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San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane moves the puck against the Arizona Coyotes March 26, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The NHL says it will investigate an allegation made by Kane’s wife that he bets on his own games and has intentionally tried to lose for gambling profit. (Rick Scuteri/AP)
Former Thrasher Evander Kane denies allegations of game-fixing
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Joy Fawcett (left) and Carin Gabarra (right) run around Sanford Stadium in Athens with an American flag after their historic 2-1 gold medal win over China Thursday, Aug. 1, 1996, during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. (David Tulis/AJC)
Eyewitness to History: Athens (Georgia) sees history — minus the hedges
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John Isner reacts after a play against Taylor Fritz during singles semifinals at the Atlanta Open Tennis tournament Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Former Bulldog John Isner advances to Atlanta Open final
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Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. (left) and Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland shake hands after their semifinal match in the Truist Atlanta Open Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Atlantic Station in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Brandon Nakashima earns trip to second consecutive tournament final
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Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. (left) and Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland shake hands after their semifinal match in the Truist Atlanta Open Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Atlantic Station in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Brandon Nakashima earns trip to second consecutive tournament final
35-year-old Carl Lewis soared to the gold medal in the long jump at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Lewis also won the event in the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Games. (AJC Staff Photo/Rich Addicks)
Eyewitness to History: The view of Carl Lewis making history
Rugby ATL will play for the league championship on Sunday.
Rugby ATL on the road for league title
Brandon Nakashima lines up to hit the ball during a quarterfinal match in the Truist Atlanta Open Friday, July 30, 2021 at Atlantic Station in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Brandon Nakashima leads off day of upsets in Atlanta Open quarters Friday
Dot Richardson (left) hugs Lisa Fernandez as Michele Smith (behind Dot) gets ready to celebrate the Americans' win of the first gold medal in the sport of softball on July 30, 1996, during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Columbus. (Renee Hannans/AJC)
Eyewitness to History: Richardson homer give U.S. softball gold
Braves outfield prospect Drew Waters is hitting .262. (Karl L. Moore/Gwinnett Stripers)
Braves prospect Drew Waters has four hits in Gwinnett’s loss
John Isner is the No. 6 seed in Atlanta. AP file photo
Ex-Bulldog Isner advances in Atlanta Open
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Eight-time PGA Tour winner Stewart Cink celebrates with First Tee of Atlanta representatives Tatum Thompson (L) and Marcus Leonard (R) after they learn of their selection to hit the opening tee shots for the Tour Championship in September.
First Tee duo stunned to learn of Tour Championship honor
Nakashima upsets top-seeded Raonic in Atlanta Open
Darius Taylor’s path with the unexpected destination of Dream interim coach
Eyewitness to History: Michael Johnson wins 200 and ‘we had done it’
John Isner won in Atlanta Tuesday. AP file photo
Ex-Bulldog Isner among Atlanta Open winners
Kyle Wright pitches eight shutout innings in Gwinnett’s victory
Georgia State men’s hoops announce Sun Belt league games
Dream sign seven-time WNBA all-star Candice Dupree
Gail Devers (right), of the U.S., and Merlene Ottey, of Jamaica, cross the finish line in the 1996 Summer Olympics women's 100-meter final Saturday, July 27, 1996, at Olympic Stadium in Atlanta. Devers won gold. (Michael Probst/AP)
Eyewitness to History: Gail Devers repeats in photo finish
Rugby ATL to play for championship after come-from-behind win
Eyewitness to History: Van Dyken wins 50 free for four golds
Former Bulldogs win gold, silver medals in swimming at Tokyo Olympics
Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Drew Waters has eight home runs for Gwinnett. (Will Fagan/Gwinnett Stripers)
Drew Waters hits home run in third consecutive game for Gwinnett
Mike Petersen resigns as Dream coach, Darius Taylor assumes role
Veteran Georgia State team has Sun Belt title aspirations
Local golf: New Georgia Tech transfer Steelman wins U.S. Am qualifier
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Georgia College Sports
Georgia head coach Tom Crean watches the action in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Some familiar faces on Georgia’s 2021-22 SEC basketball schedule
Georgia State Panthers basketball clipboard.
Georgia State men’s hoops announce Sun Belt league games
Georgia State football coach Shawn Elliott address the media during the 2021 Sun Belt Conference meetings in New Orleans.
Veteran Georgia State team has Sun Belt title aspirations
Destin Coates rushed for 102 yards and a pair of touchdowns for Georgia State in the victory against Louisiana-Monroe in 2020.
Georgia State lands 10 preseason All-Sun Belt choices
Ladarius Clardy was a sophomore quarterback for Kennesaw State who was gunned down in his hometown of Pensacola, Florida.
$10K reward offered in Florida shooting that killed KSU quarterback
Cobb police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon at a Kennesaw-area country club. (Photo: Channel 2 Action News)
Shooter still at large in triple homicide on Cobb golf course
Jose Alvarado and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are ACC champions following Saturday's 80-75 victory over Florida State.
Not invited to combine, Jose Alvarado faces stay-or-return decision
Georgia head basketball coach Tom Crean patrols the sidelines during game against Mississippi State Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens. (Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)
Big 12/SEC Challenge again won’t feature Georgia
Golf
Eight-time PGA Tour winner Stewart Cink celebrates with First Tee of Atlanta representatives Tatum Thompson (L) and Marcus Leonard (R) after they learn of their selection to hit the opening tee shots for the Tour Championship in September.
First Tee duo stunned to learn of Tour Championship honor
Ross Streelman, who will join the Georgia Tech golf team this fall as a transfer from Missouri, won the state's second qualifier for the 2021 U.S. Amateur Championship.
Local golf: New Georgia Tech transfer Steelman wins U.S. Am qualifier
John M. Bodenhamer congratulates low amateur William Mitchell after the final round at the 2021 U.S. Senior Open at Omaha Country Club in Omaha, Neb. on Sunday, July 11, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
Local golf: Mitchell claims low-am honors at U.S. Senior Open
Former Braves pitcher John Smoltz during the final round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Duluth. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Errant shot costs John Smoltz at celebrity golf tournament
Harris Barth, a rising senior at Westminster, shot a 67 in the final round to win the 2021 Georgia Amateur, the 100th playing of the event.
Teen Harris Barth putts his way to 100th Georgia Amateur title
Steve Kibare finished in the top 10 at the 2020 Georgia Amateur as a high school senior. He now plays at Dalton State.
Local golf: 100th Georgia Am takes center stage
Jenny Bae is doused with water after winning the 92nd Georgia Women's Amateur Championship at Coosa Country Club in Rome. (L-R) Caddie and longtime friend Amy Ng, UGA teammates Alison Crenshaw drench Bae, while Buford's Tess Davenport, who finished second, tries to avoid the water.
Local golf: Bae runs away with Georgia Women’s Amateur
Nelly Korda holds her trophy after winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
New No. 1 Nelly Korda overpowers Women’s PGA field for first major title
Nelly Korda is greeted by young fans after finishing the second round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek on Friday, June 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Korda shoots 63 to seize Women’s PGA lead
Atlanta Dream
Darius Taylor, interim coach of the Atlanta Dream, watches his team during his first practice as interim coach, July 28, 2021, at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. (Photo courtesy of Kelsey Bibik/Atlanta Dream)
Darius Taylor’s path with the unexpected destination of Dream interim coach
Dream interim coach Mike Petersen instructs his team during a timeout in a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in College Park, Ga. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Mike Petersen resigns as Dream coach, Darius Taylor assumes role
Team WNBA's Courtney Williams, who plays for the Atlanta Dream, celebrates after a play against the United States during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. Williams scored 15 points in Team WNBA's victory. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Dream’s Courtney Williams stands out as WNBA All-Stars beat US Olympic team
Atlanta Dream guard Courtney Williams heads to the free-throw line. (Kelsey Bibik/Atlanta Dream)
Dream’s Williams enjoying her time in Las Vegas
Atlanta Dream coach Mike Petersen talks with forward Crystal Bradford during a break in the team's WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun Friday, July 9, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Dream to direct $100,000 grant to New Georgia Project
Atlanta Dream head coach Mike Petersen (right) and forward Cheyenne Parker (32) look on from courtside in the first half against the Indiana Fever, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in College Park. (Hakim Wright Sr./AP)
Poor 3-point shooting dooms Dream against Fever
Atlanta Dream forward Cheyenne Parker, second from left, loses the ball under pressure from Connecticut Sun defenders Brionna Jones, left, Briann January, back, and Jonquel Jones during a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 9, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
Dream fall to 6-12 with loss to Sun
Dream guard Chennedy Carter drives against the Chicago Sky on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in College Park. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Dream have options when handling Chennedy Carter’s suspension
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