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Delta organizes send-off for Team USA Olympic athletes at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines celebrated members of Team USA on Wednesday at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport before the athletes flew to Paris for the Summer Olympic Games. The airline had T-shirts and water bottles at the gate where archers, fencers, basketball players and other athletes were...
Atlanta Braves announce new Truist Park expansions for 2025 season
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Atlanta Braves have announced new seating expansions as part of its on going plans to enhance the experience of attendees. The planned expansions include a new seating area called “The Bullpen” and an increase in seating for the “Coors Light Chop House Seating” area. The Braves say those seated in […]
Kirby Smart Addresses Georgia's Off-Field Driving Incidents At SEC Media Days
The Georgia Bulldogs football program has been the elite of the college football world for the last several years. They've won two of the last three national championships and will likely be ranked in the top three in the preseason poll this season. For everything that has gone right for Kirby ...
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games | Celebrating 28 years
ATLANTA - As the fervor for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games increases, Atlanta is quietly marking the 28th anniversary of the Centennial Olympic Games. The Opening Ceremony took place on the evening of July 19, 1996. The 1996 Atlanta Olympics forever changed the face and reputation of the city and...
DeKalb alums hosted hundreds at football camp
Two brothers who went to Stephenson and Tucker high schools before sharing the field together for University of South Carolina’s football team recently hosted a football camp for metro Atlanta student athletes, and more camps have been planned by the brothers for the coming years. The Wonnum Brothers Foundation...
Emory & Henry becomes full NCAA Division II member
Emory & Henry College has become a full NCAA Division II member for the upcoming academic year. A news release from the college says the NCAA membership committee deliberated after Emory & Henry completed the necessary annual reporting. Emory & Henry leadership were informed last Thursday that the NCAA had granted the full membership to the school. Now that the college is Division II, the Wasps can qualify for the NCAA Tournament if they win the South Atlantic Conference or perform well enough in the season. Emory & Henry joined the South Atlantic Conference in the 2022-23 school year with provisional status in hopes of becoming a full Division II member by 2024. In April, Emory & Henry announced the multi-million dollar Food City Sports Complex was expected to open by August this year.
LakePoint Sports Shines as Travel and Youth Sports Surge
LakePoint Sets New Standards, Elevating the Guest Experience. ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2024 / LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, adds new line-up of initiatives, partnerships, media, and more to fuel momentum as the travel and youth sports industry and sports participation are experiencing rapid growth.
SIP AROUND THE WORLD AT THE INTERLOCK’S OLYMPIC GAMES CELEBRATIONS
The West Midtown community is invited to celebrate the Olympics with specials, themed cocktails, prizes and more. Embark on a global adventure this summer to celebrate the 2024 Olympic Games at The Interlock. From July 26 through Aug. 11, the West Midtown neighborhood is invited to get their passports stamped and travel from country to country while sipping themed cocktails, tasting new cuisines, cheering on their favorite athletes and more.
Atlanta summer camp creating next generation of sportscasters
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — There’s a summer camp in Atlanta giving kids a firsthand look at what it takes to score their dream job. Play By Play Sports Broadcasting Camp is underway at Emory University. Over 40 boys and girls are pursuing their passion and interest...
Panthers Volleyball Earns 2024 ACVA Team Academic Honors
ATLANTA-- Georgia State University is proud to announce that the Panthers' court volleyball teams has earned the 2024 AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT. This accolade underscores the team's commitment to excellence on the court and in the classroom, highlighting Georgia State's dedication to fostering...
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