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SportsThe Falcons were shut out 16-0 by the Buccaneers in a Tampa downpourIf you caught the Falcons on Sunday, you saw a strange one. The Buccaneers beat Atlanta 16-0 in the rain at Raymond James Stadium, and Baker Mayfield didn't complete a pass. Tampa Bay is the first team to finish with zero completions since Buffalo on Sept. 29, 1974.Today’s editionRead SportsBraves Matt Olson and Mauricio Dubón each win a Gold GloveTwo Braves won Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night: first baseman Matt Olson, for the fourth time, and utilityman Mauricio Dubón, for the third. They're Atlanta's first duo to win in the same year since Max Fried and Dansby Swanson in 2022.Today’s editionRead SportsFalcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, faces Tampa Bay on SundayIf your Sunday revolves around the Falcons, they head to Raymond James Stadium to face the Buccaneers, who are coming off a 43-13 win over Carolina. Atlanta is coming off an upset of the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers.Saturday’s editionRead SportsThe Dream beat the Valkyries 80-69 and forced a Game 7 for the WNBA titleIf you sneaked away for the Dream on Thursday, you had company. WSB-TV reported 17,000-plus fans as Atlanta beat Golden State 80-69 to force the first-ever Game 7 in the WNBA Finals, per the Albany Herald. Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard added 21.Friday’s editionRead SportsThe Braves exercised 2027 club options on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie AlbiesIf you follow the Braves' offseason, two names are settled. The team exercised 2027 club options on Acuña ($17 million) and Albies ($7 million) Thursday, as expected. Atlanta can decide later whether to exercise another $17 million option on Acuña for 2028. Albies will be eligible for free agency after next season unless he signs another contract.Friday’s editionRead SportsThe Hawks snapped a three-game skid with a 114-111 win over the CavaliersThe Hawks beat Cleveland 114-111 Thursday night at State Farm Arena after three straight losses. Onyeka Okongwu led all scorers with 29 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 25. Aaron Wiggins had 20 off the bench.Friday’s editionRead SportsThe Hawks lost 129-117 to the Heat for their third straight lossIf you caught the Hawks Wednesday, you saw Miami beat Atlanta 129-117 for its first win of the season after losing its first four games. Atlanta is 2-3 and has dropped three straight.Thursday’s editionRead SportsThe Atlanta Dream play Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, trailing 3-2If you're sneaking away Thursday, the Atlanta Dream play Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena at 12:30 p.m. They trail the Golden State Valkyries 3-2, and a loss ends their season.Wednesday’s editionRead

Sports from local newsrooms

From Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and 4 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer1 hour ago

    When Will Kyle Monangai Return? Latest News on Bears RB

    Kyle Monangai is still dealing with thumb and toe injuries.

  2. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3 hours ago

    5 final thoughts from Falcons’ loss to Bucs

    Before the Falcons fly to Madrid for a Week 9 bout with the Cincinnati Bengals, here are five fast thoughts on Atlanta’s third loss in its last four games.

  3. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer3 hours ago

    Bears vs. Seahawks Prediction: Why Chicago Falls Short on Monday Night Football in Week 8

    Chicago's defense got a major boost from a midweek trade, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a stingy Seattle defense leave the Bears little room for error in Week 8.

  4. FOX 5 Atlanta3 hours ago

    Falcons shutout in Tampa, head to Madrid vs Bengals

    B-Rich of The Waterboyz Show joined us to break down the Atlanta Falcons' brutal 16–0 shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how the team must regroup before flying to Madrid for Week 9.

  5. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer3 hours ago

    How to Watch Thunder at Cavaliers: TV Channel, Live Stream and Start Time

    Oklahoma City visits Cleveland in a nationally televised game featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell.

  6. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer3 hours ago

    Golden State Valkyries Parade: How to celebrate the WNBA championship

    It took the Golden State Valkyries just two seasons to bring a championship to the Bay Area. Now, San Francisco is ready to celebrate.

  7. FOX 5 Atlanta3 hours ago

    2 Woodstock baseball coaches suspended after fight at youth game

    Hobgood Baseball officials announced the immediate suspension of two 12U assistant coaches following an altercation during a weekend youth game.

    Also reported byWSB-TV

  8. CBS Atlanta3 hours ago

    Atlanta Falcons tee up at Top Golf for a good cause

    Before the Atlanta Falcons fly off to Madrid to face the Cincinnati Bengals, they came to Top Golf to help support the work of veterans.

  9. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4 hours ago

    Kirby Smart, SEC coaches weigh in on new culture, abundance of injuries

    Kirby Smart was among the SEC coaches the AJC questioned on a league teleconference about the growing week-to-week attrition in the league.

  10. Cherokee Tribune4 hours ago

    Grizzlies build momentum at sectionals

    Creekview was once again among the top-finishing teams at the GHSA cross country sectionals over the weekend, coming after its second consecutive sweep of the Cherokee County championship.