IN OTHER NEWS... A new survey shows Georgia sports fans would choose stadiums as final resting places. Release: Sports fandom is often framed as a lifelong commitment, but for some supporters, it’s something even more…
UGA: No COVID mandates for Sanford Stadium
According to the AJC, a school representative stated Tuesday that UGA plans to be back to full capacity football crowds in Sanford Stadium this fall. As of now, there will be no social-distancing or mask…
Ken Griffey Jr. to lead student-athletes to Atlanta’s…
Release: Hall of Famer Will Be Alongside 44 Selected Players in Pregame Ceremony Before Braves Game on Friday; Also Will Help Hand-Out Youth Equipment Prior To Showcase Game on Saturday Morning Hank Aaron Invitational is…
Legendary coach, Bobby Bowden, terminally ill
With the sad news that he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition, former football coach Bobby Bowden also affirmed that he's "prepared for what is to come," and is "at peace." The news…
Falcon’s owner named 2021 Sports Philanthropist of the…
ATLANTA, Ga.— Arthur M. Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has been named the 2021 Philanthropist of the Year by ESPN. According to the Atlanta Falcons, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation gave over $800…
Hawks encourage Atlanta to wear red for NBA…
Release: HAWKS CALL ON ATLANTA TO WEAR RED FOR CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS HOME GAMES OF 2021 PLAYOFFS DRIVEN BY KUMHO TIRE Special Edition Playoff T-Shirts for All Fans Attending Games 3 and 4 Courtesy of State…
SEC Task Force awarded for COVID-19 response
Release: SEC Medical Guidance Task Force Receives Michael L. Slive Award BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 2, 2021) - The members of the Southeastern Conference's Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force, a group of volunteer medical…
MLB sued for moving All-Star game from Atlanta
According to AJC, Job Creators Network, a small business advocacy organization, has filed a lawsuit in New York against Major League Baseball for moving next month's All-Star game out of Atlanta, GA. The suit asks…
Hawks nominate Jason Joines as 2021 Jr. NBA…
Release: 2020 and 2021 Atlanta Area Jr. NBA Coach of the Year Nominations Were Recognized During Thursday’s Hawks Game ATLANTA – The Hawks announced their nomination of Coach Jason Joines of BlazeSports America (Norcross, Ga.) as…