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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant exchange words during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Hawks guard Dejounte Murray holds his number five jersey with general manager Landry Fields during Murray’s introductory press conference at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, Friday, July 1, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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AJC Hawks Report podcast: Dejounte Murray arrives and Kevin Huerter departs

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Runners make their way to cross the finish line during the second day of 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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As AJC Peachtree Road Race resumes pre-pandemic form, ‘back to old times’

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When Jack Abbott (right) needed a kidney after a serious bout with COVID-19, his pastor Jimmy Slick (left) volunteered to donate. The two have fully recovered and will run the Peachtree Road Race together.

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A life saved: Two men who share more than a kidney to run Peachtree

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Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson reacts after giving up a single to Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Atlanta Braves' Max Fried throws during the first inning a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

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Max Fried shuts down Reds, Braves’ offense explodes late

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Atlanta Hawks' guard Kevin Huerter (3) celebrating after scoring a 3-point basket during the second half in the NBA play-in tournament at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Atlanta Hawks won 132-103 over Charlotte Hornets. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Hawks send Kevin Huerter to Kings

Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, right, talks with former Hawks great Dominique Wilkins during Murray’s introductory press conference at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, Friday, July 1, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Hawks excited to benefit from versatility Dejounte Murray brings

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Atlanta United midfielder Amar Sejdic #13 dribbles during the match against New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, United States on Thursday June 30, 2022. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)

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Atlanta United ‘heartbroken’ by loss at Red Bulls

AJ Griffin, the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, and 51st overall pick Tyrese Martin are introduced by the team on Monday, June 27, 2021, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / Miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Cooper, Griffin, Martin headline Hawks’ Summer League roster

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Dolphins long snapper Blake Ferguson (44) shakes hands with Falcons punter Dom Maggio (9) during a joint training camp practice at the Dolphins training facility Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald)

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Falcons waive punter Dom Maggio

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson reacts after giving up a single to Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Phillies shell Ian Anderson, but Braves finish successful June in good position

Georgia Bulldogs

Southern California wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. celebrates his touchdown reception against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Another shakeup for college sports: USC, UCLA joining Big Ten

First-year Georgia women's basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, better known to everyone as "Coach ABE," poses at UGA's Coliseum Training Facility in Athens. She said her desk is so neat because she has spent almost no time sitting at it since being named the third coach of the women's basketball program on March 26. (Photo by Chip Towers/ctowers@ajc.com)

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Abrahamson-Henderson wants Georgia women’s basketball back in title hunt

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3 Georgia Bulldogs named first-team preseason All-Americans

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Georgia Bulldogs lose to Texas in battle to sign quarterback Arch Manning

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Falcons waive punter Dom Maggio

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during a drill at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

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Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing ends; NFL reportedly wants long suspension

The Falcons signed punter Bradley Pinion to a one-year contract. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

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Falcons add veteran punter to their roster

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech assistant baseball coach James Ramsey, left, with Kevin Parada of the Yellow Jackets on Feb. 18, 2022. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

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Kevin Parada earns Buster Posey Award as nation’s top catcher

Former Georgia Tech forward Lorela Cubaj is now a member of the New York Liberty. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

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Georgia Tech star Lorela Cubaj processes growth, returns home as WNBA rookie

The Georgia Tech volleyball team celebrates its second-round NCAA Tournament win over Western Kentucky on Dec. 4, 2021, at O'Keefe Gymnasium. It was a momentous year for women’s teams at Tech, accomplishments that served as something of a festive prelude to the marking of the 50th anniversary of Title IX this month. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

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At Georgia Tech, ‘women who are so amazing’ complete banner year

Georgia Tech’s Aidan Kramer (left) beat teammate Andy Mao in a playoff to win the 50th Rice Planters Amateur at Snee Farm Country Club in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

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Local golf: Georgia Tech’s Aidan Kramer wins Rice Planters Amateur

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United captain Matheus Rossetto (9) makes a shot during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, May 28, 2022.Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Atlanta United turns its attention to NYCFC

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Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa (5) dribbles against NYCFC Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

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Info to know: Atlanta United at NYCFC

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Atlanta United forward Ronaldo Cisneros #29 dribbles during the match against New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, United States on Thursday June 30, 2022. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)

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Southern Fried Soccer: Red Bulls 2, Atlanta United 1

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Atlanta United ‘heartbroken’ by loss at Red Bulls

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High Schools

The Lambert girls golf team defended their title at the 2022 National High School Invitational at Pinehurst.

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Lambert girls repeat as National High School Invitational champions

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Blessed Trinity sophomore named national girls soccer player of year

Kirk Warner, shown in 2014, was a standout tight end at Georgia and the high school coach for NFL players Richard LeCounte and Raekwan McMillan.

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Former UGA player Warner dies; high school coach of LeCounte, McMillan

Among the 100 players announced Tuesday for the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame were (from left) William Andrews of Thomasville, Jeff Francoeur of Parkview and Tray Blackmon of LaGrange.

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Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame announces 100-player ballot

State Report

Championship Monday at the 2022 Sun Belt Basketball Championships at the Pensacola Bay Center on March 7, 2022 in Pensacola, Florida. Georgia State won the tournament. (Photo by AJ Henderson/Sun Belt Conference)

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Georgia State finishes program-best 88th in NCAA Director’s Cup

Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes has been out due to a knee injury. File photo

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Tiffany Hayes returns to lead Dream to a victory over Liberty

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A life saved: Two men who share more than a kidney to run Peachtree

Minji Kang holds the Eleanor Keeler Trophy given to the winner of the 2022 Georgia Women's Amateur Championship.

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Minji Kang wins Georgia Women’s Amateur in four-hole playoff