Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest

Georgia has opened practice without wide receiver Rara Thomas, who has been dismissed from the team following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery

Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest
Sports

Falcons' Grady Jarrett realizes goal by returning from knee injury for start of training camp

Grady Jarrett achieved his goal by returning to the field for the Atlanta Falcons’ first training camp practice

Sports

Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies' wrist injury

The Atlanta Braves made two moves to replace injured second baseman Ozzie Albies, recalling infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett and signing veteran Whit Merrifield

Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies' wrist injury
Sports

Georgia has 2 more players, including LB Smael Mondon, arrested for reckless driving

Georgia starting linebacker Smael Mondon was arrested by Athens-Clarke County police on Wednesday night on charges of speeding and reckless driving, according to jail records

Georgia has 2 more players, including LB Smael Mondon, arrested for reckless driving
Sports

Braves manager Brian Snitker smiles 1 day after being hit below the belt by a foul ball

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker could laugh a day after he got hit below the belt by a foul liner off Ozzie Albies’ bat in the Braves’ 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants

Braves manager Brian Snitker smiles 1 day after being hit below the belt by a foul ball
Sports

Hawks finalizing talks to trade high-scoring guard Dejounte Murray to Pelicans, AP sources say

The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing talks to trade high-scoring Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package expected to include two first-round draft picks, according to people with knowledge of the discussions

Hawks finalizing talks to trade high-scoring guard Dejounte Murray to Pelicans, AP sources say
Sports

Hill wins 2nd straight Xfinity race to open season as teammate Love runs out of gas at Atlanta

Austin Hill won his second straight NASCAR Xfinity race to open the season, surging to the lead on an overtime restart when teammate Jesse Love ran out of gas, for a dramatic ending on Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher focusing on 'good stuff' instead of pressure as NBA's No. 1 overall pick

Zaccharie Risacher says he’s not worried about the expectations that accompany being the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft

Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher focusing on 'good stuff' instead of pressure as NBA's No. 1 overall pick
Sports

Hawks trade AJ Griffin to Rockets for 2nd round pick in 3-team deal including Heat

The Atlanta Hawks moved back into the NBA draft by trading forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets for the No. 44 pick

Hawks trade AJ Griffin to Rockets for 2nd round pick in 3-team deal including Heat
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Hawks make French teen Zaccharie Risacher only the 2nd No. 1 overall pick in franchise history

The Atlanta Hawks are looking for French teen Zaccharie Risacher to help revive the franchise after making the forward the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft

Hawks make French teen Zaccharie Risacher only the 2nd No. 1 overall pick in franchise history
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Falcons QB Cousins remains on track in recovery from torn right Achilles as team approaches minicamp

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins’ recovery from a torn right Achilles tendon remains on track as the team approaches next week’s mandatory minicamp

Falcons QB Cousins remains on track in recovery from torn right Achilles as team approaches minicamp
Health|Sports

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. deals with emotions of a 2nd season-ending knee injury

Ronald Acuña Jr. is emboldened at the start of his journey through a second major knee surgery and recovery by the knowledge he enjoyed such a successful comeback from his first procedure

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. deals with emotions of a 2nd season-ending knee injury
Sports

Condon emerges as NCAA leader in homers, batting average after beginning Georgia career as a walk-on

Charlie Condon has emerged as one of the nation's top players after beginning his college career as a walk-on at Georgia

Condon emerges as NCAA leader in homers, batting average after beginning Georgia career as a walk-on
Sports

Braves' Ronald Acuña is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 years

The Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list after the reigning NL MVP tore his left ACL, ending his season

Braves' Ronald Acuña is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 years
Sports

QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick

Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft’s first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins even as Cousins’ agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot

QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick
Sports

Falcons provide first NFL draft surprise by selecting Washington QB Michael Penix Jr with No. 8 pick

The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 pick

Falcons provide first NFL draft surprise by selecting Washington QB Michael Penix Jr with No. 8 pick
Sports

Braves' Travis d'Arnaud hits first 3 HRs of season, including go-ahead slam, in 8-3 win over Rangers

Travis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning for a three-homer game and the Braves beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 for their fifth straight win

Braves' Travis d'Arnaud hits first 3 HRs of season, including go-ahead slam, in 8-3 win over Rangers
Sports

Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth's home run record 50 years ago

Former teammates, Braves executives and family members remember Hank Aaron's unwavering strength despite receiving racist hate mail and threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record

Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth's home run record 50 years ago
Sports

MRI shows damage to Braves ace Spencer Strider's elbow ligament, leaving status for season in doubt

Braves ace right-hander Spencer Strider has damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, leaving his status for the remainder of the season in doubt

MRI shows damage to Braves ace Spencer Strider's elbow ligament, leaving status for season in doubt
Sports

Braves await test results on Strider's sore elbow following complaints of discomfort in shaky start

Spencer Strider, Atlanta’s ace and the major league leader in wins and strikeouts last season, will have tests on his right elbow Saturday after complaining about discomfort in Friday night’s game

Braves await test results on Strider's sore elbow following complaints of discomfort in shaky start
Sports

50 years later, a Braves fan shares long-private video of Hank Aaron's 715th home run

Just in time for the 50-year anniversary of Hank Aaron's record 715th home run, Charlie Russo is making available video he shot of the homer

50 years later, a Braves fan shares long-private video of Hank Aaron's 715th home run
Sports

Mets right-hander Senga given medical clearance, may begin throwing within 1 week

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is expected to begin throwing within one week after tests revealed inflammation in his right shoulder has cleared

Mets right-hander Senga given medical clearance, may begin throwing within 1 week
Sports

Daniel Suarez edges Blaney, Busch in thrilling 3-wide finish to claim Cup Series win at Atlanta

Daniel Suarez edged Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a three-wide finish to win a crashed-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Daniel Suarez edges Blaney, Busch in thrilling 3-wide finish to claim Cup Series win at Atlanta
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Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start

Michael McDowell says his first NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 467th career start wasn't a surprise

Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start
Sports

Falcons owner Blank says Bill Belichick never asked for player personnel control in interviews

Speaking for the first time about the coach search that led to the hiring of Raheem Morris, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says former New England coach Bill Belichick made no demands for control of player personnel in Atlanta, as was widely speculated

Falcons owner Blank says Bill Belichick never asked for player personnel control in interviews

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