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PAUL NEWBERRY

PAUL NEWBERRY

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Bijan Robinson outshines top pick Bryce Young as Falcons knock off Panthers 24-10

The No. 8 pick stole the spotlight from the top choice in the NFL draft. Bijan Robinson caught a touchdown pass in his debut and set up another score with a long run, giving the Atlanta rookie immediate bragging rights over Carolina’s Bryce Young as the Falcons opened with season with a 24-10 victory over the Panthers on Sunday. Young was intercepted twice by Jessie Bates and didn’t complete a pass longer than 14 yards, hardly what was expected of the former Alabama star after the Panthers traded up to get him at No. 1. “It’s on

Bijan Robinson outshines top pick Bryce Young as Falcons knock off Panthers 24-10
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The Baseball Hall of Fame is turning into Banana Land

The Baseball Hall of Fame is going Bananas

The Baseball Hall of Fame is turning into Banana Land
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No. 1 Georgia bounces back from 11-point halftime deficit to beat South Carolina 24-14

Carson Beck passed for 269 yards, Daijun Edwards, Dillon Bell and Cash Jones ran for second-half touchdowns, and No. 1 Georgia rallied from 11 points down to beat South Carolina 24-14

No. 1 Georgia bounces back from 11-point halftime deficit to beat South Carolina 24-14
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Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics

Anthony Nesty has made more history with his selection to lead the U.S. men’s swimming team at the Paris Olympics

Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics
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MLB-leading Braves are dealing with an ailing rotation as the playoffs loom

Baseball’s best team has some major pitching concerns heading into the final week of the regular season

MLB-leading Braves are dealing with an ailing rotation as the playoffs loom
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Braves add RHP Daysbel Hernández to NLDS roster, Phillies go with RHP Michael Lorenzen

The Atlanta Braves made several surprising roster moves for the NL Division Series, adding hard-throwing reliever Daysbel Hernández and top prospect AJ Smith- Shawver ahead of Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies

Braves add RHP Daysbel Hernández to NLDS roster, Phillies go with RHP Michael Lorenzen
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Braves RHP Kyle Wright likely to miss all of 2024 season after setback from shoulder issues

Kyle Wright missed nearly the entire season dealing with shoulder issues

Braves RHP Kyle Wright likely to miss all of 2024 season after setback from shoulder issues
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Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS

Bryce Harper homered, Ranger Suárez and the Philadelphia bullpen stifled baseball’s most prolific offense, and the Phillies blanked the 104-win Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series

Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
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Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play

After being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies to even the NL Division Series at one win apiece

Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play
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The 2020s are starting to feel like the 1990s for the Braves after another playoff flop

The 2020s are starting to feel like the 1990s for the Atlanta Braves

The 2020s are starting to feel like the 1990s for the Braves after another playoff flop
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Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen

The Atlanta Braves have re-signed right-handed reliever Joe Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering their bullpen

Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen
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Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East title

Carson Beck threw for 306 yards, Kendall Milton ran for 127 yards and Brock Bowers made a triumphant return for No. 1 Georgia, which punctuated its return to the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 52-17 rout of No. 10 Mississippi on Saturday night

Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East title
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While the suits are no longer super, swimming attire still has a big impact at the pool

Fifteen years ago, Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics wearing a high-tech swimsuit with a catchy name, the Speedo LZR Racer

While the suits are no longer super, swimming attire still has a big impact at the pool
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SEC extends agreement to keep football championship in Atlanta at least through 2031

The Southeastern Conference championship game will remain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through at least 2031

SEC extends agreement to keep football championship in Atlanta at least through 2031
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Could the mighty SEC possibly miss the College Football Playoff for the first time?

The Southeastern Conference is the only league to claim a spot — sometimes two spots — in every College Football Playoff

Could the mighty SEC possibly miss the College Football Playoff for the first time?
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No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate

Alabama is again top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff

No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate
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Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25

Baker Mayfield threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton with 31 seconds remaining, capping a wild fourth quarter that pushed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a tie for first place with a 29-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons

Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25
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Georgia getting ready for a bowl, but it sure feels different than the last 2 years

The Georgia Bulldogs are getting ready for a bowl game, which is standard routine at this time of year

Georgia getting ready for a bowl, but it sure feels different than the last 2 years
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AP sports photos of the year capture unforgettable snippets in time from the games we love

They are snippets in time, unforgettable snapshots that gloriously capture the soaring euphoria and gut-wrenching agony of the games we love, not to mention the randomness of a moment that might’ve gone unnoticed otherwise

AP sports photos of the year capture unforgettable snippets in time from the games we love
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Braves rework Sale's contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with '26 club option

The Atlanta Braves have reworked the contract for newcomer Chris Sale, announcing a $38 million, two-year deal with the left-handed pitcher who was acquired last weekend from the Boston Red Sox

Braves rework Sale's contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with '26 club option
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Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after completing 3rd straight 7-10 season

Arthur Smith has been fired by the Atlanta Falcons after completing his third straight losing season

Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after completing 3rd straight 7-10 season
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Braves extend general manager Alex Anthopoulos' contract through 2031 season

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season

Braves extend general manager Alex Anthopoulos' contract through 2031 season
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Atlanta's Bogdanovic plays through grief after death of countryman Dejan Milojević

Bogdan Bogdanovic did not remember much about the game, even though the Atlanta Hawks won a thriller with a basket at the buzzer

Atlanta's Bogdanovic plays through grief after death of countryman Dejan Milojević
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Atlanta Falcons complete a second interview with former Patriots coach Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick has completed his second coaching interview with the Atlanta Falcons, moving closer to joining the franchise that endured its biggest disappointment with him on the opposite sideline

Atlanta Falcons complete a second interview with former Patriots coach Bill Belichick
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Raheem Morris hired as head coach by Atlanta Falcons, who pass on Bill Belichick

The Atlanta Falcons have hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach after an exhaustive search that included six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick

Raheem Morris hired as head coach by Atlanta Falcons, who pass on Bill Belichick

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