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Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93

Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93

BY HILLEL ITALIE Updated 11:05 PM EDT, June 18, 2024 Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the afternoon…read more »

Atlanta Braves to Host Ludacris Night at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta on Wednesday, September 4

Atlanta Braves to Host Ludacris Night at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta on Wednesday, September 4

Celebrations to include Ludacris’ ceremonial first pitch, bobblehead gate giveaway, ‘Luda’s at The Battery Atlanta’ food truck, and more ATLANTA (June 11, 2024) – On Wednesday, September 4, the Atlanta Braves will celebrate multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, actor, and philanthropist Ludacris when the team takes on the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park. Previously, Ludacris performed at…read more »

College Football Playoff Announces Kick Times and Broadcast Schedule for the 2024-25 Playoff on ESPN and TNT Sports

College Football Playoff Announces Kick Times and Broadcast Schedule for the 2024-25 Playoff on ESPN and TNT Sports

New 12-team format debuts December 20-21 with four First Round games ATLANTA – The College Football Playoff (CFP) has announced dates, kick times and broadcast information for the 2024-25 playoff, the first year of the expanded 12-team format. The exclusive home of the CFP since its inception in 2015, ESPN has expanded its current package through the 2025-26…read more »

Dawgs Take Down Jackets, Advance to First Super-Regional in 16 Years

Dawgs Take Down Jackets, Advance to First Super-Regional in 16 Years

by Brady Penn ATLANTA – Heading into Regional Play, the Georgia Bulldogs felt great about their chances when the regions were announced. In Athens, the Dawgs, UNC Wilmington, in-state rival Georgia Tech and Army squared off. Led by Charlie Condon, the team was looking to host not only Regional games, but also Super Regional.  After…read more »

SEC FULL EARLY SEASON FOOTBALL TELEVISION SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

SEC FULL EARLY SEASON FOOTBALL TELEVISION SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (May 30, 2024) – The Southeastern Conference announced the full television schedule for the first three weeks of the 2024 football season on Thursday, as the league wrapped up its annual spring meetings in Destin, Fla. In addition, broadcast information for several rivalry games were also announced by the Conference: The SEC Championship…read more »

Ronald Acuna Comments on His Latest ACL Injury

Ronald Acuna Comments on His Latest ACL Injury

ATLANTA – The day before his scheduled surgery, Ronald Acuna brings us up to speed on his injury, how he felt immediately afterward, how he is moving ahead in his recovery and MORE! BEEN THROUGH THIS BEFORE:It’s been easier to process this go around because I went through the same process two years ago, so…read more »

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