Professional Sports

Finishing strong is the ultimate goal for any football player. It shows you're better conditioned and mentally tougher than your opponent. For the Falcons, it's been an elusive target.

While the Braves' search for a new general manager continues, a new management team already is taking shape.

EASTABOGA, AL

WINCHESTER, IN - Erik Jones withstood a furious battle over the last 40 laps with defending ARCA/CRA Super Series champion and current points leader Travis Braden to score his second consecutive Winchester Rifle trophy for winning the 43rd running of the Winchester 400 at Winchester Speedway Sunday afternoon.

CHARLOTTE, NC (AP)

Walter John Victor, 97, of Dawsonville, died on Tuesday after a short hospitalization.

COMMERCE, GA - After a four hour rain delay, the 12th annual Atlanta Speed Shop Atlanta $10,000 Drag Races and Car Show at Atlanta Dragway rolled into action Saturday afternoon.

The Atlanta Falcons have put themselves in quite a bind. Now, even though coach Mike Smith says nothing is off the table, don't look for a bunch of major changes.

CONCORD, NC (AP)

CONCORD, NC - Andy Seuss finished off his first NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour championship Thursday night, as Burt Myers continued his mastery of the quarter-mile at Charlotte Motor Speedway.