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Kennesaw State sends message in 1-point loss to ACC opponent

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Dream clinch playoff spot, continue push for higher seeding

The Atlanta Dream rolled past the shorthanded Dallas Wings 100-78 on Friday at Gateway Center Arena, punching their ticket to the WNBA postseason.

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Georgia State and Dell McGee have Lane Kiffin’s attention ahead of opener

Georgia State football opens its season Saturday at Ole Miss as the underdog. But coach Lane Kiffin says the Panthers are no pushover.

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Dream partners to eliminate $10M in debt for Atlanta families

The partnership — between the Dream, Cash App and ForgiveCo — will affect more than 3,500 recipients who have debts that range from $500 to $80,000.

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Dream loss to Aces hurts, but confidence remains high

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Slow start after halftime dooms Dream

The Atlanta Dream scored a season-low six points in the 3rd quarter of 81-75 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. The team takes on the Dallas Wings Friday.

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Kennesaw State football begins Jerry Mack era with big test: An ACC opponent

Under new coach Jerry Mack, the Owls are 17.5-point underdogs in their season opener at Wake Forest.

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Record-setting Dream take aim at Aces in marquee showdown

As they jockey for WNBA playoff position, Las Vegas rides into Atlanta on an 11-game winning streak to take on the Dream, who have won nine of their last 11 games.

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Weekend Reflections: Falcons are in trouble before season even begins

Also: Dream’s Smesko makes case for WNBA coach of year; Atlanta United heads for worst-ever finish.

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Fleetwood chases doubts away with victory at Tour Championship

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Pay the man: Tommy Fleetwood earns $10 million for first PGA Tour victory

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Can final-round 63 push Harman over Ryder Cup finish line?

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Cantlay, Fleetwood share lead going into final round of Tour Championship

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Strong FedEx finish may force Bradley’s hand on Ryder Cup decision

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Dream looking like ‘championship team’ as playoffs approach

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‘We rely on her’: Dream’s Allisha Gray keeps making case for MVP

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Dream topple Liberty, set franchise record for single-season wins

With the win, the Dream (24-13) split the season series with the defending champions and widened their lead in second place in the overall league standings.

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Beamer family ties are a big story at this year’s Aflac Kickoff weekend

Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer faces Virginia Tech, where his father built a legacy, in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He expressed how much the matchup means.

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Tommy Fleetwood eyes breakthrough win at Tour Championship

Fleetwood, currently ranked No. 10 in the world, stood at 13-under 127 Friday, tied with first-round leader Russell Henley, a former Georgia Bulldog.

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Order on the tee: Ralph Stokes makes sure the day starts well at East Lake

Ex-Alabama football star and businessman Ralph Stokes, 72, has become a beloved figure in Georgia golf circles. He’s the man who makes sure order is maintained.