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Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett celebrates after his team's win against Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Headed to Atlanta for Peach Bowl: Michigan State and Pittsburgh
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Georgia State wide receiver Sam Pinckney (15) celebrates against Coastal Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr.)
Georgia State to spend Christmas at the Camellia Bowl
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East Tennessee State's Trey Foster tackles Kennesaw State's Nykeem Farrow on a kickoff return during an NCAA college football game in the FCS playoffs Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Johnson City, Tenn. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP)
Kennesaw State loses lead late for second-round elimination in FCS playoffs
Georgia State's Nelson Phillips scores on a slam dunk in the loss to Mercer in Macon on Saturday. Phillips scored 19 points in the 83-77 loss. (Daniel Wilson photo)
Georgia State’s inside presence lacking in loss to Mercer
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Georgia State guard Shamarious Gilmore became a five-time all-Sun Belt honoree when he was chosen to the first team for the 2021 team. (Ben Ennis photo)
Georgia State’s Gilmore becomes five-time All-Sun Belt choice
Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18) tries to get past Georgia State linebacker Jamil Muhammad (9) on a kick return during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ex-QB Jamil Muhammad making a difference for Georgia State defense
Richmond forward Souleymane Koureissi (2) shoots as Georgia State forward Kaleb Scott (30) defends during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Richmond, Va. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
More COVID-19 woes: Georgia State cancels Tennessee State game
Artist renderings show the former Infinite Energy Arena rebranded as Gas South Arena, following the acquisition of Infinite Energy by Gas South. The arena is the home of the Georgia Swarm lacrosse team.
Visa issue, which threatened start of Georgia Swarm season, is resolved
Kennesaw State head coach Brian Bohannon reacts to a 48-21 win over Davidson during a first-round FCS playoff game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kennesaw State advances to second round of FCS playoffs
Georgia State wide receiver Sam Pinckney (right) celebrates a touchdown pass with a teammate in a game against Troy at Center Parc Stadium on Nov. 27, 2021. (Photo by Todd Drexler/Sideline Sports)
Georgia State defense slams Troy for seventh win
Malik Sumter picks up teammate Tucker Gregg after Gregg scores a touchdown against Arkansas State. Georgia State won the game 28-20 on Nov. 20, 2021, and became bowl eligible for the third straight season. (Photo - Rich Von Bieberstein/Georgia State Athletics)
Georgia State football one win from new milestones
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Kennesaw State's quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) prepares to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 11, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Quarterback Xavier Shepherd led Kennesaw State to a 9-1 record. AJC file photo
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Georgia College Sports
Georgia State wide receiver Sam Pinckney (15) celebrates against Coastal Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr.)
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East Tennessee State's Trey Foster tackles Kennesaw State's Nykeem Farrow on a kickoff return during an NCAA college football game in the FCS playoffs Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Johnson City, Tenn. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP)
Kennesaw State loses lead late for second-round elimination in FCS playoffs
Georgia State's Nelson Phillips scores on a slam dunk in the loss to Mercer in Macon on Saturday. Phillips scored 19 points in the 83-77 loss. (Daniel Wilson photo)
Georgia State’s inside presence lacking in loss to Mercer
Georgia State guard Shamarious Gilmore became a five-time all-Sun Belt honoree when he was chosen to the first team for the 2021 team. (Ben Ennis photo)
Georgia State’s Gilmore becomes five-time All-Sun Belt choice
Georgia Tech lost to No. 23 Wisconsin 70-66 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at McCamish Pavilion Wednesday night, despite a superior individual performance from guard Michael Devoe. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Georgia Tech falls to No. 23 Wisconsin in Big Ten/ACC Challenge
Georgia guard Braelen Bridges (23) and teammates react after defeating Memphis in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tom Crean’s 400th career win is UGA’s stunning upset of No. 18 Memphis
Georgia basketball player Christian Wright (5) during a game against Wofford at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles)
Players’ meeting, lineup change as Georgia basketball readies for Memphis
Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18) tries to get past Georgia State linebacker Jamil Muhammad (9) on a kick return during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ex-QB Jamil Muhammad making a difference for Georgia State defense
Golf
Honorary starter Lee Elder waves to the crowd Thursday morning as he is introduced during the ceremonial tee shot portion of the 2021 Masters in Augusta.
Lee Elder, first Black golfer to compete in Masters Tournament, dead at 87
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Old friends back on the course: Twin brothers James, left, and Jennings Watkins, center, stand for a portrait with their friend Bo Cline, right, during the CURE Childhood Cancer Tournament at the Oaks Golf Course in Covington, Friday. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Patrick Cantlay (left) and Jon Rahm line up putts on 5 during the final round of the PGA Tour Championship on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. (Ben Gray/For the AJC)
Patrick Cantlay keeps his cool, edges Jon Rahm at Tour Championship
Dustin Johnson tees off on the 4th hole during the final round of the PGA Tour Championship on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. (Ben Gray/For the AJC)
Wait is on for final six calls to join U.S. Ryder Cup team
Atlanta Dream
Former Atlanta Dream guard Courtney Williams. AJC file photo
Two former Dream players suspended by WNBA
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) awards Las Vegas Aces general manager of basketball operations Dan Padover, the 2021 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year award before Game 2 in the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs between the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Las Vegas. (David Becker/AP)
Dream hire award-winning exec as new GM
New York Liberty's Tanisha Wright plays against the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in White Plains, N.Y. The Atlanta Dream hired longtime WNBA player Tanisha Wright as their new coach Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. The 37-year-old Wright played 14 seasons with the Seattle Storm, New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. (Gregory Payan/AP)
Tanisha Wright eager to face rebuilding challenges as Dream’s coach
New York Liberty's Tanisha Wright plays against the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in White Plains, N.Y. The Atlanta Dream hired longtime WNBA player Tanisha Wright as its new head coach on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, looking to bring stability to a team that struggled under two interim coaches this past season. The 37-year-old Wright played 14 seasons with the Seattle Storm, New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. (Gregory Payan/AP)
Dream name former WNBA player Tanisha Wright as new coach
Aari McDonald of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball during the game against the Connecticut Sun on September 19, 2021 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Dream’s McDonald named to WNBA All-Rookie Team
Atlanta Dream guard Courtney Williams drives against the Chicago Sky in a WNBA basketball game on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in College Park. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com
Dream’s Courtney Williams jokes about fight, apologizes for video
Atlanta Dream forward Monique Billings (25) moves the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Thursday, May 27, 2021, in College Park, Ga. The Atlanta Dream won 101-95. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Dream season ends with loss to Sun
Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes drives against Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne during the first half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Impending free agent Tiffany Hayes shows value to Dream, finishes strong
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