(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) One NFL team that could be primed to make a big jump this season is the Atlanta Falcons, who went just 7-10 last season. They have added a very capable quarterback in Kirk Cousins, a four-time Pro Bowler, and they recently made a couple of big additions on defense…
Atlanta United made a major front office decision on Wednesday. The Eastern Conference club parted ways with Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra. Club President and CEO Garth Lagerwey will assume Bocanegra’s duties on an interim basis for the remainder of the 2024 season. “We are deeply appreciative of Carlos’s dedication and success over…
In each of their last three seasons, the Atlanta Falcons finished with a 7-10 record. Additionally, they’ve missed the playoffs in six straight seasons. The Falcons parted ways with former head coach Arthur Smith this offseason. To replace him, they hired a familiar face in Raheem Morris. Not having a competent QB has plagued the…
Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Atlanta Open Atlanta, GeorgiaHard CourtsJuly 22-28, 2024Prize Money: $756,020 Shelton, Tiafoe, Mannarino Headline Atlanta FieldBen Shelton is top seed, Adrian Mannarino is second seed and Frances Tiafoe is the third seed in Atlanta. Americans have thrived at the tournament, winning 10 of the 12 previous editions. University of Georgia alum John…
Reilly Opelka was out for basically two full years, felled by a hip problem and failed wrist surgeries. Instead of being on the tennis court, he was satisfying his thirst for art in museums around Italy, Paris, and elsewhere in Europe. “I did a lot,” Opelka reflected. “I stayed of Florida, that’s for sure. I…
RESULTS – TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024 Men’s Singles First Round [LL] A. Walton (AUS) d [6] M. Kecmanovic (SRB) 6-4, 6-4 M. McDonald (USA) d [7] Bra. Nakashima (USA) 6-2, 6-4 [LL] H. Mayot (FRA) d B. Coric (CRO) 7-6(9), 6-3 A. Karatsev d [Q] B. Harris (GBR) 6-2, 6-2 A. Rinderknech (FRA) d [LL]…
Taylor Townsend during her win over Sloane Stephens in the Sunday Showdown delivered by UPS(Photo by: Mady Mertens, courtesy of the Atlanta Open) (July 21, 2024) ATLANTA, GA – Local favorite and newly crowned Wimbledon Ladies’ doubles champion Taylor Townsend defeated 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens 7-6. 6-3 in the final Sunday Showdown at…
David Goffin endured what can only be considered as one of the collapses of the year at Wimbledon. Goffin became a lucky loser in the main draw when two-time champion Andy Murray withdrew, but in hindsight the 33-year-old probably regrets what at the time seemed like a stroke of good fortune. With a second chance…
Frances Tiafoe takes the court in Atlanta on Wednesday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Atlanta OpenAtlanta, GeorgiaHard CourtsJuly 22-28, 2024Prize Money: $756,020 Shelton, Tiafoe, Mannarino Headline Atlanta FieldBen Shelton is top seed, Adrian Mannarino is second seed and Frances Tiafoe is the third seed in Atlanta. Americans have thrived at the tournament, winning 10 of the…
Monday, July 22, 2024 Results Champions Challenge The Bryan Brothers, one the most successful doubles pairings of all-time and two-time Atlanta Open champions, beat John Isner (six-time Atlanta Open champion) and Andy Roddick (2012 Atlanta Open Champion) 7-6, 7-5 to secure bragging rights as the ultimate champions of the Atlanta Open. Singles – First Round…
