Saturday, March 4, 2017

Sunday is one of the most historic sports days in Atlanta history – 11alive.com

11alive.comSunday will be one of the busiest, most historic sports days in Atlanta in quite some time. It’s when the inaugural game for Atlanta United FC is, Atlanta’s new MLS team. It’s also when the final event at the Georgia Dome is before it is demolished …Drivers eager to run at AtlantaFlorida Times-UnionChase Elliott carries […]

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Drivers eager to run at Atlanta – Florida Times-Union

Florida Times-UnionJohnson has won the last two races at Atlanta. Harvick held his breath long enough to run a lap of 190.398 mph on Friday, although his No. 4 Ford wiggled and fishtailed coming off the fourth turn. Ryan Newman will start second, followed by Kyle Busch …Sunday is one of the most historic sports […]

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Best photos from Atlanta Camping World Truck Series race – FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comIt didn’t take long for the Camping World Truck Series drivers to mix it up Saturday, as the No. 18 of Noah Gragson wrecked on Lap 2 with the No. 7 of Brett Moffitt. Christopher Bell went on to win the race. Check out the best photos from the event: …Christopher Bell finishes off dominant […]

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10 things you need to know about Atlanta United FC – 11alive.com

11alive.comAtlanta United FC kicks off their inaugural season on Sunday at Bobby Dodd Stadium against the New York Red Bulls. The MLS expansion team has generated a ton of excitement around the city. To celebrate, here are 10 things you need to know about …7 things to know about Atlanta United at Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta […]

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Atlanta Hawks Sign Jose Calderon to Contract – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportJose Calderon’s whirlwind week will have a happy ending, as the Atlanta Hawks announced they have signed the veteran point guard on Saturday. Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical initially reported the move was completed earlier in the day. ESPN’s Marc …Sources: Atlanta Hawks claim Jose Calderon on waiversYahoo SportsReport: Atlanta Hawks to sign veteran […]

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Chase Elliott tops final NASCAR Cup practice at Atlanta – Motorsport.com, Edition: Global

Motorsport.com, Edition: GlobalGeorgia native Chase Elliott set the pace in Happy Hour at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday with a lap of 188.015mph. Elliott, who won the pole for the Daytona 500 and led 39 laps before running out of gas last Sunday, will be looking for redemption …NASCAR at Atlanta 2017 Qualifying Results: Race […]

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Complete final Monster Energy Cup Series practice results at Atlanta – FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comHAMPTON, Ga. — Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams made their last preparations for Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 (2 p.m. ET, FOX) during final practice on a cool Saturday afternoon at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Dawsonville, Georgia native …Harvick claims Atlanta poleThe Register-GuardKevin Harvick wins pole at AtlantaYahoo SportsAtlanta bids goodbye to old track […]

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Sellout of 55000 expected for Atlanta United’s opener – Sports Illustrated

Sports IllustratedFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta United is a box office hit before playing its first real match. The first-year team has sold more than 30,000 season tickets, a record for a Major League Soccer expansion team. The team announced Friday a sellout of …2017 MLS Predictions: What the experts think of Atlanta UnitedDirty […]

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Murder suspect released by mistake arrested in metro Atlanta – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionGarrett Glover, 29, was arrested in Lithonia about 11:20 p.m. by Atlanta-based U.S. Marshals Service agents, according to a news release from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois. Glover was arrested in the apartment of a person believed to be … and more …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Sellout of 55000 expected for Atlanta United’s opener – STLtoday.com

STLtoday.comA worker paints the field at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday, March 2, 2017, before Atlanta United’s first soccer game Sunday. The team will play its first eight home games at Georgia Tech’s football stadium before moving to Mercedes-Benz …Atlanta’s MLS Calm Before The StormSports On EarthQ&A: Atlanta United owner Arthur BlankMyAJCAtlanta United […]

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John Ross Runs NFL Combine Record 4.22 40 Yard Dash #NFLCombine

John Ross Runs NFL Combine Record 4.22 40 Yard Dash #NFLCombine
John Ross Runs NFL Combine Record 4.22 40 Yard Dash #NFLCombine
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7 things to know about Atlanta United at Bobby Dodd Stadium – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThe eight-game home schedule that Atlanta United will play at Bobby Dodd Stadium required both the club and the athletic assocation to accommodate one another. Some details of their landlord/tenant arrangement as the club awaits the opening of …Atlanta United sell out all 55000 seats for club’s first ever gameFOXSports.comPowder Springs teen Carleton […]

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Friday, March 3, 2017

Cavs’ 3-Point Barrage Sinks Hawks, 135-130 – CBS Atlanta

CBS AtlantaATLANTA — The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a 3-point binge since the first of the year. On Friday, they took it step further and set an NBA record in the process. The Cavs, who have made at least 10 treys in their last 13 games, made 25 3-pointers …Cleveland Cavaliers set another NBA […]

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Old Atlanta surface end of an era for Hendrick Motorsports – FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comHAMPTON, Ga. – Atlanta Motor Speedway will begin the process of resurfacing the 1.5-mile track following Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 (2 p.m. ET, FOX). Much to the chagrin of drivers in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series garage, replacing …NASCAR starting lineup at Atlanta: Kevin Harvick outruns Ryan Newman for poleSporting NewsKevin Harvick […]

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Atlanta United launches app – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThe app, available for mobile devices that use Apple or Android platforms, includes a variety of features. There is a ticket-buying button on the top of the home screen. It won’t work for Sunday’s inaugural opener against New York Red Bulls because the …Atlanta United sell out all 55000 seats for club’s first […]

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Atlanta to make MLS debut at Boddy Dodd Stadium – Aiken Standard

Aiken StandardGeorgia Tech, which has struggled to garner attention and support in the crowded Atlanta sports market, believes the city’s newest professional team will help boost the school’s profile. “It’s a great way for us to get the Georgia Tech name out there …Atlanta United sell out all 55000 seats for club’s first ever gameFOXSports.comAtlanta […]

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Atlanta United sell out all 55000 seats for club’s first ever game – FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comAtlanta United will play their first ever match when they take on the New York Red Bulls on Sunday (7:30 p.m. ET on FS1). As is always the case when an expansion team gets underway, people are excited for that opening match, and that’s doubly true for …Atlanta debuts in MLS at stadium known for […]

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Path for Emory University to join Atlanta runs through a backyard – MyAJC

MyAJCMARK NIESSE Trond Manskow is renting a house that connects Emory University to the city of Atlanta. Emory purchased the house at 1664 Briarcliff Road last year, bringing the university a step closer to becoming part of the city. MARK NIESSE / MARK. and more …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Q&A: Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank – MyAJC

MyAJCQ: Has the recent success of other Atlanta sports teams changed the expectations for Atlanta United? A: It’s never “Win now.” In professional sports … you have to make long-term decisions. My goal for the Falcons is exactly the same as for Atlanta …Atlanta, Minnesota take stark differences in approach to inaugural MLS seasonSports IllustratedAtlanta […]

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Atlanta NASCAR weekend weather: Perfect Race Weather Guarantee is safe – SB Nation

SB NationI don’t think Atlanta Motor Speedway will be issuing any weather related refunds this weekend. The only weather concern we have is chilly mornings and some gusty winds on Friday. Winds could gust to 25 to 30 mph out of the northwest during the …DraftKings Rankings: AtlantaNascar6 drivers looking to rebound at AtlantaFOXSports.comNew asphalt […]

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Atlanta debuts in MLS at stadium known for college football – East Oregonian (subscription)

East Oregonian (subscription)The oldest stadium in major college football is getting a makeover. It’s time to welcome a new sport, if only for a few months. Georgia Tech’s campus stadium will serve as the first home of Atlanta United, one of two expansion teams making its debut in …Atlanta United close to selling out openerAtlanta […]

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Georgia’s Frazier rumbling – Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteGeorgia guard J.J. Frazier (30) makes an uncontested lay up during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Ron Irby). FAYETTEVILLE — Georgia’s basketball team is on a roll coming into …Frazier brings UGA back to beat Auburn on senior night247Sports all 93 […]

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5 free agents the Atlanta Falcons should target – FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comThe Atlanta Falcons are coming off their best season in recent memory, one that should have ended with a Super Bowl title. That’s been a discussion for about a month now, so it’s time for the team to turn its attention to 2017 – namely free agency …Atlanta Falcons Offseason To-Do ChecklistThe FalcoholicFalcons set to […]

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Atlanta debuts in MLS at stadium known for college football – Artesia Daily Press

Artesia Daily PressA worker paints the field at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday, March 2, 2017, before Atlanta United’s first soccer game Sunday. The team will play its first eight home games at Georgia Tech’s football stadium before moving to Mercedes-Benz …Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls | 2017 MLS Match Preview […]

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Atlanta debuts in MLS at stadium known for college football – Beloit Daily News

Beloit Daily NewsIt’s time to welcome a new sport, if only for a few months. Georgia Tech’s campus stadium will serve as the first home of Atlanta United, one of two expansion teams making its debut in Major League Soccer this season . A sellout crowd of 55,000 is …Atlanta United, 92.9FM working on radio […]

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Georgia’s Frazier rumbling – WholeHogSports

WholeHogSportsThe University of Arkansas at Fayetteville had its five-game winning streak snapped in a 78-65 loss at No. 12 Florida on Wednesday night. The Razorbacks (22-8, 11-6) are No. 29 in the NCAA’s Ratings Percentage Index — a formula that ranks teams based …JJ Frazier keeps Georgia Bulldogs in NCAA tournament pictureChattanooga Times Free PressFrazier […]

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JJ Frazier keeps Georgia Bulldogs in NCAA tournament picture – Chattanooga Times Free Press

Chattanooga Times Free PressFrazier’s frenetic play the past two weeks has helped the Bulldogs improve to 18-12 overall and 9-8 in Southeastern Conference play entering Saturday’s crucial test at Arkansas (22-8, 11-6), but he doesn’t believe Georgia is heading to Fayetteville …Frazier brings UGA back to beat Auburn on senior night247Sports all 89 news articles […]

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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls | 2017 MLS Match Preview – MLSsoccer.com

MLSsoccer.comIt’s one of the most anticipated matches of Opening Weekend. After all the buzz, Atlanta United FC will finally kick off their inaugural season in front of what should be a raucous crowd of over 50,000 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Their opposition? None …Atlanta, Minnesota take stark differences in approach to inaugural MLS seasonSports IllustratedAtlanta […]

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Avengers: Infinity War might be the most expensive movie ever made – GamesRadar

GamesRadarHere’s the deal: Infinity War is currently shooting in the UK, where Pinewood Studios is based. Pinewood Studios has served as the studio for previous Marvel Cinematic Universe films and is likely helping out on Infinity War as well. Pinewood Atlanta …Another report suggests the budget for Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War is an astronomical $1 […]

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