The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech cross country runner Claire Moritz for an exclusive interview Oct. 21. Topics with the senior included her fifth-place individual finish at the Penn State Invitational Oct. 15, helping the Yellow Jackets place second in the team competition at the same meet, training to have fast finishing kicks at the end of races, spending the offseason in Colorado, how running the steeplechase event during the track season helps her during cross country season and the team preparing for the upcoming ACC Championships in South Bend, Indiana Oct. 29.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State cross country head coach Kyle Stevenson for an exclusive interview Oct. 20. Topics included the season-to-date, helping the growth of the Panthers' program within the state of Georgia and nationally, a breakdown of the roster and the team preparing for the Sun Belt Championships Oct. 29.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech cross country head coach Alan Drosky for an exclusive interview. Topics included the team's performance at the Penn State National Open Oct. 15, the current form of runners Nicole Fegans, Claire Moritz, James Cragin and Zach Jaeger, training the runners to have strong finishes during a race and preparing for the ACC Championships in South Bend, Indiana Oct. 29.

In this edition of the Gridiron Blitz, we preview the seventh week of the NFL season.

Season-to-date

Week 1: 6-9-1

Week 2: 3-13-0

Week 3: 9-7-0

Week 4: 9-7-0

Week 5: 7-8-1

Week 6: 7-7-0

Season: 41-51-2

Picks (home team in CAPS)

CLEVELAND BROWNS over Denver Broncos (win)

GREEN BAY PACKERS (-8) Washington Football Team

MIAMI DOLPHINS (+2.5) Atlanta Falcons

New York Jets (+7) NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

NEW YORK GIANTS (+3) Carolina Panthers

Cincinnati Bengals (+6.5) BALTIMORE RAVENS

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (-3) Philadelphia Eagles

Detroit Lions (+16) LOS ANGELES RAMS

Houston Texans (+18) ARIZONA CARDINALS

Chicago Bears (+11.5) TAMPA BAY BUCS

SAN FRANCISCO 49ers (-4) Indianapolis Colts

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (+4.5) New Orleans Saints

In this edition of the Technical State of Georgia Athletics, we preview Georgia State football’s upcoming home contest against Texas State on Oct. 23 with audio from Panthers’ head coach Shawn Elliott.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State women's soccer player Bree Barley for an exclusive interview Oct. 22. The freshman forward scored a goal in the Panthers' 2-2 road draw against Arkansas Little Rock in Sun Belt Conference play Oct. 17. Topics included the goal, finding scoring success as a forward, adjusting to the collegiate game, deciding to stay in her home state of Georgia to play for the Panthers, being a part of a large group of

In this edition of the Original Free Kick, we recap Atlanta United’s 1-1 home draw against NYCFC with audio from manager Gonzalo Pineda and goalkeeper/captain Brad Guzan.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State volleyball player Evoni Lemons for an exclusive interview Oct. 20. Topics with the freshman outside hitter form Alpharetta, Georgia included the Panthers' 3-1 win at Troy in Sun Belt Conference play Oct. 16 in which she had 10 kills and seven digs, finding more comfort playing college volleyball, the recruitment process to Georgia State being impacted by the pandemic, receiving mentoring by upperclassmen and the team preparing to host conference foe Arkansas State Oct. 23.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State volleyball head coach Sally Polhamus for an exclusive interview Oct. 20. Topics included the Panthers' 3-1 win at Troy in Sun Belt Conference play Oct. 16 to snap the team's eight-match losing streak, the emergence of freshman outside hitter Evoni Lemons, playing setters Jenna Brown and Claire Lewis at the same time, building a family atmosphere in the program for players from the state of Georgia and homecoming weekend for Georgia State including conference home matches against Arkansas State Oct. 23 and Arkansas Little Rock Oct. 24.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech volleyball head coach Michelle Collier for an exclusive interview Oct. 19. Topics included the Yellow Jackets' 3-0 home win over Duke in ACC play Oct. 17, having a balanced offense between the outside hitters and middles, staying undefeated in true road contests this season, assisting student-athletes with their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) endeavors, interacting with the youth volleyball players in the community and the team preparing to visit Syracuse Oct. 22.