sports
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Education
Bridging the Gap: Working Toward Education, Prevention for ACL Injuries
A pop, a crack and instant pain. Selah Ogburn, a junior soccer player at Athens Academy, knew this injury was different, more severe than when she had severed her finger (later surgically reattached). This time, there was no visible damage, only uncertainty and intense pain. Ogburn first tore her ACL…
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Health
The Invisible Enemy: Inside Mental Health Battles Student-Athletes Fight
The signs weren’t obvious. No note was left behind. Many of the details surrounding the pain Tyler Hilinski went through remain unknown to his parents, but they mourn his death every day. The Washington State quarterback was just 21 years old when he died by suicide. Now, Kym and Mark…
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Athens-Clarke County
Speed, Thrills and Community Spirit: Inside Athens’ Twilight Criterium
As the sun slips behind rooftops, cyclists perform their last-minute rituals: checking tire pressures, securing shoe cleats and giving a tight-lipped camaraderie to their competitors. Golden rays, now soft and hazy, bask the streets of Athens in a warm glow, shimmering lightly off the chrome details of lined-up bicycles. A…
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Sports
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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Sports
Evans hits UGA volleyball milestone, sets stage for season
Georgia volleyball coach Tom Black gathers his team around a whiteboard and begins to explain practice. The players listen intently and disperse to the surrounding courts, and the gym is suddenly filled with the sound of bouncing volleyballs. On the middle court, the only player in red takes her stance,…
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Copenhagen
Handball: A Reflection of Denmark’s Culture, Values
Handball reflects Denmark’s core values and allows tourists a deeper connection to Danish culture. Being an active fan of handball as a visitor is a simple and engaging decision to feel like a local while exploring the country. Social Relevance The sport’s fast-paced movement and three-step rule cause demand for…
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High School Sports
Local Football Star Focused on Legacy Over Limelight
Jefferson, Georgia. isn’t necessarily known across the country as a hotbed for high school football talent. Malaki Starks is an exception. While he’s committed to play college football at the University of Georgia for Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs, Starks says he is first committed to his Jefferson High School…
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High School Sports
Social Media Expands Opportunities In Sports News Industry
Long before Wes Blankenship was hosting a podcast for the University of Georgia Athletic Association alongside former Bulldog quarterback D.J. Shockley, he was a sports anchor for WMAZ-TV in Macon, Georgia. Even back then, Blankenship’s faith in social media was as strong as it is today. “Even while I was…
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Northeast Georgia News
Class of 2020 UGA Graduate Gets World Series Opportunity
In May 2020, Pete Gottschalk graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in marketing. Five months later, Gottschalk is now the man behind the camera at the 2020 World Series. Gottschalk’s title for the MLB is a VCC, or “video content creator.” Between shooting videos and editing videos,…
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High School Sports
Georgia High School Football Continues: Tonight’s Northeast Georgia Matchups
Even with coronavirus, game cancelations and strict safety protocols, high school football is still being played in Georgia this season. Here’s a look at tonight’s matchups for some Northeast Georgia teams. Clarke Central (3-2) vs. Eastside (4-1) The Gladiators play in their new stadium for the second straight week against…