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Inside the Inquirer: Postgame presser with Tulsa Shock head coach Fred Williams 7.7.15

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the postgame presser of Tulsa Shock head coach Fred Williams following his team’s 85-75 road win over the Atlanta Dream on July 7. Topics included overall thoughts on the win, the play of Plenette Pierson and Riquna Williams, and the team overcoming injuries to key players…
Georgia State Football’s Ruiz Named to John Mackey Award Watch List

Release from Georgia State Athletics: Georgia State senior tight end Joel Ruiz continues to garner national attention with his selection to the 2015 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List, announced Wednesday by the Friends of John Mackey. Ruiz, 6-4 and 240 pounds, transferred to Georgia State from Presbyterian and made an immediate impact in 2014…
Several Georgia football players nominated for national awards

Release from Georgia Athletics: Georgia senior Jordan Jenkins and junior Leonard Floyd have been named to the watch list for the 21st annual Bednarik Award, which is given to the college defensive player of the year. Jenkins, a 6-3, 253-pound native of Hamilton, Ga., is the Bulldogs’ top returning tackler from his outside linebacker position…
Backdoor Cut: Quick Thoughts on NBA Free Agency so far (Non-Knicks & Lakers edition)

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor Music to listen to: Prelude – Kiara (live) by Bonabo The Knicks and Lakers deserve their own collective post which will be written this weekend. For now though, here are our “quick thoughts” on NBA free agency: -San Antonio has obviously been the overall “winner” in this free agency period. I…
ATLANTA UNITED FC CELEBRATES LAUNCH

Release from Atlanta United FC: Atlanta United FC is Major League Soccer’s 22nd franchise. The announcement came at an exclusive celebration event on Tuesday, July 7, where Atlanta United Owner Arthur Blank, President Darren Eales, Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra and Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber officially revealed the team name, logo and colors. “Tonight…
Georgia’s Nick Chubb Named To Maxwell Award Watch List

Release from Georgia Athletics: Georgia sophomore tailback Nick Chubb has been named to the watch list for the 79th annual Maxwell Award, which is given to America’s college player of the year. Chubb, a 5-10, 220-pound native of Cedartown, Ga., garnered Freshman All-America honors and was named the consensus Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year…