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Blank to have Atlanta team in TGL high-tech golf league founded by Woods, McIlroy
Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith, left, and Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor speaks with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank before the first half of an NFL preseason football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
basketball
Veteran point guard Dennis Schroder officially signs with Toronto Raptors
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, right, reacts after making a 3-point basket next to Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
baseball
Calgarian Michael Soroka wins first home start since 2020
Jun 30, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Michael Soroka (40) throws against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
world
Dinosaur exhibition temporarily closes in Atlanta after intruders cause expensive damage
baseball
As May ends, even some weaker teams have reasons for hope in baseball’s playoff chase
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 29: Mike Tauchman #40 of the Chicago Cubs hits a sacrifice fly for an RBI in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field on May 29, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
hockey
Phoenix, Atlanta, Houston, Salt Lake City among Coyotes’ relocation options
FILE - Fans watch as players warm up prior to the Arizona Coyotes' home-opening NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets at the 5,000-seat Mullett Arena in Tempe, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2022. The Coyotes are about to learn the fate of a proposed entertainment district that will include a new arena. A referendum going before voters in the city of Tempe will determine whether plans for the $2.3 billion Tempe Entertainment District will move forward. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
sports
Injured-plagued Toronto Arrows rally late to tie Rugby ATL 34-34 in MLR play
Toronto Arrows captain Lucas Rumball, centre, is shown in this handout image provided by the Toronto Arrows, on July 4, 2022, at York Lions Stadium. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Toronto Arrows-Marcus Hobbs **MANDATORY CREDIT **
canada
WestJet to fly direct to Atlanta after Manitoba government offers money for new route
A WestJet planes waits at a gate at Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. Westjet is launching new direct flights between Winnipeg and Atlanta, starting in September. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
world
Atlanta shooting suspect charged with murder, assault
Law enforcement officers stand Northside Hospital Midtown medical office building, where five people were shot, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Atlanta. Authorities swarmed the city’s bustling midtown neighborhood in search of the 24-year-old suspect. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
world
Police arrest suspect in fatal mass shooting at Atlanta medical center
Emergency vehicles arrive on West Peachtree in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Police say are investigating an “active shooter situation” in a building in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood and that multiple people had been injured. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)
world
Teen accused in death of transgender woman from documentary
In this family photo provided by sister Kilya Williams, Koko Da Doll, a subject of the documentary "Kokomo City," about the lives of transgender Black women, poses for a picture on vacation near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Sept. 24, 2022. Koko was shot dead in Atlanta, late Wednesday, April 19, 2023, family members say. Atlanta police say they are investigating the shooting and that it could be classified as a hate crime. (Kilya Williams via AP)
basketball
Young’s long three lifts Hawks to 119-117 win over Celtics
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 25: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the game winning 29-foot three point basket against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in game five of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at TD Garden on April 25, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
world
DA to decide on Georgia election probe charges in summer
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis poses for a portrait, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
basketball
Young scores 32, Hawks beat Celtics 130-122 to close to 2-1
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 21: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 21, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
world
Atlanta trans woman Koko Da Doll, documentary subject, slain
In this family photo provided by sister Kilya Williams, Koko Da Doll, a subject of the documentary "Kokomo City," about the lives of transgender Black women, poses for a picture on vacation near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Sept. 24, 2022. Koko was shot dead in Atlanta, late Wednesday, April 19, 2023, family members say. Atlanta police say they are investigating the shooting and that it could be classified as a hate crime. (Kilya Williams via AP)
soccer
Toronto FC rallies to tie Atlanta United 2-2 as Lorenzo Insigne returns from injury
Atlanta United midfielder Luiz Araujo (10) plays the ball against Toronto FC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye (14) during first half MLS Soccer action in Toronto, on Saturday, April 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj
soccer
Italian star Lorenzo Insigne could make limited return for Toronto FC against Atlanta
Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne is pictured during MLS action against New England Revolution in Toronto on Wednesday August 17, 2022. While unbeaten in its last six games (1-0-5), Toronto FC needs to start turning draws into wins. Bob Bradley’s team will be buoyed by the fact that Italian star Insigne has been upgraded to questionable after missing the last six games with a groin injury. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
soccer
Former Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg looks forward to return to BMO Field
Philadelphia Union's Julian Carranza, right, tries to get a shot past Toronto FC keeper Quentin Westberg, centre, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Chester, Pa. Toronto FC will get another look at Westberg on Saturday, this time in Atlanta United colours. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Matt Slocum
sports
Blue Jays beat Braves, lose to Rays in split-squad spring training games
world
Dozens face terrorism charges in Atlanta police protest
Smoke rises after protesters breached Cop City in Dekalb County, outside Atlanta, on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2023. Hundreds of activists breached the site of a proposed police and fire training center in Atlanta’s wooded outskirts on Sunday, burning police and construction vehicles and a trailer, and setting off fireworks at officers stationed nearby. (Sean Keenan/The New York Times)
soccer
Toronto FC looks to bounce back in Atlanta after painful season-opening loss
Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley leaves the field after an MLS soccer match against D.C. United, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
sports
Hawks fire Nate McMillan with team stuck in eighth in East
Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan looks on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
sports
Toronto Arrows score 10 late points but lose 17-10 to Rugby ATL in MLR season opener
Toronto Arrows captain Lucas Rumball (centre with beard) is shown July 4, 2022, at York Lions Stadium in Toronto. Rumball will lead the Toronto Arrows this season with Sam Malcolm and Mike Sheppard as vice-captains for the Major League Rugby team. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Toronto Arrows-Marcus Hobbs **MANDATORY CREDIT**
football
Atlanta will be site if Bills, KC meet for AFC title
The Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
world
Shooting in Atlanta neighbourhood kills 1 person, wounds 5
sports
Hawks sneak in layup at buzzer for OT win over Raptors 124-122
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes scores over Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
football
Falcons, Panthers back at it less than two weeks after overtime game
CORRECTS DATE TO SUNDAY, NOV. 6 INSTEAD OF TUESDAY, DEC. 6 - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
alberta
Psychiatrist says Alberta man who killed his mother suffered psychotic episode
The sign at the Calgary Courts Centre is shown on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. The lawyer of a man charged in the death of his mother says his client is not criminally responsible. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Graveland
baseball
Phillies set for first home playoff game since 2011, face Atlanta
FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard reacts after falling down injured on his way to first base as he makes the last out during the ninth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, in Philadelphia, Oct. 7, 2011. For 11 years, Howard’s groundout in the season’s final at-bat served as a flashpoint for a franchise that briefly ruled the NL East, only to fall into a chasm of bad baseball and meaningless Septembers. The Philadelphia Phillies are set to play their first home playoff game since 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
baseball
Alvarez walk-off home run caps Astros comeback win over Mariners
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 11: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning in game one of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
baseball
Atlanta Braves sign rookie pitcher Spencer Strider to a US$75-million, six-year contract
FILE - Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Braves made another investment in their future by signing rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a $75 million, six-year contract on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
soccer
Italian star Lorenzo Insigne returns to training with Toronto FC
Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne is pictured during MLS action against New England Revolution in Toronto on Wednesday August 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
football
Toronto FC’s MLS playoff hopes take a blow as Atlanta United wins 4-2
Toronto FC forward Federico Bernardeschi (10), third from right, drives through Atlanta United defenders in the box, drawing a penalty in the box which was overturned on review, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)
soccer
Lorenzo Insigne’s status unknown as Toronto FC heads to Atlanta
Aug 13, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC midfielder Lorenzo Insigne (24) salutes the fans after defeating the Portland Timbers at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports