AJC logo
  • News
    News
  • Georgia Politics
    Georgia Politics
  • County by County
    County by County
  • Coronavirus
    Coronavirus
  • Things To Do
    Things To Do
  • Life
    Life
  • Sports
    Sports
  • ePaper

    • Further Review

    Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright throws against the New York Mets Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in New York. (Noah K. Murray/AP)
    Further Review Blog
    There’s no denying sports, as Sunday proves
    Central Florida's running back Greg McCrae (30) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 19, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
    Further Review Blog
    Georgia Tech gassed by Central Florida’s nonstop offense
    Stewart Cink and caddie/son Reagan Cink make a happy stroll down the 18th fairway of the Silverado Resort North Course during the final round of the Safeway Open Sunday in Napa, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
    Further Review Blog
    With son on bag and wife nearby, Cink’s Safeway victory complete
    More from Steve Hummer
    091320 Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium is empty of fans but the Atlanta Falcons open the roof as they prepare to play the Seattle Seahawks in a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
    Further Review Blog
    Scene at Falcons opener sadly unlike any other
    Alas, the Falcons will not receive this full measure of support inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sunday. This was Kristine Ross and her son David Ross back when fans were allowed inside the place.
    Further Review Blog
    Home-field advantage redefined this weekend for Falcons, Georgia Tech
    Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (ceneter) is greeted at home by Travis D’Arnaud (left) and Dansby Swanson (right) hitting a grand slam, his third homer of the night, for a 29-9 lead over the Miami Marlins during the 7th inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 in Atlanta. Duvall had 9 RBIs in the game. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
    Further Review Blog
    Pondering the majesty and madness of Braves 29 runs
    Jon Rahm reacts accordingly after making a putt longer than "War and Peace" on the first playoff hole at the BMW Championship Sunday.
    Further Review Blog
    Rahm, Johnson put on a spectacle in advance of Tour Championship
    That's Tiger Woods under that towel, wiping off the sweat, if not the frustration, of an ugly second round Friday at the BMW Championship. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
    Further Review Blog
    No Tiger at this Tour Championship maybe wouldn’t be so bad
    Hawks GM Travis Schlenk got a No. 6 draft pick to play with Thursday night.
    Further Review Blog
    Let this be the last Hawks draft-lottery column for a good long while
    Stephen Glass is the third man now to lead Atlanta United from field level.
    Further Review Blog
    Rebooting Atlanta United is big job for interim coach
    For the second straight year it's a Georgia Tech golfer raising the U.S. Amateur trophy in victory - this time, it's Ty Strafaci (Steven Gibbons/USGA)
    Further Review Blog
    Good to the last shot again, Tech’s Strafaci captures U.S. Am
    Tyler Strafaci plays his third shot at the 11th hole during the semifinal round at the 2020 U.S. Amateur Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore.
    Further Review Blog
    Tech’s Strafaci fulfills a Masters dream, now plays for U.S. Am title
    Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields on the move against Wisconsin in last season's Big Ten Championship Game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
    Further Review Blog
    If this is last we see of Justin Fields in college, what a pity
    Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons takes to flight in pursuit of a line drive back in 2017. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
    Further Review Blog
    Braves demote Newcomb, and I still miss Andrelton Simmons
    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
    Tiger Woods is all bundled up for work on the practice putting green at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, prior to the PGA Championship.
    Further Review Blog
    Even without crowd’s roar, golf provides a major lift this week
    080320 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 3, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
    Further Review Blog
    With Soroka lost for season, is Braves season likewise lost?
    080220 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker gives Dansby Swanson and the rest of the team a tip of the cap at Truist Park as they beat the New York Mets 4-0 during a MLB baseball game on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
    Further Review Blog
    With all else abnormal, Braves still count on last at-bat magic
    Braves win! Braves win! Fireworks are released at Truist Park Wednesday night after the Braves won their 2020 home opener over the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4. In the foreground are the backs of cardboard cutouts placed in seats for the game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
    Further Review Blog
    Truist home opener: Braves win, baseball endures for another day
    As Jeff Larentowicz did in the MLS is Back tournament, it's up to Atlanta United to pick itself up and move on.
    Further Review Blog
    Coming to grips with reality that Atlanta United can err, too
    Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies is congratulated by Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 26, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
    Further Review Blog
    Baseball’s ‘temporary’ changes feel like keepers
    Until further notice Blooper is the only spectator at Braves games.
    Further Review Blog
    Now comes real hard part: Getting fans back into the game
    Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes a ribbing from teammates as he hits during the first inning of a scrimmage Saturday. Freeman has recovered from the coronavirus. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
    Further Review Blog
    Who is that masked man? It’s Freddie Freeman, and you need to hear him
    ajc.com
    Further Review Blog
    There’s no substitute for real sounds of baseball
    Tiger Woods gets in a little work from out of the bunker during a Tuesday morning practice round for the upcoming Memorial Tournament. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
    Further Review Blog
    Tiger Woods lives! And he’s even going to play a little golf this week
    Atlanta United returned to play with the opening game of the MLS is Back tournament Saturday in Orlando. The Five Stripes lost, 1-0.
    Further Review Blog
    Atlanta United back on the field, but not back on the scoreboard
    5 things to know about Brian Snitker
    Further Review Blog
    Snitker the right guide to lead Braves through trials of this season
    Nick Markakis on opting out of 2020 season
    Further Review Blog
    When Nick Markakis opts out, question everything
    If memory serves, this is Tiger Woods, teeing off in January at Torrey Pines. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
    Further Review Blog
    Where in the world is Tiger Woods when we really need him?
    What if not wearing a mask meant there would be no college football in fall of 2020?
    Further Review Blog
    The ultimate ultimatum: Wear a mask or no college football
    A worker wearing protective gears disinfects as a precaution against the new coronavirus at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea.
    Further Review Blog
    Enough of this ‘new normal’ — I want my old normal back
    In this Sept. 3, 1962, file photo, a confederate flag waves behind Junior Johnson as he poses with his sister, right, and Miss Sun Fun U.S.A. in the winner's circle after the Southern 500 auto race at Darlington Speedway. (AP Photo/Perry Aycock, File)
    Further Review Blog
    NASCAR tackles the embarrassment of the Confederate flag
    2020 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 highlights
    Further Review Blog
    A sporting event without fans is a day without sunshine
    John Zook (right) strikes a pose with fellow Falcons defensive end Claude Humphrey in 1972. (AJC Archive/Charles R. Pugh/staff)
    Further Review Blog
    Goodbye John Zook, a classic Falcon
    Driver Ty Dillon, here awaiting the start of a race last year, has had plenty to say in this time of unrest. (AP Photo/Brien Aho)
    Further Review Blog
    NASCAR finds its voice, too, on issues of race and justice
    Minus all the fans in the background, racing is scheduled to resume this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. (AP Photo/Scott Cunningham)
    Further Review Blog
    Atlanta Motor Speedway looks to get back to racing this weekend
    It's an empty Victory Lane but a full-bore celebration for Chase Elliott Thursday night after winning NASCAR's race at Charlotte.
    Further Review Blog
    Chase Elliott is the hottest thing on wheels - or legs - right now
    MLB Proposes 82-Game Season Beginning in Early July
    Further Review Blog
    This week in baseball: It figures to be huge
    Falcons assistant Raheem Morris confers with head coach Dan Quinn during a November game against Tampa Bay last season. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
    Further Review Blog
    We’re reminded again of NFL’s shameful lack of blacks in high places
    Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have met before in another venue - here the AFC Championship Game in January, 2016. They will not require padding when they compete again Sunday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
    Further Review Blog
    Woods back on course this weekend, with a few other guys you may know
    Former Braves pitcher and Major League Hall of Famer Tom Glavine during the 10th annual Atlanta Sports Awards held at the Fox Theatre, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Atlanta. Glavine was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony.
    Further Review Blog
    Braves great Tom Glavine knows who you’ll blame if baseball stays out
    Brad Keselowski (2) takes the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020, in Darlington, S.C. Drivers' spotters line the top row in the stands.
    Further Review Blog
    Something actually happened in sports Sunday (thank you, racing)
    The wide-open spaces are outside Steve Bartkowski's back door in Montana - here he takes in the view from the banks of the Ruby River with the family dog Kua last summer. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
    Further Review Blog
    In Montana, former Falcons QB Steve Bartkowski finds perfect refuge
    Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is covered by New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (11) during the second half Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
    Further Review Blog
    Try to contain your excitement if Hawks return to training facility
    Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte opts to spit rather than swallow that sip of water during a game against Washington. Can't have that sort of thing now. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
    Further Review Blog
    On its return, baseball must deal with one messy issue: Spitting
    Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen walks off the field a happy fellow after a win over Jacksonville last season.
    Further Review Blog
    While all else seems to be out, Falcons’ Ricardo Allen, wife, go all in
    There will be considerably fewer folks in the stands at Darlington in two weeks than there were for this Xfinity Series race last year. Fewer as in zero. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
    Further Review Blog
    In a world without other sports, will you watch racing?
    Falcons’ Grady Jarrett on the defense and feeding first-responders
    Further Review Blog
    Falcons’ Grady Jarrett keeps on pedaling through uncertain times
    Manger Bobby Cox, right, hugs bullpen coach Ned Yost after the Braves locked up the World Series against Cleveland 25 years ago. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
    Further Review Blog
    While watching Braves ’95 Series replay, save some love for Bobby Cox
    Jake Fromm by the numbers
    Further Review Blog
    Jake Fromm’s decision to leave Georgia takes a hard, cold turn
    Ryan Lowery prepares to roll in Douglasville. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL
    Further Review Blog
    Is it safe to bowl? Hope so, because I did
    Yes, Michael, you had much to celebrate in your time, here a NBA Finals win over Portland in 1992.
    Further Review Blog
    Documented proof that Jordan’s still the G.O.A.T (sorry LeBron)
    One image from G-Day Games past: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart overseeing all. (Photo by Emily Selby)
    Further Review Blog
    Alas, a few what-might-have-beens for this lost month of sports
    © 2020 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All Rights Reserved. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Learn about Careers at Cox Enterprises.