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Braves release former MVP Ryan Howard from minor league deal
Ryan Howard doesn't want to retire from baseball. He may not have a choice.

John Wall scored 42 points, Bradley Beal added 31 as Wizards eliminate Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — John Wall had that look in his eye at morning shootaround.

Balanced Hawks hold off Wizards 111-101, even series 2-all
ATLANTA (AP) — In a year when the geezers are coming up big in the NBA playoffs, add another one to the list.

Dustin Johnson withdraws from Masters with back injury
Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from the Masters after injuring his lower back in a fall at the home he was renting for the week.

Jordan Spieth looks to make new Masters memories after ’16 meltdown
On a warm, sunny afternoon in Amen Corner, Jordan Spieth stepped up to No. 12 and stuck it right next to the flag. A year too late.

Brad Keselowski steals Atlanta win after Kevin Harvick caught speeding
Kevin Harvick was faster than everyone at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Too fast, it turned out.

Super subs are now key players on pitching-dominated rosters
All over baseball, teams are placing huge importance on those who can play everywhere — especially in an era when teams are carrying at least 12 pitchers on their 25-man...

How often have athletes snubbed the White House?
While presidents have been snubbed before, six players from the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots took it to another level by preemptively turning down an expected invitation from President...

Falcons hire Steve Sarkisian as new offensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Steve Sarkisian as their new offensive coordinator.

2016 Newby Awards: Chicago Cubs finally break the curse
We’ll skip the nominees and go straight to the awards. Maybe honoring the best and worst in sports over the past year — and the offbeat, especially — will lead...