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Georgia State, Georgia Tech agree to three-game men’s basketball series

May 14, 2020 Express Telegraph

Georgia State and Georgia Tech have agreed to play a three-game series in men’s basketball that begins with the upcoming 2020-21 season.

Atlanta exploring WrestleMania, Army-Navy bids

June 9, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta sports officials are considering whether to submit a bid to host an upcoming WrestleMania and possibly even the esteemed Army-Navy Game, the head of the Atlanta Sports Council told the Buckhead Business Association (BBA).

Super Bowl coming to Atlanta in 2019

May 24, 2016 Express Telegraph

The NFL today selected the city of Atlanta to host Super Bowl LIII in 2019.

Mercer to play Alabama in 2017, 2021

January 28, 2016 Express Telegraph

Mercer University has reached an agreement to play defending National Champion Alabama at historic Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2017 and 2021, the school said. The scheduled dates and kick-off times are yet to be determined.

Mets to retire number of Mike Piazza

January 25, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets will retire Mike Piazza’s number during a July 30 ceremony, the team said today.

Mets planning 30th anniversary celebration of 1986 World Championship team

January 4, 2016 Express Telegraph

The New York Mets will celebrate the 30th anniversary celebration of the 1986 World Championship team this Memorial Day Weekend.

Georgia State falls to San Jose State in AutoNation Cure Bowl

December 21, 2015 Express Telegraph

A late rally fell short and Georgia State fell to San Jose State 27-16 in the inaugural AutoNation Cure Bowl on Saturday night. In just their sixth year of existence, the Panthers were making their first bowl appearance in school history.

For first-time ever, Berry controls its destiny

November 13, 2015 Todd DeFeo

When Berry College returns to the gridiron on Saturday to host Centre College, they’ll be playing a kind of game they’ve never played before.

Atlanta to host College Football Playoff National Championship in 2018

November 13, 2015 Express Telegraph

Atlanta has been selected to host the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Braves to celebrate Turner Field ‘memories and moments’ during final season

November 10, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Despite calling it their home for just two decades, the Atlanta Braves will next year celebrate “the memories and moments” they enjoyed at Turner Field.