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Atlanta Dream guard Brittney Sykes (7) drives against the defense of Washington Mystics guard Elena Delle Donne (11) during the first half of Game 2 of a WNBA semifinals basketball playoff Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Elena Delle Donne goes down with knee injury as Mystics fall to Dream

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Threat prompts lockdown at suburban Atlanta high school

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Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, who led the team with 32-points, and teammates celebrate an 87-84 victory over the Atlanta Dream in the opening game of a WNBA basketball playoffs semifinal, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) ** FILE **

Elena Delle Donne, Mystics hold off Dream to win WNBA semifinal opener

By George Henry - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Kevin Gausman delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Gausman, pen combine on 2-hitter as Braves beat Marlins 4-0

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, left, gives wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) a handshake after Lee was injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) **FILE**

Jaguars WR Lee injures knee in 17-6 victory against Falcons

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Dream head coach Nicki Collen smiles during a WNBA basketball game against the New York Liberty, in New York. The Atlanta Dream are back in the WNBA playoffs after a remarkable turnaround, led by Collen, coach of the year. But if they're going to win their first championship, it will have to be without their biggest star. Angel McCoughtry went down late in the season with a knee injury., leaving the Dream shorthanded for the next-of-five semifinals against Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Dream face Mystics with coach of year but missing McCoughtry

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Marlins blank Braves, snap 7-game skid against Atlanta

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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Acuna homers, gets hit again, and Braves top Marlins 5-0

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., right, rounds the bases near Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Acuna hits leadoff HR, Braves edge Bucs 2-1 for 3-game sweep

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the Georgia Port Authority, Gov. Nathan Deal speaks at the Grand Opening of the Appalachian Regional Port near Chatsworth, Ga., on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. Improved rail access to the area has led to increased interest from manufacturers and logistics services. The inland terminal will be operated by the Georgia Ports Authority and served by CSX. (Stephen Morton/Georgia Port Authority via AP)

New rail port connects north Georgia with ships on the coast

By RUSS BYNUM - Associated Press

Stacey Abrams’ record complicates ‘radical’ label from GOP

By BILL BARROW - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starter Bryse Wilson pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

20-year-old Wilson pitches Braves past Pirates 1-0 in debut

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu (9) hits a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Marquez, LeMahieu help Rockies complete sweep of Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Griner, Taurasi lead Mercury over Dream 104-95

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Acuna HR streak ends, Rockies rally past Braves 5-3

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Confederate Avenue: Possible new name to be focus of hearing

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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) reacts after being hit by a pitch from Miami Marlins' Jose Urena during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in Atlanta. Both dugouts emptied and Urena was ejected. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Acuna hit by Urena’s first pitch; Braves, Marlins scuffle

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) reacts after being hit by a pitch from Miami Marlins' Jose Urena during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in Atlanta. Both dugouts emptied and Urena was ejected. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Acuna hit by opening pitch, Braves top Marlins 5-2

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, photo, Bishop O.C. Allen III stands outside his church, which is a few feet away from Confederate Avenue, in Atlanta. A roadway in Atlanta serves as a concrete reminder that Georgia once took up arms against the United States of America. It's called Confederate Avenue. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta weighs Confederate Avenue name change, will hold ‘listening session’

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Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) drives in a run with a single in the sixth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Atlanta. There Braves won 6-1. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Double duty: Braves’ Acuna rips 2 leadoff HRs in 1 day

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press