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Albies hits 2 HRs, Acuña adds 15th shot, Braves top Pirates

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies is feeling much better about Atlanta’s lineup lately. Of course, helping the Braves…

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Acuña, Adrianza hit grand slams, Braves rout Pirates 20-1

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a grand slam in the second inning off Tyler Anderson, pinch-hitter…

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Anderson takes no-hit bid into 7th, Braves beat Brewers 5-1

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ian Anderson took a no-hit try into the seventh inning, Freddie Freeman hit a two-run…

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Freeman sits; Smyly, Braves get 1st sweep of Nats since 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Drew Smyly’s previous start ended the way so many had recently — multiple homers,…

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Georgia college athletes set to earn compensation in Kemp-signed bill

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Thursday allowing student athletes at Georgia colleges, universities and technical colleges…

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Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies

Bobby Unser, who began racing jalopies in New Mexico and went on to become a beloved three-time winner…

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Smith focuses on D on last day of 1st draft as Falcons coach

ATLANTA (AP) — Arthur Smith’s first draft as Atlanta’s coach helped to prove he’s taking an even-keeled approach…

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Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Kentucky Derby win

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby…

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Falcons add help at safety, select Central Florida’s Grant

ATLANTA (AP) — Richie Grant is hoping to take advantage of the Atlanta Falcons’ dramatic turnover on their…

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Falcons sign McCarron to provide needed depth at quarterback

ATLANTA (AP) — The Falcons have added depth at quarterback by signing free agent A.J. McCarron to a…