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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Atlanta Braves begin post-Chipper era

The Braves head into a new era with the same high expectations, even though Chipper Jones won't be holding down a spot in the middle of the lineup for the first time in nearly two decades.
By Paul Newberry

Friday, March 29, 2013

Newberry: Big East's demise tough to swallow

Schools are changing conferences about as often as Taylor Swift writes a breakup song - maybe she could do one for the Big East.
By Paul Newberry

Uptons aren't just a 'brother act'

When B.J. and Justin Upton trot out together for the Braves opener Monday night, they'll be only the 101st set of brothers to play on the same team, according to the Web site Baseball Almanac.
By Paul Newberry

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Louisville, Kansas, Indiana, Gonzaga earn top seeds

Louisville earned the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, while Kansas, Indiana and Gonzaga also received No. 1s after a topsy-turvy regular season and another round of weekend upsets.
By Paul Newberry

Monday, March 4, 2013

Accused Olympian quits speedskating posts

Andy Gabel stepped down from major committees at the International Skating Union and U.S. Speedskating after being accused of a sexual relationship with an underage skater in the 1990s.
By Paul Newberry

Friday, March 1, 2013

Nationals edge Braves in spring game

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Bryce Harper homered for Washington, Jason Heyward went deep for Atlanta, and the Nationals knocked off the Braves 6-5 in a spring training game Friday night.
By Paul Newberry

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Braves-Nats has makings of storied rivalry

The NL East rivalry between Atlanta and Washington isn't cooling off anytime soon.
By Paul Newberry

Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Medlen makes climb to new Braves ace

After starting last season in the bullpen, Kris Medlen moved into the Braves' rotation and went 10-1 with a 1.57 ERA, a major reason Atlanta earned a wild-card playoff spot.
By Paul Newberry

Friday, Feb. 22, 2013

Catcher is unlikely prospect for Braves

Evan Gattis is trying to make the Atlanta Braves roster after turning his back on baseball after high school.
By Paul Newberry

Detroit gets past Atlanta

The Detroit Tigers edged the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday in the first exhibition game of the season for both teams.
By Paul Newberry

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

Heyward new face of the Braves

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -With the retirement of Chipper Jones, Jason Heyward is poised to take over as the face of the franchise.
By Paul Newberry

Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

No comeback in sight for Chipper

Chipper Jones has reported to camp with the Atlanta Braves, but don't get too excited about seeing No. 10 in that familiar uniform. There are no plans for a comeback.
By Paul Newberry

Friday, Feb. 15, 2013

Newberry: College hoops needs overhaul

College basketball is downright ugly right now.
By Paul Newberry

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

Defense carries Alabama over Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. - Levi Randolph and Rodney Cooper hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the closing minutes, leading Alabama to an ugly 52-45 victory that ended Georgia's five-game winning streak Tuesday night.
By Paul Newberry

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Seminoles beat buzzer, Yellow Jackets

Michael Snaer hit a driving layup just before the buzzer, giving Florida State a 56-54 victory over Georgia Tech in the Atlantic Coast Conference on Tuesday night.
By Paul Newberry

Monday, Feb. 4, 2013

Power outage halts play at Super Bowl

NEW ORLEANS -The Super Bowl was delayed because of a power outage Sunday, plunging parts of the Superdome into darkness and leading to a 34-minute delay in the biggest game of the year.
By Paul Newberry

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013

Gators breeze past Bulldogs

Scottie Wilbekin matched a career high with 17 points - scoring 13 before halftime - and the Gators romped past another Southeastern Conference opponent, beating Georgia 64-47 on Wednesday night.
By Paul Newberry

Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

Falcons still hurting, try to 'move on'

The Falcons are still stinging after blowing a 17-point lead in the NFC title game.
By Paul Newberry

Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013

49ers beat Falcons, head to Super Bowl

ATLANTA - Make way Joe Montana and Steve Young. Colin Kaepernick is leading a brash new group of 49ers to the Super Bowl.
By Paul Newberry

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013

Falcons, 49ers seek different kinds of glory

The Falcons will play in the NFC championship game for only the third time when they host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday
By Paul Newberry
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