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Stuckey, Monroe, Drummond lead Pistons past Hawks

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Knee tendinitis sidelines Pistons F Josh Smith

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Braves reliever Gearrin to have Tommy John surgery

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Santana to make Braves’ debut against Mets

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Columbus Crew forward Justin Meram, bottom, stretches for the ball against Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow (2) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, April 5, 2014. Toronto FC won 2-0. (AP Photo/Columbus Dispatch, Sam Greene)

MLS moving toward deal on Atlanta expansion team

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FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2014 file photo, baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron waves during a reception in his honor in Washington. The 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run finds the Hall of Famer, now 80, coping with his recovery from hip surgery. The anniversary of his famous homer on April 8, 1974 will be celebrated before the Braves' home opener against the Mets on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Aaron set to savor 40th anniversary of 715th homer

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 1974 file photo, Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron eyes the flight of the ball after hitting his 715th career homer in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta. The 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run finds the Hall of Famer, now 80, coping with his recovery from hip surgery. The anniversary of his famous homer on April 8, 1974 will be celebrated before the Braves' home opener against the Mets on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Harry Harrris, File)

Forty years later, Hank Aaron plans to enjoy celebration of historic home run

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Traffic makes its way through heavy rain throughout the Jackson, Miss., area Sunday, April 6, 2014. On Sunday, street flooding plagued Jackson. Flood advisories for much of the state continued into Monday. (AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger, Rick Guy ) NO SALES

Storms sock the Southeast, killing 2 people

By JAY REEVES - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Taylor Jordan throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals avoid sweep with 2-1 win over Braves

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Human rights group honors 2 people with awards

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Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton (8) celebrates after scoring, with manager Fredi Gonzalez, left, and Jason Heyward during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Washington. Upton scored on a throwing error by Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Braves rally past Strasburg and Nats for 6-2 win

By KEVIN DUNLEAVY - Associated Press

NBA Capsules

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Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) tips the basketball away from Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 6, 2014. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)

Hawks rout Pacers 107-88, boost playoff hopes

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond (20) celebrates with Jayson Werth, second from right, and other teammates after hitting a game-winning solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Braves don’t get sweep, lose 2-1 to Nationals

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory speaks during an interview, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Smyrna, Ga. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta says he suspects the church will ultimately sell a $2.2 million mansion built for his use. Gregory said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that he accepts blame for not consulting enough with members of the church before building the expansive residence in one of Atlanta's toniest neighborhoods. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Catholic outcry prompts Atlanta archbishop to sell $2.2M mansion

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Man driving wrong way causes fatal highway crash

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FILE - In this April 6, 2012, file photo, Rev. Wilton Gregory, the Archbishop of Atlanta holds a cross during the 32nd annual Good Friday Pilgrimage at Hurt Park in Atlanta. Gregory apologized Monday, March 31, 2014, for building a $2.2 million mansion for himself, a decision criticized by local Catholics who cited the example of austerity set by the new pope. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jason Getz, File)

APNewsBreak: Archbishop to sell Atlanta mansion

By RAY HENRY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) shoots against Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Cavs’ Irving unhappy with media treatment

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Police search for 2 suspects in killing of woman

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