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Rod Beard

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Senior Sports Editor, @ajc. Former Detroit News Sports Editor and Pistons and U-M beat writer. Husband; father of 3. Purveyor of #StartWriting. ΑΦΑ
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What are the possible World Cup matchups in Atlanta for the knockout rounds?

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By Rod Beard Verified
| The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Verified
With Atlanta’s final World Cup group-stage matchup between Congo and Uzbekistan on Saturday, they city looks ahead to the final 32 teams. Over the next few weeks, there will be three additional matches at Atlanta Stadium for the knockout rounds, though all of those teams haven’t been determined yet. All of the pairings will be finalized after Saturday’s group-play matches. Here’s a preliminary look at some of the teams who could play in Atlanta.
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Follow the Hawks’ path in the NBA draft’s first round. Who’s the pick?

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By Rod Beard Verified
| The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Verified
Atlanta Hawks Atlanta has the No. 8 and No. 23 picks in what’s projected to be a stocked draft class. Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh has two picks in the first round of the NBA draft. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC 2025) By AJC Sports 45 minutes ago The NBA draft has arrived. It’s one of the most anticipated drafts in years, and the Hawks have two picks in the first round: Nos. 8 and 23.
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National pride for Cape Verde after draw: ‘Just to be here today is a win’

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By Rod Beard Verified
| The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Verified
It’s not quite David and Goliath or Mike Tyson versus Buster Douglas. Or even the Miracle on Ice.
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