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Photos: Falcons conclude campaign with victory against Bucs
The host Falcons defeated the Bucs 30-17 on Sunday to conclude their 2022-23 season.
Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier goes airborne after a tackle by Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons players celebrate with tight end MyCole Pruitt after he scored a touchdown against the Buccaneers on Sunday  in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier tries to break free from Tampa Bay defenders during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell defends Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt catches a touchdown during the first quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons coach Arthur Smith watches his team during warmups Sunday wearing a T-shirt supporting Bills safety Damar Hamlin. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws during warmups Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons tight end Feleipe Franks shows a T-shirt supporting Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Hamlin is recovering from a cardiac arrest suffered last Monday in Cincinnati. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons wide receiver Drake London stretches during warmups before the game against the Buccaneers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
People pass by a sign outside State Farm Arena that shows support for Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Hamlin is recovering from a cardiac arrest suffered last Monday in Cincinnati. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
NFL teams continue to show support for Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Fans pass by a sign outside State Farm Arena on Sunday. Hamlin is recovering from a cardiac arrest suffered last Monday in Cincinnati. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder looks to pass during the first half against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder hands off the ball to running back Tyler Allgeier during the second quarter against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons coach Arthur Smith argues with an official after a call during the fourth quarter against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons wide receiver Drake London reacts after catching a pass during the fourth quarter against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons tight end Parker Hesse is tackled by Buccaneers cornerback Dee Delaney during the fourth quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder talks to Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert after host Atlanta defeated Tampa Bay 30-17 on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson scores a touchdown against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson gets tackled by Buccaneers defenders during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons players react after recovering a fumble during the third quarter against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta.   (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier goes airborne after a tackle by Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) reacts to the camera as he leaves the dugout after securing a victory -4-3 against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Braves win it in 9th over Nationals

Nationals visit Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025 for the start of a four-game series with the Braves.

Musician Usher receives an honorary degree at the graduation ceremony at George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center at Emory University in Atlanta on Monday, May 12, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Emory University spring 2025 graduation

Atlanta entertainer Usher spoke to Emory University graduating students at their commencement ceremonies on Monday in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves' Stuart Fairchild, left, Austin Riley (27) and Matt Olson celebrate after scoring on a three-run double by Sean Murphy off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Joey Wentz during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Pirates in walk-off fashion

After coming back from a 3-0 deficit in the 8th inning, the Braves fell to the Pirates 4-3 when Pittsburgh scored a run in the bottom of the 9th.

Atlanta Braves' Eli White, right, gets out of the way of a wild pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chase Shugart as it gets past catcher Henry Davis, second from left, allowing a run to score, during the 11th inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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PHOTOS: Braves beat Pirates in 11 innings

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in extra innings Saturday at PNC Park, 3-2, in the second game of this three-game series.

Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) reacts after scoring during the first half at the Gateway Center Arena, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in College Park.  (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream take on Indiana Fever

The Atlanta Dream hosted Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in a WNBA preseason game Saturday.

Family and friends unveil a monument dedicated to the legacy of Organized Noize co-founder Rico Wade at Headland Shopping Center in East Point on Friday. (Natrice Miller/AJC)
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Photos: Rico Wade immortalized with East Point monument

Rico Wade, one-third of production trio Organized Noize, was one of Atlanta’s hip-hop forefathers and one of the city’s most vocal ambassadors.

A University of Georgia student reacts during the closing of the Spring Undergraduate Commencement at Sanford Stadium, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: University of Georgia spring 2025 graduation

The University of Georgia celebrates with undergraduates who participated in commencement ceremonies Friday night, May 9 at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

Atlanta Braves' Eli White, right, slides safely into third with a triple as Pittsburgh Pirates third base Ke'Bryan Hayes waits for a late relay during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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PHOTOS: Braves rally comes up short in Pittsburgh

Trailing 3-0, the Braves scored two runs in the top of the ninth. The rally came up short on Friday, May 9 in Pittsburgh, with Atlanta losing, 3-2.