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Cards, Falcons hope to make most of matchup of losing teams

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) tries to drive past Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Mavs extend home streak, end skid vs. Hawks in 114-107 win

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers head coach Joe Philbin talks to Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 34-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Falcons’ Quinn ‘evaluating everything’ after another loss

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Packers beat sliding Falcons 34-20, 1st win under Philbin

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews sacks Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Mistakes, penalties plague Falcons, ensuring losing record

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Collins leads Hawks past Nuggets 106-98

By MATT WINKELJOHN - Associated Press

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) and Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) fight for the ball during the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer game, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

United captures MLS Cup for Atlanta’s 1st title since ‘95

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, the Atlanta Braves celebrate after Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Atlanta. The Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians 1-0 to win the series. When Atlanta United reached Saturday's MLS Cup final, the soccer team moved to the cusp of a truly rare accomplishment. There hasn't been a big league champion in this city since the Braves' title. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)

United goes for a real rarity: a championship in Atlanta

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

File - In this June 24, 2018, file photo, Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) has a shot defended by Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) in the second half of an MLS soccer match in Atlanta. Before an expected crowd of more than 70,000, Atlanta United will host the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Brett Davis, File)

Atlanta goes for a rare sports title in MLS Cup final

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Georgia police officer shot, suspect killed at dental clinic

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The Latest: GBI: Single shot wounded officer, killed suspect

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Dick Cecil, vice president and chief architect of the Atlanta Chiefs soccer club, holds a ball signed by the 1968 championship team at his home in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Cecil still has the championship trophy, tucked away somewhere in his home, a cherished prize that has been reduced to bits and pieces by the ravages of time. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Column: Remember Chiefs as Atlanta United goes for MLS title

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Tata Martino directs his players in a MLS soccer playoff game against the New York Red Bulls, in Atlanta. Martino will be celebrated for bringing instant MLS success to Atlanta. If he can add the MLS Cup championship to Atlanta United in his final game as coach, his status as a legend will be difficult for his successor to match. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

‘El Tata’ thanks fans for support ahead of Atlanta farewell

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) passes as Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Atlanta. Washington won 131-117. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Bradley Beal scores 36 points as Wizards blow past Hawks, 131-117

By George Henry - Associated Press

2 Iranian men face new charges over Atlanta cyberattack

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Red Bulls during the first half in their Eastern Conference finals MLS soccer game in Atlanta. Martinez claimed the MVP award on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, from Major League Soccer after shattering the record for goals in a season and leading Atlanta United to the championship game. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Atlanta’s Martinez wins MVP award in Major League Soccer

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 file photo, Democrat Georgia Secretary of State candidate John Barrow speaks during a campaign stop at Daniel Field in Augusta, Ga. Barrow and Republican Brad Raffensperger are vying in a Dec. 4 runoff for Georgia secretary of state. (Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle via AP, File)

GOP’s Raffensperger wins runoff for Georgia elections chief

By RUSS BYNUM - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Ravens stifle feeble Falcons 26-16 for 3rd straight win

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) shoots on net ahead of Sporting Kansas City midfielder Ilie Sanchez, left, during the first half in the second leg of the MLS soccer Western Conference championship in Kansas City, Kan., Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Timbers beat Sporting KC 3-2 to earn MLS Cup trip

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron, left, and New York Red Bulls midfielder Tyler Adams go up for the ball during the first half of the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Atlanta reaches MLS final in 2nd year, knocks out Red Bulls

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press