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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, right, is guarded by Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova, left, during the first half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, in Washington, Sunday, April 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

SNYDER: Wizards give fans and themselves reason to believe

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this March 30, 2017, file photo, smoke billows from a section of an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on Interstate 85 in Atlanta. The collapse highlighted the region’s reliance on cars and mass transit advocates hope the traffic headaches while the interstate is repaired will spur new interest in expanding rail and bus routes in the congested city. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Mass transit advocates hope for boost from highway collapse

By RUSS BYNUM and KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) celebrates the overtime victory as he leaves the court after an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Atlanta. The Hawks won in overtime 126-125. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Paul Millsap, Tim Hardaway Jr. have the Wizards’ attention

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Atlanta United's Kenwyne Jones (9) celebrates with teammates Miguel Almiron (10) and Greg Garza (4) after scoring during the first half of an MLS soccer game against the Montreal Impact, in Montreal, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Anthony Jackson-Hamel lifts Impact past Atlanta United

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Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Atlanta. The Hawks won in overtime 126-125. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Wall, Beal healthy as Wizards, Hawks meet again in playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

The Latest: Man in custody after Atlanta transit shooting

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A signs warns against swimming and fishing along a section of Proctor Creek in Atlanta, Thursday, April 13, 2017. Growing up, Mark Teixeira loved playing at a park near his home. Now, he's trying to bring those same opportunities to an impoverished area in his second home. Hopefully the retired baseball star will lead others to become eco-athletes, lending their considerable influence and financial power to one of the world's most pressing issues: preserving the environment. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Column: Former slugger Teixeira now focused on environment

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Police: Man charged in deadly shooting on train in Atlanta

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Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) drives up against Washington Wizards guard Trey Burke (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Win and stay home: Heat beat Wizards, miss playoffs

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Paul George goes to the basket against Atlanta Hawks' Taurean Prince during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Pacers push way into playoffs with 104-86 win over Hawks

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) drives to the basket as Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5), of France, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Resurgent Hawks rout Hornets 103-76 for 4th straight victory

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Deron Williams (31) goes up for a shot against Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside, left, and guard Josh Richardson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 10, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Heat stay alive, rally to top Cavaliers 124-121 in OT

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Millsap, Hardaway lead Hawks in stunning OT win over Cavs

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Malcolm Delaney (5) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Letdown: LeBron, Cavs stunned by Hardaway, Hawks 114-100

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016 file photo, a Delta Air Lines jet sits at a gate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. Delta Air Lines says it has canceled about 3,000 flights this week as it continues to struggle in the aftermath of a storm that hit its hub airport in Atlanta. The thunder storm hit Wednesday, April 5, 2017, but canceled flights and long lines in Atlanta persisted into Friday. Tracking service FlightAware.com says Delta had canceled more than 400 flights by midday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Delta cancels flights for third day after storm hits Atlanta

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Traffic is bumper to bumper as people scrambled to find alternate routes on Friday, March 31, 2017. Many commuters in some of Atlanta's densely populated northern suburbs will have to find alternate routes or ride public transit for the foreseeable future after a massive fire caused a bridge on Interstate 85 to collapse Thursday, completely shutting down the heavily traveled highway. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz)

Atlanta after major bridge collapse: jump in mass transit

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

New York Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera connects for a base hit to center field to drive in Wilmer Flores during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, April 3, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Blistering start: Syndergaard, Mets top Braves 6-0 in opener

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Crews work on a section of an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on Interstate 85 in Atlanta, Friday, March 31, 2017. Many commuters in some of Atlanta's densely populated northern suburbs will have to find alternate routes or ride public transit for the foreseeable future after a massive fire caused a bridge on Interstate 85 to collapse Thursday, completely shutting down the heavily traveled highway. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Latest: Official says storage under roads to be reviewed

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Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) looks to pass around Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Lopez, Nets spoil Millsap’s return with 91-82 win over Hawks

By MICHAEL SCOTTO - Associated Press

Flowery Branch bedridden woman wins trip to Zoo Atlanta

By BY AMBER TYNER - Associated Press