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Bo Wilson

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Bo Wilson
Braves' Acuña has even bigger role in shortened 2020 season
Ronald Acuña Jr. is more important than ever for the Atlanta Braves in their 60-game season. After Freddie Freeman tested positive for the coronavirus and Nick Markakis opted out for the season, the 22-year-old Acuña may have more pressure to carry the team in the short season.
9:48AM ( 3 years ago )
Braves say they won't change name but studying chop chant
The Atlanta Braves say they are not changing their team name. The team announced that plan in a letter to season ticket holders obtained by The Associated Press.
5:50PM ( 3 years ago )
Daniels granted immediate eligibility to play at UGA
Georgia entered 2020 with doubts in the quarterback room. After Jake Fromm, who recorded 42-career starts, entered the NFL Draft, the Bulldogs were in search of experience at the position.
1:06PM ( 3 years ago )
AP Source: NFL cutting preseason in half, pushing back start
The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following a virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
10:00AM ( 3 years ago )
Podcast: Prep football talk; GHSA eases restrictions
On this week's The RunDown Sports Podcast, the Georgia High School Association announced on Wednesday it will allow intrasquad competitions beginning on Monday.
8:03AM ( 3 years ago )
GHSA to allow intrasquad scrimmages beginning Monday
The Georgia High School Association announced on Wednesday it will allow intrasquad competitions beginning on Monday, according to an email obtained by AccessWDUN.
4:46PM ( 3 years ago )
Teams not able to disclose who goes on IL due to virus
Trying to find out the status of a baseball player coming back from an ankle injury definitely will be easier than learning whether someone tested positive for the coronavirus.
8:32AM ( 3 years ago )
Baseball's minor leagues cancel 2020 seasons
Baseball’s minor leagues canceled their seasons Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the head of their governing body said more than half of the 160 teams were in danger of failing without government assistance or private equity injections.
7:35AM ( 3 years ago )
Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issues
A small group of players, including Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman and Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond, have announced they plan to sit out this season.
8:02PM ( 3 years ago )
USA Football plans return to play for youths in 2020
USA Football has developed a phased approach for the return of youth football this year.
12:04PM ( 3 years ago )