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 Big, Fat Greek Contract Makes Europe Irresistible
Big, Fat Greek Contract Makes Europe Irresistible
Josh Childress’s decision to leave the Atlanta Hawks may signify a change in how N.B.A. players look at Europe as a basketball destination. >
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 Blog Down Breakdown: CHI 20 ATL 22
Blog Down Breakdown: CHI 20 ATL 22
At the risk of sounding ungrateful, Kyle Orton’s AMAZING touchdown throw to Rashied Davis just ruined this entire post. I guess it doesn’t pay to start writing before the game is over, huh? Short of drawing on manly stubble with a marker, outfitting him in Wrangler jeans, and teaching him how ...
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Falcons Beat Bears with Last Second Kick
Jason Elam made the most of his second chance, kicking a 48-yard field goal on the final play to give the Atlanta Falcons a stunning 22-20 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
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 How Far Away From the NBA is Kansas City?
How Far Away From the NBA is Kansas City?
Kansas City's Sprint Center hosted a well-reviewed preseason game between the Hawks and Blazers on Friday. The Kansas City Star 's Jason Whitlock heralds his town as a great fit for pro ball. I realize it was just a one-time affair, but I'm surprised Kansas Citians were willing to step out and ...
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Football: Survive and Advance
Well, who'd a thunk it? The Jackets win a nail-biter, 10-7, against arguably the worst team on their schedule, 1-AA Gardner-Webb. I don't have time for an in-depth breakdown, but here's what we know. O-LINE HORRIFIC The offensive line did not block ...
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 Trail Blazers Defeat Hawks in Exhibition Game at Sprint Center
Trail Blazers Defeat Hawks in Exhibition Game at Sprint Center
Portland rookie center Greg Oden shuffled his feet a few times and was called for traveling. Rookie point guard Jerryd Bayless had several unforced turnovers. “We are young,” Portland general manger Kevin Pritchard said.
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 Are the Red Sox the Next Evil Empire?
Are the Red Sox the Next Evil Empire?
(from The Launching Pad) Don’t kill me, Red Sox Nation… Hear me out. I was scrolling through the Braves message boards the other day and noticed a sentiment that is making small yet noticeable waves amongst the Atlanta denizens. Seems there is some loss of love for our American League counterparts
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 Mediocre week in ACC picks
Mediocre week in ACC picks
In a very small week for predictions I go 1-1 and thank the odds makers for not putting a line on the Gardner-Webb vs Ga Tech game, as well as the Clemson vs Wake Forest game being early.
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 Falcons in big rush to hide weakness at DB
Falcons in big rush to hide weakness at DB
Sometimes, identifying your weaknesses is more important than assessing your strengths. If the Atlanta Falcons have picked up anything from their first five games, it's that they're having a devil of a time covering anyone downfield with cornerbacks ...
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KC Jones Hopes that Acres, Lewis, and Lohaus will Bolster Boston's Bench
The Mark Acres Chronicles 10/30/1987 All K.C. Jones ever wanted during the 1986-87 season was some useful fresh bodies, players with a few NBA skills who would enable him to present a different look, or run by somebody for a sneaky basket or merely ...
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Bears-Falcons|Bears Blog Preview,Game Score,TV,Recap
The Bears at Falcons - game time Sunday, October 12, ...PM ET. Get the latest live game score on this page. Also find Bears game previews and recaps for the game instantly updated from local and national news in addition to the hottest blog talk and rumors. TV coverage of the Bears vs Falcons is on
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Hall knows he must press to impress
Hall said it's been a struggle to learn the Raiders' way of playing defense, where the cornerbacks apply press coverage in man-on-man situations. If they're not in someone's eye black, they're not trying hard enough. "I'm probably not playing the way ...
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 Key Matchups
Key Matchups
WHEN THE SAINTS HAVE THE BALL Saints Wide Receivers Against CB Nnamdi Asomugha and CB DeAngelo Hall: The Saints are known to mix-and-match which side of the formations their wide receivers line up on and use plenty of different motions ...
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 ACC Games Predictions (Week 7)
ACC Games Predictions (Week 7)
After last week's sub par picking, week seven doesn't give me much of a chance to get back into the swing of things.
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 Video -  Donald Brashear vs Zach Bogosian Oct 10, 2008
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Video - Donald Brashear vs Zach Bogosian Oct 10, 2008
Donald Brashear vs Zach Bogosian from the Washington Capitals at Atlanta Thrashers game on Oct 10, 2008.via http://www.hockeyfights.com
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TED SUNDQUIST’S WEEK SIX SCOUTING REPORTS: BEARS AT FALCONS
[Editor’s note: Former Broncos G.M. Ted Sundquist looks at a game that, prior to the season, didn’t look to be a very good one. Five weeks in, it’s one of the better matchups of the weekend.] The end of baseball season (sorry Cubs ...
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My New Contest
Im sorry its been a while. I know everyone wants to know whats goin on with me. We got into Kansas City tonight. We play the Hawks tomorrow. Ive been feeling really good, the knee feels great. Preseasons been a good learning experience and now Im ...
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 BDL's 2008-09 NBA Season Preview: Atlanta Hawks
BDL's 2008-09 NBA Season Preview: Atlanta Hawks
As the NBA preseason marches on, Ball Don't Lie looks at all 30 teams, outlining off-season transactions, projecting win totals, spinning tracks, and much, much more. It's a fun, hot mess. Today, the Atlanta Hawks . Last Season: 37-45; lost in ...
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Home Opener Unlikely to Sell Out
We are now 24 hours away from the NHL puck drop in Atlanta. So a quick check at Tickermaster for the home opener. You can still buy a block of 10 seats in a row in Section 110 ROW C--yes folks that's right, you can purchase half of the row in the 3rd ...
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 Training Camp Profile: Salim Stoudamire
Training Camp Profile: Salim Stoudamire
The Spurs said goodbye to one Stoudamire (Damon) this off season and hello to another (Salim). Salim Stoudamire signed a 2-year non-guaranteed contract with the Spurs in September, looking for a second chance after struggling to find a steady place in the Hawks lineup under Mike Woodson
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 Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons
Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons
Even though the Bears have a weak defense, so does Atlanta, they have a better offense.
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Oakland Raiders - Tom Cable
The Oakland Raiders named Tom Cable as interim Head Coach, Raiders owner Al Davis announced during a press conference at the team's Alameda, Calif., facility on September 30, 2008. In 2007, Cable coached a Raiders offensive line that contributed to ...
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 Games of Interest from Week 6
Games of Interest from Week 6
There are a handful of games during Week 6 where a win be a statement for a team and turn them in the right direction for the playoffs and a loss can send them looking for answers. Here is a look at six games and what you should expect.
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SUNS: Barnes Scores 21 Points to Lead Suns over Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 9 (AP) - Matt Barnes scored 21 points and Alando Tucker added 19 as the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz 96-89 on Thursday night. The Suns, who didn't make a 3-pointer in their opening loss to Atlanta on Wednesday, went 9-of-21 ...
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Daily Caps Report: Let’s Go Caps!! Edition
It is here! Finally! After a long off-season, your Washington Capitals square off in their season opener tonight against the Atlanta Thrashers. Take note — we put the Ball Hype widgets...vote in the poll at end of post, who will score Caps first goal.
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In Bears' book, Hall has spot reserved for Turner
The legend of Michael Turner reached new proportions Thursday as the Bears continue to hone in on ways to shut down the Atlanta Falcons running back Sunday.
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Bears not taking Turner lightly -
If Rex Grossman replaces Kyle Orton for any reason at halftime Sunday, like the last time the Bears played the Falcons on Dec. 18, 2005, it will not captivate Chicago the way it did then. That much I know. Here are 10 other things. 1. I know the Bears ...
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BOS-TB: A History Lesson
The defending World Series champions are set to face the team with the worst record in the majors last season to see which team will represent the American League in the 2008 World Series. There has never been anything close to such a matchup since ...
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 A Few Minutes With Atlanta Hawks Coach Mike Wodson
A Few Minutes With Atlanta Hawks Coach Mike Wodson
Thanks to the good folks in the Phoenix Suns' communications department, I was courtside for the team's pre-season opener against the Hawks. Being the first game of the pre-season, it was mostly just local media in attendance, who apparently had no ...
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Injury brief (UPDATED): Webster has surgery, Fernandez and Przybilla out Friday
The Trail Blazers and Martell Webster decided that surgery was the best course of action with his injured left foot. The 6-foot-7 small forward had a screw inserted into this fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot on Thursday, to...
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 Worst...Sweater...Ever!
Worst...Sweater...Ever!
Check out the Atlanta Thrashers absolutely horrible new third jerseys. Or don't. You'll probably be better off if you don't.
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 Former player Workman hired as NBA ref by
Former player Workman hired as NBA ref by
Workman_3 Former NBA player Haywoode Workman has officially made it in his second career after being hired to referee his first season in the NBA in 2008-09, Vice President of referee operations Joe Borgia confirmed to the Sentinel. Workman played ...
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First impressions
Orlando - Mo Evans was smaller and older than what the Orlando Magic felt like they needed at the shooting guard position than what Mo Evans gave them a year ago and replaced him with free agent Mickael Pietrus over...
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 Come bathe in the healing power of Matt Prater's right leg
Come bathe in the healing power of Matt Prater's right leg
One year ago, kicker Matt Prater was cut from the Atlanta Falcons after he was deemed less capable than 47-year old Morten Anderson. Today, Prater is the toast of the NFL toast of the AFC toast of Denver -- well, he's been pretty good. Prater ...
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NFL | Watch Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons Live Online Streaming Free!
NFL American Football - Identical on record and standing, Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons are set to kick-off on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 1:00 PM EDT and will aired on FOX Sports Live and will also be available to watch live via online streaming for free
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Rattle Ryan
The Bears are impressed with Ryan, but they'll still invite Atlanta's rookie QB to try to beat them > Only one of the Boston College buddies will end Sunday ...
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 Hossa's now subject to the SI jinx
Hossa's now subject to the SI jinx
From the Red Wings' public relations department... October 8, Detroit Red Wings: Red Wings' Marian Hossa Graces Cover of Sports Illustrated Regional Edition Hits Newstands Today... Detroit, MI... Detroit Red Wings forward Marian Hossa is featured on ...
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 Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 9/22
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 9/22
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