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Braves' Austin Riley, right, high fives Adam Duvall as Freddie Freeman looks on after Riley hit a two-run home run during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Phoenix. The Braves won 6-1. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Braves could have given up on 2021. They didn’t
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) dives over on a two-point conversion during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneer Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Mark LoMoglio/AP)
If the season goes sideways, do the Falcons stick with Ryan?
Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8), quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and head coach Arthur Smith gather on the sideline during 32-6 season opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
The Falcons can’t be as bad as they looked. Or can they?
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Braves dugout reacts in the ninth inning coming up one run short to fall 5-4 to the Colorado Rockies Tuesday, Sept 14, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
The NL East race hasn’t been much of one
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The Falcons can make us mad. On Sunday, they made us sad
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett rolls out to pass against UAB during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. The Bulldogs won 56-7. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Him again: Stetson Bennett leads UGA to a runaway victory
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith gestures during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
The only guarantee is that these Falcons will be different
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UGA bandwagon is gassed up and pointed toward Indy
Braves third base coach Ron Washington (left) congratulates Adam Duvall who circles the bases after hitting a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner in the third inning Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)
The Braves lead has thinned, but the schedule softens
Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins gestures after Northern Illinois' wide receiver Tyrice Richie made the game-winning catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
#404Takeover? Georgia Tech loses to Northern Illinois
Braves' Freddie Freeman celebrates as he reaches home plate after his solo home run during the sixth inning Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
The Braves’ roll has officially slowed, but all is not lost
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It’s a big game for Clemson. It’s bigger for UGA
Atlanta Braves right fielder Joc Pederson catches a fly ball from San Francisco Giants' Tommy La Stella at the wall for the final out of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves won 6-5. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Braves were going nowhere. Now they’re pulling away
Georgia tailback Herschel Walker played three seasons at Georgia (AJC file photo)
Why is Herschel Walker a big deal in Georgia? Here’s why
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to the media during the 2021 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days on July 19,2021 at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover,Ala. (Jimmie Mitchell/SEC)
The ACC finds new friends. The SEC needs no friends
072021 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker and first baseman Freddie Freeman confer in the dugout during the 7th innng during a 2-1 victory against the San Diego Padres in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
It took a while, but these Braves are showing their class
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Are there reasons to be optimistic about the Falcons? Yes
Braves manager Brian Snitker (from left), catcher Travis d’Arnaud, shortstop Dansby Swanson, first baseman Freddie Freeman, third baseman Austin Riley and second baseman Ozzie Albies wait for pitcher Nathan Jones to ender the second game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves managed one hit in the 5-0 and 7-0 losses. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
The Braves rebuilt with pitching, but check this infield
073020 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos wears a mask as he enters the field at Truist Park before the team plays the Tampa Bay Rays in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
Alex Anthopoulos on Braves’ deadline deals: ‘We needed a lot of players’
Ozzie Albies of the Braves celebrates beside Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm after hitting a triple in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Atlanta.
The Braves’ new mission - catch and pass the Phillies
Atlanta Braves celebrate the team's victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in St. Louis. (Joe Puetz/AP)
Braves at .500! Next stop: world domination!
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The Braves are still in it, which means they can win it
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Texas and OU to the SEC could mean the end of the NCAA
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Braves celebrate Hank Aaron and we still marvel at his life, career
Former Atlanta Braves closer Mark Melancon finishes off the win for the Padres in the 7th inning to secure the 3-2 victory. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Another day brings another Braves’ backward step
Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) beats the tag from New York Mets catcher James McCann (33) to score on an Ozzie Albies base hit in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (John Bazemore/AP)
The Braves’ mission? Catch the Mets. That’s not impossible
062521 Milwaukee: Atlanta Hawks guard Bogan Bogdanovic gives general manager & president Travis Schlenk a fist bump with owner Tony Ressler looking on as he takes the court for warm ups before playing the Milwaukee Bucks in game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Hawks GM Travis Schlenk: The man with the plan, and man, what a plan
Alex Anthopoulos takes questions during his press conference at spring training at the Atlanta Braves CoolToday Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in North Port. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
Mark Bradley: Next two weeks could tell tale of 2021 Braves. Or not.
Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) follows through on a double during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
There’s no way Freddie Freeman leaves the Braves. Is there?
Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz (front left) talks with starting pitcher Ian Anderson (36) during the first inning against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)
Glass half-full: The Braves aren’t quite out of it
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Without Acuna, can the Braves make anything of this wretched season?
010121 ATLANTA: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (from left), defensive player of the game Azeez Ojulari and quarterback JT Daniels take the stage to celebrate beating Cincinnati 24-21 in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Pigskin Pickin’ again! Georgia Tech wins six games, UGA wins it all
Here are five quick things to know about Hawks star forward John Collins.
Keeping John Collins might not be the Hawks’ best move
Hawks guard Trae Young laughs with general manager and president Travis Schlenk while testing out the bone bruise in his right ankle two hours before tip off against the Milwaukee Bucks in game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Hawks got good as a team by getting smart as a front office
Atlanta Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic walk off the court together after falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 118-107 in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Mark Bradley: Hawks’ great run is halted, but only for the moment
070121 Milwaukee: Atlanta Hawks guards Kevin Huerter (left) and Trae Young, who did not play, watch from the bench in the final minute of a 123-112 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Hawks-Bucks: A strange series heads to Game 6
Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan confers with Trae Young during a time out after falling behind 57-41 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Nate McMillan: From journeyman to the Hawks’ magic man
Injured Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is all smiles as Lou Williams shoots a three against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
An incredible night. Trae sits. Hawks win. Giannis gets hurt
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (13) and New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) chat during a pause in action in the second game of a doubleheader, Monday, June 21, 2021, in New York. (Kathy Willens/AP)
If the Braves are going to get going, now’s the time
Hawks guard Trae Young goes to the floor with a possible ankle injury during the third quarter of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Game 3 was a misstep for the Hawks, in more ways than one
062521 Milwaukee: Milwaukee Bucks defender Brook Lopez, left, forces a turnover by Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young with help from Bobby Portis during the 2nd quarter of game 2 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Mark Bradley: For Hawks, a Game 2 blowout brings a teaching moment
Hawks guard Trae Young drives past Milwaukee Bucks defender Giannis Antetokounmpo on his way to the basket during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Milwaukee. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
The rise of Trae and the Hawks is getting historic, folks
Hawks guard Trae Young waves goodbye to booing Philadelphia 76ers fans after winning Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Philadelphia. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Atlanta’s team: The soaring Hawks and their shining star
Hawks forward John Collins battles for a rebound against Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard and guard George Hill in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Philadelphia. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
You shouldn’t bet against these ‘house money’ Hawks
Hawks guard Trae Young gets five from Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid after defeating the 76ers 103-96 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Philadelphia. The Hawks advance to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Believe it! The wondrous Hawks take Game 7 on the road
Hawks guards Trae Young and Lou Williams walk off the court after falling 104-99 to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series in Atlanta. The series is tied 3-3. Game 7 is Sunday night in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Halfway to the Eastern finals, the Hawks hit a speed bump
Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan coaches up Trae Young, Lou Williams, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and John Collins during a timeout against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
The best Hawks win ever? Yep. But there’s this one caveat
Trae leads Hawks to Game 4 victory: Trae Young draws a foul from 76ers center Joel Embiid in the final minute of Monday's 103-100 victory at State Farm Arena. Young had 25 points and 18 assists in the win. (Curtis Compton/Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
As his career takes wing, Trae Young stays grounded
Big win for the Hawks: John Collins slams home one of several key baskets for the Hawks during their second-half comeback in Monday's 103-100 Game 4 victory over the 76ers at State Farm Arena. The win tied the best-of-seven series at two games apiece heading into Wednesday's Game 5 in Philadelphia.
Memo to Philly: These Hawks aren’t going away
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith (51) celebrates the win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (Brynn Anderson/AP)
Asking for help: How would you fix the Braves?
Atlanta Hawks forward Solomon Hill (18) is defended by Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz (30) and center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half of Game 3 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, June 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Game 4 will be a test of the Hawks’ faith
Hawks forward John Collins battles for the ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Philadelphia. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Style file: The smallish Hawks are tied with the old-school Sixers
Hawks players (from left) Trae Young, Solomon Hill, John Collins, Bogan Bogdanovic and Kevin Huerter sit on the bench in the final minute of a 118-102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in game 2 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
In Game 2, the Hawks get sunk by Shake Milton
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