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Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) slaps hands with a fan during the second half in Game 5 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 103-99. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

SNYDER: Struggle to put Hawks away not good omen

By Deron Snyder

Milwaukee Brewers' Eric Thames leaves the game with manager Craig Counsell and a trainer during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Thames has 1 of Brewers’ 14 hits, hurt in win over Reds

By by JOE TOTORAITIS - Associated Press

New York Mets manager Terry Collins, left, takes the ball from starting pitcher Robert Gsellman as catcher Travis d'Arnaud and shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (13) watch from the mound during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Teheran solid, Gsellman stumbles and Mets lose 5th straight

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) catches a pass as Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) defends in the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Monday, April 24, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hawks roll the Wizards 111-101, series tied 2-2

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson reacts after making a three-point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Mike Brown is more than capable of leading the Warriors

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' John Wall passes off under the basket on a triple-team by Atlanta Hawks defenders Paul Millsap, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Mike Muscala, from left, during Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

John Wall could use a little help from his friends

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard battles Washington Wizards' Kelly Oubre Jr. and Bojan Bogdanovic, right, under the basket during Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Wizards walloped in Atlanta, series tightens

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the first half of an NBA playoff basketball game Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Markieff Morris calls Paul Millsap a ‘crybaby’

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the first half of an NBA playoff basketball game Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hawks deliver early playoff KO, romp past Wizards

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) argues with an official after he was called for a foul during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 109-101. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Overzealous refs render Wizards-Hawks near unwatchable

By Deron Snyder

Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith, right, and Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard, left, reach for the ball during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards expect to improve despite 2-0 lead

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after he made a 3-point basket during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, as Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala runs nearby, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 109-101. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall, Bradley Beal slam door on Atlanta; Wizards win 109-101

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

In a Monday, March 27, 2017 photo, Democratic Congressional candidate Jon Ossoff greets supporters outside of the East Roswell Branch Library in Roswell, Ga., on the first day of early voting. President Donald Trump is attacking the leading Democratic candidate for a special election in a typically conservative Georgia congressional district, with Republicans bidding to avoid a major upset. On Twitter, Trump said Monday April 17, 2017, that &quot;The super Liberal Democrat in the Georgia Congressional race tomorrow wants to protect criminals, allow illegal immigration and raise taxes!&quot; (AP Photo/Alex Sanz)

The Latest: Georgia congressional race heads to runoff

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Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Max Scherzer pitches 7 scoreless innings, Nationals beat Braves

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Sheriff: ‘Security incident’ delays Delta flight in Key West

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The Latest: Crew pumping concrete buckled Atlanta highway

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This photo shows a portion of Interstate 20 that buckled because of an underground gas leak in Atlanta. (Eric Stirgus/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Atlanta: Concrete highway rupture sends motorcyclist flying

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Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts to the cheering Wizards fans during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, in Washington, Sunday, April 16, 2017. The Wizards won 114-107. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

John Wall paces Wizards past Hawks

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper gestures as he trots home after he hit a three-run walkoff home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Harper’s homer in 9th, 2nd of day, lifts Nats over Phils 6-4

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bartolo Colon works in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Colon dominant over 7 innings as Braves beat Padres 9-2

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press