Peterson, Allard Lift Stripers to 4-3 Win

July 16, 2018 - LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Dustin Peterson went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and Kolby Allard threw 7.0 one-run innings to lead the Gwinnett Stripers to a 4-3 win over the Indianapolis Indians in the opener of a four-game series Monday at Coolray Field. Peterson's third-inning long ball to center (9) off right-hander Tyler Eppler proved to be the difference as it put Gwinnett up 4-1 at the time. He now has a team-leading three homers in July, batting .327 (16-for-49) in 13 games this month. ... Full Story

Atlanta Look to Sweep Season Series with Connecticut Tuesday

July 16, 2018 - UNCASVILLE - The Atlanta Dream will go for its fifth straight win Tuesday evening when it travels to the Mohegan Sun Arena to face the Connecticut Sun beginning at 7 p.m. The game will be streamed live on WNBA League Pass. Atlanta (12-9) is coming off a come-from-behind 80-77 victory over the Washington Mystics Sunday afternoon. Brittney Sykes led the Dream with 17 points and six boards. The Dream is 8-3 on the season against Eastern Conference opponents. Connecticut (12-10) return to acti... Full Story

Georgia Swarm's Jordan Hall and Kiel Matisz Selected in 2018 NLL Expansion Draft

July 16, 2018 - (ATLANTA) - Georgia Swarm forwards Jordan Hall and Kiel Matisz were selected in the 2018 NLL Expansion Draft. Matisz and Hall were both picked by the Philadelphia Wings, Matisz in the 2nd round and Hall in the 3rd round. "Today's expansion draft represents a great day for the National Lacrosse League," Swarm Owner and General Manager John Arlotta said. "The addition of teams in San Diego and Philadelphia with amazing new ownership groups shows how exciting the future is for our league. The w... Full Story

Jessica Breland Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

July 16, 2018 - NEW YORK - Jessica Breland of the Atlanta Dream and Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks today were named the WNBA's Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played July 9-15. Breland earned Player of the Week honors for the first time in her seven-year career. She led the Eastern Conference in rebounding (9.3 rpg) and blocked shots (2.67 bpg), ranked sixth in scoring (14.7 ppg) and finished fifth in field goal percentage (54.1, 20-of-37). Behind Brelan... Full Story

• Jessica Breland Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week - Atlanta Dream (WNBA) July 16
• Stripers Surge Late to Rout Tides, 9-2 - Gwinnett Stripers (IL) July 15
• Atlanta United Draws with Seattle Sounders 1-1 - Atlanta United FC (MLS) July 15
• Stripers Hang on to Beat Tides 4-3 - Gwinnett Stripers (IL) July 14
• Dream Look for Fourth Straight Win Sunday - Atlanta Dream (WNBA) July 14
• Stripers Lose Another in Extras, 5-4 in Norfolk - Gwinnett Stripers (IL) July 13
• Gladiators Name Jeff Pyle as Head Coach - Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL) July 13
• Match Preview: Atlanta United vs. Seattle Sounders FC - Atlanta United FC (MLS) July 13
• Gwinnett Stripers Homestand Highlights: July 16-22 - Gwinnett Stripers (IL) July 13
• Wisler Bounces Back in 4-1 Win at Norfolk - Gwinnett Stripers (IL) July 12
• Dream Look to Continue Winning Streak against Indiana Friday - Atlanta Dream (WNBA) July 12
• Atlanta Dream Announce Partnership with WellCare - Atlanta Dream (WNBA) July 12
• Andrew Carleton, Lagos Kunga Named to 2018 MLS Homegrown Roster - Atlanta United FC (MLS) July 12
• Atlanta United 2 Defeats Bethlehem Steel 2-1 - Atlanta United 2 (USL) July 11
• Georgia Swarm Players Competing in 2018 World Lacrosse Championship - Georgia Swarm (NLL) July 11
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July 18	IL	Indianapolis at Gwinnett	7:05 p.m.
July 17	WNBA	Atlanta at Connecticut	7:00 p.m.
July 17	IL	Indianapolis at Gwinnett	7:05 p.m.
July 16	IL	Indianapolis 3 at Gwinnett 4	Final
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• MLS Power Poll: Week 20 and a new leader at the top - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (July 17)
• Dustin Peterson's pop, Kolby Allard's execution lead Stripers to win - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (July 17)
• Jordan Hall, Kiel Matisz selected by Philidelphia in NLL Expansion Draft - NLL Gwinnett Daily Post (July 17)
• Atlanta United must beat the parked MARTA bus - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (July 16)
• More on Atlanta United and Supporters' Shield - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (July 16)
• Gwinnett Stripers vs Indianapolis Indians - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (July 16)
• Georgia and Atlanta United fans unite at inaugural SEC Summerfest event - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (July 16)
• Atlanta United settle for 1-1 draw against 10-man Seattle Sounders in front of record crowd - MLS Gwinnett Daily Post (July 16)
• Rio Ruiz leads Gwinnett's 20-hit barrage against Norfolk - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (July 16)
• Atlanta United 1, Seattle 1: Player ratings - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (July 16)
• Sounders hold off Atlanta with 10 men to preserve 1-1 tie - MLS Seattle Times (July 16)
• Tides hit the road after lopsided loss to Gwinnett - IL Virginian Pilot (July 16)
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