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Backdoor Cut: @atlhawks @t_hardJR pregame interview 1.27.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the pregame presser of Atlanta Hawks’ guard Tim Hardaway, Jr. before his team’s home contest against the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 27. Topics included his adjustment to the Hawks, improved defense and the team’s preparation for the Clippers after its’ four-game road trip.
Atlanta Falcons add Emery and Webster to staff

Release from the Atlanta Falcons: The Atlanta Falcons today announced that they have hired Phil Emery and Ruston Webster as national scouts. “Phil and Ruston bring over 40 years of combined NFL scouting expertise to our organization and I am pleased to have them join our staff,” said General Manager Thomas Dimitroff. “They will both…
Georgia Tech football releases 2016 schedule

Release from Georgia Tech Athletics: Home games against Miami, Clemson and Vanderbilt, along with an opening weekend date in Ireland against Boston College highlight Georgia Tech’s 2016 football schedule, which was announced on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets will host seven games at Bobby Dodd Stadium for the fifth time in six years, including a Thursday…
Atlanta Falcons’ DiMarco and Trufant named to Pro Bowl

Release from the Atlanta Falcons: The NFL today announced that fullback Patrick DiMarco and cornerback Desmond Trufant have been named to the 2016 Pro Bowl roster. DiMarco, a four-year veteran, has earned the first Pro Bowl selection of his career. He is also the first Falcons’ fullback to go to the Pro Bowl since Ovie…
Atlanta United signs first player, begins to build roster

Release from Atlanta United: Atlanta United today announced a key milestone in club history with the signing of its first player, 23-year-old goalkeeper Alexander Tambakis. The 6’ 2” goalkeeper comes to Atlanta from Panathinaikos, one of the top clubs in the Greek Superleague. He will play the 2016 season on loan with Charleston Battery, Atlanta…
ACC Announces Basketball Players of the Week

Release from the ACC: North Carolina senior Brice Johnson has been selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the third time this season, while Syracuse’s Malachi Richardson earned the league’s Rookie of the Week recognition. ACC weekly honors are determined by a vote of a select media panel. UNC’s…