Lifetime Cubs fan, 108, dies after team wins World Series

Mabel Ball, the 108-year-old Cubs fan from suburban Chicago whose life spanned the team's World Series drought before it was snapped this year, died Tuesday.

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Ball died at Covenant Village of Northbrook, Illinois, the facility said Friday. Her death was confirmed by her son, Rich Ball, who said she died of a heart attack the Chicago Tribune reported.

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Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals traded veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray to the Red Sox on Tuesday, lessening the Braves’ potential rotation options by one.

Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.

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Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

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Atlanta antique appraiser made $20M selling fakes, lawsuit says

An Atlanta art and antique appraiser is being sued by a Florida multimillionaire, who says he spent about $20 million on thousands of fake works.

How an ex-Texan and a university helped change the face of a Georgia city

Mercer University President Bill Underwood is stepping down after two decades at the helm. He's credited with boosting enrollment, resurrecting football and reshaping Macon.

Thanksgiving to bring chilly, dry, overall delightful weather to metro Atlanta

A big drop in temperatures is coming overnight Wednesday, so go ahead and pull out those flannels and blankets.