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Atlanta general managers…Be Alex Anthopoulos.

Atlanta general managers…Be Alex Anthopoulos.

By DAN MATHEWS 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Atlanta general managers… Be Alex Anthopoulos.  This is in the same line of thinking, where Bruce Lee famously said “be water.” In regards to Anthopoulos, he’s calculated and emotionless. The first part is much easier to accomplish over the other one. Yes, fans would have been made…read more »

Spieth takes another step with a 67 to lead at Pebble Beach

Spieth takes another step with a 67 to lead at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Spieth took on a bold tee shot and pulled it off perfectly to set up birdie. He hit a poor 3-wood that went off a tree and back into the fairway that led to another. Whether it’s good golf or good breaks, it’s making him feel…read more »

One Can Dream: JJ Watt would be perfect for the Falcons!

One Can Dream: JJ Watt would be perfect for the Falcons!

By DAN MATHEWS 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – I know, JJ Watt is not going to play for the Falcons. But, why can’t I dream about the perfect marriage it would be for the team? The Falcons need a guy like JJ Watt. Remember back when he had his press conference rant about doing the…read more »

Braves Announce Revised 2021 Spring Training Schedule

Braves Announce Revised 2021 Spring Training Schedule

29-game slate begins Sunday, February 28 ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball today announced the club’s revised 2021 Grapefruit League schedule. The Braves’ 29-game slate is scheduled to begin on Sunday, February 28 in Port Charlotte against the defending American League champion Tampa Bay Rays. All of Atlanta’s 29 games will be…read more »

Rob Gronkowski lives the dream for all of us

Rob Gronkowski lives the dream for all of us

By DAN MATHEWS 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – If you’re a sports fan, then you’ve wanted to be a professional athlete.  How many of us have said how they’d live their lives, if they had the chance to suit up for the Braves? Would we go to all the cool parties? Yes! Would we date…read more »

Cantlay leads at Pebble Beach, ties course record with 62

Cantlay leads at Pebble Beach, ties course record with 62

By DOUG FERGUSON PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Cantlay looked just as good Thursday at Pebble Beach as the last round he played 18 days ago. Jordan Spieth looked as good as his last tournament, too. Coming off a 61 in the California desert followed by at two-week break, Cantlay opened with seven birdies…read more »

Lasting legacy: Earnhardt’s death saved lives, forced change

Lasting legacy: Earnhardt’s death saved lives, forced change

By JENNA FRYER, DAN GELSTON and MARK LONG DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Newman was lying in bed one morning, his two daughters still tucked in down the hall, when a YouTube video of his death-defying crash popped up as a recommended watch. He hit play, absorbing every angle of the terrifying tumble that…read more »

Mississippi Senate: Ban transgender athletes on female teams

Mississippi Senate: Ban transgender athletes on female teams

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Transgender athletes would be banned from competing in girls’ or women’s sports in Mississippi schools and universities, under a bill that advanced in the Republican-controlled state Senate late Thursday night. There was little discussion of Senate Bill 2536 before senators passed it 34-9. Four senators voted “present,”…read more »

Business of Sports – NASCAR Returns in 2021!

Business of Sports – NASCAR Returns in 2021!

Brandon Hutchinson, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Atlanta Motor Speedway, bring s us up to speed with what\’s coming up in 2021.  NASCAR returns, and this time fans will be allowed in the stands! Find out how Atlanta Motor Speedway will bring LIVE racing back to Atlanta! Tickets are available at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.read more »

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