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Antonio Chen after qualifying for the Olympics. (Courtesy of SCAD) Credit: SCAD

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SCAD student becomes first male Taiwanese foil fencer in Olympics in 36 years

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) student Antonio Chen (Yi-tung Chen) spends most of his day in graphic design classes. But what sets Chen apart is how he spends the rest of his day: in fencing practice. And in May, his dream came true as Chen became just the sixth male Taiwanese foil fencer – and the first in 36 years – to qualify for the Olympics.

June 21, 2024
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  • Madison Auchincloss
International men's soccer: Argentinian national team captain Lionel Messi (in blue) embraces Canadian national team captain Alphonoso Davies (red) at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 20, 2024. Argentina defeated Canada 2 - 0 during the first day of group stage play at Copa América 2024.

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Copa América Day 1: Argentina defeats Canada in Atlanta as crowd chants Lionel Messi's name

Follow along with GPB Sports as we cover the Copa América international men's soccer tournament, which returns to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 27 for a matchup between Panama and the United States.

June 21, 2024
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  • Jon Nelson
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Georgia Today: Entire police dept. suspended, Fighting opioids, Atlanta's worldwide soccer showcase

On the Thursday, June 20 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia town's entire police department has been suspended, new steps are being taken to fight the opioid crisis, and more than 70,000 soccer fans are descending upon Atlanta

June 20, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jeremy Powell
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after beating Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final soccer match at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, July 10, 2021. Messi and Argentina will try to win their third straight major title when they defend their Copa America championship while Brazil hopes 17-year-old Endrick will combine with Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo for success. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado, File)

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Copa América: Messi looks to repeat, U.S. hosts and what else to watch for

Will Lionel Messi win again? Does the U.S. stand a chance? We talk to soccer writer Jon Arnold about how he thinks the tournament will play out. Plus, ways to watch.

June 20, 2024
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  • Obed Manuel and
  • Michel Martin
"Rickwood: The Soul of Birmingham" shares the story of the nation's oldest professional ballpark and its role in American history.

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Baseball's Negro Leagues to be honored in Alabama at the nation's oldest professional ballpark

As part of Juneteenth celebrations this week, Major League Baseball is honoring the Negro Leagues — African American professional baseball teams of the 1920s to 1940s — with several games at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, former home of the Black Barons.

June 19, 2024
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  • Peter Biello
Willie Mays is widely considered the best baseball player in history. His speed, his hitting and overall understanding of the game. He's shown here at the 2004 Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y.

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Willie Mays - the 'Say Hey Kid' considered baseball's best all-around player - dies at 93

Willie Mays is widely considered to be the greatest baseball player of all time. The 'Say Hey Kid' had incomparable skills and an infectious smile. He dazzled on the field and off.

June 19, 2024
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  • Tom Goldman
Olympic athlete in fencing, Daryl Homer, models the Team USA Paris Olympics opening ceremony uniform at Ralph Lauren headquarters on Monday in New York.

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Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA's Olympic and Paralympic uniforms

The opening ceremony outfits feature jeans paired with a navy blue blazer trimmed in white and red. The closing ceremony features a white moto-style jacket accompanied with white jeans.

June 19, 2024
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  • Ayana Archie
Gretchen Walsh swims during the Women's 100 butterfly finals on Sunday at the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis.

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U.S. Olympic swim trials make history with a new world record and epic crowds

The U.S. Olympic swimming trials are underway in Indianapolis. More than 1,000 athletes are competing. Fewer than 60 will make it to next month's Summer Olympics in Paris.

June 18, 2024
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  • Brian Mann
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with center Kristaps Porzingis, left, and guard Jaylen Brown, right, after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday in Boston.

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The Boston Celtics defeat the Dallas Mavericks for a record 18th championship

The Celtics won the series 4-1 and now have 18 league titles, surpassing their decades-long rival Los Angeles Lakers, which has 17.

June 18, 2024
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  • Ayana Archie
Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament on Sunday in Pinehurst, N.C.

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Bryson DeChambeau wins another U.S. Open with a clutch finish to deny Rory McIlroy

Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open on Sunday for the second time with the best shot of his life. Meanwhile, it was another heavy dose of heartache for Rory McIlroy.

June 16, 2024
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The International Olympic Committee agreed this week to reassign credit for Lloyd Hildebrand’s silver medal in the men's cycling 25 km race at the 1900 Olympics from Britain to France.

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Olympics reassigns a 1900 medal — and its winner — from Britain to France

A French historian recently made a case for a 1900 silver medal to be credited to France, based on the Olympics' informal rules in that era. The cyclist, Lloyd Hildebrand, lived most of his life in France.

June 15, 2024
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  • Bill Chappell
Saurabh Netravalkar, right, has become the breakout star of the U.S. national cricket team due to heroics like his dismissal of Indian superstar cricketer Virat Kohli, center, during Wednesday's match between the U.S. and India at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

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Here's what to know about the U.S. team's Cinderella run at the Cricket T20 World Cup

The U.S. was seen as a longshot to advance in the tournament. But after beating Pakistan and going toe-to-toe with India, they've captured the attention of a country that has long ignored cricket.

June 14, 2024
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  • Becky Sullivan
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) and starting pitcher Max Fried (54) walk to the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

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GM on Braves' struggles: 'It's about making sure you get to the playoffs one way or the other'

Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos held a media session before a game. He admitted he wouldn't usually do that unless the Braves are struggling — even though they're one of just five NL teams above .500.

June 13, 2024
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins speaks during a news conference Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Cousins has one playoff victory in his long career. The Falcons are betting at least $100 million that he's the guy who can lead them to the first Super Bowl title in franchise history.

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Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year's draft on Thursday for violating the NFL's anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins.

June 13, 2024
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 Elliot Lee moves the ball for Wrexham.

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'Always Sunny' creator Rob McElhenney on his pandemic purchase: a Welsh soccer team

McElhenney says he bought the team to “bring hope to a town that had fallen on hard times." The FX series Welcome to Wrexham chronicles the team and its owners and fans.

June 12, 2024
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