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The Braves' William Contreras smiles after his home run against the Mets during the second inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

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Then-Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton runs after a catch against Alabama during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship in January at Lucas Oil Stadium. Burton now plays for the Crimson Tide. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Alabama WR Jermaine Burton explains why he left Georgia

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Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario watches his solo home run against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. Rosario exited Monday’s 13-1 walloping of the Mets in the sixth inning with left-hamstring tightness. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

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Eddie Rosario (hamstring) not expected to require IL stint

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Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pose for a photo with the College Football National Championship trophy following the head coaches press conference in the Grand Ballroom at the Sheraton hotel in Atlanta, Sunday, January 7, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

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College Football Playoff title game returning to Atlanta

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Injured Braves pitcher Mike Soroka, recovering from an Achilles tendon tear, works with pitching coach Rick Kranitz in March in North Port, Fla. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Georgia Bulldogs No. 3 in AP preseason poll

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New York Mets' Pete Alonso scores against Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud during the sixth inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

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Bradley’s Buzz: A really big week for the rolling-again Braves

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Falcons coach Arthur Smith has been pleased with many players during training camp. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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Falcons hold ‘normal training-camp practice’ at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Georgia Tech offensive line coach Brent Key (left, hands on knees) oversees a drill at a practice. (AJC photo by Ken Sugiura)

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Observations from Georgia Tech’s eighth practice

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Legendary Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski will be inducted into the Hula Bowl Hall of Fame in 2023. (Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com)

Hall of Fame honor for former Falcons great Steve Bartkowski

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Falcons outside linebacker Ade Ogundeji sprints to the next drill during rookie minicamp in May 2021. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Sustained defensive effort is one of the concerns of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, who talks to his team on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium during its first preseason scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

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The Braves' Vaughn Grissom (left) and Robbie Grossman congratulate each other after they scored on a double by Chadwick Tromp on Saturday against the host Marlins. Grissom has started fast after making his MLB debut. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Kayin Lee, Cedar Grove: A top-200 national recruit, Lee is the highest-rated defensive back prospect in school history and has committed to Ohio State. Had two interceptions in Cedar Grove's state-championship win in 2021.

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Photos: Braves start fast in series opener against rival Mets

Alabama WR Jermaine Burton explains why he left Georgia

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Eddie Rosario (hamstring) not expected to require IL stint

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Interior defensive play tops list of Georgia’s early concerns

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Alabama WR Jermaine Burton explains why he left Georgia

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Georgia Bulldogs No. 3 in AP preseason poll

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Former Georgia quarterback and later offensive coordinator Mike Bobo. Although Bobo left to accept a head coaching job at Colorado State in 2014, he’s now back with the Bulldogs, named a quality control analyst in January. (BRANT SANDERLIN / AJC file)

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Mike Bobo a ‘sounding board’ for UGA offense, OC Monken says

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons hold ‘normal training-camp practice’ at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Falcons’ Ade Ogundeji bulked up to chase around QBs

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Hall of Fame honor for former Falcons great Steve Bartkowski

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Falcons wide receiver Drake London runs ahead of Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye during the first half Friday night in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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Falcons’ Drake London misses practice, likely out for the week

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Observations from Georgia Tech’s eighth practice

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Georgia Tech defensive lineman Kyle Kennard (31) pressures Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec on a pass play during Boston College’s 41-30 victory at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Nov. 13. (Photo by Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

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Georgia Tech defensive line has tools, may need time

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Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins fist-bumps with a young fan A.J. Davis, 7, as his grandfather Alan Rogers looks on during Fan Day at the John and Mary Brock Football Facility on Saturday, August 13, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Jeff Sims’ effective play highlights Georgia Tech scrimmage

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Atlanta United's Thiago Almada dribbles during the first half against Cincinnati on Saturday at TQL Stadium. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)

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Atlanta United's Luiz Araújo dribbles during the first half against Cincinnati on Saturday at TQL Stadium. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)

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Atlanta United has a plan to try to make playoffs

Atlanta United's Fernando Meza works against Cincinnati forward Brandon Vazquez in an MLS match in March 2020. (Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com)

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The Hawks signed former Utah Jazz guard Trent Forrest to a two-way contract Monday.

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Hawks sign point guard Trent Forrest to two-way contract

The Hawks' Big Three of Dejounte Murray, Trae Young (11) and John Collins displayed their chemistry during The CrawsOver Pro-Am event in Seattle. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

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Collins, Murray, Young provide promising preview of chemistry at CrawsOver Pro-Am

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) presents Basetball Hall of Fame member and human rights advocate Bill Russell the 2010 Medal of Freedom in the East Room of the White House February 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to twelve pioneers in sports, labor, politics and arts. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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In episode 41 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report Podcast, AJC beat reporter Lauren Williams chats with NBA writer for Yahoo! Sports Vinnie Goodwill. The two will discuss what the expectations for the Hawks should be this season, how Dejounte Murray and Trae Young will coexist, why John Collins’ name keeps popping up in the rumor mill and some of the other moves around the NBA.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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AJC Hawks Report podcast: Have the Hawks built a championship roster?

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Cambridge coach Craig Bennett with his top players on the 2022 team: Tommy Broderick (58), Will Taylor (2), Jack Marlow (8) and Brooks Morley (3)

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Class 5A blog: Five teams who could surprise in 2022

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August 20, 2021 - Kennesaw, Ga: Buford wide receiver Tobi Olawale (4) celebrates his receiving touchdown with running back Victor Venn (6) during the second half against North Cobb at North Cobb high school Friday, August 20, 2021 in Kennesaw, Ga.. Buford won 35-27. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Maxwell playoff projections heading into 2022 season

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Cedar Grove wide receiver Barry Jackson (14) avoids a tackle by Carver-Atlanta corner back Kani Smith (24) and carries the ball for a first down in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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A deeper look at the top-10 teams in classes 3A-A

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C.J. Allen, Lamar County: No. 3 Georgia prospect overall and No. 3 senior linebacker nationally, Allen was a first-team all-state performer and Region 3-2A’s player of the year in 2021. Has committed to the University of Georgia.

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Preseason all-state: Lamar County’s C.J. Allen heads Class A Division I team

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College Football Playoff title game returning to Atlanta

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Guard Aari McDonald (right) scored 11 points, but the Dream lost to the Liberty on Sunday in their final game of the WNBA season. The Dream narrowly missed a playoff berth. (Jason Getz file photo / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Natasha Howard delivers playoff-clinching win for Liberty over Dream

Erica Wheeler (17) led the Dream with 17 points. (Jason Getz / AJC file photo)

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Dream’s playoff hopes hurt with loss to Liberty

Georgia State's Blake Carroll, here after making a big play against Georgia Southern, is expected to be a big piece of the team's defense in 2022. (Photo by Dale Zanine/Georgia State Athletics)

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Georgia State linebacker Blake Carroll sees his role continue to expand