Hawks name Onsi Saleh president of basketball operations after playoffs
The Atlanta Hawks have promoted Onsi Saleh from general manager to president of basketball operations and signed him to a long-term contract extension.
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The Atlanta Hawks have promoted Onsi Saleh from general manager to president of basketball operations and signed him to a long-term contract extension.
New York's 140-89 win marks one of the largest playoff blowouts in NBA history, ending Atlanta's postseason run.
The New York Knicks took control early and never let go Saturday, riding a balanced performance and a triple-double from Karl-Anthony Towns to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-98 in Game 4.
CJ McCollum hit a jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York's night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series.
Playoff basketball returns to State Farm Arena on Thursday night as the Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round series. The best-of-seven matchup is tied 1-1, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. in Atlanta.
CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
The Atlanta Hawks may be opening their first-round playoff series on the road, but fans in Atlanta will still have a chance to gather inside State Farm Arena for Game 2.
CJ McCollum's half-court shot at the buzzer was ruled no good after a review and the Knicks held off the Hawks 108-105 on Monday night.
AFRD says they're battling an active blaze at a busy intersection. The cause of the fire is under investigation as crews work to contain the scene.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Matt Olson caught Gunnar Henderson's line drive and stepped on first for an improbable double play in the bottom of the 10th, and Austin Riley's RBI double an inning later lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Atlanta Fire Rescue said specialized crews safely rescued six adults stranded along the Chattahoochee River near the East Palisades Saturday afternoon. No injuries reported.
The Winder Police Department said Sgt. Daniel Evans was found dead at his home Saturday morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced as they become available.