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MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next season
Read full article: MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next seasonMajor League Baseball has announced it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins next year.
PepsiCo lowers revenue forecast on "subdued" sales in US, China and elsewhere
Read full article: PepsiCo lowers revenue forecast on "subdued" sales in US, China and elsewherePepsiCo lowered its sales forecast for the year after consumers in the U.S., China and elsewhere pulled back on its snacks and drinks.
Hurricane Milton forces NFL, NHL and other sporting events to adjust game plans
Read full article: Hurricane Milton forces NFL, NHL and other sporting events to adjust game plansThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sundayās game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Floridaās west coast this week.
Mets starter Kodai Senga goes 2 innings and passes baton to brilliant bullpen in Game 1 NLDS win
Read full article: Mets starter Kodai Senga goes 2 innings and passes baton to brilliant bullpen in Game 1 NLDS winNew York has mastered the art of the late-inning rally, first in Atlanta, then in a Wild Card Series win in Milwaukee and now in Philadelphia.
Cousins throws for 509 yards, hits Hodge in OT to give Falcons 36-30 win over Bucs
Read full article: Cousins throws for 509 yards, hits Hodge in OT to give Falcons 36-30 win over BucsKirk Cousins threw for a career-high 509 yards and four touchdowns, the last of them a 45-yard scoring pass to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime that gave the Atlanta Falcons an improbable 36-30 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season
Read full article: Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight seasonShohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year.
Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinch
Read full article: Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinchThe Atlanta Braves bounced back from a stunning loss in the first game of a makeup doubleheader, claiming the last postseason berth with a 3-0 win over the Mets in the nightcap Monday after New York clinched a playoffs trip with an 8-7 victory in the opener.
Shelter-in-place order for more than 90,000 Georgia residents is lifted after chemical fire
Read full article: Shelter-in-place order for more than 90,000 Georgia residents is lifted after chemical fireA weekend chemical plant fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke into the Georgia sky has led to complaints about a strong chemical smell and haze several miles away across metro Atlanta.
Tropical Weather Latest: Helene weakens into a post-tropical cyclone as rescue efforts persist
Read full article: Tropical Weather Latest: Helene weakens into a post-tropical cyclone as rescue efforts persistHurricane Helene has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm.
Mets and Braves to play doubleheader on Monday after forecast washes out rest of pivotal series
Read full article: Mets and Braves to play doubleheader on Monday after forecast washes out rest of pivotal seriesThe last two games of the pivotal series between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves have been postponed due to the forecast for inclement weather.
Southwest plans to cut flights in Atlanta while adding them elsewhere. Its unions are unhappy
Read full article: Southwest plans to cut flights in Atlanta while adding them elsewhere. Its unions are unhappySouthwest Airlines is planning to cut about one-third of its flights in Atlanta next year to save money, and employees affected by the change are furious.
A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland
Read full article: A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inlandForecasters are warning that Hurricane Helene will intensify into a major storm before striking Florida and further inland as it heads northward across the Gulf of Mexico.
A Texas county has told an appeals court it has a right to cull books on sex, gender and racism
Read full article: A Texas county has told an appeals court it has a right to cull books on sex, gender and racismLawyers for a Texas county that wants to keep 17 books off its library shelves went before 18 federal appeals court judges in New Orleans to argue their case.
Miscues and late stops by the Chiefs lead to another Falcons loss
Read full article: Miscues and late stops by the Chiefs lead to another Falcons lossThe Atlanta Falcons had plenty of opportunities to beat Kansas City but miscues and trouble converting on third down helped the Chiefs hold on for a narrow 22-17 victory.
Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs' defense preserves a 22-17 win over the Falcons
Read full article: Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs' defense preserves a 22-17 win over the FalconsPatrick Mahomes threw a pair of touchdown passes and Kansas City's defense made a couple of late stands to keep the Chiefs unbeaten with a 22-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
City of San Antonio opens submissions for 10th Annual MLK Youth Art Contest
Read full article: City of San Antonio opens submissions for 10th Annual MLK Youth Art ContestThe City of San Antonioās Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission has officially opened submissions for the 10th annual Citywide Student Art Contest.
Betts has tiebreaking RBI single in seven-run 9th inning as Dodgers beat Braves 9-2
Read full article: Betts has tiebreaking RBI single in seven-run 9th inning as Dodgers beat Braves 9-2Mookie Betts had a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in a seven-run ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2.
Falcons host the football team from Apalachee High School, where a shooter killed four
Read full article: Falcons host the football team from Apalachee High School, where a shooter killed fourThe Atlanta Falcons hosted the football team from Apalachee High School a week after a shooting left two students and two teachers dead.
Missouri bird flu case is a 'one-off' and the public risk is still low, officials say
Read full article: Missouri bird flu case is a 'one-off' and the public risk is still low, officials sayHealth officials say they donāt know how a Missouri person caught bird flu, but they believe it may be a rare instance of a āone-off,ā stand-alone illness.
Fed official broke ethics rules but didn't violate insider trading laws, probe finds
Read full article: Fed official broke ethics rules but didn't violate insider trading laws, probe findsA government investigation into Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic's securities trades and investments has found he violated several of the central bank's ethics policies.
Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury
Read full article: Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injuryThe Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to Denver.
Atlanta Falcons wear T-shirts honoring school shooting victims before season opener
Read full article: Atlanta Falcons wear T-shirts honoring school shooting victims before season openerAtlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Raheen Morris wore Apalachee High School T-shirts during warmups before the NFL team's season opener, honoring the victims of a fatal shooting.
Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10
Read full article: Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10Justin Fields stepped in to lead the Steelers to a 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons with Russell Wilsonās Pittsburgh debut put on hold by a calf injury.
Wisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections
Read full article: Wisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate outbreak of salmonella infectionsWisconsin health officials have initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm.
Missouri patient tests positive for bird flu despite no known exposure to animals
Read full article: Missouri patient tests positive for bird flu despite no known exposure to animalsHealth officials say a hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu, despite having no known contact with dairy cows or other animals.
Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the Ravens
Read full article: Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the RavensPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will raise their championship banner and begin their quest to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
Trump campaign must stop using 'Hold On, I'm Coming' after lawsuit from family of song's co-writer
Read full article: Trump campaign must stop using 'Hold On, I'm Coming' after lawsuit from family of song's co-writerA federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song āHold On, Iām Coming.ā.
Contract security officers leave jail in Atlanta after nonpayment of contract
Read full article: Contract security officers leave jail in Atlanta after nonpayment of contractSome security officers at a jail in Atlanta that is under federal investigation walked off the job after the Fulton County sheriffās office failed to pay money owed to the third-party contractor that employs them.
Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results
Read full article: Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election resultsThe state and national Democratic parties are suing to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia's State Election Board.
Lawrence throws 2 TD passes against outmanned Falcons, Jaguars romp 31-0 in preseason finale
Read full article: Lawrence throws 2 TD passes against outmanned Falcons, Jaguars romp 31-0 in preseason finaleTrevor Lawrence tuned up for the regular season by guiding two long touchdown drives against a bunch of Atlanta players fighting for jobs, and the Jacksonville Jaguars blew away the Falcons 31-0 in the preseason finale.
Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken hand
Read full article: Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken handAtlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley will miss at least the rest of the regular season after breaking his right hand.
Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politics
Read full article: Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politicsBlack male voters are traditionally one of the most consistently Democratic-leaning demographics in the nation.
Songwriter-producer The-Dream seeks dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit
Read full article: Songwriter-producer The-Dream seeks dismissal of sexual assault lawsuitLawyers for The-Dream, a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer, are seeking the dismissal of a womanās lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault and other abuse.
Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain
Read full article: Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remainThree independent and third-party candidates got one step closer to appearing on Georgiaās presidential ballot on Tuesday.
Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinion
Read full article: Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinionGeorgiaās Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods now says school districts may teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies.
Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America's deep divides
Read full article: Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America's deep dividesDonald Trump and Kamala Harris just held dueling rallies four days apart in the same Georgia location.
Georgia prosecutors committed 'gross negligence' with emails in 'Cop City' case, judge says
Read full article: Georgia prosecutors committed 'gross negligence' with emails in 'Cop City' case, judge saysA Georgia judge has chastised state prosecutors for mishandling confidential emails between a defense attorney and three Atlanta activists who face racketeering charges connected to violent protests against a police and firefighter training center that critics call āCop City.ā.
Lawsuit says Norfolk Southern's freight trains cause chronic delays for Amtrak
Read full article: Lawsuit says Norfolk Southern's freight trains cause chronic delays for AmtrakThe federal government alleges in a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern that the railroad has been causing chronic delays for Amtrak between New York and New Orleans by forcing the passenger trains to wait while its massive freight trains pass.
Judge won't block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
Read full article: Judge won't block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani WillisA Georgia judge has denied a preliminary request to block a commission created to discipline and remove prosecutors.
In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classes
Read full article: In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classesGeorgia state Superintendent Richard Woods now says the state will pay for districts to teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies.
Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies' wrist injury
Read full article: Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies' wrist injuryThe Atlanta Braves made two moves to replace injured second baseman Ozzie Albies, recalling infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett and signing veteran Whit Merrifield.
Braves 2B Ozzie Albies expected to miss about 8 weeks with broken wrist
Read full article: Braves 2B Ozzie Albies expected to miss about 8 weeks with broken wristAtlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies broke his left wrist late in Sundayās loss to the St. Louis Cardinals and is expected to miss about eight weeks.
Ten Commandments won't go in some Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out
Read full article: Ten Commandments won't go in some Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays outLouisiana has agreed to delay implementing a requirement that the Ten Commandments be placed in all of the stateās public school classrooms, at least until November.
Cardmember spending drives American Express second-quarter profits soaring 39%
Read full article: Cardmember spending drives American Express second-quarter profits soaring 39%American Express said Friday second-quarter profits jumped 39% as the credit card company benefitted again from a broad increase in cardmember spending as well as more of its customers carrying a balance.
Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirement
Read full article: Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirementA federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration complied with the law when it declined to grant an extension to Georgiaās year-old Medicaid plan, which is the only one in the country that has a work requirement for recipients of the publicly funded health coverage for low-income people.
Semien replaces Altuve as AL All-Star starting second baseman, Santander and Castro added to roster
Read full article: Semien replaces Altuve as AL All-Star starting second baseman, Santander and Castro added to rosterMarcus Semien of the host Texas Rangers will replace Houstonās Jose Altuve as the American Leagueās starting second baseman for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night.
Angel Reese secures 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds as the Sky beat the Dream
Read full article: Angel Reese secures 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds as the Sky beat the DreamChennedy Carter scored 19 points, Angel Reese secured her 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds to extend a WNBA record and the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 78-69.
Delta and an airline that doesn't fly yet say they'll run flights between the US and Saudi Arabia
Read full article: Delta and an airline that doesn't fly yet say they'll run flights between the US and Saudi ArabiaDelta Air Lines has struck a deal with a start-up airline to operate flights between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics
Read full article: One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris OlympicsGeorgia State professor Moraima āMoā Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and Ludacris into her law class.
Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip
Read full article: Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens gripTravel activity is expected to heat up to record levels around the Independence Day holiday as consumers take advantage of cooler prices for airfares, gasoline and hotels.
American winger Tim Weah's suspension extended to 2 games for red card against Panama
Read full article: American winger Tim Weah's suspension extended to 2 games for red card against PanamaThe suspension of American winger Tim Weah was extended to two games by South American soccerās governing body for punching Panamaās Roderick Miller during their Copa American group stage match Thursday.
Biden's debate performance spurs Democratic panic about his ability to lead party against Trump
Read full article: Biden's debate performance spurs Democratic panic about his ability to lead party against TrumpAbove all, Joe Bidenās allies have wanted him to demonstrate strength and energy on the debate stage this week to help put to rest questions about the 81-year-old Democratās physical and mental acuity.
US Soccer Federation says Weah, other players targets of racist abuse after Copa America loss
Read full article: US Soccer Federation says Weah, other players targets of racist abuse after Copa America lossTim Weah and other members of the U.S. national team were targeted with racist abuse on social media after the Americans were beaten 2-1 by Panama in the Copa America.
Hawks trade AJ Griffin to Rockets for 2nd round pick in 3-team deal including Heat
Read full article: Hawks trade AJ Griffin to Rockets for 2nd round pick in 3-team deal including HeatThe Atlanta Hawks moved back into the NBA draft by trading forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets for the No. 44 pick.
Injuries continue to plague WNBA teams. The Sparks and Dream are winless with key players sidelined
Read full article: Injuries continue to plague WNBA teams. The Sparks and Dream are winless with key players sidelinedThe injury bug has bitten several WNBA teams this season with both Los Angeles and Atlanta losing key players last week.
Caitlin Clark wins Honda Cup as top female college athlete for second consecutive year
Read full article: Caitlin Clark wins Honda Cup as top female college athlete for second consecutive yearCaitlin Clark became the fourth person ever to win the Honda Cup twice, earning the prestigious honor Monday night.
CONCACAF to investigate after Canada's Bombito was targeted on social media with racist messages
Read full article: CONCACAF to investigate after Canada's Bombito was targeted on social media with racist messagesCONCACAF says it will investigate racist messages directed at Canadian soccer player MoĆÆse Bombito on social media after he made a tackle on Lionel Messi during a 2-0 Copa America loss to Argentina on Thursday.
Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 free
Read full article: Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 freeCaeleb Dressel has made his debut at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, posting the third-fastest time in the preliminaries of the 100-meter freestyle.
Micro communities for the homeless sprout in US cities eager for small, quick and cheap solutions
Read full article: Micro communities for the homeless sprout in US cities eager for small, quick and cheap solutionsIn downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home.
1 fatally shot on Atlanta area transit bus that led officers on wild rush hour chase, police say
Read full article: 1 fatally shot on Atlanta area transit bus that led officers on wild rush hour chase, police sayAtlanta police say one person has died after being shot on a commuter bus that then led officers on a wild chase into the suburbs with frightened passengers aboard.
Atlanta officials say water repairs are done after 5 days of outages and service is being restored
Read full article: Atlanta officials say water repairs are done after 5 days of outages and service is being restoredCity of Atlanta officials say workers finished repairs on a ruptured water main on Tuesday.
Mired in disappointing season, Atlanta United fires coach Gonzalo Pineda
Read full article: Mired in disappointing season, Atlanta United fires coach Gonzalo PinedaAtlanta United has fired coach Gonzalo Pineda, less than 24 hours after another loss dropped the team farther from playoff contention in Major League Soccer.
French children hail D-Day veterans as heroes as they arrive in Normandy for anniversary events
Read full article: French children hail D-Day veterans as heroes as they arrive in Normandy for anniversary eventsFrench schoolchildren have greeted dozens of U.S. World War II veterans with a big poster saying āāthank you'' as they arrived on Monday in Normandy.
American veterans depart to be feted in France as part of 80th anniversary of D-Day
Read full article: American veterans depart to be feted in France as part of 80th anniversary of D-DayA group of 60 World War II veterans is leaving Atlanta on a trip to France to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends in 3-1 loss to Atlanta United
Read full article: Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends in 3-1 loss to Atlanta UnitedLionel Messi scored yet again but it wasn't enough as Inter Miami's 10-match Major League Soccer winning streak came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Atlanta United.
Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000
Read full article: Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000Drexel University in Philadelphia is threatening to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters as arrests linked to campus demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war surpassed the 3,000 mark nationwide.
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
Read full article: Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, tooPresident Joe Biden has offered his most direct recognition of the anguish American college students are feeling over the Israel-Hamas war.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's state primariesVoters are heading back to the polls in Georgia, two months after helping Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump secure their partiesā nominations for president.
Biden's upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture
Read full article: Biden's upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culturePresident Joe Biden will have his most direct engagement with college students since the start of the Israel-Hamas war when he speaks at Morehouse College's commencement.
Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election
Read full article: Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 electionSeveral Democrats serving as their stateās top election officials have sent a letter to the parent company of Facebook, asking it to stop allowing ads that claim the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration
Read full article: Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigrationBrian Jack sought to make a debate among Republicans for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties with Donald Trump, while the other contenders are ignoring Trumpās endorsement of Jack.
Josh Naylor, Ramon Laureano help Guardians outlast Braves 4-2 in 11 innings in meeting of top teams
Read full article: Josh Naylor, Ramon Laureano help Guardians outlast Braves 4-2 in 11 innings in meeting of top teamsJosh Naylor and Ramon Laureano had RBIs in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 in a game featuring the teams with the two best records in the majors.