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Mel Tucker named defensive coordinator at UGA

Release from Georgia Athletics: Mel Tucker, assistant head coach and defensive backs coach at the University of Alabama and former NFL defensive coordinator, has been named defensive coordinator at the University of Georgia according to an announcement Tuesday by UGA head coach Kirby Smart. Tucker joined the Crimson Tide staff in January, 2015, after serving…
Passing the Guard: MMA Power Rankings January 2016

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor Music to listen to: Jam On It by NEWCLEUS Here are my mixed martial arts power rankings for January 2016 along with other thoughts in the sport. Heavyweight: Fabricio Werdum (20-5-1) Cain Velasquez (13-2) Alistair Overeem (40-14, 1 NC) Stipe Miocic (14-2) Andrei Arlovski (25-11, 1 NC) Thoughts: Werdum’s dominant…
Backdoor Cut: #AtlHawks Paul Millsap post-practice presser 1.12.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the post-practice presser of Atlanta Hawks’ forward Paul MIllsap on Jan. 12. Topics included thoughts on the team’s home win over the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 9 and preparing for upcoming road contests against Charlotte and Milwaukee this week.
Backdoor Cut: #atlhawks Al Horford post-practice presser 1.12.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the post-practice presser of Atlanta Hawks’ forward Al Horford following his team’s practice on Jan. 12. Topics included thoughts on the team’s home win over the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 9 and preparing for upcoming road contests against Charlotte and Milwaukee.
Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Dennis Schroder post-practice presser 1.12.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the post-practice presser of Atlanta Hawks’ guard Dennis Schroder on Jan. 12. Topics included the team’s practices the previous two days and thoughts on the Hawks’ home win over Chicago on Jan. 9.
NASL Suspends Operation of Atlanta Silverbacks

Release from the NASL: The North American Soccer League (NASL) announced Monday that it has suspended its operation of the Atlanta Silverbacks for the 2016 season and possibly beyond. “The goal all along has been to secure committed local ownership in Atlanta, but despite significant conversations with a number of interested parties, we were unable…