Further Review

Atlanta United a model franchise, deconstructed

One of many Braves logos at SunTrust Park. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Indians change their name - inevitably the Braves will, too

Collins’ latest pitch at Tech: ‘It’s time to play really good football’

More from Steve Hummer

Bill Elliott (No. 9) and Chase Elliott (No. 94) race during a heat race Saturday, July 17, 2021, during the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience event at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tenn. (Mike Arning/True Speed PR)

Chase Elliott passes father Bill — as it’s meant to be

Braves outfielder Joc Pederson smiles in the dugout in the first inning at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Joc Pederson deal can’t fix Braves, but at least they’re still trying

A reminder from Atlanta’s Olympic forefathers: Games still vital

That's Braves Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones behind the mask, along with manager Brian Snitker watching over batting practice at spring training this year. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Chipper Jones on Acuna’s injury: It’s only a speedbump

Chase Elliott (9) leads a group through a turn Sunday on his way to winning at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Chase Elliott wins everywhere, so it’s time he wins in Atlanta

Drew Smyly gets the win for the Braves in Pittsburgh Wednesday. (AP)

The Braves’ quest, redefined: Just get above .500

Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic bucks up teammate Trae Youne Saturday night after the Hawks were eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Amid the euphoria, some well-placed disappointment for Hawks

Braves starter pitcher Mike Soroka back in spring, when his return seemed near. He's working with pitching coach Rick Kranitz in this photo. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Steve Hummer: Another cruel curve for Mike Soroka, Braves

Two of the Hawks chief concerns now: Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer and Giannis Antetokounmpo, here conferring during a playoff game vs. Brooklyn. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Budenholzer gets up-close look at what he left behind with Hawks

When will Braves turn it on? Depends on when Freddie Freeman does

And the Hawks fans go wild during Sunday's Game 4 of the playoff matchup against the New York Knicks. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Noisy sports weekend a tribute to the vaccine, the vaccinated

Georgia's Davis Thompson exits a bunker during play in this year's SEC Golf Championships.

The Thompson Georgia golf family album has one more page to fill

Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young reacts during the second half of Game 1 of first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in New York. The Hawks won 107-105. (Seth Wenig/AP)

New York cusses out Trae Young — and he thrives

Phil Mickelson celebrates after winning the final round at the PGA Championship on the Ocean Course, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (David J. Phillip/AP)

Mickelson beats Father Time and rest of PGA Championship field

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) drives for a layup against Hawks forward John Collins (20) during the third quarter Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in New York. (Wendell Cruz/AP)

Hawks have a nice us-vs.-the-world vibe going against Knicks

Braves hand their fans another reason to fret

Does Ronald Acuna get hit too often? Relatively speaking, no

Showing off his other dimension, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball against Clemson during the College Football Playoff semifinal game in January. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS)

After Falcons pass, Justin Fields once more goes to a place that needs him more

Each time the Hawks Trae Young goes down is a painful experience for all. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The impossible dream: To see Hawks, Braves whole and healthy

April 10, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) and pitcher Sean Newcomb (15) share a smile in the 6th inning at Truist Park on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Atlanta Braves won 5-4 over Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The impossible dream: To see Braves whole and healthy

Braves suffer doubleheader from hell

Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins keeps it light with linebackers Khaya Wright (37) and Cole Neuber (26) during Friday night's spring game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

As always, the winner of Georgia Tech’s spring game is optimism

Dan Pitts was Mary Persons’ coach from 1959 through 1997 and won 15 region titles and one state championship in 1980. (AJC)

The big reach of a small-town football coach, Dan Pitts

Falcons matter greatly again — on draft day, at least

Stewart Cink kisses the championship trophy after winning the RBC Heritage golf tournament Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Stephen B. Morton/AP)

At 47, Cink winning again on PGA Tour and enjoying it more

Monday at the Masters: The gallery follows behind as Dustin Johnson (left) and Rory McIIroy make their way down the 7th fairway during their practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

After a hard year away, fans celebrate a measured return to Masters

After 2020's November compromise to COVID, the Augusta National Women's Amateur - and the azaleas - are back for a Masters week in April. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

A return to a Masters as it’s supposed to be - almost

Is this the last Super Bowl in Atlanta -- No. 53, back in 2019?

The great leap backward: After no All-Star game, who bails next?

A big man with a big smile, the Braves Pablo Sandoval. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

An opening-day dream: Pablo Sandoval has an XXXL impact on Braves

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka delivers in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. Soroka was making his first appearance of the spring after tearing his Achilles tendon last August. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Soroka provides perfect spring send-off for Braves

South Carolina guard Destanni Henderson (3) passes the ball around Georgia Tech forward Lorela Cubaj (13) during the Sweet Sixteen round of the women's NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (Eric Gay/AP)

Reality, South Carolina catch up to Georgia Tech

Nell Fortner has led Georgia Tech to just its second-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, where it will meet South Carolina Sunday. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

Georgia Tech got real fortunate the day it hired Nell Fortner

Georgia Tech forward Lorela Cubaj (13) shows off her reverse layup move in the Yellow Jackets first-round NCAA Tournament victory Sunday over Stephen F. Austin. (Ronald Cortes/AP)

Hey, NCAA, March Madness is about women’s basketball, too

Ah, good times: Chase Elliott holds up the season championship trophy after winning in Phoenix last year. (Ralph Freso/AP)

Chase Elliott still chasing that elusive Atlanta win

Georgia Tech players hold the trophy as they celebrate their 80-75 win over Florida State in the ACC championship game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Greensboro, N.C. (Gerry Broome/AP)

Bobby Cremins on Tech basketball: ‘We are back; we are relevant again’

Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan makes his point during a timeout. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Hawks in second half: McMillan preaches power of belief

Lady Bulldogs look dangerous in SEC tourney loss to South Carolina

Georgia State Panthers basketball clipboard.

Tournament time is the time for Georgia State to make its bones

Kennesaw State running back Kyle Glover rolls into the end zone for a second-half touchdown against Shorter in their spring-season game Saturday. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

More strange days, indeed: Kennesaw State puts up February football win

The wreckage of the SUV carrying Tiger Woods is stark testimony to the force of the Tuesday crash in the Rancho Palos Verdes section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Car crash is the latest test of Tiger Woods’ resilience

Tiger Woods in his Sunday finest during last November's Masters. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Time running out for Tiger Woods to get right for Masters

There’s a good argument for Falcons trading down on draft day

Not a sight the Braves want to see in 2021: One Will Smith - the Braves reliever - is dejected while the other Will Smith - of the Los Angeles Dodgers - trots by after his home run in last season's NLCS. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Relievers come and go, but Braves remain confident in bullpen

Brian Snitker, a manager at ease, sets upbeat tone for Braves

New York Knicks' Alec Burks (18) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks' Danilo Gallinari (8), of Italy, during the second quarter Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in New York. (Jason DeCrow/AP)

Hawks are inviting the buzzards to gather

Chase Elliott holds up the season championship trophy as he celebrates with his race crew in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. (Ralph Freso/AP)

After bringing home one title, Chase Elliott thirsts for more

Both cars hit the wall nose-first. The right-rear wheel assembly on Dale Earnhardt's car breaks off the car on impact. The hood pins are severed and the hood opens, slamming back against the windshield.

20 years after his death, Dale Earnhardt still influences racing

Welcome to Marcell Ozuna, a Braves long-term solution

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freedie Freeman and the team take batting practice while preparing to play the Baltimore Orioles in an exhibition game at the Braves' facility CoolToday Park on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in North Port, Fla. (Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com)

Spring training is nigh, maybe? Time to fire up worry over Braves

Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner presents guard Jose Alvarado a basketball recognizing him as a member of the 1,000 point club in a pregame ceremony before playing Clemson Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

‘Jose basketball’ at core of all Georgia Tech’s tournament hopes

© 2021 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.

Back to Top