The Sports Inquirer

Release from Georgia State Athletics: A nationally-televised, prime time home game against defending Sun Belt Conference champion Arkansas State and a home date with in-state rival Georgia Southern highlight Georgia State’s 2016 football schedule, announced Thursday by the league office. The Panthers of head coach Trent Miles look to “Take the Next Step” after winning…

Release from Georgia Athletics: Georgia junior J.J. Frazier has been selected as the State of Georgia’s Men’s College Basketball Player of the Year by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. Frazier, a 5-10, 155-pound, junior guard from Glennville, Ga., is the Bulldogs’ leading scorer, both overall (16.3 ppg) and in SEC play (16.6 ppg). All told, Frazier…

Release from Georgia Tech Athletics: Georgia Tech women’s basketball senior Aaliyah Whiteside was tabbed as the Georgia Women’s College Player of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Wednesday. “I am excited for Aaliyah to win this prestigious award,” head coach MaChelle Joseph said. “She has worked extremely hard to become a dominate player in the ACC. Aaliyah is…

Release from the Atlanta Falcons: The Atlanta Falcons today announced the release of wide receiver Roddy White. “Roddy is one of the greatest players to ever put on a Falcons uniform, and even more importantly he is a man of tremendous character that I and my entire family have profound personal affection and respect for,”…

Release from Atlanta Motor Speedway: Jimmie Johnson stuck three fingers out of his window on a victory lap Sunday after the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. His fifth win and second straight at the 1.54- mile track tied him with Dale Earnhardt on the all-time list. “It’s such an honor,” said…

Release from Atlanta Hawks: The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has assigned guard/forward Lamar Patterson and center Edy Tavares to the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule, it was announced by President of Basketball Operations/Head Coach Mike Budenholzer. Patterson has seen action in five D-League contests this year with…