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Atlanta Sports News and Rumors

A. Jones' wife seeks divorce after alleged attack

CNNSI.com

The wife of former Atlanta Braves star Andruw Jones filed for divorce about a week after she accused him of grabbing her neck and saying he wanted to kill her, according to a court document.

D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com

By CARROLL ROGERS FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter withdrew from consideration for NFL head coaching vacancies and signed on for another season with the Falcons. Falcons coach Mike Smith said Koetter informed him of his decisi…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

The two Falcons assistants planning to interview for the Eagles’ head-coaching vacancy will not have to travel to Philadelphia. Instead, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, President Don Smolenski and General Manager Howie Roseman are currently aboard a flight …

nba.com

NEW YORK -- The Atlanta Hawks' Larry Drew and the Los Angeles Clippers' Vinny Del Negro today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in December.

D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com

By CARROLL ROGERS FLOWERY BRANCH — Cornerback Dunta Robinson is in the league’s concussion protocol after taking a blow to the head Sunday against Tampa, but he was encouraged Wednesday by his progress and thinks he’ll be back by the Jan. 13 playoff…

D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White ran for a 39-yard touchdown during the second quarter against Detroit on a screen pass. (Duane Burleson/Associated Press) By MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM FLOWERY BRANCH — After 16 regular-season games it’s clear the Fal…