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The Atlanta Falcons, the state and city officials agreed on a deal Friday to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority- or women-owned firms.

Atlanta Braves

Chad Pinder drove in the winning run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh to help Virginia Tech beat Georgia Tech 3-2 on Friday in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, clinching an appearance in Sunday's final.

Trent Mongero will never forget the clean-cut middle school standout that glided around the North Hall baseball camp six years ago.

The American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship Regatta comes to Gainesville this weekend and brings heavy traffic along with it.

After falling behind 5-1, the Gwinnett Braves scored six unanswered runs to clip the Toledo Mud Hens, 7-5 on Thursday Night at Coolray Field.

As Evan Gattis was rounding the bases, soaking up the cheers from his first grand slam, he noticed the song blaring triumphantly from the speakers at Turner Field.

Atlanta Braves

Nick Howard and Kenny Towns each drove in two runs, while Scott Silverstein flirted with a complete-game performance to help Virginia beat Georgia Tech 8-2 on Thursday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.