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Eddie Robson @eddierobson.bsky.social · 4h

Aw fuck. I'd been hoping to go and see Soft Cell when they toured their next album. Really sad news. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Soft Cell co-founder Dave Ball dies, aged 66

The musician, best known for Tainted Love and Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, died in his sleep at home.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 4h

FBI arrests Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Heat guard Terry Rozier as part of wide-ranging gambling investigation, ESPN and ABC reported.

Reports: Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in NBA gambling probes

FBI arrests Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Heat guard Terry Rozier as part of wide-ranging gambling investigation, ESPN and ABC reported.

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Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 16h

At this point, if you are a #Hawks fan (or an Atlanta sports fan in general) all you can do is laugh about tonight and hope this is just a one-off that doesn't foretell the whole season.

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Keerthika Uthayakumar @keerthikau.bsky.social · 16h

Raptors have scored 132 points with 5 minutes left, the most they've scored in a season opener in franchise history.

There's still 5 minutes left!!

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Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 16h

Opening (regular season) night going a little rough for the #Hawks so far.

Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 17h

Might have to take their crossword puzzles too if they keep losing.

ProFootballTalk @profootballtalk.bsky.social · 17h

Report: Ravens' veteran players had ping pong tables removed from the locker room.
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Report: Ravens' veteran players had ping pong tables removed from the locker room

Amid their four-game losing streak, the Ravens took a common step for teams in desperation mode: They removed ping pong tables from the locker room.

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Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 22h

Well that didn't take long: The Giants are expected to sign Ray-Ray McCloud less than 2 weeks after being dismissed by the #Falcons according to the AJC's D. Orlando Ledbetter. www.ajc.com/sports/2025/...

Ex-Falcons WR Ray-Ray McCloud signs with Giants’ practice squad

Former Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud, who was released Tuesday, signed with the New York Giants practice squad Wednesday, according to a league source.

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Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 22h

From Marc Raimondi, ESPN:" Morris says McCloud's release and Hilliard's firing have nothing to do with one another. "Wish both guys the best, love both guys as far as being a human being and character." #Falcons"

Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 22h

Posted by Terrin Waack, #Falcons: "Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on the Dolphins: "You're not looking at a team that hasn't played everybody extremely tough." "

Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 22h

Morris: Good teams find ways to win. Says #Falcons must improve in the red-zone. Must fix penalties, negative yardage issues.

Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 23h

More on Penix Jr's injury: "I still feel really good about him. It’s going to be based on movement. The organization will not put him in harm’s way." Adds Cousins availability gives "level of comfort." #Falcons

Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 23h

#Falcons injury updates from Morris:
Penix Jr: "Day-to-day"
Storm Norton: opening up 21 day window to return.
Deablo: "very possible" he could go on IR
Anderson/Trice: no updates.

Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 23h

Coach Morris on releasing Ray-Ray McCloud: Have to do what's best for the team every single week. Decision was "performance based." Every move makes team better. Wish him nothing but the best. #Falcons

Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 1d

Ray-Ray McCloud cut by #Falcons. open.substack.com/pub/sportsin...

McCloud Cut By Falcons

Departure confirmed today after a two week absence

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✶ MarcusD ✶ @marcusd.bsky.social · 1d

Michael Jordan tells Mike Tirico he hasn't picked up a basketball in years.

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Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 1d

#ATLUTD President & CEO Garth Lagerwey to take a leave of absence. www.atlutd.com/news/garth-l...

Garth Lagerwey Leave of Absence Statement | Atlanta United FC

Lagerwey to take an indefinite leave of absence to fully focus on medical treatment and recovery

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Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 1d

🚨The #Falcons announced they have….

👉Released Ray-Ray McCloud III.
👉Signed Raiqwon O'Neal to practice squad.
👉Placed Ryan Hayes on practice squad IR.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

Exclusive: Warner Bros Discovery board rejected Paramount Skydance buyout offer, source says reut.rs/47zDvuJ

Exclusive: Warner Bros Discovery board rejected Paramount Skydance buyout offer, source says

The Warner Bros Discovery board on Tuesday morning rejected a Paramount Skydance offer of nearly $24 per share to buy the company, a source familiar with the matter said.

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Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 2d

Updates on injured Falcons, and questions about #Falcons SNF loss answered.
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Falcons "Outplayed" by the 49ers, Coach Morris

Deablo, Penix Jr. closely watched due to injures in last night's game.

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Brad Rowland @btrowland.bsky.social · 2d

Dyson Daniels extension is now official.

Hawks GM Onsi Saleh: “We are beyond thrilled to reach a long-term deal with Dyson, and we are excited to watch him continue to grow with our group. This extension reflects our belief in him today and into the future.”

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Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 2d

🚨#Falcons injury updates:
Divine Dieablo: forearm fracture, “week to week”
Michael Penix Jr: bone bruise in ankle or foot, “day to day”
Source: Coach Raheem Morris, Falcons

Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 3d

The 49ers were better executing the #Falcons game plan better than the Falcons themselves. From Falcons senior writer Tori McElhaney.

www.atlantafalcons.com/news/49ers-s...

Column: The 49ers played the game the Falcons wanted to on "Sunday Night Football"

Michael Penix Jr.: "We have too many good players on this team to not find a way."

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Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 3d

You are only as good as your last game. #Falcons out foxed by the 49ers on Sunday Night Football. My review.
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Falcons Struggle Against 49ers On SNF

No answers for McCaffrey, but plenty of missed opportunites and costly errors doom Falcons

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Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 3d

-12, 10 on field on sep. plays is embarrasing coaching error
-ATL not making/making good enough adjustments.
-Penix Jr. too timid/tentative.
Any I missed?

Brian Allen @brianallenc.bsky.social · 3d

What Social Media says abt. #Falcons Loss
-Coaching not cutting it.
-Why no Bijan or Pitts in shotgun on 4th & 1
-Bijan not fed like SF fed McCaffrey
-ATL didn't capitalize on SF bruised defense, rattled QB.
-No crossing routes? SF vulnerable in mid-defense

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