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Reporters’ notebook: Where to put a third national championship tattoo?
The following, a new weekly feature of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, allows our reporters to open their notebooks...

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Georgia State hires defensive coordinator
Georgia State hired Chad Staggs as defensive coordinator on coach Shawn Elliott’s staff. Staggs spent the past four...

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Joey Logano’s win at Atlanta Motor Speedway was a full-circle moment
It turns out the 19th time was the charm. For Joey Logano, finally winning at Atlanta Motor Speedway was more than just...

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Bradley’s Buzz: The Big Dance gave us FDU, FAU - and almost KSU
The pause between Weeks 1 and 2 of the NCAA tournament is when we count by conferences. The Big Ten sent eight teams...
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No No. 1 seeds left in NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight
March has gone from madness to unprecedented. With Miami’s win over Houston and San Diego State’s takedown of Alabama...

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Bradley’s Buzz: Markquis Nowell reminds us why we watch college sports
There are times I wonder: If I hadn’t followed college sports for 55 years, would I be watching now? The NCAA is an...

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Georgia State hires defensive coordinator
Georgia State hired Chad Staggs as defensive coordinator on coach Shawn Elliott’s staff. Staggs spent the past four...

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Bradley’s Buzz: The Big Dance gave us FDU, FAU - and almost KSU
The pause between Weeks 1 and 2 of the NCAA tournament is when we count by conferences. The Big Ten sent eight teams...

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Late turnovers dash Georgia’s upset hopes against Iowa in NCAA Tournament
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The good news for Georgia coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson is one of the schools she played at won.

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Photos: Georgia women hang tough but fall against Iowa in NCAA Tournament
The 10th-seeded Bulldogs lost 74-66 to the second-seeded Hawkeyes on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Photos: NASCAR weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Photos from a weekend of auto racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway in March, 2023.

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At Kennesaw State, it’s about more than what happens on the basketball court
GREENSBORO, N.C. — As their dream season came to an end, it became clearer that Kennesaw State has had a profound...

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Dream announce contract extension for Cheyenne Parker
The Dream announced a contract extension for Cheyenne Parker on Thursday. A 6-foot-4 forward, Parker joined the Dream...

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Dream sign former Georgia Tech star Lorela Cubaj to training-camp deal
The Dream signed former Georgia Tech forward Lorela Cubaj to a training camp contract, the team announced Wednesday.

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Dream extend contract of Allisha Gray
The Dream extended the contract of newly acquired shooting guard Allisha Gray, the WNBA team announced Tuesday. Terms...

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Dream trade Tiffany Hayes for No. 6 overall pick
The Atlanta Dream traded Tiffany Hayes to the Connecticut Sun for the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, the...

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Dream acquire Allisha Gray from Dallas
The Dream acquired Allisha Gray from the Dallas Wings, the team announced Saturday. The Dream sent the No. 3 overall...

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Dream sign Wright, Padover to five-year extensions
The Dream signed coach Tanisha Wright and general manager Dan Padover to five-year contract extensions, the WNBA team...

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Atlanta Dream get No. 3 pick in WNBA draft lottery
The Dream have the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA draft after the league’s lottery was held Friday.

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Dream’s Rhyne Howard selected as WNBA Rookie of the Year
Rhyne Howard is the WNBA Rookie of the Year – not that it is a surprise to anyone. The honor was merely a formality...