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Not All Seven Game Series Are Equal
There were two seven-game series in the first round of the the NBA Playoffs. One was the greatest series in the history of sport. The other was not....
Hawks Radio Announcers Might Be Biased Against Dwayne Wade
Things got a little chippy during Atlanta's 106-91 mugging of Miami, but that seemed okay with the Hawks radio crews—as long as "the great Dwayne Wade" was on the receiving end of the rough stuff....
Tony Gonzalez Is The New Falconer
Kansas City sends Tony Gonzalez to Atlanta and Matt Ryan for a 2010 second-round pick. You weren't using that were you, Matt Cassel? (Yes, two Falconer references in one day! I win $5!) [USA Today]...
The Lingerie Football League Is Not Immune To The Cruel Economic Realities Of America
The Atlanta Steam has relocated to (gasp) Charlotte. Adjust your schedules accordingly. [Monkeys Throwing Darts]...
Finally ... Baseball Will Save Us All!
Thank goodness it's here. It's been a rough 2009 so far, but it is finally time for the baseball season to arrive and soothe our weary souls....
It's Chipper Jones Vs. The City Of Toronto. Let's Watch The Fun
If you play for the Braves and you're going to be at war with a city, it might as well be a Canadian one. On the whole, Chipper Jones would rather be in Atlanta....
James Parr's Not Buying Into All This Obama Hype
Atlanta Braves' pitcher James Parr got a taste of the big time this week when he was featured in SI's "Pop Culture Grid" section. But his answer to one question may raise a few eyebrows....
Wake The Kids And Hide The Pets, Michael Vick Is Heading Home
Michael Vick could be released from prison as early as May 21, say government officials, and sent to a halfway house. Which, in this case, will be his own house....
Ken Griffey Tells His Friends He's On His Way To Hot-Lanta
There's something very "I Love The 90's" about this deal: "The 39-year-old has been favoring the Braves for family reasons, as his permanent home is located in Orlando, Fla." [SI's Fan Nation]...
The Braves Enter the Ken Griffey Jr. Derby
And what a derby it is: "That Ken Griffey Jr.-to-Seattle reunion isn't a foregone conclusion just yet. Two baseball sources told ESPN.com early Saturday that the Atlanta Braves are making a late play for Griffey and have begun discussing money with his agent. 'We have interest in several available o...
Jamal Anderson Was Snorting Cocaine Off A Toilet?
Jamal Anderson probably isn't the first person to sniff cocaine off of a toilet in public restroom, but he's the first to do it whose touchdown dance was called "The Dirty Bird."...
Ex-Falcon Jamal Anderson Arrested On Drug Charges
The former RB turned ESPN analyst was arrested in Atlanta last night in possession of cocaine and a "suspected marijuana cigarette." See what you've done, Michael Phelps? [AJC]...
It's Official; Lowe And His Mullet Now Play For The Braves
Derek Lowe has agreed to terms with the Braves, pending a physical, for four years, $60 million, according to sources. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]...
How Does A 14-11 Record Get You $60 Million? Here's How
Derek Lowe, the pride of Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn, Mich., reportedly offered $60 million over four years by the Braves. Your move, Mets. [Sporting News]...
Worst Columnist Predictions Of 2008 ... With Gratuitous Jay Mariotti
Sure it made for good copy when Terence Moore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote back in April that "The Falcons just blew it" by drafting Matt Ryan. Did he think that wouldn't come back on him?...
Teixeira Holding Up Entire Free Agent Market, Quest For World Peace
Our economy is in shambles, global warming threatens the planet and they're throwing loafers at us in Iraq. But if someone could just sign Mark Teixeira, the rest would fall neatly into place....
The Burning Of Atlanta
Rafael Furcal eschews Braves and Athletics, signs with Dodgers for three years, $30 million. Wizard Cat awards this deal, three wands. [Fox Sports]...
Someone In The Braves Dugout Is Quite The Artist
So a reader happened to be looking over some photos he took at a Nationals-Braves game this summer, and noticed something scrawled on the knob of Brian McCann's bat. Hmmm, is that ...?...
The Hawks Do Everyone a Favor, Derail King James
Atlanta snaps Cleveland's winning streak, a rare Jerome James sighting, and a debut win for Philly's interim coach....
Please Watch Your Footing NHL Fans; We Can't Afford To Lose Any Of You
Here is palatial Scotiabank Place, home of the Ottawa Senators and, unfortunately, the scene of a rather spectacular accident on Wednesday night in the upper deck. As the Sens toiled against the Atlanta Thrashers below, a gentleman was lugging beers to his seat when he stumbled and went a-sailin' cl...