ATLANTA – The Falcons nearly added a new chapter to the book of Falconing in their overtime win against the Panthers, UGA took care of business against Florida in the cocktail party so now it’s time to focus on Tennessee, plus a Braves payroll projection that might surprise you.… read more »
By PAUL NEWBERRY ATLANTA (AP) — Vince Dooley, the football coach who carried himself like a professor and guided Georgia for a quarter-century of success that included the 1980 national championship, died Friday. He was 90. The school announced that Dooley died peacefully at his Athens home in the presence of his wife, Barbara, and…… read more »
(Atlanta, Georgia) Georgia Tech named J Batt as its new director of Athletics. Batt is departing the role of executive deputy director of Athletics, chief operating officer, and chief revenue officer at the University of Alabama and will join Georgia Tech on Oct. 24. “We’re excited to welcome J to Georgia Tech. His leadership experience…… read more »
By Paul NewberryATLANTA (AP) — This was a game the Atlanta Braves absolutely had to win. They had the right guy on the mound. Kyle Wright, baseball’s only 20-game winner, threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler as the Braves evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece, blanking the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0…… read more »
By ALANIS THAMES MIAMI (AP) — Their sluggish start now far behind them, Ronald Acuña Jr. and the World Series champion Atlanta Braves needed just one more win to complete a most stunning turnaround. They earned it Tuesday night, beating the Miami Marlins 2-1 to take their fifth straight NL East title and finish the…… read more »
Money raised will go towards Team Rubicon’s relief efforts ATLANTA – September 30, 2022 – As the Atlanta Braves begin their sold-out series with the New York Mets, they have mobilized to begin fundraising during those games and online, for fans to donate for hurricane relief. Money raised will go towards Team Rubicon’s relief efforts…… read more »
Atlanta – September 26, 2022 – Today, Georgia Tech announced leadership changes within Athletics. Todd Stansbury, athletics director, and Geoff Collins, head football coach, will both leave their roles effective immediately. Collins, a metro Atlanta native, was named the 20th head coach in Georgia Tech football history on Dec. 7, 2018. He has had three…… read more »
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech’s athletic association board has called a meeting for Monday and the future of football coach Geoff Collins appears to be in the balance. Georgia Tech spokesman Mike Flynn said Sunday the meeting will be open only to board members. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported, citing an unidentified source, that Collins is…… read more »
The 2023 Tailgate golf classic was a resounding success and we want to thank all corporate sponsors and participants for their support of L.E.A.D and 680 The Fan! We can’t wait to see you THIS year!… read more »
Top 44 high school baseball players from the Southeast will participate in pro-style workout and showcase game ATLANTA (September 20, 2022) – The Atlanta Braves will host their fourth annual 44 Classic presented by Nike at Truist Parkon Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. This showcase, with participating sponsor Truist, will feature the top…… read more »
