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This year's All-Star Game ballot is, in part, a tribute to the men and women who run the Atlanta Braves. That's because the Braves' Minor League system produced 14 of the players...(full article)
The trade for All-Star outfielder Justin Upton has been an absolute steal for the Atlanta Braves. It has been a dud for the Arizona Diamondbacks. If both teams could...(full article)
ATLANTA — Inside Craig Ivey’s travel bag are objects reminiscent of the Middle Ages. He has a steel, rounded shield; a five-sided, wooden shield; a red, white and blue surcoat...(full article)
ATLANTA — On behalf of all basketball-loving denizens of the planet earth, let me be the first to say it: Thank heavens that’s over. Not just because the Indiana Pace...(full article)
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