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Wings sign McCrimmon to three-year deal

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Detroit — The Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings added Brad McCrimmon to their coaching staff Monday and re-signed assistant Paul MacLean.
Atlanta Thrashers6 hours ago

Delgado, Mets rally past Braves with big 8th

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Atlanta Braves10 hours ago

Raiders' Hall has ligament damage in hand

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — ALAMEDA, Calif. — Oakland Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall has ligament damage in his right hand and may have to wear a protective cast for the rest of the preseason.
Atlanta Falcons4 hours ago

Chipper looks to say goodbye to Shea with a bang

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — New York — Chipper Jones strode to the plate in the first inning Tuesday night and heard the familiar chorus of boos and scattered chants of "Lar-ry, Lar-ry" from the faithful at Shea Stadium. The Braves third baseman is going miss this fading relic when the Mets move across the parking lot to the gorgeous Citi Field ballpark that's scheduled to open next season. Oh, there will still be thousands of Mets fans eager to boo one of their team's longstanding nemesis, but it won't be the same for Jones.
Atlanta Braves4 hours ago

Falcons find comfort at safety spot

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Flowery Branch — When Falcons backup safety Daren Stone enters the game, there are usually some bodies flying nearby.
Atlanta Falcons14 hours ago

Vick's Sugarloaf home still on market

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Michael Vick is still trying to sell his Sugarloaf home in an attempt to fund his bankruptcy case and make payments to creditors.
Atlanta Falcons17 hours ago

Single-game Falcons tickets go on sale Friday

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Just 16 days before their regular season opener, the Falcons will put single-game tickets on sale. The team announced that starting Friday at 9 a.m., fans can purchase tickets for the eight home games. A three-game package went on sale last week.
Atlanta Falcons19 hours ago

Falcons release veteran WR Horn

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Flowery Branch - The Falcons have cut disgruntled wide receiver Joe Horn, his agent confirmed to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Atlanta Falcons19 hours ago

Zito, Giants blank Braves

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — ATLANTA (AP) — Barry Zito won for just the third time since the All-Star break, leading the San Francisco Giants over the Atlanta Braves 5-0 Monday.
Atlanta Braves1 day ago

Blanco having major fun with Braves

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Atlanta Braves1 day ago

Report: Dodgers acquire Maddux

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — The Los Angeles Times reported on its Web site Monday that the Dodgers have acquired veteran pitcher Greg Maddux in a trade with the San Diego Padres.
Atlanta Braves1 day ago

Abraham returns to Falcons practice

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Flowery Branch — Falcons defensive end John Abraham, who injured his right ankle in the preseason opener at Jacksonville, returned to practice on Monday.
Atlanta Falcons1 day ago

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