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Jackson trying to help Falcons fix rushing woes

Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson handles the ball during their NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Steven Jackson is still trying to feel his way through his first offseason with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Braves comeback falls short, Mets win opener 4-3

Atlanta Braves outfielder B.J. Upton, right, pushes brother outfielder Justin Upton after they collided on a pop fly in the fifth inning of the second baseball game in a doubleheader against the New York Mets at Turner Field on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jason Getz)

ATLANTA (AP) — Beaten twice in one day and just plain beat, the first-place Atlanta Braves were ready for some rest.

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Rockies trade OF Young to Mets for RHP McHugh

ATLANTA (AP) — The New York Mets have traded right-hander Collin McHugh to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Eric Young Jr.

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Harvey leads Mets to 4-3 win over Braves

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler  pitches in the fifth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

ATLANTA (AP) — After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets.

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Conceptual design for new Falcons stadium approved

ATLANTA (AP) — The board overseeing planning for a new Falcons stadium in downtown Atlanta gave the thumbs-up Tuesday to a design that invokes the giant bird’s wings and would feature enormous windows showcasing views of the city.

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