Hawks' Williams Suspended 1 Game

Hawks forward Marvin Williams has been suspended for the opening game of the 2008-09 season for committing a flagrant foul in Sunday's playoff loss in Boston.

No Rush for New Hawks G.M.

Hawks GM Billy Knight Resigns

Billy Knight's six-year tenure with the Atlanta Hawks will officially end July 1. Unofficially, Mike Woodson wins the survival contest from which both could not emerge victorious.

Will Woodson Return as Hawks Coach?

After a stirring run through the playoffs, the Hawks headed into the offseason with one major issue hanging over the team: Will Mike Woodson return as coach.

Braves Split Twin Bill With Pirates

The Atlanta Braves halted their seven-game road losing streak and the Pirates' six-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Monday in the second game of a doubleheader.

Braves' Smoltz Throwing Again

Atlanta ace John Smoltz is throwing again and hopes his injured rotator cuff heals enough to let him move into the Braves bullpen later this month.

NFL Draft Day 2, Falcons Pick More Players

The Falcons added several names to their roster during the NFL Draft -- QB Matt Ryan, OT Same Baker, LB Curtis Lofton, and CB Chevis Jackson.
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Panthers Edge Thrashers, 3-2

Jay Bouwmeester and David Booth scored 17 seconds apart early in the third period Tuesday night as the Florida Panthers held on for a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Thrashers.