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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Student Athletes Compete on New Field
Before the Georgia football team could pack out Sanford Stadium for G-Day, it filled a smaller field as it faced off against a different kind of opponent. That opponent was cancer. As the night kicked off, more and more players showed up to show support. Lining the initial walk, Georgia…
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Digital Exclusive: A Conversation with Verne Lundquist
Ever wondered how the lead voice of CBS’s SEC football coverage feels about being called “Uncle Verne”? Verne Lundquist was on UGA’s campus on April 11-12 to participate in a panel at the Special Collections Library and a forum at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Reporter…
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UGA Football Player Jailed Tuesday, May be Back on Field Thursday
In Tuesday night’s press conference, University of Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart addressed the recent arrest of Julian Rochester (18) and Chad Clay (19), freshman on the football team, . While he said he was disappointed with the two individuals, he would not comment on when he found out about…
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UPDATE: Two UGA Freshmen Football Players Released on Bond, Face Felony Charge for Shooting BB Gun in Dorm Room
Georgia freshman football players Julian Rochester and Chad Clay were released from Athens-Clarke County Jail Tuesday morning on a $2,000 bond. Each player stands accused of two felonies on charges related to shooting and possessing a BB gun in their dorm room. — Original story, posted April 12, 2016, @ 8:36…
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Famous Sports Figures on Campus today
Athens,GA–Sports broadcasters Verne Lundquist and Tony Barnhart along with former UGA head coach and athletic director Vince Dooley will speak at the Richard Russell Special Collections Auditorium today at 4 p.m. The Former Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning at UGA Daniel Sniff will also serve as a speaker for…
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Three Sports Stories You Need to Know
1. The UGA men’s tennis team clinched the number one seed in next week’s SEC tournament with a win over Auburn on Sunday. This is their fourth-consecutive SEC title, and 30th overall SEC regular season title. This UGA senior class joins the 1971 and 1972 classes as completing the SEC…
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Big Weekend Ahead for UGA Men’s Tennis Team
This weekend is a big one for the UGA Men’s Tennis team. Reporter Joseph Ali has the Weekend Wrap Up.
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Georgia Baseball Faces Tough Road Ahead
ATHENS, Ga. — The road ahead of the Georgia Bulldogs is not an easy one. After dropping a disappointing loss to Clemson on April 5, the schedule ahead of them does not look promising. “We didn’t play very well, and I think coach [Monte] Lee will say they didn’t play very…
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Mental Health Awareness Week Focuses on Student-Athletes
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee recognizes this week as Student-Athlete Mental Health Awareness Week. This means that student-athletes will be meditating. watching documentaries on mental health, enjoying a carnival, and having open discussions at breakfast. While this week is all about celebration, the stigma of mental illness has not always…
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Grady Newsource Explains: Baseball Opening Day
Several Major League Baseball Teams begin their seasons today. Reporter Brett Homer explains what to expect and which players to watch.