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    Tiger Woods walks down the 10th fairway during the final round of the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in San Francisco.
    Further Review Blog
    Between here and Masters, Tiger Woods looks to get busy, get better
    Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff watches the team prepare to play the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game on Sunday, October 27, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
    Atlanta Falcons
    Dimitroff dealing with upside-down 2021 salary cap
    Atlanta United midfielder Emerson Hyndman #20 in action during the first half of the 2020 MLS season opener between Atlanta United FC and Nashville SC at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday February 29, 2020. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
    Atlanta United
    Breaking down Atlanta United’s opponents with MLS season resuming
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    Collin Morikawa holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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    Morikawa delivers great shot in quiet moment to win PGA
    Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
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    Trevor Lawrence advocates for having a college football season
    Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (right) celebrates with third-base coach Ron Washington after hitting a two-run home run off Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard - making his major-league debut - during the third inning of the second game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.
    Atlanta Braves
    Acuna, Freeman dominate as Braves sweep Phillies in doubleheader
    Jonathan Keppler (left) accepts the championship trophy for winning the Georgia Open from Mike Paull, executive director of the Georgia PGA.
    Golf
    Keppler returns family name to Georgia Open trophy
    Atlanta Falcons defensive back Chris Cooper (34) follows a play during exhibition game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Cooper spent the majority of the 2019 season on the Falcons’ practice squad.
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons place Cooper on COVID-19 list
    St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, celebrates a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in St. Louis. Molina says he’s one of the players on his team who has tested positive for the coronavirus. The nine-time All-Star revealed his diagnosis Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in a Spanish-language Instagram post.
    Atlanta Braves
    As Cardinals visit ER with coronavirus symptoms, more games postponed
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    Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Touki Toussaint, top, delivers to New York Mets' Jeff McNeil in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
    Mark Bradley Blog
    The Braves rebuilt around young pitching. How’s that working out?
    Connecticut coach Randy Edsall's program is the first in FBS to cancel its football season because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
    Mike Check Blog
    College football still is clear underdog vs. COVID-19
    Tiger Woods walks down the 10th fairway during the final round of the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in San Francisco.
    Further Review Blog
    Between here and Masters, Tiger Woods looks to get busy, get better
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    Atlanta Braves
    Photos: Braves sweep Phillies in doubleheader Sunday
    Atlanta Braves
    Photos: Markakis back with a bang as Braves beat Jays
    Atlanta Braves
    Photos: Braves are outpitched by the Blue Jays
    Atlanta Braves
    Photos: Braves hammer Blue Jays in series opener
    Atlanta Falcons
    Photos: Falcons on the practice field
    Atlanta Braves
    Photos: Braves' Mike Soroka leaves injured
    Atlanta Falcons
    Photos: Falcons work out together for first time
    Atlanta Braves
    Photos: Braves stay perfect at home
    Atlanta Braves
    Photos: Braves rally for comeback win over Mets
    Atlanta Braves
    Photos: Braves end series against Rays with win
    Atlanta Braves
    Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (right) celebrates with third-base coach Ron Washington after hitting a two-run home run off Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard - making his major-league debut - during the third inning of the second game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia.
    Atlanta Braves
    Acuna, Freeman dominate as Braves sweep Phillies in doubleheader
    St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, celebrates a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in St. Louis. Molina says he’s one of the players on his team who has tested positive for the coronavirus. The nine-time All-Star revealed his diagnosis Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in a Spanish-language Instagram post.
    Atlanta Braves
    As Cardinals visit ER with coronavirus symptoms, more games postponed
    Braves' Kyle Wright pitches during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
    Atlanta Braves
    Wright, Braves undone by Phillies’ 4-run fourth
    Braves manager Brian Snitker and a trainer help pitcher Mike Soroka off the field on Aug. 3, 2020a. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionP)
    Atlanta Braves
    Mike Soroka underwent successful Achillies surgery on Friday
    1995 Braves
    The Braves' Mark Lemke (right) celebrates with teammates upon receiving his 1995 World Series championship ring in April 1996. From left, Marquis Grissom, Chipper Jones, David Justice and Ryan Klesko.
    Atlanta Braves
    ’95 Braves: World Series ring capped Mark Lemke’s improbable journey
    Braves reliever Mark Wohlers prepares to deliver a pitch during the 1995 National League Championship Series. (AJC file photo)
    Atlanta Braves
    1995 Braves: Mark Wohlers played prominent role in team’s success
    Former Braves pitcher Greg McMichael saved 19 games as a rookie in 1993 and then had 21 saves the following season. He helped the Braves win the 1995 World Series.AJC staff photo/Jonathan Newton
    Atlanta Braves
    1995 Braves: How Greg McMichael found his pitch and earned his ring
    1995 Braves: By the numbers look at John Smoltz
    Atlanta Braves
    1995 Braves: No Game 7 for Smoltz, but one heck of a dogpile
    Georgia Bulldogs
    The Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart hope to have as much to celebrate at Sanford Stadium this year as they did against Notre Dame last year. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
    Georgia Bulldogs
    Georgia Bulldogs add Arkansas, Mississippi State to new SEC schedule
    Connecticut coach Randy Edsall's program is the first in FBS to cancel its football season because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
    Mike Check Blog
    College football still is clear underdog vs. COVID-19
    FILE - New York Giants' Deandre Baker, left, breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles' J.J. Arcega-Whiteside during the second half of an NFL football game,in a Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 file photo, in Philadelphia. New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar and Washington receiver Cody Latimer have been put on the NFL's Commissioner Exempt List while facing felony charges from offseason incidents. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
    Georgia Bulldogs
    Report: Former Bulldog Deandre Baker charged
    (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
    Georgia Bulldogs
    No Georgia athletes have opted out as SEC releases COVID protocols
    Atlanta Falcons
    Atlanta Falcons defensive back Chris Cooper (34) follows a play during exhibition game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Cooper spent the majority of the 2019 season on the Falcons’ practice squad.
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons place Cooper on COVID-19 list
    Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff watches the team prepare to play the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game on Sunday, October 27, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
    Atlanta Falcons
    Dimitroff dealing with upside-down 2021 salary cap
    Safety J.J. Wilcox on joining Falcons
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons officially sign safety J.J. Wilcox
    Falcons’ Matt Ryan on the return to play
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons attempted return has been filled with challenges
    Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
    Athletic Director Todd Stansbury (left) poses with coach Geoff Collins at a news conference in 2018. (Photo by Phil Skinner / AJC)
    Georgia Tech
    Tech’s Todd Stansbury has to look for budget solutions without furlough
    Georgia Tech defensive tackle Chris Martin during the first day of the team's preseason practice, Aug. 5, 2020. Georgia Tech football/Santino Stancato
    Georgia Tech
    Georgia Tech defensive tackles believe they’re past growing pains
    Georgia Tech defensive end Antonneous Clayton works on his technique. Photo by Santino Stancato / Georgia Tech
    Georgia Tech
    Georgia Tech steering clear of padded practices
    Former Georgia Tech golfer Cameron Tringale. (Photo by Charlie Andrews/Valspar Championship)
    State Sports Report
    Costly mistake takes ex-Jacket Tringale out of PGA Championship
    Atlanta United FC
    Atlanta United midfielder Emerson Hyndman #20 in action during the first half of the 2020 MLS season opener between Atlanta United FC and Nashville SC at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday February 29, 2020. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
    Atlanta United
    Breaking down Atlanta United’s opponents with MLS season resuming
    Atlanta United's August 22 game against Nashville will be the first for interim manager Stephen Glass. (Photo courtesy of Atlanta United)
    Atlanta United
    Atlanta United’s next six games feature Nashville, Miami and Orlando
    Atlanta United's Ezequiel Barco (8) attempts to penetrate the Columbus defense Tuesday, July 21, 2020, during MLS tournament in Orlando, Fla.
    Atlanta United Blog
    6 questions about what’s next for Atlanta United
    Erick Torres, formerly of Houston.
    Atlanta United
    Atlanta United signs Erick Torres
    Atlanta Hawks
    FILE - In this Thursday, July 16, 2020, file photo, a worker sprays the dugout rail to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, before the Miami Marlins' baseball practice at Marlins Park in Miami. The Marlins, one of the most under-the-radar teams in sports, have making news lately, all of it bad. Overtaken by a coronavirus outbreak, the team must scramble for roster replacements as they try salvage a season barely underway. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
    Mike Check Blog
    NBA thrives in ‘bubble’ as COVID-19 strikes MLB
    Steve Koonin has been CEO of the Hawks since 2014. Bob Andres / AJC
    Atlanta Hawks
    Atlanta Sports Council to honor Hawks’ Koonin for ‘lifetime achievement’
    Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce on Kobe Bryant: "He was the one that everyone looks up to, especially this generation of players." (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
    Atlanta Hawks
    How Lloyd Pierce is leading NBA coaches in fight for racial justice
    Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint adjusts his face mask while taking the field before an intrasquad baseball game. Toussaint rejoined the team after testing positive for COVID-19. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
    Mike Check Blog
    There are signs that sports can safely coexist with COVID-19
    High Schools
    Clayton County’s high schools that field sports teams are Drew, Elite Scholars Academy, Forest Park, Jonesboro, Lovejoy, Morrow, Mount Zion, Mundy’s Mill, North Clayton and Riverdale. AJC file photo
    High School Sports Blog
    Clayton County suspends high school sports for 2 weeks
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    High School Sports Blog
    Softball scores from Friday
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    High School Sports Blog
    Rockdale County postpones fall sports for its 3 high schools
    High school football
    High School Sports Blog
    4 Southern states moving to delay football regular season
    State Report
    Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
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    Trevor Lawrence advocates for having a college football season
    Tiger Woods walks down the 10th fairway during the final round of the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in San Francisco.
    Further Review Blog
    Between here and Masters, Tiger Woods looks to get busy, get better
    Jonathan Keppler (left) accepts the championship trophy for winning the Georgia Open from Mike Paull, executive director of the Georgia PGA.
    Golf
    Keppler returns family name to Georgia Open trophy
    Dustin Johnson hits from the fairway on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
    Golf
    Dustin Johnson emerges, Tiger Woods struggles at PGA Championship
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    Freddie Freeman on hot streak against Phillies
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    Snitker on Ynoa's first career start
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    Falcons’ Dan Quinn on the start of training camp
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    (Revised) Georgia Tech 2020 football schedule
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons’ Ricardo Allen on the pulse of the team
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons’ Ricardo Allen on the crowded secondary
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons’ Matt Ryan on the return to play
    Georgia Tech
    (Revised) Georgia Tech 2020 football schedule
    Atlanta Braves
    Sean Newcomb on his outing against Blue Jays
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons receivers, running backs work out with Matt Ryan
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