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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 10, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Samardzija shines but Braves blank Cubs 2-0

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Jake Matthews answers questions during an NFL football news conference at the team's headquarters Friday, May 9, 2014, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Matthews, an offensive lineman from Texas A&amp;M, was the selected sixth overall in Thursday's NFL draft. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Falcons pick RB, CB, 3 LBs on final day of draft

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) avoids Chicago Cubs' Emilio Bonifacio (64) as he turns a double play on a Ryan Kalish (51) ground ball in the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 10, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Santana remains unbeaten, Braves blank Cubs 2-0

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro slips as he attempts to field a ground ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Chris Johnson in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 9, 2014, in Atlanta. Johnson was credited with a base hit. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Cubs rally in 9th, fall to Braves 3-2 in 10th

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Police: Man killed roommate, dumped body in Ala.

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Minnesota defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman poses for photos after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the 37th pick during the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Friday, May 9, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Falcons keep draft focus on improving lines

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood delivers to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 4, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

Braves moving lefty Alex Wood to bullpen _ for now

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Georgia Department of Natural Resources biologist Jim Ozier displays a newly banded peregrine falcon chick, Thursday May 8, 2014, that hatched on the 53rd floor balcony of an Atlanta skyscraper. (AP Photo/Johnny Clark)

Peregrine falcons thrive atop Atlanta skyscraper

By JOHNNY CLARK - Associated Press

FILE - This April 29, 2014 file photo shows filmmaker and avid basketball fan Spike Lee at a news conference by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in New York announcing that Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life by the league. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, FIle)

Spike Lee wants to adapt 1986 film for TV

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2013, file photo, Texas A&amp;M offensive linesman Jake Matthews takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Matthews became a starter during freshman season and played right tackle as a sophomore and junior and moved to left as senior after Luke Joeckel moved on to NFL. He is a top prospect in the upcoming NFL draft. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Falcons bolster offensive line with Jake Matthews

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

US Coast Guard rescues 2 aboard disabled boat

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Atlanta student gets sick during class, later dies

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Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton (8) catches the ball for an out on a hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday May 7, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Braves go down meekly against Wainwright, lose 7-1

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday (7) follows through on a single to left center scoring Cardinals' Adam Wainwright and Matt Carpenter as Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis, right, is shown in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday May 7, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Wainwright, Cardinals breeze past Braves 7-1

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Georgia mulling company to develop statewide exam

By KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

Dream acquires F Swin Cash from Chicago

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GSU announces proposal to buy Turner Field

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GSU preparing for 99th commencement ceremony

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St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Allen Craig (21) scores on a Peter Bourjos (8) base hit as Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis (24) handles the late throw in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 5, 2014 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Cardinals hand slumping Braves 7th straight loss

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) pumps his fist after Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton (8) struck out for the final out in the 9th inning of a baseball game Monday, May 5, 2014 in Atlanta. St. Louis won 4-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves lose 7th straight, fall to Cardinals 4-3

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press