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The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-Portland Timbers presser (3.17.23) — March 17, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-Portland Timbers presser (3.17.23)

Locker room setup before the match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following the team’s practice March 16. Topics included the team’s undefeated start in MLS regular season play through three matches, the team’s defensive positioning particularly defending set pieces, the impact of new team president Garth Lagerwey and the team preparing to host the Portland Timbers March 18.

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The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-Portland Timbers presser (3.16.23) — March 16, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-Portland Timbers presser (3.16.23)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan during contest against Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Photo by Eric Rossitch/Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United goalkeeper and captain Brad Guzan following the team’s practice March 16. Topics included the team starting the MLS regular season undefeated through its first three matches, Guzan’s continued recovery from his torn Achilles injury, the team’s improvement defending set pieces, the maturation of teammate Caleb Wiley, the contributions of new team president Garth Lagerwey and the team preparing to host the Portland Timbers March 18.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech softball Jin Sileo preseason interview (2.10.22) — February 10, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech softball Jin Sileo preseason interview (2.10.22)

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech softball player Jin Sileo for an exclusive interview February 9. Topics with the junior infielder included the Yellow Jackets playing in the NCAA Tournament last season, Sileo’s offseason training, the importance of speed on the playing field, playing defense at shortstop, being named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll, taking advantage of NIL promoting a healthy lifestyle and preparations for the upcoming 2023 regular season campaign.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State softball Chloe Middlebrooks preseason interview (2.9.22) — February 9, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State softball Chloe Middlebrooks preseason interview (2.9.22)

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The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State softball player Chloe Middlebrooks for an exclusive interview February 8. Topics with the sophomore outfielder included the anticipation of head coach Angie Nicholson’s second season with the program, becoming a left-handed hitter for the first time in her career and the team preparing to open its 2023 regular season against Kansas City and Clemson at the Felsberg Invitational at FIU in Miami, Florida February 10.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State softball Angie Nicholson preseason interview (2.8.23) — February 8, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State softball Angie Nicholson preseason interview (2.8.23)

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State softball head coach Angie Nicholson for an exclusive interview February 8. Topics included Nicholson entering her second year with the Panthers, handling the transfer portal, a breakdown of the roster and the team preparing to open its 2023 regular season against Kansas City and Clemson at the Felsberg Invitational at FIU in Miami, Florida February 10.

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The Sports Inquirer presents Georgia Tech swimming and diving Courtney Shealy Hart pre-ACC Championships interview (2.7.23) — February 7, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Georgia Tech swimming and diving Courtney Shealy Hart pre-ACC Championships interview (2.7.23)

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech swimming and diving head coach Courtney Shealy Hart for an exclusive interview February 7. Topics included the Yellow Jackets’ regular season to date, adjusting the training schedule of the athletes, handing the swim and dive time of a large roster of athletes during a regular season, seeing the team represented in the World Championships in December 2022, recruiting internationally and the team preparing for the ACC Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina starting February 14.