Tag: Atlanta
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Feb. 27
1918 — The first neutral site game in NHL...
Knight, Cara, HBCU bands among NBA All-Star Game performers
ATLANTA — Atlanta native Gladys Knight will be among the headline performers at the NBA All-Star Game on March 7, performing “The Star-Spangled Banner”...
Critics: GOP measures target Black voter turnout in Georgia
ATLANTA — Fueled by Black turnout, Democrats scored stunning wins in Georgia in the presidential and U.S. Senate races. Now, Republicans are trying to...
Grand jury rejects charges against officer in teen’s death
ATLANTA — A grand jury has decided not to file charges against a police officer who fatally shot a teenager following a chase last...
Falcons clear cap space by releasing veterans Allen, Bailey
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have cleared almost $11 million in cap space by releasing two veterans — safety Ricardo Allen and defensive end...
Shortstop Dansby Swanson, Braves go to salary arbitration
ATLANTA — Shortstop Dansby Swanson went to salary arbitration with the Atlanta Braves on Monday, asking for a raise to $6.7 million rather than...
David Perdue files paperwork for potential 2022 Senate run
ATLANTA — Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue filed campaign paperwork Monday, opening up the potential for the recently defeated Republican to run against Democratic...
Braves invite 2-time All-Star 2B Kipnis to spring training
ATLANTA — Two-time All-Star second baseman Jason Kipnis is one of 25 non-roster players who have been invited by the Atlanta Braves to spring...
Lawyers want special prosecutor in cases vs. Atlanta police
ATLANTA — Attorneys alleging excessive force involving Atlanta police officers in two high-profile cases, including the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks, want a special...
Ozuna’s return ensures Braves remain serious title contender
ATLANTA — Now that he's locked in to the Atlanta Braves, Marcell Ozuna couldn't resist a good-natured poke at general manager Alex Anthopoulos.
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