NFL: DEC 01 Chargers at Falcons

ESPN identifies Falcons concerning trend amid playoff push

The Falcons are hoping that Michael Penix will lead the team to their first postseason berth since 2017, marking the end of a six-year drought. His debut as a starter against the lowly Giants was encouraging, but this weekend is a much taller task. The Falcons rookie will be playing in a standalone primetime game

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NBA: NOV 22 Hawks at Bulls

Hawks drawing attention from national pundits for NBA awards

The Atlanta Hawks are officially back to being must-watch basketball. Fresh off a stunning come-from-behind victory over the Chicago Bulls—highlighted by an explosive 50-point fourth quarter—the national spotlight is beginning to shine on this team’s potential. Fred Katz of The Athletic recently spotlighted some Hawks players in the early-season NBA awards conversation. Dyson Daniels earned

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NFL: DEC 27 Panthers at Falcons

Falcons fans react to latest free agent signing wearing Julio Jones’ #11

One of the more perplexing storylines of the Falcons’ tumultuous past few years was Julio Jones’ departure from Atlanta. With a new regime in charge, there was some uncertainty about the direction Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot would take the organization with aging, overpaid veterans like Matt Ryan and Julio Jones on bloated contracts. Eventually,

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NFL: OCT 03 Buccaneers at Falcons

Falcons have delusional idea of Kirk Cousins’ future

Amid a playoff push, one to end a six-season drought, the Falcons’ focus is on the Commanders as Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels square off in the NFL’s first-ever primetime matchup between two rookie first-round picks. But soon, Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot will have to turn their attention to Kirk Cousins. The benched

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MLB: MAY 30 Nationals at Braves

Braves’ 2025 win total should ease fans’ worries

The Braves haven’t made a single notable addition this offseason, and it’s unsettling to fans. Atlanta has seen their biggest competition for a World Series spend gobs of cash or strike blockbuster trades. Braves Country is rightfully anxious in a simple case of FOMO, but MLB win totals suggest one of two things: moves are

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MLB: APR 12 Reds at Braves

Braves old friend announces retirement

An old Braves friend has announced his retirement from baseball after 12 seasons. Ehire Adrianza made it official on his Instagram page. “This journey has been incredibly challenging, filled with ups and downs, but every step along the way has been a blessing that I cherish immensely,” Adrianza wrote.  “Since my childhood, I dreamed of

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Braves continue to bolster depth with latest free agent signing

The Braves‘ offseason has had two themes — cutting payroll or bolstering the depth of the organization. Declining Travis d’Arnaud’s option, trading Jorge Soler and reworking the contracts of Aaron Bummer and Reynaldo Lopez saved the club considerable money, but Alex Anthopoulos hasn’t spent a dime. He’s essentially just handed out minor league deals with

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NFL: NOV 03 Cowboys at Falcons

Michael Penix Jr.’s success shouldn’t save Terry Fontenot’s job

The Falcons raised eyebrows when they decided to retain general manager Terry Fontenot while parting ways with head coach Arthur Smith. However, even if rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. proves to be the franchise’s next cornerstone, it shouldn’t absolve Fontenot of his missteps or secure his position as GM. The argument that drafting Penix Jr.

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Jim Bowden doesn’t see Braves making a blockbuster move this winter

To this point, the Atlanta Braves’ offseason has been marked more by subtractions than additions. The only notable move thus far was trading Jorge Soler to the Angels, a decision aimed at shedding payroll. Beyond that, the activity has been limited to minor depth acquisitions, leaving Braves Country feeling restless as other teams around the

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