I started as a professional sports journalist in 1978 at the Cincinnati Enquirer after I graduated from Miami (Ohio) University, and I’ve been doing the same thing ever since. I also appear on national television, and I’m part of a weekly TV show in Atlanta. I’ve done everything from ESPN to MSNBC to The Oprah Winfrey Show. As for writing, I’ve gone from working for major newspapers in San Francisco and Atlanta to operating as a national columnist at AOL Sports, MLB.com, Sports On Earth.com and CNN.Com. I’ve covered a slew of sporting events. I’ve done 30 Super Bowls, numerous World Series and NBA Finals games, Final Fours, several Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 and other auto races, major prize fights and golf tournaments, college football bowl games and more. I’ve also won national, state and local awards along the way.
As Bad As You Think This Dan Quinn Thing Is For The Atlanta Falcons, It's Worse
With the Falcons blowing huge leads in the fourth quarter in back-to-back weeks, Dan Quinn finally could lose his head coaching job. Maybe. Sigh.
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Before That Onside Kick For The Dallas Cowboys, The Atlanta Falcons Had A Mysterious Timeout
The Atlanta Falcons turned a 20-0 lead against the Cowboys in Dallas into a 40-39 loss, and it was triggered near the end by an onside kick.
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Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Expounds On Unique Moment Involving '28-3' Super Bowl LI Loss To Tom Brady's New England Patriots
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Folks are still scratching their heads over Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Raheem Morris telling his players to concentrate more on Chris Carson than Russell Wilson.
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Falcon Report Exclusive: Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Will Discuss This Picture And More During Zoom Chat
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After One Game For The Atlanta Falcons, Dan Quinn Is Already Jittery
The Atlanta Falcons lost their season opener Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium 38-25 to the Seattle Seahawks, and coach Dan Quinn already is panicking.
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Saving The Falcons: If The Atlanta Falcons Can't Run Or Pass Block This Season, Nothing Else Matters
Starting with the offensive line, the Atlanta Falcons have more than a few concerns when they begin their season Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks.
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