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John Romano: Yeah, the O-line is important, but referees are Tom Brady’s best protection

TAMPA, Fla. — The laws of the NFL are clear. You do not hit quarterbacks in the head, and you do not hit them in the knees. You do not drive them to the turf, and you do not hit them late.

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‘On Herschel’s team’: Top Republicans to visit Georgia to boost Walker’s Senate bid

ATLANTA — Prominent Washington Republicans will stump for Senate hopeful Herschel Walker in Georgia this week in a show of support for his embattled campaign after the candidate’s ex-girlfriend accused him of paying for her abortion and urging a second one.

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Mark Bradley: After decades of doubt, the Braves have made us believe again

ATLANTA — It’s not as if the Braves haven’t won anything. Since 1990, they’ve won their division 20 times over 31 completed seasons. Over three decades, they’ve been good far more often than they’ve been bad. So why have the past 13 months felt so …

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Atlanta United’s Santiago Sosa suspended three games for use of homophobic slur

ATLANTA — MLS suspended Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa for three matches and fined him for the use of a homophobic slur, the league announced Saturday.

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Trump probe: Fulton jurors seek testimony from Gingrich, Flynn

ATLANTA — The Fulton County special grand jury investigating potential interference in Georgia’s 2020 elections is seeking testimony from a new batch of former President Donald Trump’s allies, including ex-Georgia Rep. Newt Gingrich.

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Texts between Herschel Walker’s wife, ex-girlfriend add twist to abortion drama

ATLANTA — The drama surrounding Herschel Walker took a new turn this weekend as texts emerged showing the Republican’s wife reached out to his ex-girlfriend, whose claims he paid for her abortion have rocked the U.S. Senate race in Georgia.

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After bumpy start, Freddie Freeman finally feels at home with Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — There are some days Freddie Freeman's commute is simple.

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Herschel Walker centers pitch to Republicans on 'wokeness'

Herschel Walker pitches himself as a politician who can bridge America’s racial and cultural divides

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Tex McIver denied bond ahead of 2nd murder trial

ATLANTA — Facing a murder trial for the second time in his wife’s 2016 shooting, Claud “Tex” McIver was denied bond Friday by a Fulton County judge who expressed concerns that McIver was a flight risk.

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Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan emerges as key GOP critic of Herschel Walker in Georgia

ATLANTA — Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has hardly minced words about his fears of the Donald Trump-driven direction of the Republican Party.

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Delta works with MIT to study impact of airplane contrails on climate

ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines said Thursday it will work with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a study examining the environmental impact of airplane contrails.

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Stacey Abrams raises more than $36M in three-month period

ATLANTA — Stacey Abrams continued her dominating fundraising streak by collecting more than $36 million over the latest three-month disclosure period for her rematch against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.

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Judge denies bond for Atlanta man who shot wife in SUV

A judge denied bond for a well-connected Atlanta man who’s awaiting a second trial in the killing of his wife after Georgia’s highest court overturned his murder conviction earlier this year

The Independent UK

Tex McIver seeks bond after overturned murder conviction

ATLANTA — Former Atlanta lawyer Claud “Tex” McIver is hoping to be released from jail following the Georgia Supreme Court’s decision to overturn his murder conviction in his wife’s shooting death.

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Prosecutors in Georgia look to delay Young Thug, Gunna trial

ATLANTA — Fulton County prosecutors are asking a judge to postpone the racketeering trial for rappers Young Thug and Gunna because eight of the 28 people charged in the sweeping gang case still don’t have defense attorneys.

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Giant West Indies star Rahkeem Cornwall scores 205* in T20 - running just five of them

West Indies star Rahkeem Cornwall struck a brilliant 205 not out off 77 balls for Atlanta Fire, scoring 200 in boundaries - meaning he ran just five of his runs

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Herschel Walker faces another abortion report that threatens his Senate campaign

ATLANTA — Another Herschel Walker headline rocked the Republican’s embattled campaign when The Daily Beast reported late Wednesday that the woman who said the Senate hopeful paid for her 2009 abortion is also the mother of one of his four children.

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Herschel Walker campaign claims GOP lead in Senate fundraising, but it trails Sen. Raphael Warnock

ATLANTA — Republican Herschel Walker on Wednesday reported raising more than $12 million in campaign cash over the past three months, less than half of what his Democratic opponent, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, raked in for the same reporting period.

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Herschel Walker fails to file promised defamation lawsuit over abortion story

ATLANTA — When the story broke Monday night alleging that Herschel Walker had paid a former girlfriend to have an abortion, the Republican U.S. Senate candidate wasted no time responding.

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Christian leaders rally around embattled Herschel Walker

ATLANTA — With a scrum of TV cameras and reporters waiting outside the doors, First Baptist Atlanta’s senior pastor, Anthony George, led a group of evangelical Christians in prayer for embattled GOP Senate nominee Herschel Walker Tuesday.

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Atlanta’s used bookstores preserve history, enrich communities

ATLANTA — Jan Keith has done plenty of reading throughout her 32 years in Atlanta's Inman Park neighborhood. She is part of book clubs, loves historical fiction, has dozens of used books and frequents the neighborhood’s A Cappella Books. The bookstore, with a large used book selection, mirrors the changing…

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Phillies likely to face Cardinals in playoffs after getting blanked 10-0 by Astros

HOUSTON — There are plenty of reasons why, when presented with the choice of facing the Mets or the St. Louis Cardinals, the Phillies would choose the Cardinals. The Mets were just swept in three games in Atlanta, but have won 14 of 19 games played against the Phillies this…

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Republicans fear losing US Senate seat as Herschel Walker’s woes mount

ATLANTA — Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Herschel Walker has so far weathered allegations he abused his ex-wife and exaggerated claims about his businesses.

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Hawks receive favorable votes in latest annual NBA GM survey

ATLANTA — The Hawks may not be the favorites to win the NBA title this season, but the team has one of the better point guards in the league, according to the NBA’s general managers.

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Court rejected Georgia voting rights case, but laws have changed since 2018

ATLANTA — When a judge shot down a sweeping voting rights lawsuit, he ruled against allegations that several Georgia election laws were illegal and discriminatory just five weeks before another election.

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