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Boston Celtics' Al Horford reacts in front of Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series Monday, May 9, 2022, in Milwaukee. The Celtics won 116-108 to tie the series 2-2. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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At 35, Al Horford reminds us that he’s still Al Horford
Braves pitcher Kyle Wright rebounded in a big way last season during the World Series. This season, Wright is among the best NL pitchers. (Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com)

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It took Kyle Wright a while, but he’s delivering now
Stetson Bennett surprises UGA fans in Raising Canes drive-thru

Asking again: What exactly does the NCAA do?
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A look back at the Falcons starting QBs through the years

The Falcons’ quarterback succession plan is now in place
The Braves and Mets will square off in four games over the next three days in Flushing, N.Y. (AJC file photo/Hyosub Shin)

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It’s early. Still, the Braves trail the Mets by five games
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Cincinnati won 24-13. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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The Falcons - yes, the Falcons - ace the NFL draft’s Day 2
Former USC receiver Drake London stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth pick of the NFL draft on Thursday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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In Round 1 of NFL draft, the Falcons take yet another receiver
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, left, reacts after being charged with a foul in the first half of an NBA playoff basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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One year later, the so-so Hawks met a sobering end
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett throws under pressure from the Yellow Jackets defense in October 2021 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

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This guy here would like to see the Falcons pick Kenny Pickett
Georgia football-Travon Walker-National Championship

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Thursday’s Round 1 of NFL draft could prove historic for UGA defenders
Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson throws his helmet after striking out April 11 at Truist Park. Gauging Swanson’s value never has been easy. His career hasn’t borne out his draft station, but he has been a solid player. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Braves’ Dansby Swanson’s career hasn’t been a total swing-and-miss
Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, left, runs to first after hitting a two RBI single as Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Freddie Freeman and the Braves: No villains in this saga
American Team quarterback Malik Willis of Liberty (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Why the Falcons should draft a quarterback in Round 1
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) halks to the Doug out after being replaced in the5th inning at Trust Park. Wednesday, April 1, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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The Braves are 3-4. They’re fine with that
Hawks guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot reacts after scoring during the second half earlier this month against the Nets in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

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The Hawks open the playoffs facing two elimination games
We are the champions!! Braves manager Bobby Cox (right) holds the championship trophy along with (from left) Stan Kasten, John Schuerholz and owner Ted Turner after winning the 1995 World Series. The Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians 1-0 in Game 6 on Oct. 28, 1995 to win the best-of-seven series four games to two. (From the files of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Braves should win more trophies. We’ve said that before
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski might cut down the nets one final time next Monday. (Ezra Shaw/TNS)

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A lovely Final Four will be won by the greatest coach ever
August 7, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith talks with General Manager Terry Fontenot after the 2021 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp: Dirty Birds Open Practice at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 7, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Two weird weeks leave the Falcons where they need to be
Falcons head coach Arthur Smith (left) and general manager Terry Fontenot confer during team practice at minicamp Wednesday, June 10, 2021, in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Who’s rebuilding? The Matt Ryan-less Falcons say, ‘Not us’
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan jogs off the field after their loss against the Saints on Jan. 9 in Atlanta. It turned out to be Ryan's last game in a Falcons uniform. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

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The Colts get the best Falcon ever. The Falcons get a Round 3 pick
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen gestures after striking out Colorado Rockies' C.J. Cron to end the baseball game Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 1-0. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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The Braves didn’t need Kenley Jansen. They got him anyway
120521 Atlanta: Falcons head coach Arthur Smith and Matt Ryan confer during a time out against the Buccaneers in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 5, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

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Might this be the time for Matt Ryan and the Falcons to part?
Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers will play the Braves in two series in the regular season, one in Atlanta and one in L.A. AJC file photo

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Freddie Freeman’s a Dodger. I understand it, but I hate it
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Houston's Deshaun Watson meet after the game Oct. 6, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Falcons reportedly have shown some interest in Watson.

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Falcons’ interest in Deshaun Watson shows they’re looking beyond Matt Ryan
Emotional day: Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos holds a press conference after trading for Oakland A’s first baseman Matt Olson on the first day of team practice at Spring Training ending fans hopes of the team resigning Freddie Freeman on Monday, March 14, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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A sobering day: The Braves land Freddie Freeman’s replacement
Jan. 9, 2022 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is helped up by offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76) as guard Colby Gossett (66) is shown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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The Falcons aren’t very good. That doesn’t mean they can’t win the NFC South
Will Freddie Freeman be a Brave when baseball returns?

Baseball comes to its senses. So where’s Freddie Freeman going?
Former Georgia assistant coach Jonas Hayes (right) is being mentioned as a candidate to replace coach Tom Crean if he doesn't return next season. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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If Tom Crean is out, who should be in? Jonas Hayes, UGA alum
Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner cuts the net as he celebrates his teams 80-75 win over Florida State in the basketball Championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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A year after winning the ACC, Georgia Tech is back to Tuesdays
Rehabbing from a torn right Achilles tendon, Atlanta Braves righthander Mike Soroka throws from the practice mounds getting in a morning workout at spring training Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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The Braves’ Mike Soroka: Still a big arm, but now a big if
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies runs to third base on a single by third baseman Austin Riley (not pictured) as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is shown during the first inning in Game 5 of the World Series at Truist Park, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

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It’s about time I wrote about Ozzie Albies, don’t you think?
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos (left) and manager Brian Snitker celebrate the Braves' 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series. (Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com)

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Pull up a chair. We need to talk about Braves and Freddie Freeman
Hawks guard Trae Young smiles at Suns guard Chris Paul, with Kevin Huerter looking on, in the final minute of a 124-115 victory over the Suns. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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For the so-so Hawks, happier days should lie ahead
11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reacts as Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) is out at first base for the final out during the ninth inning as the Braves win 7-0 in game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

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The Braves are sitting pretty, but much depends on Freddie Freeman
Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo intercepts Alabama and returns it for a touchdown for a 33-18 lead and victory over Alabama in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

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The College Football Playoff doesn’t need to grow just yet
Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper shows the Commissioner’s Trophy to the crowd while Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller reacts during the first stop of the World Champions Trophy Tour on Tuesday at Colony Square in Midtown. (Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Tanking isn’t pretty, but it works. Ask the World Series-champion Braves
110221 HOUSTON: Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario takes in a closer view of the Commissioner's Trophy while getting a pat on the back from Chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk after beating the Astros in game 6 to win the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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The hot stove league meets cold reality: MLB is still locked out
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Joe Burrow: From Buckeyes backup to Bengals magic man
Auburn-Bryan Harsin-social media

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When it comes to football coaches, there’s no place like Auburn
Dolphins coach Brian Flores walks up the sidelines during their game against the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 21. (Michael Laughlin/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

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Will Brian Flores’ lawsuit lead to NFL change? Let’s hope
111821 Atlanta: Patriots fans hold a sign reminding Falcons fans of their blown Super Bowl loss to the Patriots during their current 25-0 shut out in Mercedes-Benz Stadium sporting many empty seats in a NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Memo to Falcons: The Rams blew a lead vs. Brady - and won!
University of Georgia football player JT Daniels interacts with fans during the Dawg Walk as part of the team’s celebration parade in Athens, Georgia on January 15th, 2022.(Nathan Posner for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Bennett is staying. Daniels is leaving. The debate will never cease
022516 LAKE BUENA VISTA: Braves Andruw Jones helping coach at spring training at Champion Stadium on Thursday, Feb 25, 2016, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports, Lake Buena Vista, FL. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

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In a lockout winter, let’s discuss Andruw Jones and the Hall of Fame
January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) gestures as he takes in the DawgWalk during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Next in the Stetson Bennett saga: What (and where) now?
Georgia football-Kirby Smart-2022 coaching staff

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For Georgia, the national championship banished all doubt
Falcons head coach Arthur Smith (left) and general manager Terry Fontenot (right) confer during team practice at mini-camp on Wednesday, Jun 10, 2021, in Flowery Branch.

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The Falcons must realize they weren’t as good as their record
The biggest moments of the national championship game

The Georgia Bulldogs sit atop the world. Get used to it
Georgia football-Travon Walker-National Championship

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Mighty Georgia runs down Bama to claim its long-sought championship
FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia plays Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

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Georgia’s final mission is to beat college football’s GOAT
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