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Toronto FC acquires Haiti international Derrick Etienne Jr. in deal with Atlanta
Atlanta United's Derrick Etienne Jr. (18) runs during the first half of an MLS soccer match against DC United, Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Atlanta. Toronto FC added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United FC in exchange for up to $375,000 in 2025 general allocation money. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Stew Milne
football
Former Falcons, Colts quarterback Matt Ryan officially announces retirement
Dec 30, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
basketball
Heat warm up for postseason by topping Raptors 118-103 in regular season finale
Toronto Raptors forward Jordan Nwora (13) comes under pressure from Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson (25) and forward Jamal Cain (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
world
Arizona abortion ruling upends legal and political landscape from Phoenix to Washington
Arizona state representatives convene on House floor at the Capitol, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Phoenix. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother's life is at stake. (AP Photo/Matt York)
baseball
Braves score in bottom of ninth inning to earn 10-9 win over Jays
Mar 20, 2024; North Port, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) celebrates with Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Ernie Clement (28) after scoring a run in the second inning of a spring training game against the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
hockey
Atlanta has lost two NHL teams. Former player Anson Carter leads one of two groups seeking a third
FILE -Former NHL player Anson Carter delivers remarks during a news conference to announce the formation of the Player Inclusion Coalition, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. After losing both the Flames and the Thrashers, Atlanta is making a third bid to land an NHL team. Former player Anson Carter announced Tuesday, March 12, 2024 he's heading a group that made a formal request to the league to begin the process of adding an expansion team in metro Atlanta. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
baseball
Bassitt gives up three earned runs as Blue Jays drop 6-2 decision to Braves
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt delivers a pitch during spring training action against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Dunedin, Fla. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Taylor
world
U.S. Air Force member has died after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
In this image taken from video, police are deployed outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, after an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force was critically injured after setting himself ablaze outside the diplomatic compound. (WJLA via AP)
world
U.S. Air Force member in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
Palestinians wait for humanitarian aid on a beachfront in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Essa)
basketball
Quickley hits six 3-pointers, scores 24 points in Raptors’ 123-121 victory over Hawks
Feb 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) tries to pass against Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown (11) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
world
Atlanta is the only place in U.S. to see pandas for now. But dozens of spots abroad have them
FILE - Twin giant panda sisters Mei Huan, rear, and Mei Lun, play with their presents filled with biscuits as they celebrate their second birthday at Zoo Atlanta on July 15, 2015, in Atlanta. In the U.S., panda enthusiasts can still see giant pandas the zoo in Atlanta. Around the world, zoos in Berlin, Qatar and Mexico City are among those that have been given pandas by China, the only place where the animal is native. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
music
Usher says it’s been a challenge to squeeze 30-year career into 13-minute Super Bowl halftime show
Usher takes part in moderated conversation ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., February 8, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake
basketball
Saddiq Bey’s last-second dunk gives Hawks 126-125 win over Raptors
Jan 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) scores the game winning basket on a rebound against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
basketball
Trae Young’s 38-point double-double leads Hawks past Raptors 125-104
Dec 15, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) goes up to make a basket against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
basketball
Siakam’s three-point touch returns in Raptors’ 135-128 win over Hawks
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) controls the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) defends during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
golf
Launch of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL league delayed until 2025 due to damage to Florida arena
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Tiger Woods of the United States shake hands on the 18th green during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
baseball
Atlanta’s Ronald Acuna Jr. unanimous NL Most Valuable Player after 41-homer, 73-steal season
FILE - Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. watches his solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. Atlanta's Ronald Acuña Jr. is favored to win the NL MVP award after becoming the first player with 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in a season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
football
Joshua Dobbs rallies Vikings days after trade to beat Falcons 31-28
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Atlanta. The Minnesota Vikings won 31-28. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
world
The Trump era has changed the politics of local elections in Georgia, a pivotal 2024 battleground
Stacy Skinner, a city councilwoman in John's Creek, Georgia, leaves her early voting location after casting her ballot for her reelection on Oct. 19, 2023. Skinner has accepted an endorsement from Veterans for Trump. But she's careful about how she uses it. The dynamics show how national political fault lines are filtering down to local government and campaigns. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)
baseball
Atlanta rallies for 5-4 win over Philadelphia on Travis d’Arnaud, Austin Riley homers and game-ending double play
Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) catches a fly ball off the bat of Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos (8) in the nineth inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves won 5-4. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
baseball
Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Atlanta
The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate the team's win over the Miami Marlins in Game 2 of an NL wild-card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Phillies swept the series, and move on to face the Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
baseball
Luis Arráez, Yandy Díaz win batting titles while sitting out on final day
Miami Marlins' Luis Arraez is congratulated after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
sports
Blank to have Atlanta team in TGL high-tech golf league founded by Woods, McIlroy
Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith, left, and Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor speaks with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank before the first half of an NFL preseason football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
basketball
Veteran point guard Dennis Schroder officially signs with Toronto Raptors
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, right, reacts after making a 3-point basket next to Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
baseball
Calgarian Michael Soroka wins first home start since 2020
Jun 30, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Michael Soroka (40) throws against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
world
Dinosaur exhibition temporarily closes in Atlanta after intruders cause expensive damage
baseball
As May ends, even some weaker teams have reasons for hope in baseball’s playoff chase
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 29: Mike Tauchman #40 of the Chicago Cubs hits a sacrifice fly for an RBI in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field on May 29, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
hockey
Phoenix, Atlanta, Houston, Salt Lake City among Coyotes’ relocation options
FILE - Fans watch as players warm up prior to the Arizona Coyotes' home-opening NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets at the 5,000-seat Mullett Arena in Tempe, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2022. The Coyotes are about to learn the fate of a proposed entertainment district that will include a new arena. A referendum going before voters in the city of Tempe will determine whether plans for the $2.3 billion Tempe Entertainment District will move forward. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
sports
Injured-plagued Toronto Arrows rally late to tie Rugby ATL 34-34 in MLR play
Toronto Arrows captain Lucas Rumball, centre, is shown in this handout image provided by the Toronto Arrows, on July 4, 2022, at York Lions Stadium. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Toronto Arrows-Marcus Hobbs **MANDATORY CREDIT **
canada
WestJet to fly direct to Atlanta after Manitoba government offers money for new route
A WestJet planes waits at a gate at Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. Westjet is launching new direct flights between Winnipeg and Atlanta, starting in September. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
world
Atlanta shooting suspect charged with murder, assault
Law enforcement officers stand Northside Hospital Midtown medical office building, where five people were shot, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Atlanta. Authorities swarmed the city’s bustling midtown neighborhood in search of the 24-year-old suspect. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
world
Police arrest suspect in fatal mass shooting at Atlanta medical center
Emergency vehicles arrive on West Peachtree in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Police say are investigating an “active shooter situation” in a building in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood and that multiple people had been injured. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)
world
Teen accused in death of transgender woman from documentary
In this family photo provided by sister Kilya Williams, Koko Da Doll, a subject of the documentary "Kokomo City," about the lives of transgender Black women, poses for a picture on vacation near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Sept. 24, 2022. Koko was shot dead in Atlanta, late Wednesday, April 19, 2023, family members say. Atlanta police say they are investigating the shooting and that it could be classified as a hate crime. (Kilya Williams via AP)
basketball
Young’s long three lifts Hawks to 119-117 win over Celtics
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 25: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the game winning 29-foot three point basket against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in game five of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at TD Garden on April 25, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)