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After 42 years, Georgia Tech’s ‘Moose’ retires
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Stamus, known to most in the industry as “Moose,” enrolled at Virginia Tech more than 40 years ago looking to follow in the footsteps of his brother Tony Stamus. The elder Stamus, who died in 1996, worked in the Roanoke (Va.) Times sports...
In Georgia’s melon mecca, watermelon wizards’ ears are sweetly attuned
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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As his right hand tap-tap-pats the melons, he looks like a drummer playing strange botanical bongos. That or someone dribbling basketballs. “You hear the ping?” he asks. Yes, you do. The riper ones emit ringing, higher-pitched peals. Nichols is an...
Sports on TV for Wednesday, July 9
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 8, 2025
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, July 9 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. (Thursday) FS2… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, July 9 AUSTRALIAN RULES...
Heat poised to open their championship defense of Vegas summer league
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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July 10, 2025
LAS VEGAS — It is a sobering reality, but arguably the 2024-25 highlight for the Miami Heat, outside of the dramatic play-in victory over the Atlanta Hawks, might have been the team’s championship a year ago at the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. And...
Jens Lekman Announces Tour and New Album, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
Pitchfork
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July 10, 2025
Jens Lekman has announced a tour and his first solo album in eight years. Songs for Other People’s Weddings, a companion LP to a book of the same name by Lekman and bestselling author David Levithan, arrives September 12 via Secretly Canadian,...
Georgia Lottery player wins $3M in July 4 Mega Millions drawing
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
ATLANTA — A Georgia Lottery player is $3 million richer after buying a winning ticket in Kennesaw. The lucky Mega Millions ticket was purchased at Publix on Old 41 Highway NW. It matched all five white-ball numbers on July 4 and included a 3X...
Paul McCartney Announces 19-Date North American Fall Tour
Live For Live Music - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
Paul McCartney has announced a new batch of Got Back tour dates in North America set to run from late September through late November of 2025. The outing marks the Beatle’s first official tour of the U.S. and Canada since his first round of Got...
Mark Kotsay, Lawrence Butler and more react to A’s 10-1 win over Braves | NBC Sports California
BVM Sports
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July 9, 2025
Hear From Mark Kotsay, Lawrence Butler, Max Muncy, Jacob Wilson and Jeffrey Springs after the Athletics' 10-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park. (0:00) Lawrence Butler (On-Field) (01:50) Mark Kotsay (09:11) Jeffrey...
Atlanta's iconic Jackson Street Bridge to get major safety improvements
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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A popular Atlanta spot for taking pictures of the city skyline is getting major safety improvements. ATLANTA - Atlanta's iconic Jackson Street Bridge is getting major upgrades. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Tuesday morning to start...
Georgia won’t make customers ration electricity like they do in other states
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Asking for volunteer curtailment of power from residential customers ultimately is a scarcity issue. California has done this for years. My personal philosophy is that Georgia deserves abundance, not scarcity. Our energy system supports people’s...
Kirk Cousins’ Atlanta Falcons lie
AS
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July 8, 2025
Kirk Cousins feels he was “misled” by the Atlanta Falcons over their signing of Michael Penix Jr., who was selected eighth by the Georgia franchise in the 2024 NFL Draft. Cousins not informed of Penix Jr.’s arrival in Atlanta It was reported at...
Lee, York, Reed-Adams to accompany Elko to SEC Media Days
My Aggie Nation - Texas
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Alabama: Tim Keenan III, DL, sr.; Deontae Lawson, LB, sr.; Kadyn Proctor, OL, jr. Arkansas: Cam Ball, DL, sr.; Taylen Green, QB, sr.; Xavian Sorey Jr., LB, sr. Auburn: Jackson Arnold, QB, jr.; Keldric Faulk, DL, jr.; Connor Lew, OL, jr. Florida:...
Sanitation workers striking over ‘unfair labor practices’ in metro Atlanta
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 9, 2025
CUMMING, Ga. — Sanitation workers are on strike in Cumming. Members of the local Teamsters Union hit the picket line Tuesday morning, joining a nationwide strike and refusing to collect garbage in parts of the north metro. Residents around the...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 2:00 a.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark has picked Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart...
Sports jobs: LI's DeSantis, Lombardo shoot to thrill
Newsday - New York
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Television play-by-play announcers are fans’ ears. They often are famous, familiar, well-paid names and faces to sports fans. But what about the other part of the equation — our TV eyes? Those are people we rarely hear, or think, much about, but...
Humpy, Vaishali, Harika in action at the Women's Chess World Cup: Indian Sports LIVE, July 9
ESPN India
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July 9, 2025
With Indian sport being as action-packed as it is, it's quite easy to miss out on important news and results. That's where we come in -- ESPN's daily Indian sports blog has all the updates from the world of Indian sports as well as the news,...
Whitney Purvis' Last Social Media Posts Before Her Arrest Revealed
Us Weekly
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July 8, 2025
Whitney Purvis’ last social media posts before her shocking arrest showcase a woman trying to balance both grief and motherhood. On July 1, the 16 and Pregnant alum posted a painting she made in hopes of feeling more like herself. “Some art...
Comedy and Country Music Legend Suffers Heart Attack
PopCulture
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July 8, 2025
One of country music’s biggest names suffered a heart attack on Friday. Ray Stevens, the Country Music Hall of Fame member, was admitted to a Nashville-area hospital on Friday after complaints of chest pain. A heart catheterization surgery...
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ season 13, how to watch for free
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 8, 2025
“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” is taking us back to the Atlanta hip hop scene with its 13th season on Tuesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. You can watch live as it airs on VH1 on Philo (free trial) or DIRECTV (free trial) or Fubo TV (free trial). The new season...
7/08 Sports Brief
KLCK - Washington D.C.
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July 9, 2025
Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark has picked Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart...