NFL lends Falcons $200 million for new stadiumMichael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The 32 NFL team owners voted today to lend the Falcons $200 million for their new stadium in Atlanta. “Today’s approval by the NFL team owners is an important milestone in moving the new stadium project forward,” Falcons owner Arthur Blank said in a… |
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Falcons reach deal with rookie TE Levine Toilolo16 hours ago
Mike Wilkening, profootballtalk.com The Falcons have come to terms with with rookie tight end Levine Toilolo, the club said on Tuesday. A fourth-round selection from Stanford, Toilolo is likely to fill a complementary role in the Atlanta offense as a rookie. He caught 24 passes for 393 ya… |
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NFC South links: Revis soaks up Tampa23 hours ago
Atlanta Falcons Coach Mike Smith reveals the process of persuading Tony Gonzalez to return to the Falcons for one more season, including a personal visit to Gonzalez' home in California. Five finalists, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, are i… |
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Braves ride dominant Teheran to win vs. TwinsMay 20 (yesterday)
Mark Bowman, MLB.com Julio Teheran produced the finest start of his young career, as he benefited from a four-run first inning and came two outs away from his first career shutout while leading the Braves to a 5-1 win over the Twins on Monday night at Turner Field. |
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O'Flaherty to undergo Tommy John surgeryMay 20 (yesterday)
Mark Bowman, MLB.com The Braves announced reliever Eric O'Flaherty will undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday afternoon in Gulf Breeze, Fla. Dr. James Andrews will perform the procedure. |
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Simmons wants MLB to review pair of errorsMay 20 (yesterday)
Mark Bowman and Eric Single, MLB.com Andrelton Simmons does not want to develop the reputation of being a whiner. But after being on the wrong end of four questionable scoring rulings during this past weekend's series against the Dodgers, the Braves' shortstop petitioned two rulings from F… |
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NFC South links: Freeman feeling pressure?May 20 (yesterday)
Atlanta Falcons General manager Thomas Dimitroff tells D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution the Falcons are not in a rush to get a contract together for quarterback Matt Ryan because, "We all know that Matt is going to be here f… |
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NFC South programming notesMay 20 (2 days ago)
I’ll be off this week, but please keep an eye on the NFC South blog. Our editors will post links, videos and anything that’s relevant to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints. We’ll have a pinch hitter … |
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Delayed start, but Braves rally late again to sweepMay 19 (3 days ago)
Mark Bowman, MLB.com Still riding the momentum of the late-inning home runs that propelled them to victories the previous two days, the Braves played some small ball and manufactured four eighth-inning runs to complete a three-game sweep with Sunday's 5-2 win against the Do… |
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Braves rally vs. bullpen in rain-soaked winMay 19 (3 days ago)
Associated Press, ESPN.com Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory on a rain-soaked Sunday. |
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Still improving, Medlen looks to decrease walk totalsMay 19 (3 days ago)
Mark Bowman, MLB.com Kris Medlen certainly had reason to be encouraged after limiting the Dodgers to two hits and one unearned run in seven innings of Saturday night's 3-1 win at Turner Field. But the Braves right-hander was frustrated that he issued three walks. |
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Dodgers 2B Ellis back in lineup vs. BravesMay 19 (3 days ago)
Associated Press, ESPN.com Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis has returned to the lineup after missing the last 19 games with a right quadriceps strain. |
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Kemp's great catch earns tip of cap from HeywardMay 19 (3 days ago)
Ken Gurnick, MLB.com In a rare show of in-game sportsmanship, Braves slugger Jason Heyward tipped his helmet in admiration after Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp robbed him of a potential home run. |
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Braves call on pitching depth after injuriesMay 18 (3 days ago)
Mike Bauman, MLB.com The Atlanta Braves have been known for their admirable pitching depth, not only at the Major League level, but throughout their organization. They're going to require a show of that depth, now, and for some time to come. |
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Back-to-back blasts change fortunes in eighthMay 18 (3 days ago)
Mark Bowman, MLB.com Evan Gattis added to his legend with a two-run, pinch-hit home run off Kenley Jansen, and Andrelton Simmons followed with a home run of his own to cap a three-run eighth inning that provided the Braves a 3-1 win over the Dodgers. |
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Braves lose O'Flaherty with torn elbow ligamentMay 18 (4 days ago)
Braves general manager Frank Wren said Saturday left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. |
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Here's Jake "The Snake" Roberts Singing At Last Night's Braves GameMay 18 (4 days ago)
Greg Howard, deadspin.com So last night the Atlanta Braves played the Dodgers. They won, which was expected. What wasn't expected was ex-professional wrestler Jake "The Snake" Roberts making a cameo to lead everyone in singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" d… |
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The Juice: Justin Upton helps Braves Slam the Dodgers; Paul Goldschmidt mashes two homers for ArizonaMay 18 (4 days ago)
Mark Townsend, yahoo.com The Juice returns for season No. 6! It's almost eligible for free-agency! Stop by daily for news from the action, along with great photos, stats, video highlights and more. With their desired lineup intact for the first time in 40 games, the Atlanta Bra… |
