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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

Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Lamb, Zeller lift Hornets past Hawks 108-94

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

A mail carrier for the United States Postal Service drives away after delivering mail to an apartment complex on Thursday, June 14, 2018, in Aventura, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Postal workers took bribes to deliver cocaine

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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Hawks hold on, top Heat 115-113 to snap 7-game road slide

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

South Carolina bringing championship goals to extra practice

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson speaks during a baseball press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Atlanta. Looking to improve on their first division title in five years, the Braves agreed to one-year contract with the former AL MVP. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Donaldson, Braves reach a deal that works well for both

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2018, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pose with the NCAA college football championship trophy at a press conference in Atlanta. Neither No. 1 Alabama nor No. 4 Georgia is anxiously awaiting their playoff fates this season, but whoever wins the SEC championship game showdown is definitely in the playoffs. The Crimson Tide could even get in with a close loss. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

It’s must-win for Georgia, if not Alabama in SEC title game

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, left, tries to drive past Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Baynes, Tatum combine for 30 points in Celtics’ easy win

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Saints activate Davenport, scratch Tre’Quan Smith

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In this Nov. 14, 2018, photo Atlanta History Center Vice President of properties Jackson McQuigg stands in front of a restored 1856 Texas locomotive as he talks about a new railroad exhibit at Atlanta History Center in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Martin)

Railroad artifacts tell story of how trains built Atlanta

By JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

An inbound Delta Airlines plane, front, passes by an outbound United Airlines plane as it waits to taxi on to a runway for departure. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

David Toaff arrested after anti-Semitic statements on Delta flight

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) hugs tight end Dan Arnold (85) after the two connected on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Saints win 10th straight, eliminate Falcons in NFC South

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after overtime of an NFL football game, in Atlanta. The Saints beat the Falcons 43-37. Th Falcons play at New Orleans on Thursday, Nov. 22. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Streaking Saints, Brees seek to ground sagging Falcons

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE- In this Dec. 20, 2017, file photo House Rules Committee members, Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga., listens on Capitol Hill, in Washington. The Democrat challenging Woodall of Georgia has filed an official request for a recount with state election officials after certified results show her trailing by only a few hundred votes. Carolyn Bourdeaux submitted the request to the Georgia secretary of state's office Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, saying the razor-thin margin in the race for the Atlanta-area 7th District seat deserves a second count. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

GOP incumbent keeps lead in Georgia congressional recount

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FILE- In this Dec. 20, 2017, file photo House Rules Committee members, Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga., listens on Capitol Hill, in Washington. The Democrat challenging Woodall of Georgia has filed an official request for a recount with state election officials after certified results show her trailing by only a few hundred votes. Carolyn Bourdeaux submitted the request to the Georgia secretary of state's office Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, saying the razor-thin margin in the race for the Atlanta-area 7th District seat deserves a second count. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Suburban Atlanta congressional seat to undergo recount

By BEN NADLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) defends against a rush by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Corey Liuget (94) as quarterback Dak Prescott (4) drops back in the pocket during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Arlington, Texas. Zack Martin can’t pinpoint why the Dallas offensive line was better in consecutive road wins after a mostly rugged first half of the season. The Cowboys right guard has a few options: time to adjust to the season-long absence of fellow Pro Bowler Travis Frederick, a steady showing from veteran Xavier Su’a-Filo at left guard for injured rookie Connor Williams or the midseason position coaching change to former Dallas lineman Marc Colombo.(AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)

Better blocking coincides with surge by Cowboys in NFC East

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott plows through Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee on his way to the end zone and a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Dallas won 22-19. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Elliott, Cowboys in thick of NFC East with Redskins up next

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

LA Clippers guard Tyrone Wallace (9) grabs a rebound against Atlanta Hawks guard Daniel Hamilton during the first half of an NBA basketball game Mon., Nov. 19, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Harrell, Williams rally surging Clippers past Hawks 127-119

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) celebrates with Atlanta Falcons defensive back Keith Tandy (35) after Beasley sacked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Another late loss to Cowboys frustrates fading Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher and teammates celebrate his field goal for a 22-19 victory over the Atlanta Falcons as time expired in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Falcons' Julio Jones lies on the ground after trying to block the attempt. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Brett Maher boots FG on final play, Cowboys beat Falcons 22-19

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press