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100 Days to Kickoff: Opponent Preview – Gardner-Webb

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Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Georgia Tech will get its “tune-up” game in the second week of the season, but any Tech fan with just a tinge of gray hair will remember Coach Paul Johnson’s first season against Gardner-Webb when third-string QB Calvin Booker started after Josh Nesbitt and Jaybo Shaw were banged up. Tech managed to win 10-7 thanks … [Read more...] about 100 Days to Kickoff: Opponent Preview – Gardner-Webb

Fischer’s Latest: RFAs, Smart, Vucevic, Brogdon

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In addition to sharing the latest updates on Nets guard Cam Thomas, NBA insider Jake Fischer checked in on the other three most notable remaining restricted free agents during his Bleacher Report live stream on Thursday, discussing Bulls guard Josh Giddey, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, and Sixers guard Quentin Grimes. Fischer stated that he doesn’t expect there to be … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: RFAs, Smart, Vucevic, Brogdon

Braves Rumors: Ozuna, Johnson

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Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is one of the team’s most obvious trade candidates. He’s a 34-year-old impending free agent on an Atlanta club that is 12 games under .500 and plans to listen on rental veterans between now and the July 31 deadline. Ozuna has been mired in a dreadful slump, hitting just .165/.257/.271 over his past 153 trips to the plate. Ozuna is still … [Read more...] about Braves Rumors: Ozuna, Johnson

Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement

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Right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement on Foul Territory today. He was on the Braves’ roster until recently but was designated for assignment a week ago when that club acquired Dane Dunning. Chavez elected free agency after clearing waivers and has apparently decided to hang up his spikes in recent days. “I don’t think we’re gonna keep going,” Chavez said. “I think … [Read more...] about Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement