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FILE - Atlanta Braves' organist Matthew Kaminski plays an organ overlooking Truist Field before Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Oct. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. The jazz lover's eclectic taste in music, and his hilarious selections when opposing players come to the plate, set up a game within every game. For the first time ever, we'll be awarding a Newby Grammy to our top sports-related musician, Kaminski. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Astros at Braves 10/30/2021

Dec. 31, 2021 02:58 AM EST

FILE - Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron is seen, March 1967. Aaron made history with one swing of his bat. A year later and on the other side of Georgia, Lee Elder made history with one swing of his driver. Their deaths in 2021 were mourned beyond the sports world and were reminders of the hate, hardships and obstacles they endured with dignity on their way to breaking records and barriers. (AP Photo, File)
Column: Another socially distanced Newby Awards for 2021

By Paul Newberry Dec. 31, 2021 02:55 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young holds the Heisman Trophy at an award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via AP, Pool)
Ode to Sports: A year when games and fans came off the bench

By Fred Lief Dec. 23, 2021 12:24 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 1 1936 — The Berlin Olympics begin. 1945 — New York’s Mel Ott hits his 500th home run in a 9-2 victory over the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
July 29 1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats...

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman speaks to staff during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Mets injuries: Stroman (hip), Conforto delayed, Lucchesi out

By Jerry Beach Jun. 22, 2021 10:04 PM EDT

Cardinals-Braves rained out, day-night doubleheader Sunday

Jun. 19, 2021 03:48 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals' game at the Atlanta Braves on Saturday was postponed because of rain. The game will be made up as...

Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler, left, talks with a teammate after getting pulled during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Wheeler fans 12, Phils beat Red Sox 6-2 to end 4-game skid

By Kevin Cooney May. 23, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson rounds third base after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Newman, Frazier push Pirates past Braves 6-4 in 10 innings

By George Henry May. 20, 2021 11:35 PM EDT

Sacramento Kings guard Justin James (10) knocks the ball away ahead of Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman (2) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, May 14, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
The Latest: Astros to allow 100% capacity starting May 25

By The Associated Press May. 17, 2021 12:58 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, right, is congratulated by teammate Yadier Molina before being removed during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, May 9, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: Major League Baseball nears 20,000 players

By The Associated Press May. 15, 2021 03:15 AM EDT

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson throws to first base to get an out against Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew McCutchen in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
LEADING OFF: Major League Baseball nears 20,000 players

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

General view of Citizens Bank Park during the third inning of a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Twins, Phillies, Brewers set plans for 100% fan capacity

By Ronald Blum May. 13, 2021 07:24 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
LEADING OFF: Burnes returns, Mariners bring up big prospects

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 02:50 AM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suarez (7) celebrates as he walks off the field with Nick Castellanos (2) after getting the final out of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The Reds won 5-1.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
LEADING OFF: Padres, Yanks carry on thru COVID outbreaks

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 08:55 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers celebrate their win in 10 innings of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
The Latest: Milwaukee's NBA, MLB teams boosting attendance

By The Associated Press May. 11, 2021 03:43 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Odubel Herrera reacts as he crosses the plate after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, May 7, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Phillies offense breaks out in 12-2 rout of Morton, Braves

By Charles Odum May. 07, 2021 10:52 PM EDT

The Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in a baseball game Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves announced they plan to expand attendance limits to full capacity beginning May 7. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Washington expects full house for NFL home games

By The Associated Press May. 06, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

Washington Nationals pitcher Kyle Finnegan throws during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Ozuna hits grand slam, Braves beat Nats in Fried's return

By Ben Nuckols May. 05, 2021 10:04 PM EDT

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to the media at a diner on Monday, May 4, 2021, in Marietta, Ga. McCarthy and other Republicans decried Major League Baseball's decision to move the All-Star game out of Georgia amid concerns about changes to the state's voting laws. (AP Photo/Ron Harris)
House GOP leader renews criticism over All-Star Game shift

By Jeff Amy May. 04, 2021 03:01 PM EDT