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Atlanta Falcons add Ring of Honor member Todd McClure, bolster football operations staff

The Atlanta Falcons continued reshaping their football operations department Tuesday, hiring former standout center and Ring of Honor member Todd McClure as coordinator of player development and senior personnel assistant while announcing six other front office additions.

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Falcons, RB Bijan Robinson agree to three-year, $75M extension

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson agreed to a contract extension valued at a maximum of $75 million over three years, according to multiple reports, with Atlanta anxious to end the “hold in” status of the All-Pro in training camp.

Braves sell off C Joey Bart, OF Eli White before trade deadline

The Atlanta Braves continued selling off pieces before Monday’s trade deadline, sending catcher Joey Bart to the Chicago White Sox and outfielder Eli White to the Boston Red Sox.

Braves acquire veteran reliever Brent Suter from Angels

The Atlanta Braves acquired reliever Brent Suter from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in exchange for infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr.

Braves get RHP Tyler Mahle from Giants for RHP Anthony Molina

The Atlanta Braves acquired right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-hander Anthony Molina, the Braves announced on Sunday night.

Sean Payton caught ‘off guard’ by Drew Brees’ HOF intro call

Sean Payton wasn’t expecting a call from Drew Brees to serve as an emotional reminder of their 15 seasons together in New Orleans.

Nationals’ hurler Foster Griffin aims to stay hot vs. Braves

Left-hander Foster Griffin will go for his ninth straight victory on Friday when the visiting Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves in the second contest of their four-game series.

Braves face uncertain future on the mound

Just a few months ago, the Atlanta Braves appeared to have one of baseball's deepest collections of pitching talent.

Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich, dies after cancer battle

The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday the death of Cristina Ulbrich, wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who was fighting cancer.

Braves come from behind to top Nationals

Ozzie Albies’ two-out single in the sixth inning drove in two runs and helped the Atlanta Braves take a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Thursday.

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