Author: Charles Odum
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Kasey Kahne wins at Atlanta, Tony Stewart knocked out
HAMPTON, Ga. – Kasey Kahne’s “downer” year received an important boost when he overcame his struggles with restarts with a big power move when he needed it the most. Kahne charged past Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin in a two-lap shootout to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday night.…
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Morales hurt by 3 HRs; Rockies fall to Braves 7-0
ATLANTA — Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario kept lining up on the outside of the plate. Franklin Morales kept throwing the ball over the middle. That produced bad results for Colorado. Colorado pitchers gave up four homers, including three by Morales, and the Rockies were shut out by Julio Teheran and the Braves 7-0 on Sunday.…
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From bad to worse — Rockies lose another player, another game
ATLANTA • The pop Charlie Blackmon heard in his left foot was more bad news for the depleted Rockies. Colorado, already struggling with injuries, lost the outfielder to a broken foot as the Atlanta Braves beat the Rockies 6-3 on Thursday. The Braves completed their first four-game sweep of the Rockies in 18 years as…
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Short-handed Rockies no match for Braves
ATLANTA • The short-handed Colorado Rockies, held to only singles as they played without two of their top hitters, couldn’t afford to give up a three-run double — especially to the opposing starting pitcher. Freddie Freeman’s third homer in two games gave Atlanta the early lead, Derek Lowe hit a three-run double and the Braves beat…
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AUTO RACING: Biffle, Montoya encouraged by Atlanta tire tests
HAMPTON, Ga. – Two days of testing new tires left Greg Biffle optimistic that Atlanta Motor Speedway will be ready for some old-fashioned side-by-side racing in March. Biffle said he was pushing new Goodyear tires at speeds faster than normal qualifying times on Tuesday and Wednesday, less than one year after Tony Stewart and other…
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Former AFA star Hall tries out with Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – Chad Hall hopes he made a big impression on the Falcons coaches – and that they have a long memory.Hall was one of a handful of players participating in the Atlanta Falcon’s three-day minicamp on a tryout basis, but his career options differ from other NFL hopefuls.While some undrafted prospects land…
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Anthony beats buzzer, Hawks
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2012 – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta told the airmen and soldiers based at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station today their service is critical to the defense strategy. Panetta said New York was the cradle of the United States military, and that its critical role for the armed forces continues…