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Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown (6) drives on Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pistons score 76 in first half, rout Hawks 128-103

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

In this Oct. 29, 2019, file photo, former President Barack Obama speaks during the Obama Foundation Summit at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Obama reiterated a warning about the adoption of “purity tests” in the Democratic presidential primary, which he said are likely to alienate voters needed to defeat President Donald Trump next year. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP) ** FILE **

Obama warns against ‘purity tests’ in the Democratic primary

By Brian Slodysko - Associated Press

Former President Barack Obama speaks as he campaigns in support of Pennsylvania candidates in Philadelphia, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Obama warns 2020 Democrats against ‘purity tests’

By Brian Slodysko - Associated Press

Police: Students fine after head-on crash of school bus, SUV

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Data management firm Collibra to create 200 jobs in Atlanta

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a Democratic presidential primary debate, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Joe Biden at Democratic debate: ‘Donald Trump doesn’t want me to be the nominee’

By Seth McLaughlin and David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams, speaks at the National Press Club, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 in Washington. (AP Photo/Michael A. McCoy)

Stacey Abrams: Georgia ‘winnable’ for Democrats in 2020

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Morehouse College student Keron Campbell snaps a selfie with presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Ind., at Morehouse College on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Pete Buttigieg speaks at black college in push to boost support

By Thomas Beaumont and Errin Haines - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves Executive Vice President and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos, left, introduces left-handed pitcher Will Smith during a press conference at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Will Smith celebrates return to home state with Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) runs with an interception by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston 55-yards for a score during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Run-stuffing, big-play defense making Saints a tough out

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Brees throws for 228 yards, 3 TDs as Saints beat Bucs 34-17

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. The Houston Texans won 26-3. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

The Latest: Afternoon of routs followed by close calls

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) runs while Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) misses the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Falcons defense overwhelms Allen, Panthers 29-3

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Free agent Colin Kaepernick participates in a workout for NFL football scouts and media Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 in Riverdale, Ga. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Colin Kaepernick throws NFL for loop by moving workout

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, front, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Young scores season-high 42 as Hawks beat Nuggets 125-121

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smiles on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in a private workout arranged by the league to be held in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) **FILE**

Colin Kaepernick and the mystery tryout

By Deron Snyder

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Run defense issues highlight total breakdown for Saints

By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The Falcons won 26-9. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Falcons looking for consistency after ending 6-game skid

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, dribbles around Atlanta Hawks guard Tyrone Wallace during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Trail Blazers outlast Hawks in overtime 124-113

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press