South Korea’s consul general, Young-yun Kim, didn’t grow up playing baseball in his hometown of Busan, but he was ready on Thursday to throw the opening pitch for the Pittsburg Pirates–Atlanta Braves game at Sun Trust Park. And he didn’t seem to mind when Julio Teheran was called in to substitute for him, especially when […]
The Harlem Globetrotters Spread Joy at Home in Georgia and Around the World
There’s something irresistible about the Harlem Globetrotters. Denis Sullivan felt it as a 12-year-old growing up in Cork, Ireland, when he and 800 others from the town watched the team’s ball handling acrobatics and unique brand of basketball. Today he’s in charge of the team’s world tours and is proud to note that the visit […]
Nations Cup Soccer Fundraiser Returns for Fourth Year
Soccer in the Streets is once again using national rivalries over futbol to spur local fundraising, bringing back its Nations Cup tournament for the fourth straight year this weekend. Eight local teams of seven are to rally around the country of their choice (whether they hail from there or not) and compete under that banner […]
Punt, Pass and Profits: Why Foreign Investors in the South Need to Understand College Football Culture
Volumes have been written about the importance of understanding cultural differences when doing business across borders. Indeed, an unintended faux pas can instantly chill a potential business relationship. Astute businesspeople will determine in advance the culturally appropriate greeting for meeting new colleagues, and they’d be wise to steer clear of sensitive religious or political issues. […]
MARTA Joined by Soccer in the Streets in Furthering Atlanta’s ‘League of Stations’
What began as an inspired vision of a network of soccer fields around Atlanta’s major transit stations in 2016 has taken another forward pass with the announcement that two new community pitches for Station Soccer – West End are to be opened on Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. The Aug. 15 announcement of the city’s […]
Updated: Where to Watch France-Croatia in the World Cup Final
UPDATE: France prevailed 4-2 in the contest with Croatia, giving “Les Bleus” their first victory in the tournament since 1998. The below list is still relevant for soccer aficionados find places to watch future matches. Hat tip to the French consulate for the recommendations… — With the soccer World Cup final afoot Sunday, many across […]
Lake Lanier to Host Global Dragon Boat Championship
Since 1996 when the Olympic rowing, canoeing and kayaking events were held at Lake Lanier, the venue’s prestige has grown exponentially. Now known as Lake Lanier Olympic Park, it has drawn a host of prestigious events including U.S. national championships in all three sports. Two years ago it was the site for the Pan-American Championships drawing […]
Nations Cup Soccer Fundraiser Returning for Third Year
Soccer in the Streets’ Nations Cup fundraiser is returning for its third year, pitting football fanatics from various countries against each other for the benefit of local kids. The April 29 one-day tournament is will have some added nationalistic punch this year, coming as it does just before the June kickoff of the 2018 World […]
Gov. Nathan Deal Decrees Feb. 8 as ‘Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and Paralympics Day’ in Georgia
The week before a deployment ceremony took place today, Jan. 30, at Fort Stewart in Liberty County for 4,000 soldiers who will be leaving for the Republic of Korea, Gov. Nathan Deal signed a state proclamation in honor of the 2018 Winter Olympics, and designated Feb. 8 as Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and Paralympics Day in […]
University of Georgia Talent and Persistence Exemplified By Rose Bowl Thriller
Immediately after the University of Georgia’s football team captured the Rose Bowl championship in an overtime thriller New Year’s Day, their coach Kirby Smart could only exclaim to the interviewers “These kids believed. They never stopped chopping wood, and they just kept to the main thing, the main thing.” Soon afterwards, when Global Atlanta asked […]
