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Hunter’s knee surgery gives Hawks yet another medical hurdle

Hunter’s knee surgery gives Hawks yet another medical hurdle

By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — De’Andre Hunter’s knee surgery is only the latest medical setback that threatens the Atlanta Hawks’ efforts to end a streak of three consecutive losing seasons. The Hawks have been without guard Bogdan Bogdanovic for a month due to a knee injury. Hunter, enjoying a breakout season as the starting…read more »

Mavericks rally in 4th for 118-117 win over Hawks

Mavericks rally in 4th for 118-117 win over Hawks

By SCHUYLER DIXON DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks were trying to hang on to a one-point lead in the final seconds after rallying in the fourth quarter against Atlanta. Trae Young never got a chance to answer for the Hawks. Doncic had 28 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and Young…read more »

Buck Interviews Chipper Jones about the 2021 Braves

Buck Interviews Chipper Jones about the 2021 Braves

If you’re going to launch a podcast, this is the way to do it! Buck is joined by Hall of Fame Brave Chipper Jones to talk about whether we’ll see the designated hitter in the National League, key players to keep an eye on in the upcoming season, the Marcel Ozuna sweepstakes, and MUCH MORE!…read more »

SEC standouts who returned for more finding success so far

SEC standouts who returned for more finding success so far

By MARK LONG DeVonta Smith could be tearing up the NFL instead of the Southeastern Conference. The Alabama standout has 38 receptions for 483 yards and four touchdowns in four games, including consecutive performances in which he topped 160 yards while helping the second-ranked Crimson Tide score a combined 104 points. Even Georgia’s NFL-ready secondary…read more »

Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series

Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series

By STEPHEN HAWKINS ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Lowe kept finding his name near the top of Tampa Bay’s lineup even as his offensive struggles continued to mount this postseason. After Lowe finally busted out in Game 2 of the World Series, the Rays and Dodgers are tied deep in the heart of Texas. “Sometimes…read more »

Kershaw falters again in playoffs, pushing Dodgers to brink

Kershaw falters again in playoffs, pushing Dodgers to brink

By SCHUYLER DIXON ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Clayton Kershaw made the slow trudge to that lonely spot in the dugout once again, this time just a few miles from his hometown. The longtime ace of the Dodgers just can’t shake his playoff curse, not even on friendly turf in a neutral-site NL Championship Series. Kershaw…read more »

Patriots rally around Belichick amid COVID-19 outbreak

Patriots rally around Belichick amid COVID-19 outbreak

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots activated quarterback Cam Newton from the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve list on Wednesday. Newton is expected to practice with the team on Thursday, which likely would lead to his starting on Sunday against Denver. New England was 2-1 with Newton as its starter, then lost…read more »

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