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Backdoor Cut: @laClippers Doc Rivers pregame presser 1.26.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the pregame presser of Los Angeles Clippers’ head coach Doc Rivers before his team’s road contest against the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 26. Topics included his memories as a player for Atlanta, the Clippers dealing with the Blake Griffin incident and subsequent injury and the play…
Backdoor Cut: @atlhawks @dennismike93 pregame interview 1.27.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer spoke with Atlanta Hawks’ guard Dennis Schroder for an exclusive interview before his team’s home contest against the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 27. Topics included the team’s preparations after coming home from a four-game road trip, dealing with the potential distractions of trade speculation and defending…
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…