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Mike, an Atlanta homeboy for nearly a quarter-century, will provide news, insights and semi-informed opinions on sports happenings in the A-T-L. A career newspaper journalist and native of Louisville, Ky., he has been an editor, columnist and reporter, primarily focusing on the fun 'n games that unfold in stadiums and arenas around the world.

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Redman steps in for sore-toed Ryan again Eagles

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Chris Redman's final play Sunday, a touchdown pass, kept the Atlanta Falcons from falling into NFL playoff purgatory with a 5-6 record. Now, with...
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Falcons survive Bucs but fret injuries to Ryan, Turner, linemen

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Matt Ryan went out early. Michael Turner went out midway through. The Atlanta Falcons also lost offensive linemen...
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Another flippin' defeat for Falcons as Giants go overtime for win

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

At some point, the NFL likely will change its overtime procedure to allow a possession for each side. Since...
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Ryan's hopes dim as Falcons take on Giants without Turner

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Can't see the Falcons winning Sunday. Could see them winning at New England, at Dallas, at New Orleans. Thought they would at Carolina. But not at...
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Pass rush, Turner help Falcons take care of business

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Winning the games you're supposed to win: saying it is easy, doing it is hard. The Atlanta Falcons say it and...
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Better than a get-well card: Ailing Falcons welcome Redskins

They deserve a break today. (Or Sunday, if you're reading this in advance.) We speak of the weary Atlanta Falcons, who have been beat and beaten...
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Wild night in New Orleans could lead to wild card for Falcons

Can you say wild card? The Atlanta Falcons hope to be saying it come the holiday season because their NFC South...
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On the road again: Falcons shellacked by Cowboys, face Saints

Some conclusions to be drawn by the Dallas Cowboys' 37-21 spanking of the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday: 1. Cornerback Brian Williams'...
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Falcons stick it to Bears, stay on Saints' heels

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If these Atlanta Falcons follow up one winning season with another, a modest feat the franchise has yet to accomplish, they can look back on...
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Rested Falcons: most impressive team in NFL Week 5

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Twelve NFL teams have rung up 35 points in single games this season. The Atlanta Falcons did it Sunday in San Francisco before the Fox network cut to...
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