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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Boogie Basham (55) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) runs after a catch against Georgia defensive back JaCorey Thomas (20) during the G - Day game at Sanford Stadium Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves' Ian Anderson delivers a pitch during the first inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Kyle Muller delivers a pitch during the first inning of the first game of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #8 celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against Cincinnati FC at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, United States on Saturday August 13, 2022. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)

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Another Andrew Gutman goal earns Atlanta United a draw with Cincinnati

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Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins fist-bumps with a young fan A.J. Davis, 7, as his grandfather Alan Rogers looks on during Fan Day at the John and Mary Brock Football Facility on Saturday, August 13, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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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 starting pitcher Spencer Strider throws during the first inning of a game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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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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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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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

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

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

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

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