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Can’t hang on
ATLANTA — Gordon Beckham and the Atlanta Braves threw away chances to win their opener. Jason Grilli couldn’t…
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Leonard Hamilton gets 2-year extension at Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State University has announced that men’s basketball coach Leonard Hamilton’s contract has been…
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Jeff Francoeur returns to Braves with minor league deal
ATLANTA (AP) — Outfielder Jeff Francoeur is returning to the Atlanta Braves. The team announced Monday that Francoeur…
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Georgia has official groundbreaking for indoor facility
ATHENS (AP) — Though construction on a new indoor practice facility began two months ago, Georgia is putting…
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Chase Elliott’s Daytona pole boosts expectations even higher
HAMPTON — Bill Elliott grabbed the microphone, faced reporters and blurted out “I’m the father.” Then Elliott laughed…
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Braves head to spring training facing another grim season
ATLANTA — Even with the eternal promise of spring training, it’s hard to get excited about the Atlanta…
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SEC targets spring break practices in reaction to Harbaugh
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is asking for a rule preventing football teams from holding practices…
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Falcons owner Blank to have surgery for prostate cancer
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is planning surgery for what he says is a treatable…
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Beasley scores 16 as Seminoles beat Deacons, 91-71
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Florida State’s players have finally figured out that it takes more than scoring to win…