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The Heart and Soul of a Franchise Shines Through

HOUSTON — The friendliest man in baseball is a champion. Freddie Freeman, the Atlanta Braves’ slugger known for smiles, small…

Making His Marathon Debut, With a Lot of Help From New Friends

HANOVER, N.H. — Ben True spent years training alone. A solitary figure on the roads and trails near his home…

With Three Mammoth Blasts, Jorge Soler Wins World Series M.V.P.

HOUSTON — Growing up in Cuba, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler was already so tall by around 9 or 10,…

Max Fried Lost Game 2. Then He Pitched Atlanta to a Title.

HOUSTON — Max Fried had last left Minute Maid Park’s mound in frustration. Back then, just last Wednesday, he surrendered…

In N.F.L. Awards Race, M.V.P. Won’t Be the Only Close Call

Before Sunday’s right foot injury derailed his season, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry deserved consideration, and probably rejection ...

Atlanta Overcomes Decades of Frustration to Win World Series

HOUSTON — So, this is the Braves team that found a way to match the great Atlanta teams of the…

Initial Playoff Rankings Show Georgia at Top and Numerous Potential Contenders

When the College Football Playoff committee gathered in recent days to determine the initial rankings of the top teams in…

The Best Decisions Happen When the Manager Should be Sleeping

HOUSTON — World Series pressure never rests, and neither do the participating managers. A good night’s sleep? Good luck. That…

Raiders Receiver to Be Charged in Fatal Car Crash

Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III faces drunken-driving charges in connection with a car collision early Tuesday morning in Las Vegas…

Hockey Backtracks on Plan to Eject Chinese Team From Olympics

Ice hockey’s governing body on Tuesday backtracked on plans to bar China’s men’s team from competing next year at the…

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