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Home boy: Chase Elliott hopes for breakthrough at Atlanta

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Chase Elliott has accomplished so much in his young racing career. A NASCAR championship.…

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Homer-happy Braves go deep four times, beat Nationals 12-2

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are one powerful bunch, and Matt Olson is enjoying the ride. “Watching…

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Almora’s bases-loaded walk-off single lifts Reds over Braves

CINCINNATI (AP) — Albert Almora Jr. slapped a bases-loaded single past a drawn-in infield in the ninth to…

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Strider strikes out 11, Riley homers as Braves beat Reds 4-1

CINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Strider allowed one hit over six innings and matched a career high with 11…

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Small-school athletes finding NIL opportunities

(Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories exploring the impact of Name, Image and…

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NIL a factor in players returning to school

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories exploring the impact of Name, Image and…

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Dodgers top Braves 5-3 in 11

ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Taylor was certain his line drive was hooking foul. A deflection by Atlanta third…

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Ozuna’s 2-run homer in 8th powers Braves past Dodgers 5-3

ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna says he’s beginning to see evidence of his work to regain his timing…

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UAB’s Bill Clark announces retirement, needs back surgery

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB coach Bill Clark is retiring because of chronic back problems after leading the…

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College baseball intent on increasing Black players, coaches

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Anthony Holman is the highest-ranking NCAA official at the College World Series and the…