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Dream guard Rhyne Howard, the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft, had a season-high 33 points to help Atlanta beat the Indiana Fever 85-79 on Sunday in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton file photo / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Rhyne Howard scores 33 points to help Dream beat Fever 85-79
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Aari McDonald scored 20 for the Dream. File photo

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Las Vegas hands Dream first loss of season
Japan's Michael Leitch is tackled by South Africa's Steven Kitshoff during a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match at Tokyo Stadium between Japan and South Africa on Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)

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Atlanta listed among potential hosts of Rugby World Cup
Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (left) gets five from forward Cheyenne Parker after hitting a three-pointer during a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks during their home opener in a WNBA basketball game on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in College Park. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Rookie Rhyne Howard leads Dream to 2-0 start
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Sara Im of Duluth has qualified for the 2022 U.S. Women's Open. (Chris Keane/USGA)

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Local golf: Sara Im, Amanda Doherty qualify for U.S. Women’s Open
Fifth Third Bank Stadium at Kennesaw State University. (Contributed photo by The Aspire Group)

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Ex-Hawks CEO helps bring college Rugby Sevens event to Kennesaw State
Steve Flesch holds the trophy after winning the PGA Tour Champions Mitsubishi Electric Classic golf tournament at TPC Sugarloaf Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Duluth, Ga. (Branden Camp/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

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Steve Flesch closes with 65 to win second Mitsubishi Electric Classic
New Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright is 1-0. AP file photo

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Stout defense helps Dream beat Wings in season opener
David Toms plans a shot during the PGA Tour Champions Mitsubishi Electric Classic golf tournament at TPC Sugarloaf on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Duluth, Ga. Branden Camp/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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David Toms tames wind and cold to grab Mitsubishi Electric Classic lead
David Toms reacts after finishing his round on the 9th green during the first round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth on Friday, May 6, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Ken Duke, David Toms tied for first-round lead at Mitsubishi Electric Classic
Phil Mickelson reacts to missing a birdie putt his on the tenth hole during the first round of the 2021 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 8. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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New book: Phil Mickelson lost $40 million gambling
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Phil Mickelson reacts to missing a birdie putt his on the tenth hole during the first round of the 2021 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 8. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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New book: Phil Mickelson lost $40 million gambling
Retief Goosen’s putting skills continue to keep him in contention
Billy Andrade carries local banner into Mitsubishi Electric Classic
Local golf: Allison Fillmore leaves Tour Championship for PGA Tour post
Georgia State won the 2022 Conference USA beach volleyball title and earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. (Daniel Wilson photo.)

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Georgia State returns to NCAA beach volleyball tournament
Georgia colleges, high schools represented in 2022 NFL draft
Georgia State completes new basketball coaching staff
‘It is never too late’: Meet a college golfer who’s about to turn 64
The Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek was awarded three national championship sites on Tuesday. The club will host the 2025 U.S. Girls' Junior, the 2030 U.S. Amateur and the 2035 U.S. Women's Amateur. Club president Kevin Costello (right) and board member West Streib stand in front of the historic trophies.

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Atlanta Athletic Club lands three championships, including 2030 U.S. Amateur
Atlanta teenagers win U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship
Local golf: Georgia Tech’s Christo Lamprecht to compete in Arnold Palmer Cup
Dream embrace rebuild, welcome new faces as training camp begins
Kennesaw State coach Brian Bohannon says his defensive line "should be as good as anybody anywhere." AJC file photo

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Kennesaw State’s defense dominates in spring game
Local golf: Georgia women begin play in SEC Championship
Dream sign Georgia’s Que Morrison to training-camp deal
Dream select Rhyne Howard with first No. 1 selection since 2009
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Atlanta Gladiators - 2021-22 season wrap up
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3 outdoor living trends for 2022
January 27, 2021 Elberton - Aerial photography shows Elberton Square in downtown Elberton on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Georgia has not opened COVID-19 vaccination to teachers yet, but a small school district east of Athens still managed to offer shots to any employee who wanted them. Elbert County Superintendent Jon Jarvis told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he sees his teachers, bus drivers and other employees as ÒessentialÓ personnel who should be prioritized for vaccination. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Georgia State won the 2022 Conference USA beach volleyball title and earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. (Daniel Wilson photo.)

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Georgia State returns to NCAA beach volleyball tournament
The Bulldogs added three players to their 2022-23 roster and suddenly coach Mike White (right) and his staff are closing in quickly on having a full complement of players. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

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Big weekend for Georgia basketball as 3 more players sign on
Former Northwestern center Ryan Young made an official visit to Georgia Tech the week of April 18, 2022. (Northwestern Athletics)

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Northwestern’s Ryan Young a transfer-portal target for Georgia Tech
Jarvis Hayes, here cutting down the net after Georgia State won the 2022 Sun Belt Conference Tournament in Pensacola, Fla, has been retained on the staff by new coach Jonas Hayes, his twin brother.

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Georgia State completes new basketball coaching staff
Kennesaw State coach Brian Bohannon says his defensive line "should be as good as anybody anywhere." AJC file photo

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Kennesaw State’s defense dominates in spring game
Georgia's Kario Oquendo (3) informed coach Mike White that he intends to remain in Athens. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles)

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Return of Kario Oquendo boosts Georgia men’s basketball rebuild
Mike White (right) was announced as Georgia's men’s basketball coach on March 15. White completed his coaching staff Tuesday. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

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Facing massive rebuild, Georgia’s Mike White completes staff
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Westminster senior Harris Barth leads the Wildcats into the state championships. Westminster is looking for its fourth straight title. (Photo - Kate Awtrey)

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Golf: Johns Creek leads group of champions looking to repeat2h ago
Sara Im of Duluth has qualified for the 2022 U.S. Women's Open. (Chris Keane/USGA)

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Local golf: Sara Im, Amanda Doherty qualify for U.S. Women’s Open
Steve Flesch holds the trophy after winning the PGA Tour Champions Mitsubishi Electric Classic golf tournament at TPC Sugarloaf Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Duluth, Ga. (Branden Camp/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

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Photos: Final-round coverage of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic
David Toms plans a shot during the PGA Tour Champions Mitsubishi Electric Classic golf tournament at TPC Sugarloaf on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Duluth, Ga. Branden Camp/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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David Toms tames wind and cold to grab Mitsubishi Electric Classic lead
David Toms reacts after finishing his round on the 9th green during the first round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth on Friday, May 6, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Photos: First round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic
David Toms reacts after finishing his round on the 9th green during the first round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth on Friday, May 6, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Ken Duke, David Toms tied for first-round lead at Mitsubishi Electric Classic
Atlanta Dream
Dream guard Rhyne Howard, the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft, had a season-high 33 points to help Atlanta beat the Indiana Fever 85-79 on Sunday in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton file photo / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Rhyne Howard scores 33 points to help Dream beat Fever 85-79
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Aari McDonald scored 20 for the Dream. File photo

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Las Vegas hands Dream first loss of season
Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (left) gets five from forward Cheyenne Parker after hitting a three-pointer during a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks during their home opener in a WNBA basketball game on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in College Park. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Rookie Rhyne Howard leads Dream to 2-0 start
Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright gives directions to the team during a practice session on Monday, April 18, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Dream embrace rebuild, welcome new faces as training camp begins
Georgia senior Que Morrison gives coach Joni Taylor a hug in Senior Day ceremonies earlier this year. The Dream signed Morrison to a training camp contract. (Photo by Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

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Dream sign Georgia’s Que Morrison to training-camp deal
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Dream trade up to make No. 1 overall pick in WNBA draft Monday
Georgia coach Joni Taylor and Georgia’s Maya Caldwell (11) Texas A&M v Georgia SEC Women's Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 6, 2020 in Greenville, SC. Todd Van Emst/SEC

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Atlanta Dream sign former Georgia player Maya Caldwell to training-camp deal
Dream guard Chennedy Carter drives against the Chicago Sky in a WNBA basketball game on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in College Park. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Dream trade Chennedy Carter to Sparks
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