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Fortunes of Braves rotation change for the best

The Atlanta Braves' starting rotation is as strong as it has ever been, Bill Shanks writes.

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BOBBY POPE

Perry’s Staples was more than a top basketball coach

Bobby Pope writes about Eric Staples, the coach who won several basketball and golf championships at Perry during his time at the school from the 1930s through the 1960s.
BILL SHANKS

Beachy’s setback not a bad thing

Brandon Beachy won't make his season debut Tuesday for the Atlanta Braves.
MICHAEL A. LOUGH

College World Series remains one of sports’ hidden gems

Regardless of the participants, College World Series week in Omaha, Neb., is always a fun time, Michael A. Lough writes.
BILL SHANKS

Braves face decision with Beachy’s return

The return of Brandon Beachy will make for a very crowded starting rotation, Bill Shanks writes.
BOBBY POPE

It’s all about titles in the SEC

The SEC has put some distance between itself and other conferences when it comes to winning national championships, Bobby Pope writes.
BILL SHANKS

Falcons’ next target should be Seymour

The Falcons need one more free-agent signing on defense before the season starts, Bill Shanks writes.
BILL SHANKS

Locke one of many successful former Braves players

Former Atlanta draft pick Jeff Locke, who left the organization in the Nate McLouth trade four years ago, started for Pittsburgh on Tuesday against the Braves.
BOBBY POPE

Mercer departure could cause changes for A-Sun

Mercer's move to the Southern Conference could lead to more changes for the A-Sun.
JONATHAN HEETER

Tattnall Square baseball usually equals championships

A veteran head coach and a string of championships have made baseball success a tradition at Tattnall Square, Jonathan Heeter writes.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Journey to majors quick for Wood

In just one year, pitcher Alex Wood goes from the UGA roster to the big leagues with the Atlanta Braves.