Author: Etienne Marcel Pourtout
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Atlanta Hawks Name Neven Spahija Assistant Coach
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have named Neven Spahija an assistant coach, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Danny Ferry. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not announced. “Neven is one of the most successful coaches in Europe and we’re thrilled to add him to our staff,” said Hawks Head…
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Atlanta Dream fall to New York Liberty 83-76
By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor Behind a game-high 29 points and 14 rebounds from Tina Charles, the New York Liberty earned an 83-76 road win over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday afternoon at Philips Arena. The loss snapped Atlanta’s two-game winning streak. Three other Liberty players scored in double-figures; Anna Cruz (18), Cappie Pondexter (13)…
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Atlanta Silverbacks Rout Indy Eleven 4-2
Atlanta, Ga. (August 2, 2014) – The Atlanta Silverbacks found the net twice in each half on their way to a key 4-2 road win over Indy Eleven at a sold-out Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Midfielders Junior Burgos and Pablo Cruz scored in the opening 45 minutes, and midfielder Junior Sandoval and…
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Passing the Guard: The Sports Inquirer MMA Power Rankings August 2014
Music to listen to: Look of Love by Isaac Hayes Its been a long frickin time since we did a mixed martial arts power rankings here on the Inquirer. That changes now. Heavyweight: 1) Cain Velasquez 2) Junior Dos Santos 3) Fabricio Werdum 4) Travis Browne 5) Antonio Silva Other contenders: Josh Barnett, Alistair…
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Inside the SEC: Seven football teams named to Preseason Coaches Poll
By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor Seven Southeastern Conference teams have been named to the preseason Amway Coaches Poll, it was announced on Thursday. The poll was topped by defending national champion Florida State, who received 56 out of 62 first-place votes and 1,543 points overall. Following FSU is Alabama, who are coming off of…
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Georgia State Football: Panthers Report Thursday, Open Practice Friday
ATLANTA — Before Georgia State officially begins preseason preparations for its second FBS season, second-year head coach Trent Miles and the Panthers met with the media to discuss the upcoming season. The Panthers reported for camp today and will hit the practice field for the first time Friday at 9:45 a.m. at the GSU…
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