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Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Trae Young Media Day presser (9.30.19) #sportsinquirer #atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba #nbamediaday — September 30, 2019

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Trae Young Media Day presser (9.30.19) #sportsinquirer #atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba #nbamediaday

Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young at the team’s Media Day event on Sept. 30. Topics included Young’s training in the offseason and the team handling expectations for the upcoming season.

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Jabari Parker Media Day presser (9.30.19) #sportsinquirer #atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba #nbamediaday —

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Jabari Parker Media Day presser (9.30.19) #sportsinquirer #atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba #nbamediaday

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Atlanta Hawks player Jabari Parker at the team’s Media Day event on Sept. 30. Topics included Parker signing with the Hawks as a free agent, what attracted him to Atlanta, staying healthy, bonding with his new teammates including fellow Duke alum Cam Reddish and serving as a mentor for the younger players.

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Kevin Huerter Media Day presser (9.30.19) #sportsinquirer #atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba #nbamediaday —

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Kevin Huerter Media Day presser (9.30.19) #sportsinquirer #atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba #nbamediaday

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Atlanta Hawks player Kevin Huerter at the team’s Media Day event on Sept. 30. Topics included Huerter entering his second year in the NBA, areas of improvement during the offseason, handling elevated expectations for the team and Daniel Jones starting at quarterback for his favorite NFL team the New York Giants.

Sports Inquirer Show 74: NFL Week 4 preview, Atlanta United, Major League Soccer (9.26.19) #sportsinquirer #sportsinquirershow #nfl #nflpreview #atlutd #uniteandconquer — September 27, 2019

Sports Inquirer Show 74: NFL Week 4 preview, Atlanta United, Major League Soccer (9.26.19) #sportsinquirer #sportsinquirershow #nfl #nflpreview #atlutd #uniteandconquer

In this edition of The Sports Inquirer:

-We preview week four of the NFL season particularly the immediate success of Daniel Jones, the inconsistency of the Chargers, Falcons and Eagles, the brilliance of Pat Mahomes, optimism in Buffalo and despair in Washington in the Gridiron Blitz. (5:00-47:00)

-We discuss Atlanta United’s home win against San Jose and subsequent loss at New York City FC with audio from Frank de Boer, Brad Guzan and Emerson Hyndman in the Free Kick. (47:00-63:00)

Sports Inquirer Show 74 (9.26.19)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-New York City FC presser (9.25.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer #nycfc — September 25, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-New York City FC presser (9.25.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer #nycfc

Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer following the team’s 4-1 road loss to New York City FC on Sept. 25. Topics included Atlanta’s defensive struggles giving up three first-half goals, not finding consistent form in road contests this season, whether Atlanta’s extensive playing schedule has led to fatigue, staring Brandon Vazquez, an injury update on Josef Martinez and Julian Gressel and preparing to visit Montreal on Sept. 29.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brandon Vazquez post-New York City FC presser (9.25.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer #nycfc —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brandon Vazquez post-New York City FC presser (9.25.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer #nycfc

Atlanta United player Brandon Vazquez
Photo credit: Logan Riely/Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United forward Brandon Vazquez following the team’s 4-1 road loss to New York City FC on Sept. 25. Topics included Vazquez starting the match replacing injured Josef Martinez, Atlanta’s struggles giving up three first-half goals, not finding consistent form in road contests this season, whether Atlanta’s extensive playing schedule has led to fatigue and preparing to visit Montreal on Sept. 29.