Stories by Paul Newberry

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Rookie's slam helps Braves sweep

ATLANTA - Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered, and the Atlanta Braves finished off a sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins ...
By Paul Newberry

Gattis, Freeman lead Braves past Twins

ATLANTA - Evan Gattis hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth to send the game to extra innings and Freddie Freeman won it in the 10th, sending the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight win, ...
By Paul Newberry

Friday, May 17, 2013

Reinstating Olympics wrestling is right

It's time for the International Olympic Committee to do the right thing. Put wrestling back on the program for the 2020 Summer Games.
By Paul Newberry

Monday, May 13, 2013

Hawks mull options for head coach

More than a week after getting bounced from the NBA playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks are still trying to figure out who's going to coach them next season.
By Paul Newberry

US swim team still strong without Phelps

The U.S. has plenty of top swimmers back from its London team, including Ryan Lochte, Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt.
By Paul Newberry

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Hawks enter off-season of change

One day after the Atlanta Hawks were bounced from the NBA playoffs, Larry Drew remained their coach. Whether he sticks around much longer is the most pressing issue for a team that expects a ...
By Paul Newberry

Friday, May 3, 2013

Pacers eliminate Hawks

ATLANTA - George Hill and David West each scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers withstood a furious Atlanta comeback in the fourth quarter, beating the Hawks 81-73 on Friday night to close out ...
By Paul Newberry

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Atlanta Hawks rest up for Game 6

After a dismal performance in Game 5 against Indiana, the Atlanta Hawks decided it was best to take the day off before Game 6.
By Paul Newberry

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Washington starter mystifies Atlanta

Jordan Zimmerman turned in another dazzling performance with two-hit ball over eight innings, Ian Desmond hit a two-run homer in the fourth and the Nationals finally beat the Braves, 2-0.
By Paul Newberry

Monday, April 29, 2013

Hawks even series with Pacers

Josh Smith scored 29 points as the Atlanta Hawks withstood an Indiana comeback to even the series with a 102-91 victory in Game 4 on Monday night.
By Paul Newberry

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Johnson's toughness gives Hawks spark

ATLANTA - When Ivan Johnson is banging around in the lane and staring down opponents, the Atlanta Hawks are a different team.
By Paul Newberry

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Hawks dominate Pacers

ATLANTA - As Al Horford led a lumbering fast break, David West doled out a flagrant blow that sent the Atlanta center tumbling to the court.
By Paul Newberry

Friday, April 26, 2013

Hawks ponder lineup changes

The Atlanta Hawks are trying to stay upbeat. Yet, they know the playoffs can't keep going like this.
By Paul Newberry

Monday, April 22, 2013

Falcons will be 'active' at draft

Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is positioned for another busy draft, holding the 30th overall pick and plenty of extra selections in the later rounds to restock the roster.
By Paul Newberry

Hawks regroup after lackluster effort

Atlanta Hawks coach Larry Drew delivered a scathing message to his players: If they don't get more passionate and a lot more physical, this series against the Indiana Pacers won't be lasting very ...
By Paul Newberry

Friday, April 19, 2013

Hawks focused on playoffs, not future

Major changes are looming for the Atlanta Hawks. But first, the playoffs.
By Paul Newberry

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Royals snap Braves' winning streak

ATLANTA - Dan Uggla flipped his bat to the ground. Then his helmet. Then both batting gloves. The game was over. So was Atlanta's winning streak. It was that kind of day for the Braves.
By Paul Newberry

Torrid Raptors breeze past Hawks

ATLANTA - DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points, Rudy Gay added 22 and the Toronto Raptors ran all over playoff-bound Atlanta, routing the Hawks 113-96 Tuesday night.
By Paul Newberry

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Louisville, Michigan to face off

ATLANTA - The hoops teams at Louisville and Michigan are used to being overlooked. The Cardinals might be a national powerhouse, but they're still considered second fiddle in their own state.
By Paul Newberry

Friday, April 5, 2013

Syracuse, Michigan offer contrast in styles

Syracuse's stingy defense will face its toughest test yet tonight against the high-flying Michigan Wolverines.
By Paul Newberry
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