Category: Sports

In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, Clayton State University’s track and field stars have once again proven their mettle in the highly competitive arena of collegiate sports. A Leap Above: Hawkins’ High Jump Triumph Freddie Hawkins, the high-flying Laker, has clinched the Peach Belt Conference Outdoor Track & Field crown with a soaring final height of 1.95m. His remarkable feat at the Savannah State Eyeopener not only set a…

The Clayton Eagles Adaptive Sports Program is a remarkable organization that provides opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in various sports, such as wheelchair basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and more. They are based at the former Lovejoy Middle School, which they have transformed into a home court known as “THE EAGLES NEST”. The Clayton Eagles have recently secured their spot in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Final Four,…

The Jonesboro boys basketball team made history by reaching the final four of the Class 6A state tournament for the first time ever. They defeated North Little Rock, Springdale Har-Ber, and Bentonville West en route to their remarkable achievement. The Jonesboro boys basketball team is led by senior Jalen Smith, who averaged 25 points per game throughout the tournament. He was named the MVP of the semifinal game against North…

A testament to Clayton County’s athletic prowess and community support The Clayton Eagles Adaptative Sports Program is a remarkable program that empowers people with disabilities to participate in various sports and activities through adaptive equipment, training, and coaching. The program has been competing in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Final Four, which is a prestigious event that showcases the best of high school sports in Georgia. The Clayton Eagles…

Doug Rice, the president and lead anchor of Performance Racing Network (PRN), has announced his retirement from NASCAR broadcasting after the 2024 season. Rice has been a prominent voice of racing on the radio for more than three decades, covering over 210 NASCAR Cup Series races and 13 different racing series. A Distinguished Career in NASCAR Broadcasting Rice began his career in radio as a weekend engineer for WSTP/WRDX in…

Austin Hill, the NASCAR Xfinity Series driver from Winston, Georgia, celebrated his third victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday night, after saving enough fuel to survive a two-lap overtime. Hill, who drives the No. 21 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, has won three of the last four races at his home track, and is off to a historic start in the 2024 season. Hill follows Tony Stewart’s footsteps By…

Daniel Suarez made history on Sunday as he became the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He also snapped his 57-race winless streak by edging out Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a three-wide photo finish that was decided by mere inches. Suarez overcomes early crash and late challenge Suarez’s victory was not without challenges, as he had to overcome a massive…

Georgia pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Denmark 75-69 in the first round of the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers on Tuesday. The hosts trailed by 15 points at halftime, but rallied in the second half to secure a crucial win in Group G. Lundberg and Shengelia shine for their teams The game featured a duel between two teammates from Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Gabriel Lundberg and Tornike Shengelia. Lundberg led Denmark…

The undefeated fighter dethrones Alexander Volkanovski in the second round Ilia Topuria made history on Saturday night by becoming the first Georgian to win a UFC championship belt. He defeated Alexander Volkanovski by knockout in the second round of their featherweight title fight at UFC 298 in Anaheim, California. Topuria, who lives and trains in Spain, showcased his striking skills and power by dominating the former champion from the start.…

The Petty family is one of the most iconic and influential dynasties in NASCAR history. To celebrate their 75th year in racing, a special project has been launched to honor their legacy with a series of unique statues featuring Richard Petty’s famous cowboy hat. The First Hat Unveiled at Daytona The first of 28 life-size art installations, dubbed “The King’s Hat”, was unveiled on February 14, 2024 at Daytona International…