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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts after scoring on the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 130-122. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Young, Collins help Hawks beat Sixers again

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Kevin Huerter (3) evades San Antonio Spurs' DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs claim 21st straight home win over Hawks, 117-111

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts to hitting a solo home run for a 5-0 lead over the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 1, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) **FILE**

McCann’s 2-run single helps Braves beat error-prone Cubs 8-0

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) shoots in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Young’s buzzer-beating jumper lifts Hawks past Bucks in OT

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Marietta Police block southbound lanes on Interstate-75, near Marietta, Ga., North of Atlanta, Friday, March 29, 2019. Marietta police said in a brief statement that the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 were shut down Friday morning due to a armed motorist stopped on the freeway just northwest of Atlanta. Police described the motorist as a &quot;non-compliant driver.&quot; (John Spink/Atlanta Journal and Constitution via AP)

The Latest: Police standoff on Atlanta-area freeway ends

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In this image made from video provided by the Georgia Department of Transportation, Marietta Police block southbound lanes on Interstate-75, near Marietta, Ga., North of Atlanta, Friday, March 29, 2019. Marietta police said in a brief statement that the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 were shut down Friday morning due to a motorist stopped on the freeway just northwest of Atlanta. Police described the motorist as a &quot;non-compliant driver.&quot; (Georgia Department of Transportation via AP)

Police standoff on an Atlanta-area freeway halts traffic

By JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

Georgia House opts for airport oversight, not takeover

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with Pat Connaughton (24) and Khris Middleton (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Bucks top Clippers, but Antetokounmpo aggravates ankle

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Sean Newcomb pitches during the third inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Newcomb tunes up for season as Braves beat Reds 7-5

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler, right, is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Young’s last-second jumper lifts Hawks past 76ers 129-127

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta police set up hotline for ‘child murders’ case

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper watches his single off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) **FILE**

National League East capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Pence talks border security, targets Atlanta mayor

Associated Press

Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Young has 23 points as Hawks stop streaking Jazz 117-114

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2010 file photo, passengers leave an Eastbound MARTA train at the Five Points MARTA Station in downtown Atlanta. A contract with Atlanta's public transportation provider that would have brought a significant expansion of mass transit has been voted down by a north-metro county. Gwinnett County's referendum Tuesday, March 19, 2019, asked if voters wanted to authorize a contract with MARTA and impose a 1 percent sales tax for transit expansion. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Long-resistant county near Atlanta votes down transit plan

By BEN NADLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 15, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson, right, gets a high-five from teammate Freddie Freeman after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Miami Marlins in a spring baseball exhibition game in Kissimmee, Fla. Freeman believes the Phillies, Nationals and Mets had busy offseasons because they wanted to catch up to the 2018 NL East champion Braves. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Even as defending champ, Braves still underdogs in NL East

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving, left, drives past Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Irving, Celtics survive late charge by Hawks in 129-120 win

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, New York Jets receiver Andre Roberts (19) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the discussions confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign return specialist and receiver Andre Roberts. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday, March 14, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been signed. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

The Latest: Jets agree to terms with CB Brian Poole

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass from Mohamed Sanu during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons have gained some much-needed salary cap room by restructuring Ryan’s contract. The Falcons confirmed that $8.75 million of Ryan’s 2019 base salary will be paid as a signing bonus. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)

Falcons add salary cap space by tweaking Ryan’s contract

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - This is an Oct. 8, 2018, file photo showing Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz during the first inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Atlanta. The Braves say pitcher Mike Foltynewicz will not be ready for opening day. The right-hander hasn't been able to pitch during spring training because of discomfort in his elbow caused by bone spurs. While not believed to be a serious issue, Foltynewicz was forced to push back his throwing schedule this spring.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, FIle)

Mariners’ Seager out thru April, Braves’ Foltynewicz ailing

By The Associated Press - Associated Press