unknown territory’: Braves’ Max Fried dealing with first concussion

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Georgia Tech defensive lineman Keion White (6) speaks to members of the press during Georgia Tech Football Media Day at Rose Bowl Field on Georgia Tech Campus in Atlanta on Saturday, August 6, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44, center) talks with linebackers Mykal Walker (3) and Nate Landman (55) during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, August 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. dives home safely to score on a double by Dansby Swanson during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Braves place Max Fried on seven-day concussion injured list

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Mariota, Ridder shine in Falcons’ win over Lions in first exhibition game

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Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles during the first half against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Offensive coordinator Chip Long coaches a player during the first day of spring practice for Georgia Tech football at Alexander Rose Bowl Field in Atlanta, GA., on Thursday, February 24, 2022. (Photo Jenn Finch)

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Georgia Tech’s Chip Long envisions plenty of running, during and after plays

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Observations from Georgia Tech’s sixth preseason practice Friday

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Defensive coordinator Andrew Thacker coaches during the first day of spring practice for Georgia Tech football on Feb. 24 at Alexander Rose Bowl Field. (Photo Jenn Finch)

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Andrew Thacker finds ‘true sense of alignment’ in Georgia Tech staff

Georgia Tech linebacker Ayinde Eley runs a drill during the first football practice of the season Aug. 5. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta United defender Juan Jose Purata (22) scores his first career MLS goal with a header against Orlando City during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez /Miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Atlanta United faces tough challenge against Cincinnati on Saturday

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Atlanta United forward Brandon Vazquez (left) is fouled by D.C. United midfielder Chris Durkin (21) during the second half in a MLS soccer game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Three more goals from Josef Martinez set a new MLS record lifted Atlanta United to a 3-1 victory over D.C. United on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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Atlanta United President Darren Eales address fans gathered for Atlanta United’s new uniform launch event Saturday, Feb.19, 2022 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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The Hawks signed former Utah Jazz guard Trent Forrest to a two-way contract Monday.

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Hawks sign point guard Trent Forrest to two-way contract

The Hawks' Big Three of Dejounte Murray, Trae Young (11) and John Collins displayed their chemistry during The CrawsOver Pro-Am event in Seattle. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

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Collins, Murray, Young provide promising preview of chemistry at CrawsOver Pro-Am

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) presents Basetball Hall of Fame member and human rights advocate Bill Russell the 2010 Medal of Freedom in the East Room of the White House February 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to twelve pioneers in sports, labor, politics and arts. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Buck Belue, quarterback of Georgia’s 1980 national championship team, signs a copy of his new book Inside the Hedges at Coach’s Corner in Savannah on July 8, 2022, as daughter Audrey looks on. Photo by Chris McShane (provided by Buck Belue).

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4 Questions with former Valdosta, UGA quarterback Buck Belue

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Cedar Grove defensive back Kayin Lee (24, right) celebrates his interception with defensive back Domonique Davis (left) during Friday's game at Greater Atlanta Christian in Norcross. Cedar Grove prevailed on the road 33-6.

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Preseason all-state: Class 3A standout Davis sparked turnaround for Dougherty in 2021

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Dream’s playoff hopes hurt with loss to Liberty

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Georgia State's Blake Carroll, here after making a big play against Georgia Southern, is expected to be a big piece of the team's defense in 2022. (Photo by Dale Zanine/Georgia State Athletics)

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Georgia State linebacker Blake Carroll sees his role continue to expand

Christo Lamprecht is one of three Georgia Tech players who are scheduled to compete beginning Monday at the 122nd U.S. Amateur Championship.

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Local golf: Three Jackets lead strong group of Georgians at 122nd U.S. Amateur

Aari McDonald scored 16 points for the Dream on Sunday night. (Sarah Gordon file photo/The Day via AP)

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Napheesa Collier returns, Lynx beat Dream 81-71 to stay in playoff hunt