John Riker
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Women’s Basketball: 2022-23 Wildcat entrance survey Northwestern women’s basketball entrance survey 2022-23
Northwestern women’s basketball is entering 2022-23 ready to retool and reload. With recent program standouts Lindsey Pulliam and Veronica Burton both gone, the responsibility falls on program veterans Courtney Shaw and Sydney Wood and a group of dynamic underclassmen to bring the Wildcats back to March Madness. We polled our beat writers about where NU... → Read More
What you should know about sports gambling in North Carolina
Here’s what you should know about sports gambling in North Carolina. → Read More
What you should know about sports gambling in Tennessee
Since legalizing mobile sports gambling in 2019, Tennessee has become a player in the Southeast for those looking to wager online on collegiate and professional sporting events. → Read More
Casey Hayward bringing experience, insight to Falcons’ defensive backfield
At her DSA Sports Performance gym in Marietta, trainer Lily Abdelmalek works with athletes ranging from the college ranks to NFL pros, pushing them to → Read More
Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward shares bond with hometown of Perry, Georgia
When Kevin Smith, the football coach at Perry High School, calls Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward a “down-to-earth guy,” he means it. → Read More
Falcons first-year running backs coach Michael Pitre encouraging competition
For Michael Pitre, every day of his first spring on the Falcons coaching staff is about instilling competition. → Read More
Braves’ offense explodes for nine extra-base hits against Marlins
Behind two home runs from left fielder Marcell Ozuna and a total of nine extra-base hits, the Braves slugged their way to a 6-3 win against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. → Read More
Marcell Ozuna blasts two home runs as Braves capture series win
After losing two games to Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara in the span of a week, the Braves took full advantage of having another Miami pitcher take the mound on Sunday afternoon. → Read More
Braves option starter Tucker Davidson, promote reliever Jesús Cruz
The Braves optioned left-hander Tucker Davidson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday morning and promoted right-hander Jesús Cruz to the major league roster. Veteran right-hander Tyler Thornburg was released in an additional move. → Read More
Braves’ top prospect Michael Harris impresses in his debut
Michael Harris said the highlight of his major-league debut was soaking all the firsts: the first time he stepped on the field, the first time he wore → Read More
Sandy Alcántara’s gem spoils Michael Harris’ debut, beats Braves
Center-fielder Michael Harris, the Braves’ top prospect, made his major-league debut against the Marlins at Truist Park on Saturday, but his contributions weren’t enough to overcome Miami starter Sandy Alcántara’s dominant performance. The Braves fell 4-1. → Read More
Marcus Mariota willing to mentor teammates, talks reuniting with Arthur Smith
Marcus Mariota doesn’t view competition and mentorship as mutually exclusive. In fact, he’s excited for both in his first season with the Falcons. → Read More
Former batboy is teaching next generation about Atlanta’s Branch Rickey League
From 1957-64, Michael Majeeb never missed a Branch Rickey League game. Majeeb was a batboy for the College Park Indians at that time, watching from the dugout as his heroes shined on the field and at the plate. Every game felt like a community event and drew massive crowds. → Read More
‘A total package’: Kayla Debrow’s emergence as a must-watch player at Mike Glenn’s camp
Mike Glenn can’t talk about his 42nd annual basketball camp without mentioning incoming camper Kayla Debrow and raving about what she can do on the ba → Read More
Linebacker Arnold Ebiketie brings diligent work ethic to Falcons’ pass rush
FLOWERY BRANCH - The Falcons’ second-round selection of Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie filled a need that couldn’t have been more pressing - its pass rush. → Read More
Linebacker Troy Andersen is embracing a more defined role in Falcons’ defense
FLOWERY BRANCH -- For inside linebacker Troy Andersen, one of the more jarring differences in his transition from playing football at Montana State to the NFL wasn’t related to terminology or the drills on the field. → Read More
Braves’ Kyle Wright: ‘I’ll learn from this and try to be better’
Braves pitcher Kyle Wright acknowledged that his start against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night was his worst of the season. Wright gave up six runs in the second inning and finished with his first home loss in 2022. Still, the right-hander saw positives in the outing, including his ability to bounce back in the following innings and pitch through the top of the fifth. → Read More
Six-run inning brings Kyle Wright’s home dominance to a halt
Braves starter Kyle Wright was nearly untouchable on the Truist Park mound in April. While his 1.73 ERA and 37 strikeouts were leading marks in a talented rotation, his excellence at home has been unparalleled across the majors: a 3-0 record and MLB-best 0.47 ERA. → Read More
Power hitting, Morton’s strong start seal Braves’ series win over Milwaukee
Here are five observations after Atlanta (14-16) won Sunday and took the series against the Brewers. → Read More
Braves’ offense erupts for nine runs in series win over Milwaukee
The Braves' 9-2 rout sealed a series win over the NL Central leaders and showcased an offense with both patience and power. → Read More