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Georgia Tech volleyball prepares for new season

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor Coming into the 2014 season, the Georgia Tech volleyball team embarks on a new era with new coach Michelle Collier, who comes to Atlanta after a successful two-year tenure at Jacksonville University, leading the Dolphins to a 30-win campaign last season and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. “This is…
Georgia Tech football prepares to host Wofford in season opener

Release from Georgia Tech Athletics: Historic Grant Field opens its 101st season as home of Georgia Tech football Saturday when the Yellow Jackets host the Wofford Terriers. Kickoff is set for 12:33 p.m. ET. Georgia Tech and Wofford will meet on the football field for the first time in 113 seasons. The Yellow Jackets…
Atlanta Dream have two players named to WNBA’s All-Defensive First Team

Release from Atlanta Dream Media Relations: Atlanta Dream forward Sancho Lyttle and guard/forward Angel McCoughtry have been named to the 2014 WNBA All-Defensive First Team, the league office has announced. Lyttle and McCoughtry were the only two players in the league to average more than two steals per game this season. A panel of the WNBA’s…
Atlanta Silverbacks ready to visit Texas for matchup against San Antonio Scorpians

Release from Atlanta Silverbacks Media Relations: The Atlanta Silverbacks have a tough task at hand on Saturday when they visit the San Antonio Scorpions at Toyota Field. San Antonio, which finished three points from first place in the Spring season, are tied with Minnesota United atop the Fall standings with a 5-1-1 record (16 points).…
Inside the SEC: Preseason Coaches’ Football Teams Announced

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama and LSU each placed a league‐leading 11 representatives on the 2014 Preseason Coaches All‐Southeastern Conference Football Teams, the SEC announced Thursday. This marked the 12th consecutive year of the SEC Coaches Preseason All‐SEC Teams. All 14 SEC schools were represented by at least one member on the All‐SEC teams, including seven…
Passing the Guard: Talita Nogueira Latest Addition To Bellator Women’s Division

Bellator President Scott Coker has a new addition to the roster as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace Talita Nogueira (6-0) has joined the promotion. Currently ranked in the Top 10 Featherweight rankings, the multiple-time jiu-jitsu champion will now call Bellator home and is excited about what the future has in store. “Joining Bellator is like a dream…