The Atlanta Falcons have hired a new general manager. Tom Dimitroff takes the reigns of the club's football operations. The 40-year-old Dimitroff replaces Rich McKay in the role--McKay however stays with the team in the role of president. Dimitroff comes to Atlanta from the New England Patroits, where he served as director of scouting for the past 5 years.
From baseball, news from the Atlanta Braves in their offseason. They've agreed in principle to a deal to bring outfielder Mark Kotsay to town from Oakland. In return, the Braves send the Athletics reliever Joey Devine. Kotsay would take the spot in centerfield, left open by the departure of Andruw Jones. Be sure to tune into tonight's Georgia Gazette at 6pm on GPB Radio--Edgar Treiguts has a conversation with Braves' pitcher Tom Glavine on his return to Atlanta after 5 years in New York.
Women's college basketball from Sunday included a loss for ranked Georgia, and win for Georgia Tech. The 10th-ranked Lady Bulldogs were losers at Auburn, 82-52. Tech's Yellow Jackets beat Miami 68-65.
From pro basketball, the Atlanta Hawks at home topped the Chicago Bulls, 105-84. It was the first win in 4 years for the Hawks over the Bulls.
From baseball, news from the Atlanta Braves in their offseason. They've agreed in principle to a deal to bring outfielder Mark Kotsay to town from Oakland. In return, the Braves send the Athletics reliever Joey Devine. Kotsay would take the spot in centerfield, left open by the departure of Andruw Jones. Be sure to tune into tonight's Georgia Gazette at 6pm on GPB Radio--Edgar Treiguts has a conversation with Braves' pitcher Tom Glavine on his return to Atlanta after 5 years in New York.
Women's college basketball from Sunday included a loss for ranked Georgia, and win for Georgia Tech. The 10th-ranked Lady Bulldogs were losers at Auburn, 82-52. Tech's Yellow Jackets beat Miami 68-65.
From pro basketball, the Atlanta Hawks at home topped the Chicago Bulls, 105-84. It was the first win in 4 years for the Hawks over the Bulls.
