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Rockies, Braves experiencing what a difference a season makes

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:19:12 GMT

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The 2026 Colorado Rockies were destined to be better than the 2025 team, and they've lived up to that expectation. Colorado reached 14 wins five weeks earlier than last year's 43-119 squad and is coming off a 4-2 road trip.

The Rockies will try to build on that success when they host the Atlanta Braves on Friday night for the first of a three-game series in Denver.<

Phillies ride momentum of series sweep into opener vs. Marlins

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies are showing signs of life under interim manager Don Mattingly.

The Phillies will go for their fourth straight victory Friday night when they visit the Miami Marlins in the opener of a four-game series.

Philadelphia parted ways with manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday morning after a 9-19 start to the season. Mattingly was promoted from benc

Optimistic Rangers begin weekend series against Tigers

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:19:03 GMT

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All things considered, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker appears pleased with his team's performance heading into May.

The Rangers are 15-16 as they begin a three-game series against the host Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Texas snapped a three-game losing streak and concluded its nine-game homestand with a 3-0 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Detroit

NBA roundup: Knicks advance with 51-point rout; Wolves move on, too

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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OG Anunoby scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half to lead visiting New York to a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday as the Knicks won their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-2.

It was the most points scored by the Knicks in a playoff game and the 51-point margin of victory their largest in the postseason. The only bigger vi

MLB roundup: Phillies sweep DH vs. Giants with pair of walk-offs

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:40:30 GMT

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Bryson Stott delivered a game-tying triple in the ninth inning and scored on Justin Crawford's infield single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to nip the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-2 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career home run while Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez allowed two runs and struck out seven in 6 2/3 in

Knicks finish off Hawks with record-setting 51-point blowout

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:05:11 GMT

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It was the most points scored by the Knicks in a playoff game and their largest winning margin in the postseason. The only bigger victory margin in

Down 3-2, Pistons shift pressure to Paolo Banchero, Magic in Game 6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:16 GMT

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Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero are proving they know how to put on a show, and they're going to be called upon in another possible elimination game in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Cunningham's heroics Wednesday night bought the Pistons another game as No. 1 seed Detroit visits Orlando for Game 6 on Friday night with the Magic leading 3-

Tigers rally for rare victory against Braves

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:40:22 GMT

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Gleyber Torres had three hits and capped a two-run rally with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to help the visiting Detroit Tigers score a 5-2 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

The victory ended Detroit's 10-game losing streak against the Braves.

The Tigers began their comeback against reliever Joel Payamps. Kerry Carpenter led off the eight

Hornets' Moussa Diabate wins NBA Hustle Award

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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Charlotte Hornets big man Moussa Diabate was named the winner of the 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award on Thursday.

A first-time winner, Diabate ranked in the top 11 in six of the nine hustle categories used to determine the award recipient, including first in offensive box-outs per minute (0.0537) and fourth in screen assists per minute (0.1122).

The Hustle Award h

Report: Calais Campbell, 39, to sign 1-year deal with Ravens

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:40:35 GMT

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Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell is returning to Baltimore to sign a one-year contract with the Ravens, ESPN reported Thursday.

Campbell, who turns 40 on Sept. 1, previously played in Baltimore from 2020-22. He will suit up for his 19th NFL season in 2026.

Campbell has appeared in 278 regular-season games (259 starts). The league record for a def

Against Nationals, Mets strive to close dreadful month on a high note

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:19:15 GMT

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The New York Mets insist they are better than their record indicates.

As the first full month of the season concludes, it is time for the Mets to prove it.

The Mets will attempt to end a disappointing month on a high note Thursday afternoon when they host the Washington Nationals in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Freddy Peralta (1-3, 3.90 ERA) is

Braves bring historic pace into series finale vs. Tigers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:05:12 GMT

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The Braves will look for their 11th straight win against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon when the teams play the finale of a three-game series in Atlanta.

Matt Olson and the Braves gut-punched the Tigers on Wednesday when the first baseman crushed a two-run walk-off homer in the ninth inning. Detroit hasn't beaten Atlanta since June 12, 2023.

'When you

MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen. It was the second strai

Matt Olson's walk-off homer lifts Braves over Tigers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:19:08 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long two-run walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen.

It was the second s

Tigers put RHP Casey Mize (adductor), SS Javier Baez (ankle) on IL

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:05:04 GMT

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Detroit Tigers' right-hander Casey Mize and shortstop Javier Baez were placed on the injured list on Wednesday after both were hurt during Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Mize, 27, is on the 15-day IL with a right adductor strain. The 2025 All-Star appeared to be in pain after a second-inning strikeout, then departed in the third after a throw to first base

Knicks' physicality has helped them of brink of advancing past Hawks

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:55:15 GMT

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Jalen Brunson can continue to build on his reputation as a big-time player if he finds a way to carry the New York Knicks into the second round of the playoffs.

Led by Brunson, the Knicks hold a 3-2 lead over the Atlanta Hawks in their best-of-seven, first-round Eastern Conference series and will try to clinch the series on Thursday in Atlanta.

Brunson scored 3

White Sox place OF Everson Pereira (pectoral) on IL

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:25:13 GMT

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The White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain.

In a corresponding move, Chicago called up outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte ahead of its series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.

Pereira, 25, is batting .250 with three homers, four doubles and seven RBIs in 18 ga

After 'fun' victory vs. Nationals, Mets pursue a repeat feat

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:05:05 GMT

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The New York Mets took advantage of their opportunities Tuesday night in an 8-0 win over the visiting Washington Nationals.

The Mets turned six hits, five walks and two home runs into eight runs en route to only their third victory in the past 18 games. The Mets left just four runners on base Tuesday.

Juan Soto hit a two-run homer to cap a seven-run fourth inn

Longtime Broncos S Justin Simmons retiring at 32

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:40:37 GMT

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Former Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons is announcing his retirement Wednesday after nine seasons.

The two-time Pro Bowl selection played for Denver from 2016-23 and spent 2024 with the Atlanta Falcons before sitting out the 2025 season.

The Broncos planned a press conference with Simmons, 32, at noon local time Wednesday in Englewood, Colo.

Tarik Skubal, Tigers take aim at hot Braves

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:40:32 GMT

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Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will take the mound on Wednesday night when his Detroit Tigers face the host Atlanta Braves and their top rookie pitching prospect.

The Braves recorded a 5-2 victory Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series. It was Atlanta's ninth straight win over the Tigers, who fell to 5-13 on the road this seas

Yankees RHP Elmer Rodriguez to make MLB debut against Rangers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:05:11 GMT

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The New York Yankees are excited about Elmer Rodriguez's major league debut on Wednesday afternoon.

They also are enthusiastic about the prospect of capping a nearly perfect road trip with another win.

Rodriguez, a 22-year-old right-hander, will be on the mound when the Yankees finish a nine-game journey Wednesday against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas

MLB roundup: Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark in the major leagues, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years.

Tigers RHP Casey Mize headed for MRI on sore groin

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:40:21 GMT

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Detroit starter Casey Mize left in the third inning of the Tigers' Tuesday game against the host Atlanta Braves due to right groin tightness and he will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday.

Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, appeared to grimace after fielding a soft grounder from Atlanta's Drake Baldwin and tossing an underhanded throw to first to record an

NBA roundup: De'Aaron Fox, Spurs knock out Blazers in Game 5

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:55:12 GMT

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De'Aaron Fox scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday to close out a 4-1 victory in the teams' first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Victor Wembanyama racked up 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots as the second-seeded Spurs secured a berth in the conference

Martin Perez leads Braves past Tigers in matchup of division leaders

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:40:21 GMT

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Martin Perez pitched five scoreless innings and Ozzie Albies homered to help the Atlanta Braves defeat the visiting Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-series between division-leading clubs.

The journeyman left-hander allowed two hits and four walks, striking out five. Perez (2-1) logged his first win over the Tigers since Aug. 25, 2019.

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Jalen Brunson pours in 39 as Knicks go up 3-2 on Hawks

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:19:03 GMT

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Jalen Brunson scored 39 points to lift the host New York Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.

New York holds a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Knicks will look to advance to the conference semifinals on Thursday when they play Game 6 in Atlanta.

Brunson made 15 of 23 shots

Martin Perez leads Braves past Tiger in matchup of division leaders

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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The journeyman left-hander (2-1) allowed two hits and four walks, striking out five. It was his first win over the Tigers since Aug. 25, 2019.

Atlanta's

Tigers RHP Casey Mize leaves start vs. Braves with groin tightness

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:40:42 GMT

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Detroit starter Casey Mize left in the third inning of Tuesday's game against the host Atlanta Braves with right groin tightness, the team announced.

Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, appeared to grimace after fielding a soft grounder from Atlanta's Drake Baldwin and tossing an underhanded throw to first to record an out.

Detroit manager A.J.

Tigers RHP Casey Mize leaves start vs. Braves with apparent leg injury

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:25:10 GMT

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Detroit starter Casey Mize had to leave the game with an apparent leg injury in the third inning of Tuesday's game against the host Atlanta Braves.

Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, appeared to grimace after fielding a soft grounder from Atlanta's Drake Baldwin and tossing an underhanded throw to first to record an out.

Detroit manager A.J. Hi

Celtics' Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of Year

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:55:12 GMT

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Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year for the second time in three seasons on Tuesday.

Stevens' Celtics finished with the second-best record (56-26) in the Eastern Conference in 2025-26 and secured a top-two playoff seed for the fifth time in his five seasons in his current role.

After managerial change, Phillies look to alter fortunes vs. Giants

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:19:09 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies made news on Tuesday morning, hours before opening a three-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants.

The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.

USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and dec

Touting their tenacity, Knicks set for another scrap with Hawks

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:19:04 GMT

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The Knicks will try to ride a tone-setting first quarter from Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks into Game 5 on Tuesday in New York.

The Knicks responded to consecutive one-point losses by securing a seven-point lead after the end of the first quarter in Game 4. They doubled the advantage by halftime and extended the lead

Mets-Nats to feature punchless offenses vs. generous pitching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:55:18 GMT

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No team in baseball has scored fewer runs than the New York Mets. And no team in the National League has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Something will have to give starting Tuesday, when the skidding Mets host Washington in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) is slate

Mets-Nats to feature punchless offense vs. generous pitching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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No team in baseball has scored fewer runs than the New York Mets. And no team in the National League has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Something will have to give starting Tuesday, when the skidding Mets host Washington in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) is slate

Tigers' Spencer Torkelson eyes history in opener vs. league-best Braves

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:05:03 GMT

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Detroit's Spencer Torkelson could write his name in the franchise record book when the visiting Tigers open a three-game series against the red-hot Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Torkelson matched the franchise mark by hitting a home run in his fifth consecutive game on Sunday against Cincinnati. Another blast would also make him the f

Braves' Reynaldo Lopez a reliever 'for now' to work on delivery flaw

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:55:06 GMT

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Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez is moving to the bullpen 'for now' to work out a mechanical flaw in his delivery, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss told reporters Sunday.

Lopez began the season as Atlanta's No. 2 starter after making just one start in 2025 before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. He had a 2.18 ERA through four starts this season before he gave

Celtics return home with chance to finish off reeling Sixers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:40:27 GMT

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The Boston Celtics can close out the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.After splitting two games in Boston, the second-seeded Celtics took a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series by beating the seventh-seeded 76ers twice in Philadelphia.'Played another about-as-bad-as-you-can-play game,' Philadelp

Phillies eager to end awful April on high note vs. Giants

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:25:07 GMT

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April will go down as a month that manager Rob Thomson and the Philadelphia Phillies would prefer to forget.

With 11 losses in their last 12 games and only nine victories on the season, the Phillies are desperate for a win Tuesday when they host the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game set.

Philadelphia enters the week with a 9-19 record, matc

MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re

Chris Sale notches 150th win as Braves take rubber match from Phillies

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:40:39 GMT

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Chris Sale pitched six scoreless innings to earn the 150th victory of his career as the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Sunday in the rubber game of their three-game series.

Sale (5-1) retired the first eight batters he faced and allowed only one hit, a single to Trea Turner, two walks and a hit-by-pitch. He struck out a season-high nine

Armenia, Georgia discuss Youth World Cup plans

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:32:17 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - President of the Football Federation of Armenia Armen Melikbekyan and head of the Georgian Football Federation Levan Kobiashvili met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the Armenian federation reported.

The Armenian and Georgian officials noted that it is a great honor and responsibility to host the 2029 FIFA Youth World Cup.

They expressed deep

PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final thriller

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:24:00 GMT

Khvicha KvaratskheliaandOusmane Dembelescored twice each asParis Saint-Germainbeat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.

The first half alone was crazy, with Harry Kane giving Bayern the lead from a penalty only for Kvaratskhelia to equalise before Joao Neves heade

Browns officially break ground on new Huntington Bank Field

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:02:05 GMT

The new enclosed stadium and Phase 1 of the mixed-use development are set to open in 2029

Kelsey Russo

The Haslam Sports Group (HSG) alongside a joint venture of AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company and HKS today announced the groundbreaking of the new Huntington Bank Field, the future home of the Cleveland Browns starting in the 2029 season. The groundbreaking ceremony held at the new site in Brook

Kendal Daniels' versatility fits what Falcons are building on defense

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:56:23 GMT

Daniels is a defensive chess piece that Atlanta can deploy as necessary.

Will McFadden

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. In an era where NFL offenses are seeking to fool their counterparts through personnel packages, intricate formations and pre-snap motions, the defensive side of the ball has sought to adapt.

The most successful defenses have done so by adding the most adaptable players to their roster. Across t

After 1-Year Return To Cardinals, Calais Campbell Heads To Ravens

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:14:19 GMT

Reunion in Arizona was impressive as popular D-lineman posted 6.5 sacks

Darren Urban

Calais Campbell just wanted to be able to make his own decision.

"I've always tried to play well enough where I have a choice," the defensive lineman said late last season.

Campbell did that in his 18th NFL season, well enough that the veteran will play a 19th,albeit in Baltimorewith another of his former team

Lingering questions that remain for Falcons following 2026 NFL Draft

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:18 GMT

Atlanta welcomed six new players into the fold this past weekend. What have we learned about the Falcons roster construction and what it will mean for the fall?

Tori McElhaney

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons added six new players into the fold this past weekend with the NFL Draft to go along with the long list of free agents the organization had previously signed in March.

With each addition

All-around game, high-impact consistency defined Clay Matthews

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Super Bowl-turning play just one moment in a great career

Cliff Christl

Clay Matthews

Inducted: 2024

Linebacker: 2009-18

Height: 6-3; Weight: 255

College: Southern Cal, 2005-08

Honors:

NFL All-Decade Team: 2000s

Associated Press All-Pro Team (chosen since 1940): 2010

Pro Bowl Selection (played from 1950-2022): 2009, '10, '11, '12, '14, '15

Eric DeCosta's Plan for Ravens' Starting Center Job

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:31:32 GMT

Clifton Brown

The Ravens' biggest need coming out of the 2026 draft is arguably the biggest need entering the draft center.

While Baltimore upgraded the interior of the line with first-round pick Vega Ioane, who will join veteran John Simpson to make a formidable duo at guard, the Ravens are still looking for a center to replace Tyler Linderbaum.

General Manager Eric DeCosta shared his perspective on

Magic Pick 84 and More | S.S. Mailbag

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In our latest mailbag, Bucs fans have questions about Keionte Scott's draft slot, this year's international games, Lavonte David memories and more

Scott Smith

Last Friday night, on the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, General Manager Jason Licht swung a trade with the Green Bay Packers, moving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers down from pick number 77 to number 84 in the middle of the third round. It was a drough

Falcons rookie jersey numbers revealed for 2026 draft class

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:32 GMT

See the jersey numbers for Avieon Terrell, Zachariah Branch and the rest of the Falcons' rookies.

Will McFadden

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Their names have been called, and now their numbers have been assigned.

The Atlanta Falcons revealed the jersey numbers for their six draft picks on Tuesday. None of the players is carrying over his jersey number from college, so each player will be defined by a new dig

Nerdy Birds: 2026 Draft Class

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:06 GMT

Recapping the Falcons incoming rookie class.

Matt Haley

Day 2

Round 2 | No. 48 Overall | CB Avieon Terrell

Atlanta selected cornerback Avieon Terrell in the second round with the 48th overall pick. Terrell played in 39 games over three seasons (2023-25) at Clemson, totaling 125 tackles (90 solo), 25 passes defensed, eight forced fumbles, four sacks and three interceptions. He is a two-time

Why He Fits: Kendal Daniels grew into exactly what the Falcons needed

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:46:10 GMT

After adding 60 pounds through college and expanding his role each year, Daniels arrives in Atlanta as a true chess piece for defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

Tori McElhaney

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. For most of Kendal Daniels' young life, he was a tall, skinny safety. The build suited him through his introduction to football, his high school recruitment and his early years at Oklahoma State. But over time,

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Falcons get high marks for Day 2

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:24:33 GMT

Now that the draft has wrapped, lets take a look at the national media grades for the Falcons.

Will McFadden

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons picked up an extra selection during draft weekend and ultimately came out of the NFL Draft with six new players in Ian Cunningham's first event as the team's general manager.

Four of those selections were used on defense, where the Falcons added one of

Georgia sees 2.5 pct rise in foreign visitors in Q1

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:45:19 GMT

TBILISI, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Georgia welcomed 994,800 international visitors in the first quarter of 2026, up 2.5 percent year on year, though total tourist spending declined, according to the National Statistics Office Thursday.

Russia was the largest source market, accounting for 20.3 percent of visitors, followed by Trkiye at 18.5 percent, and Armenia at 11.8 percent. The capital Tbilisi drew 42.1 percent of

Upgraded FTA with China responds to new global trade trends, says Georgian official

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:15:20 GMT

TBILISI, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The upgraded free trade agreement (FTA) between Georgia and China is a response to new trends in global trade that have taken shape since the original deal entered into force in 2018, a senior Georgian official said Wednesday.

The upgraded FTA, signed in April 2026, introduces measures to promote bilateral investment, simplify trade procedures and improve access to information, Gena

Georgia, Armenia to host 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:20:27 GMT

YEREVAN/TBILISI, April 29 (Xinhua) -- World soccer governing body FIFA has named Georgia and Armenia as co-hosts of the 2029 U-20 World Cup, marking the first time the two South Caucasus countries will host a FIFA tournament.

The joint bid was approved at a FIFA Council meeting on April 28 in Vancouver, Canada, on the eve of the 76th FIFA Congress.

The tournament, held every two years since 1977, features

Georgia summons EU ambassador over controversial remarks

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:45:11 GMT

TBILISI, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Georgia's Foreign Ministry has summoned the European Union's ambassador in Tbilisi over his remarks that drew sharp criticism from the country's government and the ruling party.

Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili told EU Ambassador Pawel Herczynski that Brussels' current approach to Georgia is undermining bilateral trust and damaging the partnership between Tbilisi and the bloc, t

Feature: "Strangers in the Land" -- The New Yorker's Michael Luo on overlooked history of Chinese Americans

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:45:06 GMT

by Xinhua writer Yang Shilong

NEW YORK, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Michael Luo, executive editor of The New Yorker, steps from behind the editor's desk to revisit a long-overlooked chapter of American history in his debut book "Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America."

Longlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, the book is more than an a

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:47 GMT

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:32 GMT

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Questions raised over Foxs conduct in campaign clash

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:02:46 GMT

Questions raised over Foxs conduct in campaign clash

Long wait times and scenes of confusion plague advanced poll

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:02:04 GMT

Long wait times and scenes of confusion plague advanced poll

Grade II listed Georgian property in Llandeilo for 300k

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:40:09 GMT

Grade II listed Georgian property in Llandeilo for 300k

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:39:44 GMT

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after wife disappeared from their boat

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:26:01 GMT

Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after wife disappeared from their boat

Man accused of indecently assaulting 16-year-old gets bail

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:04:58 GMT

Man accused of indecently assaulting 16-year-old gets bail

DPA announces new chapter with launch of new books division

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:04:55 GMT

DPA announces new chapter with launch of new books division

Union calls on government to resolve stalled BTVI talks

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:04:53 GMT

Union calls on government to resolve stalled BTVI talks

Munroe dismisses FNM claims over voter register flaws

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:04:49 GMT

Munroe dismisses FNM claims over voter register flaws

COI leader faces perjury claim over conflicting wealth records

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:04:45 GMT

COI leader faces perjury claim over conflicting wealth records

Wiping BPL bills 'makes no sense'

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:04:43 GMT

Wiping BPL bills 'makes no sense'

Sebas reveals over 20 government contracts in election public filing

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:02:30 GMT

Sebas reveals over 20 government contracts in election public filing

37-year-old remanded over Andros teen assault charges

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:03:17 GMT

37-year-old remanded over Andros teen assault charges

Murder suspect fined over 105-day bail breach

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:02:35 GMT

Murder suspect fined over 105-day bail breach

23-year-old sentenced to 30 months for firearm possession

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:01:57 GMT

23-year-old sentenced to 30 months for firearm possession

Man shot and killed in Mount Pleasant ambush

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:31:47 GMT

Man shot and killed in Mount Pleasant ambush

$700m Freeport project promises 550-room Hilton

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:03:28 GMT

$700m Freeport project promises 550-room Hilton