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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

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

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

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

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

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

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