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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives around Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Hawks overcome Westbrook’s 46 to beat Thunder 110-108

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Costs top $500,000 in case of man whose son died in hot car

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) makes the reach near the goal line as =s40 defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Freeman’s 3 TDs lead Falcons to 41-13 rout of hapless 49ers

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs past San Francisco 49ers free safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons rout 49ers, shift focus to NFC South title chase

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

NFL Capsules

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Georgia GOP electors say they’re in lockstep behind Trump

By KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard, center, passes under the basket despite pressure from Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas, left, and DeMarre Carroll during first-half NBA basketball action in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Howard scores 27 as Hawks end Raptors’ 4-game win streak

By PAUL ATTFIELD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2016, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) looks to pass on the run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati. Following a four-game swoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5) are on a roll in having won three straight to move into a tie with Baltimore atop the AFC North in preparing to travel to play the Buffalo Bills (6-6) on Sunday.(AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

The Latest: Giant lead Cowboys 10-7 after Beckham 61-yarder

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is defended by Atlanta Hawks' Paul Millsap (4), Kent Bazemore (24) and Mike Muscala (31) as he drives to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Toast of NBA 2 seasons ago, Hawks mired in terrible slump

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson (11) shoots against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kevin Durant leads Warriors past scrappy Hawks, 105-100

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - This Nov. 19, 2016 file photo shows Florida head coach Jim McElwain watching from the sideline in the second half an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. McElwain made Southeastern Conference history by becoming the first coach to reach the league’s championship game in his first two seasons. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)

McElwain makes history, fails to improve Florida’s offense

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Braves, Collmenter agree to 1-year deal for 2017 season

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Latest: Democrat beats GOP incumbent for state Senate seat

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Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schroder (17), from Germany, drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Matthew Dellavedova (8), from Australia, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 11, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Schroder, Bazemore send Cavaliers to first loss

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) has the ball knocked out of his hands by Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Howard, Millsap lead Hawks to 112-97 win over Rockets

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) dunks as Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beal’s 28 help Wiz beat Hawks 95-92; Wall to sit at Orlando

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2015 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Smith says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are relevant again. They'll have a chance to prove during a stretch run that begins against the reeling NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Falcons have extra rest after impressive win over Buccaneers

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2016, file photo, Texas A&amp;M quarterback Trevor Knight (8) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown against the Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college football game in College Station, Texas. Texas A&amp;M was ranked fourth behind Alabama, Clemson and Michigan in the season's first College Football Playoff rankings, announced Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

SEC’s championship contenders prepare for stretch run

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) walks on the court after being honored during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. Bryant says he plans to retire after the season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Williams lifts Lakers to 123-116 comeback win over Hawks

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press