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Georgia 4-H’ers compete in shooting at Tokyo Olympics

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After being postponed last year due to the COVID- 19 pandemic, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are set to move forward at full speed starting Friday, July 23, when people from…

Watch for these new sports at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics

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There is, says sportscaster Mike Tirico, “a constant churn to find the sports that appeal to a new generation,” which explains the one revived and four new competitions for these…

New law in Georgia will allow pay-for-play in college sports

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The landscape of college sports in Georgia is about to change forever. Legislation taking effect July 1 will let student-athletes at Georgia colleges, universities and technical colleges receive compensation for…

‘No legal standing:’ Judge rules against bid to reverse All-Star Game decision

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A federal judge Thursday denied a bid to force Major League Baseball (MLB) to reverse its decision to pull this year’s All-Star Game out of Georgia in protest of a…

Lawsuit demands immediate return of All-Star game to Georgia

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The fallout from the Major League Baseball All-Star game isn't over -- at least not according to a new lawsuit filed against MLB. Job Creators Network, a small business advocacy…

Meet Georgia Tech’s new women’s basketball associate head coach

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Baldwin High School alum Tasha Butts has been promoted to associate head coach for the Georgia Tech women's basketball team. A native of Milledgeville, Butts attended Baldwin High School where…

Valdosta High School football team stripped of 7 wins

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VALDOSTA -- As the investigation into possible rules violations and improprieties by the Valdosta Wildcats high school football program continues, the Georgia High School Association has handed down sanctions against the team. Fines totaling…

Texas Governor boycotts MLB in response to All-Star decision

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced he would not throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Texas Rangers' home opening game and would boycott any other Major League Baseball events,…

Kemp: MLB decision to pull All-Star game an ‘attack’ on Georgia

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In response to Georgia's election reform bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp last week, Major League Baseball has pulled the All-Star game from Georgia. The game…