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June 9, 2020 at 11:08 am

Pierce believes it is time for young Hawks to become winners

ATLANTA (AP) — Lloyd Pierce sees improvement in each of the five players he calls the core of the rebuilding Atlanta Hawks. There is pressure...

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June 4, 2020 at 2:16 pm

Players worry about safety as MLS plans return to training

ATLANTA (AP) — The first day of small group training for Atlanta United and three other MLS teams was accompanied by ongoing worries from veteran...

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May 9, 2020 at 7:51 am

Falcons’ Allen says idea of practice is ‘nerve-racking’

ATLANTA (AP) — Ricardo Allen didn't budge when Georgia was one of the first states to open businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. The Atlanta Falcons...

April 29, 2020 at 9:19 am

Brees, Brady give ‘Quarterback South’ top 2 all-time passers

ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Quinn says the NFC South has earned a new moniker. The Atlanta Falcons coach notes the division “is turning into Quarterback...

April 25, 2020 at 4:57 pm

Falcons use draft to rebuild substandard defense

ATLANTA (AP) — After back-to-back losing seasons, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn know they're under pressure in 2020. They used...

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April 24, 2020 at 5:35 pm

Falcons keep focus on defense, pick Auburn’s Marlon Davidson

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons added help for their offensive and defensive lines on the second day of the NFL draft. General manager Thomas...

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April 20, 2020 at 1:05 pm

Virtual school opens with Falcons players, coaches at home

ATLANTA (AP) — Classes are in session for the Atlanta Falcons' virtual offseason. For coach Dan Quinn, it's a welcome opportunity to keep moving during...

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April 16, 2020 at 9:10 am

Falcons’ ‘Trader Tom’ Dimitroff expects more draft-day deals

ATLANTA (AP) — “Trader Tom” is facing a new challenge as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the NFL draft away from war rooms and into a...

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April 10, 2020 at 12:29 pm

Gurley says deal with Falcons ‘like a little homecoming’

ATLANTA (AP) — Todd Gurley can't think of a better way to prove he is still one of the NFL's elite running backs than a...

March 31, 2020 at 12:04 pm

Georgia’s search for new QB on hold with no spring practice

Georgia coach Kirby Smart says the cancellation of spring football across the nation due to the coronavirus pandemic hurts quarterbacks more than any position. For...

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