By DJ Harding - Atlanta would begin the draft with the eighth overall pick and select Bijan Robinson, a running back out of Texas on Day One. Day Two and Three would see the Falcons have five selections over the two days. Day Two would have two selections one in round two and the other … Continue reading Atlanta Falcons Day 2 And Day 3 Draft Recap
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Atlanta Hawks Back In Boston For Game 5 Against The Celtics
By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night the Atlanta Hawks head back to Boston down 1-3 in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs. A win Tuesday night would mark the club's 24th Game five victory all-time in franchise playoff history, as well as the club's fifth Game five win over the Celtics … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Back In Boston For Game 5 Against The Celtics
Dejounte Murray Suspended, Will Miss Tuesday Nights Game Five Against Celtics
By Tiffany Williams - On Monday the NBA confirmed that “Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray has been suspended one game without pay for making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official.” The NBA said “The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Hawks’ 129-121 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of … Continue reading Dejounte Murray Suspended, Will Miss Tuesday Nights Game Five Against Celtics
Atlanta Hawks Beat Celtics 130-122, In Game 3
By Tiffany Williams - Friday night at State Farm Arena the Atlanta Hawks hosted the Boston Celtics for game three of the first-round of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs No team has ever come back from an 0-3 deficit in the NBA playoffs, but the Hawks rewrote the storyline becoming the first team to … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Beat Celtics 130-122, In Game 3
NFL Suspends 5 Players For Violating League Gambling Policy
By Tiffany Williams - The NFL confirmed Friday that Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore of the Detroit Lions, and Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders, are suspended indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy. Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams of the Lion were each suspended six games. Cephus, Moore and Toney of suspended indefinitely through … Continue reading NFL Suspends 5 Players For Violating League Gambling Policy
Braves Defeated By Padres 1-0
By DJ Harding - The Atlanta Braves would lose to the San Diego Padres 1-0 and have their win streak snapped at eight games. The Braves would also not complete the series sweep but would win the series 2-1. Nick Martinez now has a record of 1-1 for the Padres after pitching seven innings and … Continue reading Braves Defeated By Padres 1-0
Atlanta Hawks Lose Second Straight To Boston Go Down 2-0
By DJ Harding - The Atlanta Hawks suited up against the Boston Celtics for game two of the seven game series. The Hawks are coming off a rough loss in game one where Boston would at one point lead by 30. Looking to even the series and avoid going down two zero which gives them … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Lose Second Straight To Boston Go Down 2-0
Braves Defeat Padres Extend Win Streak To Seven
By DJ Harding - The Atlanta Braves defeat the San Diego Padres 2-0 to extend their win streak to seven games. The Braves have also now passed the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the MLB.com power rankings. This is the second win against the Padres this season after losing their first four game … Continue reading Braves Defeat Padres Extend Win Streak To Seven
Braves Make It Six Straight Complete Series Sweep
By DJ Harding - The Atlanta Braves would face the Kansas City Royals in their final game of a three game series on Sunday. Atlanta with a 5-4 win over Kansas City now makes it six wins in a row spanning back to April 10th versus the Cincinnati Reds. The Braves have now swept two … Continue reading Braves Make It Six Straight Complete Series Sweep
Atlanta Hawks Ready For Game 1 Meeting With The Celtics
By Tiffany Williams - On Saturday at TD Garden in Boston No. 7 Atlanta will face off against No. 2 Boston in the opening round of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs. This is the Hawks third straight trip to the playoffs, and got here after taking down Miami 116-105 in the first game of … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Ready For Game 1 Meeting With The Celtics
Braves Beat Royals With Hot Start In First Two Innings
By DJ Harding The Atlanta Braves play the first of three games against the Kansas City Royals. Atlanta is off to a hot start with a record of 10-4. Which is tied for the best record in the NL and tied for second best in the league. The Braves are coming off a series sweep … Continue reading Braves Beat Royals With Hot Start In First Two Innings
Hawks Defeated By Timberwolves In A 136-113 Loss
By Tiffany Williams - On Monday night the Hawks continued their three-game home stand with a 136-113 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Monday's contest was the first of two meetings with the Timberwolves this season. The two clubs will meet again on March 22 at the Target Center. The Hawks came into tonight’s contest owning … Continue reading Hawks Defeated By Timberwolves In A 136-113 Loss
Hawks Grab A 122-120 Win Against The Wizards
By Tiffany Williams - Wednesday night the Atlanta Hawks continued their four-game road trip with a stop in the nation's capital for the first of two meetings with the Wizards. The Hawks came into this contest after losing two straight against Miami but grabbed themselves the W tonight with a 122-120 win. Trae Young, who … Continue reading Hawks Grab A 122-120 Win Against The Wizards
A Personnel Point of View
By DJ Harding While the Combine is known for players doing the 40 yard dash and seeing who can bench press the most. I wanted to get a different perspective on the combine so when I got the chance to speak with Ryan Simmons of the Seahawks personnel staff I took the time to ask … Continue reading A Personnel Point of View
NFL Combine Player Spotlight Part 2
By DJ Harding - With Saturday in the books there was another day of standout players and great performances from the Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, and Tight Ends. The Running backs and Offensive Lineman held press conferences which gave me the chance to talk to some players. The biggest winner of the day without much debate goes … Continue reading NFL Combine Player Spotlight Part 2
NFL Combine Player Spotlight
By DJ Harding - With Friday in the books and two days left at the NFL Combine there are a lot of players to highlight and performances during workouts these past few days. I personally got to ask Demario Douglas questions during his press conference. The Liberty Wide Receiver spoke on how excited and how … Continue reading NFL Combine Player Spotlight
Atlanta Hawks Wrap-Up 4-Game Homestand With 129-111 Win Against Portland
By Tiffany Williams - Friday night, the Hawks concluded their post-All-Star break four-game homestand with a 129-111 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Tonight's game between the two clubs was their second and final meeting during the regular season inside State Farm Arena. The Hawks have now won seven of their last eight games against … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Wrap-Up 4-Game Homestand With 129-111 Win Against Portland
Hawks Fall 119-116 Against The Wizards
By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night, the Hawks continued their homestand, losing 119-116 to the Washington Wizards. Trae Young played 34 minutes, put 31 points on the board, and had two rebounds and seven assists. Young has recorded 10-or-more points and five-or-more assists in 67 straight games and has poured in 30-or-more points in three … Continue reading Hawks Fall 119-116 Against The Wizards
G-League Wrap-Up 2/20 – 2/27
By DJ Harding - As teams return to the action after the All-Star Break with about a month until the season ends. The time to secure a spot in the playoffs or make that final playoff push is now. Maine Celtics The Celtics returned to action on the 24th with a back to back versus … Continue reading G-League Wrap-Up 2/20 – 2/27
Atlanta Beats Brooklyn 129-127
By Tiffany Williams - On Sunday at State Farm Arena the Atlanta Hawks continued their homestand hosting the Brooklyn Nets in a matinee match. Atlanta came into this contest after grabbing a 136-119 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Today they grabbed their second post All-Star break win, beating Brooklyn 129-127. Trae Young … Continue reading Atlanta Beats Brooklyn 129-127
Atlanta Hawks Pick Up A W With 136-119 Win Against Cleveland
By Tiffany Williams - With the 2023 NBA All-Star break behind us, the Hawks on Friday night returned to State Farm Arena to kick-off a four-game homestand, and they grabbed the W tonight with a 136-119 win against Cleveland. The Hawks have scored 100-or-more points in 35 straight games, marking the second-longest active such scoring … Continue reading Atlanta Hawks Pick Up A W With 136-119 Win Against Cleveland
Georgia Tech Falls To The Pittsburgh Panthers, 76-68
Kyle Sturdivant scored 16 points with five assists and no turnovers. (photo by Brandon Chmura) By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night, Georgia Tech resumed their Atlantic Coast Conference schedule following a 79-56 win over Division II Florida Tech Saturday. Georgia Tech traveled to Pittsburgh for a 7 p.m. contest at the Petersen Events Center. Georgia … Continue reading Georgia Tech Falls To The Pittsburgh Panthers, 76-68
Lillard Lights Them Up
By DJ Harding The second event of the night after the Skills challenge would be the three point competition. The competition would see eight players participate with Buddy Heild and Tyreese Halliburton from the Indiana Pacers, Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers, Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics, Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz, Tyler Herro … Continue reading Lillard Lights Them Up
McClung Puts On A Show To Win The Dunk Contest
By DJ Harding The last event on All-Star Saturday night was the Slam Dunk contest. What some would say has been a bit lackluster over the few years didn’t have that feel this go round due to Mac McClung. The first and only G-League player to suit up in a dunk contest. McClung, who plays … Continue reading McClung Puts On A Show To Win The Dunk Contest
Atlanta College Basketball – 2/18/23
By Tiffany Williams - Florida Tech 56 at Georgia Tech 79 Georgia Tech took a break from Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday but didn't take the usual bye in the schedule as they rolled over Florida Tech 79-56 at the McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta. Lance Terry, Ja'von Franklin, Miles Kelly, and Jalon Moore combined … Continue reading Atlanta College Basketball – 2/18/23