injuries
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Sports
Back on the Pitch: 2 UGA Soccer Players Make Return to Women’s Team
The university of Georgia soccer team secured its first-ever SEC title last year, even with two key players sidelined with season-ending injuries. Now, with both players back, each entering the year with preseason honors, Ellie Gilbert and Dasia Torbert reflect on their journey back to the pitch with a national…
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High School Sports
Playing Both Ways: The Increased Risk of Injury for High School Football Players
A local high school football player missed a second straight season due to injury. Ben Noland, a safety and wide receiver for Oconee County High School, tore his ACL for the second time in two consecutive seasons this year. They’re called “two-way” players, and as Tyler Donaldson explains, coaches…
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Athens-Clarke County
Crashes, Injuries on Highway 316 on the Rise
Athens, GA–According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the total number of collisions and injuries on Georgia State Route 316 have increased dramatically since last year at this time. The numbers have gradually risen in all statistical categories each year since 2013, with the only exception being last…
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Athens-Clarke County
Multi-Car Accident Stalls Traffic
ATHENS, GA - A multi-car accident on Atlanta Highway has backed up traffic.
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Football Injuries Update
Athens, GA–Take a look at the intensity as Keith Marshall stumbles while going for the ball at the UGA vs. Tennessee game this past Saturday. This adds 4 more players to the list of injured UGA players, and it’s time for the newbies to fill their big shoes. Many fans…
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High School Sports
High School Football Injuries
A high school football player died on Friday night. De’Antre Turman, 16, played for Creekside High School. He was playing in a scrimmage when he fractured a vertebrae in his spinal cord after a routine tackle. Grady NewSource is investigating what local high schools are doing to keep high school…