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Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the third inning of Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Newcomb to start Game 3 for Braves instead of Gausman

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw watches a pitch to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of Game 2 of a baseball National League Division Series on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kershaw allows 2 hits, Dodgers blank Braves 3-0 for 2-0 lead

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict prepares to take the field before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Cincinnati. Burfict returns from his latest NFL suspension, rejoining a Bengals defense that has given up a lot of yards and points during Cincinnati's 3-1 opening run. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict activated after 4-game suspension

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Transportation officials approve expansion of Atlanta plan

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At least 10 decapitated goats found in an Atlanta-area river

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FILE - At left, in a Sept. 6, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Philadelphia. At right, in a Dec. 18, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. Expected to be playoff contenders, Atlanta (1-3) and Pittsburgh (1-2-1) are reeling a month into the season thanks to injuries and poor defensive play, leaving the door open for a shootout between Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and counterpart Matt Ryan. (AP PhotoFile)

Steelers, Falcons eye urgent Octobers after September slide

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor smiles during a baseball workout, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Cleveland. The Indians play the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League division series on Friday in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

A look at all 16 potential World Series matchups

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. waits for his turn in the batting cage during a baseball workout, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League division series starting on Thursday, Oct. 4 in Los Angeles. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

A capsule look at the Braves-Dodgers playoff series

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Atlanta mayor proposes pay raise for police

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The Latest: 87 cows accounted for after Atlanta truck wreck

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Cobb County firefighters worked with saws and extrication tools to free the cows pinned in the truck. Officials in Georgia had to call in the cavalry Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, after dozens of cows escaped when a tractor-trailer transporting them overturned on a busy junction north of Atlanta. The truck carrying 89 cows overturned around 3 a.m. on the cloverleaf of Interstate 75 and I-285. Many of the cows scattered, causing wrecks and clogging rush-hour traffic. (John Spink /Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Udder disaster: Cows escape after livestock truck crashes

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Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

NFL Today, Week 4

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In this Sept. 26, 2018, photo, people can be seen reflected in the mirrored surface of a sculpture outside the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The sculpture &quot;Invisible Man (Salute)&quot; is part of an exhibition titled &quot;With Drawn Arms: Glenn Kaino and Tommie Smith,&quot; which reflects on a protest by African-American sprinters at the 1968 Summer Olympics. The front of the sculpture is a flat, mirrored surface, while the back is a lifelike statue of Olympian Tommie smith on the medal podium with his arm raised in protest. (AP Photo/Kate Brumback)

Exhibition reflects on 1968 Olympic protest and its legacy

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) rushes during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bernard is expected to start against an Atlanta defense that has been unable to cover running backs as receivers out of the backfield for two straight weeks. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Dalton, Bengals to test Falcons defense hit hard by injuries

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran delivers the ball to the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Teheran sharp in playoff audition, Braves fall to Mets 4-1

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Wade Davis is congratulated by teammates after pitching the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Dahl homers in 4th straight, Rockies open 1-game lead

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Multibillion-dollar Atlanta transit expansion proposed

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Authorities: Man steals from cars, falls asleep, is arrested

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Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson beats the tag from Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera (13) as he steals second base during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves won 8-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves SS Swanson torn hand ligament, playoff status unclear

By LARRY FLEISHER - Associated Press