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June 24, 2019 at 2:02 pm

Longtime AP sports writer Ed Shearer dies at 82

ATLANTA (AP) — Ed Shearer, a longtime sports writer with The Associated Press who covered the Olympics, Super Bowl, World Series and Hank Aaron's 715th...

June 20, 2019 at 5:03 pm

Hawks land Virginia’s Hunter, Duke’s Reddish in NBA draft VIEW

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks pulled off another blockbuster deal on NBA draft night to get the player they wanted. Then, they landed another...

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June 19, 2019 at 11:38 am

After lottery setback, Hawks look to add to young core

ATLANTA (AP) — The NBA draft lottery didn't go their way. Still, the Atlanta Hawks are poised to take another big step forward in their...

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June 18, 2019 at 7:46 pm

DeGrom, Alonso lead Mets to a 10-2 rout of 1st-place Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are one of baseball's best offensive teams. Jacob deGrom made them look helpless. The reigning NL Cy Young winner...

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May 31, 2019 at 7:18 pm

Goodrum’s 2 homers, 5 hits lead Tigers past Braves 8-2 VIEW

ATLANTA (AP) — Niko Goodrum was an unlikely offensive force. To do it before the home folks made it even sweeter. Coming into the night...

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May 15, 2019 at 7:06 pm

Austin Riley homers in MLB debut, Braves blank Cardinals 4-0 VIEW

ATLANTA (AP) — When Austin Riley connected with the pitch, his father was watching from the concourse at SunTrust Park. Mike Riley knew it was...

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May 15, 2019 at 2:26 pm

Braves’ Austin Riley homers in first big league game VIEW

ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves gave another top prospect his shot. Austin Riley wasted no time taking advantage of the opportunity. Riley homered on his...

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May 8, 2019 at 11:40 pm

After shaky start in Atlanta, de Boer turns things around

ATLANTA (AP) — For his first few months at Atlanta United, Frank de Boer seemed headed toward another short coaching stint. A possible strike three,...

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May 8, 2019 at 6:13 pm

Villalba, Gressel score to lead Atlanta past Toronto 2-0 VIEW

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United is starting to resemble the team that won the MLS Cup five months ago. Hector Villalba and Julian Gressel scored...

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May 2, 2019 at 12:14 pm

Kinsler, Myers, Strahm lead Padres past Braves 11-2

ATLANTA (AP) — Ian Kinsler needed a game like this. So did the San Diego Padres. Kinsler homered and drove in two runs, Wil Myers...

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