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This undated photo provided by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, in Georgia, shows Robert Aaron Long, of Woodstock, Ga. After a manhunt late Tuesday, March 16, 2021, authorities took Long into custody in connection with several fatal shootings at massage parlors in the Atlanta area. (Courtesy of Cherokee County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Robert Aaron Long arrested in Atlanta parlor shootings

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This undated photo provided by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, in Georgia, shows a person of interest in a massage parlor shooting. Several people were killed and others injured at a massage parlor in Cherokee County, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, officials said. Shootings at other massage parlors in Atlanta also occurred. (Courtesy of Cherokee County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Georgia massage parlor shootings leave 8 dead; man captured

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) and Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) tangle up as they battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Hawks beat Rockets 119-107; Houston drops 17th straight

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

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Georgia massage parlors shooting leave at least 7 dead

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Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox (5) scores against Atlanta Hawks' Clint Capela (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Collins, Gallinari lead streaking Hawks past Cavs, 100-82

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis poses among boxes containing thousands of primal cases at her office, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

RICO expert hired by prosecutor investigating Trump call

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of basketball's NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta, Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

NBA: Nobody tested positive for COVID-19 at All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid dunk s the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid, Simmons miss All-Star Game; Zion starts instead

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Dec. 13, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, right, and Joel Embiid talk during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Philadelphia. The 76ers new coach Doc Rivers is set to begin his first training camp with the team trying to unlock the potential of All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) **FILE**

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons to miss NBA All-Star Game over contact tracing

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 19, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams celebrates after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif. Williams played in the All-Star Game and now coaches at Alabama State. Historically Black institutions like Alabama State will be a focus of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

At the NBA All-Star Game, HBCUs will take center stage

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Police: Texas rapper dead in interstate shooting in Georgia

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FILE - In this April 2, 2019, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego. While pitchers have always been viewed as the weakest link in the batting order, there was a time when they weren't automatic outs. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)

Column: With DH shelved, another year of hapless NL swings

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) shoots from between Indiana Pacers' Justin Holiday, right, and Domantas Sabonis during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

NBA reveals All-Star skills, 3-point, dunk participants

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan, center, gestures as he talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Miami. His opportunity to return to a head coach position comes with mixed feelings following Monday's firing of his friend, Lloyd Pierce. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Hawks win McMillan’s debut as interim coach, top Heat 94-80

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce reacts to a call by referee Tyler Ford during an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, in New York. On Monday, March 1, 2021, Pierce was fired less than halfway into a season that began with heightened expectations but was beset by injuries. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Hawks fire Pierce following high hopes, disappointing start

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Efrain Álvarez left off US Olympic soccer training roster

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - in this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before an NBA preseason basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, near Tokyo. Silver, in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, defended the league’s decision to have an All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7 and said he believes the league can do so safely during a pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

AP interview: Silver lays out reasons for NBA All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dr. Rachel Smith poses for a photo, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Decatur, Ga. Dr. Smith is featured in “Kill Shot: The Untold Story of the Worst Contaminated Drug Crisis in U.S. History,” by Associated Press investigative reporter Jason Dearen. The book chronicles the rare fungal meningitis outbreak in 2012 that killed more than 100 people, and infected some 750 others. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)

EXCERPT: ‘Kill Shot’ probes shadow industry, deadly disease

By JASON DEAREN - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, left, gets a pat on the head from guard James Harden during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Analysis: NBA’s Eastern Conference has a standings logjam

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NBA chooses All-Star reserves, with Zion among first-timers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press