Charles Odum

AP Sports Writer based in Atlanta. I cover Braves, Falcons, Hawks, Atlanta United, University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, other area events.

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Michael Penix Jr. throws 3 TD passes, Falcons force 4 turnovers to give 49ers first loss, 29-20 https://t.co/DSTXcaV5sN

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A week after frightening injury, Falcons rookie Daniels comes up big in win over 49ers https://t.co/1vMda8inJg

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Falcons quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush, Michael Penix Jr. and Jack Strand work in Tuesday’s practice. Penix will make his first start of the season Thursday night at Green Bay.

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Falcons announce Michael Penix Jr. will make 2026 debut as starting QB against Packers https://t.co/e6yNTQ3y8v

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Cooper Rush to make 2nd straight start at quarterback for Falcons in home opener against Panthers https://t.co/ipvCJoIcDU

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (center) enters the NFL owners meeting Wednesday with Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt (left) and Neal Khosla. Owners were expected to approve the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, as new owners of the Seattle Seahawks.

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With Tua Tagovailoa sidelined with a minor injury, Falcons add Cooper Rush for training camp reps https://t.co/dSFOJBwPJG

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41-year-old new Falcons kicker Nick Folk says the start of training camp is 'always exciting' https://t.co/YbxkVOxYzY

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Former Braves slugging 3rd baseman Bob Horner, who hit 4 homers in a game, dies at 68
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@DOBrienATL I tell so many that the definition of success in our business is to have the ability to choose your own exit. Congratulations. You're a pro and will be missed. Thanks for pointing me toward much great music, including Isbell before Southeastern. Good luck!

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The message at Truist Park after Braves announced Brian Snitker will not return as manager.

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The scene at Sanford Stadium. Does SEC gold wait at the end of this rainbow for No. 5 Georgia or No. 17 Alabama? @AP_Top25

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After one possession, Bijan Robinson has 2 catches for 60 yards and a TD. Falcons lead Bucs 7-0. @AP_NFL

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If there had been a normal halftime, the weather delay at Austin Peay-Georgia was 1 hour, 46 minutes.

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A lightning/weather delay at Austin Peay-Georgia was announced during halftime. A subsequent announcement lightning was detected within a mile didn't convince all fans it is necessary to seek shelter.

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No. 4 @GeorgiaFootball kickoff time against Austin Peay moved up 1 hour to 2:30 due to anticipated weather in Athens later today. @AP_Top25

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said before Thursday night’s game at Atlanta that she enjoyed the drama of the Indiana Pacers’ comeback win over the New York Knicks. ⁦@AP_Sports⁩

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Strider's fastball velocity takes slight dip in simulated game as Acuña's rehab moves to Gwinnett https://t.co/xumHSsD41G

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Falcons address need for pass rusher, select Georgia's Jalon Walker with No. 15 pick in NFL draft https://t.co/XFH1AZbpEm