PAUL NEWBERRY

Column: Maple Leafs now at 55 years since last championship
By Paul Newberry May. 16, 2022 03:01 PM EDT
As soon as the NHL expanded to more than six teams, and television sets started

Column: US lands 2031 Rugby World Cup, if anyone cares
By Paul Newberry May. 13, 2022 04:12 PM EDT
The United States has landed another World Cup.
Before you start

Column: Spring football league's time has come ... and gone
By Paul Newberry May. 06, 2022 05:22 PM EDT
Pro football in the springtime.
An idea that once had so much promise.

Falcons release RB Mike Davis after disappointing season
By Paul Newberry May. 02, 2022 04:01 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — After a disappointing season with his hometown team, running back Mike

Column: NIT joins other sports tradition in fading away
By Paul Newberry Apr. 01, 2022 04:41 PM EDT
With all eyes focused on the Final Four, it's doubtful that many noticed the passing

Indy lands 2024 US Olympic swim trials, ending Omaha's run
By Paul Newberry Mar. 29, 2022 11:17 AM EDT
The next U.S. Olympic swimming team will be decided in a football stadium.

Mariota eager to live up to expectations as Falcons new QB
By Paul Newberry Mar. 25, 2022 07:03 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcus Mariota has already addressed the most immediate issue with his

Falcons head into strange new world after dealing Matt Ryan
By Paul Newberry Mar. 23, 2022 02:04 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — For the first time since 2008, the Atlanta Falcons will be breaking in

Gut punch for the A-T-L: Freeman, Ryan both depart
By Paul Newberry Mar. 22, 2022 01:42 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — It was a 1-2 punch to the gut for Atlanta's sports fans.
All-purpose star Cordarrelle Patterson re-signs with Falcons
By Paul Newberry Mar. 19, 2022 05:02 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons addressed one of their biggest offseason

Column: National Hypocrisy League shows true colors again
By Paul Newberry Mar. 11, 2022 06:05 PM EST
The National Hypocrisy League strikes again.
The organization better

Former Broncos, Falcons, Giants coach Dan Reeves dies at 77
By Paul Newberry Jan. 01, 2022 09:41 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Reeves' talents off the field were recognized early on by Tom

Column: Another socially distanced Newby Awards for 2021
By Paul Newberry Dec. 31, 2021 02:55 AM EST
We had hoped the Newby Awards could return to a bit of normalcy this year.

Column: Sports let their guard down, COVID makes a comeback
By Paul Newberry Dec. 17, 2021 02:05 PM EST
When you saw the packed stadiums and arenas, when you knew that nearly all athletes

Column: Charley Trippi's amazing life hits the century mark
By Paul Newberry Dec. 14, 2021 04:42 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — If you think today's hybrid NFL players are something special, check

Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33
By Paul Newberry Dec. 10, 2021 01:00 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Demaryius Thomas overcame a troubled childhood. He managed to shine as

Home, not sweet home: Falcons keep losing in A-T-L
By Paul Newberry Dec. 06, 2021 01:52 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Home is not-so sweet for the Atlanta Falcons.
If they

Dynamic duo: Brady, Gronk lead Bucs past Falcons 30-17
By Paul Newberry Dec. 05, 2021 04:16 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski teamed up for more history Sunday.

Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey dies as age 77
By Paul Newberry Dec. 04, 2021 12:32 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey, one of the NFL's

Column: Baseball can't afford another extended labor dispute
By Paul Newberry Dec. 03, 2021 05:10 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Baseball's last labor dispute was devastating, but the comeback