Sports
This sports reporting has been created by students in the Sports Media Certificate program within the John Huland Carmical Sports Media Institute, along with contributions from other courses at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication.
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UGA Concussion Research Lab Works to Understand Head Injuries
One in 10 of all contact sport athletes sustain concussions yearly, according to the Brain Injury Research Institute. There is much more to learn about diagnosis and the short- and long-term effects of concussions. Grady Newsource reporter Will Hopkins takes a look at the work that the University of Georgia’s…
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Zero Waste Athletics at Georgia Soccer Score Goal
Looking at concessions alone, sporting events produce a considerable amount of waste. Denise Plemmons, the waste reduction coordinator for the Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division, said the landfill typically receives an additional 35-40 tons of landfill waste after a University of Georgia home football game. According to the University of Georgia…
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Roller Derby Creates Empowering Bonds
Women of all ages and backgrounds joined together for the Classic City Roller Derby team’s final match Sunday. The all-female derby league completed a successful season, as skaters found solace in the sport as they built relationships through competition. Visit classiccityrollergirls.com to see more about the group or watch them…
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Wearing Many Hats: Clegg Finds Balance Among Her Roles
Ashley Clegg wears many hats: Jasper County Middle School teacher, middle school boys soccer coach, high school junior varsity boys soccer coach, varsity boys soccer coach and cross country coach. During the spring soccer season, Clegg balances coaching three soccer teams with parenting her two kids — Carson Clark,…
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Sanford Stadium Renovations Bring Praise, Criticism from Fans and Media
Sanford Stadium at UGA normally sits quiet during the football off-season. But, this year is different. The sound of heavy construction equipment fills the air along Sanford Drive as workers push forward on a $68.5 million renovation. The massive construction project will feature improvements to the concession walkways and bathrooms…
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UGA Hopes To Revamp Baseball Program With Upgrades To Foley Field
Foley Field has a unique feel that is not commonly seen in SEC baseball programs. It is tucked between a quiet Athens neighborhood and the campus of the University of Georgia. However, Foley Field has fallen behind when compared to other stadiums in the SEC when it comes to facilities…
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UGA Golf Course Makes Efforts Toward Sustainability
The UGA Golf Course has taken a strong stance on being environmentally friendly. It has become a certified Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary, and in doing this, the leadership are looking to shed the environmentally unfriendly stigma. “For me, it was a prerequisite,” said Scott Griffith, UGA Golf Course director of…