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After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Westminster Wildcats are rebuilding under head coach Nelson Stewart, with key matchups against Pace Academy and Salem and standout player Owen Moore poised to drive a playoff push.
The latest WNBA week saw A’ja Wilson lead in blocks and scoring, Ta’Niya Latson deliver a career‑high 20‑point game, and several key players face injury setbacks as the schedule heads into pivotal matchups.
From first‑round quarterback Ty Simpson to undrafted free agents, Alabama’s latest draftees are set to make their preseason debuts across the NFL.
Former Atlanta United academy players are making significant moves into NCAA Division I soccer, navigating conference realignments, professional contracts, and emerging as key prospects for the 2026 season.
Recent training‑camp setbacks among key NFL players are already influencing fantasy football rankings, with injuries to receivers in Philadelphia and Cincinnati, a Bears back’s recovery and a Falcons linebacker’s ACL tear all poised to affect draft decisions.
The MLB trade deadline has set off a cascade of outfield moves that are already reverberating through fantasy baseball drafts, especially in 12‑team roto leagues where every roster spot carries weight.
FIFA has failed to deliver on its $1 million per host‑city pledge, leaving $11 million unpaid despite generating $15 billion in revenue. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has openly criticized the governing body, while President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure ahead of an upcoming election.
The 2024 trade deadline reshaped team rosters, with the Dodgers and Red Sox making headline moves while other clubs weighed prospects against immediate impact.
The deadline saw the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire ace Tarik Skubal, the Boston Red Sox add catcher Adley Rutschman, and several contending clubs trade away established talent for prospects, sparking debate across the league.
New Zealand will contest its 12th FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026, seeking to build on recent Nations Cup successes and a rich hockey heritage.
Georgia Tech opens 2026 season ticket sales with a seven‑game home schedule, offers mini‑plans and single‑game options, and reflects on a 2025 season that delivered a 9‑4 record and a No. 24 national ranking.
A look at dominant starting pitcher outings from Sunday's MLB action, with fantasy implications and platform recommendations.
The fall of a 100‑year‑old southern magnolia near Ponce de Leon Park has sparked reflections on its deep ties to Atlanta's baseball heritage and its enduring influence on the city's green spaces.
Facing space constraints in Morristown, Jamison Pack is shifting his baseball memorabilia museum to Chattanooga, where a larger venue, a Nashville design firm, and a local sports team are shaping the next chapter of his passion project.
The Georgia High School Association announced a venue shift for its basketball state championships, bringing the 16‑game slate of boys and girls titles to Atlanta’s Georgia State Convocation Center.
A 17‑year‑old Gainesville High School baseball player’s fatal batting‑cage accident leads to a wrongful‑death lawsuit and a partial settlement involving school officials.
Georgia Tech’s women’s basketball program revealed its non‑conference slate for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, highlighting eight home contests, marquee matchups against West Virginia, Georgia and Princeton, and a tournament appearance in Fort Myers.
The Georgia High School Association announced that the upcoming state basketball championships will be held at the Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta, a venue that has already hosted major events and GHSA semifinals.
Dylan Murphy, a veteran coach from the Orlando Magic organization, has been hired as an assistant on Michigan’s men’s basketball staff, bringing a record of three straight G League conference titles and extensive player‑development experience.
After a breakout 2025 campaign at Michigan, Justice Haynes is recognized among the top candidates for the 2026 Maxwell Award, setting the stage for a pivotal year for Georgia Tech football.
Darius Taylor earns a spot on the Maxwell Award watch list, highlighting his versatile performance and the award's historic significance.
The Tar Heels are poised for a quarterback overhaul as they replace three departing signal‑callers and integrate a mix of transfers and holdovers under offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino.
U.S. Soccer has secured Mauricio Pochettino’s services through 2030, with financing from billionaire Ken Griffin and a broader fundraising push that includes a $200 million training center near Atlanta.
The University of Michigan announced the hiring of Dylan Murphy as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive NBA G League experience and player development record.