Publication: Mark Bradley

First Reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 Documents

These NBA playoffs: Less about excellence than about health

Derrick Rose was lost in the very first game of this postseason. Thus was a tone set. (AP photo) On Feb. 21, San Antonio saw an 11-game winning streak end at Portland by the score of 137-97. But the resounding part wasn’t the 40-point margin: It was ... [ Published 19 hours ago by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: NBA Playoffs, Gregg Popovich, San Antonio (Texas, United States)

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

Johnny Crawford

Is the ACC doomed? Not hardly, and here are reasons why

OK, so it isn't football, but it's still an off-tackle dive play. (AJC photo by Johnny Crawford) Let’s be clear: The ACC has work to do. But that’s not nearly the same as being doomed, which is how some have characterized the conference after the double ... [ Published May 23 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Big 12 Conference, Johnny Crawford, Mark Richt

First Reported May 22 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

Big 12 Conference

Video: On the SEC, the Big 12 and their confusing bowl game

... [ Published May 22 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Big 12 Conference

First Reported May 22 2012 - Updated May 22 2012 - 1 Documents

Numbers suggest Minor hasn’t been quite as bad as all that

A kick of the leg, a flip of the wrist ... but what's the xFIP? (AJC photo by Curtis Compton) In the light of Mike Minor’s latest strange outing — he yielded five hits in six innings, but four were home runs — I thought I’d pass along some data presented ... [ Published May 22 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Brandon Beachy

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Herschel Walker

The SEC’s new bowl with the Big 12? It mightn’t be so big

In other news, Herschel Walker just dared Mike Rozier to arm-wrestle him. (AJC special photo) Beginning in 2014, the champions of the SEC and the Big 12 will meet annually in a New Year’s Day. That’s provided both champions are available, which neither ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Big 12 Conference, Mike Rozier, Herschel Walker

First Reported May 18 2012 - Updated May 18 2012 - 1 Documents

The Hawks move to keep Larry Drew, and more hope fades

"Run the play where we shoot a jump shot. That'll work." (AJC photo by Hyosub Shin) The Atlanta Hawks could have changed a lot this offseason without doing very much. They could have said goodbye to both general manager Rick Sund and coach Larry Drew ... [ Published May 18 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Larry Drew, Rick Sund

First Reported May 18 2012 - Updated May 18 2012 - 1 Documents

Josh Smith

How the Hawks might get it right: Find a coach for Josh Smith

<img class="size-full wp-image-27241" title="hawks.0615" src="http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/files/2012/05/hawks.0615_CC4bradley.jpg" alt="(AJC photo by Curtis Compton)" width="520" height="393"/> "Good luck in your next job, Larry." "Same ... [ Published May 18 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Josh Smith, Rick Sund, Jamal Crawford

First Reported May 17 2012 - Updated May 17 2012 - 1 Documents

What do the Braves do with Minor? There aren’t many options

Mike Minor in a start at Colorado earlier this month. It wasn't good, either. (AP photo) Fredi Gonzalez said Wednesday night that he thought Mike Minor threw very well — for three innings. Which he did. Minor carried a no-hitter into the fourth. He ... [ Published May 17 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Fredi González, Milwaukee, Miami (Florida, United States)

First Reported May 17 2012 - Updated May 17 2012 - 1 Documents

Are division-leading Braves now the beasts of the NL East?

<img class="size-full wp-image-27214" style="border: 2px solid black;" title="050412braves" src="http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/files/2012/05/slideshow_1002350604_050412braves04.JPG" alt=""First place is over that way, I do believe." (AJC photo ... [ Published May 17 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Chipper Jones, Derek Lowe

First Reported May 16 2012 - Updated May 16 2012 - 1 Documents

We say it again: The Hawks really did flub a big fat chance

This is Miami's Chris Bosh. Guess what? He's hurt. (AP photo) As noted, the Hawks tripped over a splendid opportunity to reach the Eastern Conference finals. But, even had they gotten there, they wouldn’t have been expected to win the Eastern Conference ... [ Published May 16 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Chris Bosh, Miami (Florida, United States), Ray Allen, Joakim Noah

First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated May 15 2012 - 1 Documents

Video: On the Atlanta Braves, Scott Boras and Michael Bourn

... [ Published May 15 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Scott Boras, Michael Bourn

First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated May 15 2012 - 1 Documents

Video: On the Braves, Scott Boras and Michael Bourn

... [ Published May 15 2012 by Mark Bradley ]

Entities: Scott Boras, Michael Bourn

Quotes

"Run the play where we shoot a jump shot. That'll work." (AJC photo by Hyosub Shin)

The Hawks move to keep Larry Drew, and more hope fades [Mark Bradley - May 18 2012]

"Sorry, Bill, but I've got a new managerial guru. Guy named Wren." (AJC photo by Curtis Compton)

Braves changed little but got better. Will Falcons follow suit? [Mark Bradley - May 09 2012]

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These NBA playoffs: Less about excellence than ... [ Published 19 hours ago by Mark Bradley ]
Is the ACC doomed? Not hardly, and here are rea... [ Published May 23 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
Video: On the SEC, the Big 12 and their confusi... [ Published May 22 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
Numbers suggest Minor hasn’t been quite as bad ... [ Published May 22 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
The SEC’s new bowl with the Big 12? It mightn’t... [ Published May 21 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
The Hawks move to keep Larry Drew, and more hop... [ Published May 18 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
How the Hawks might get it right: Find a coach ... [ Published May 18 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
What do the Braves do with Minor? There aren’t ... [ Published May 17 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
Are division-leading Braves now the beasts of t... [ Published May 17 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
We say it again: The Hawks really did flub a bi... [ Published May 16 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
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Bourn-again Braves: The leadoff man is now the ... [ Published May 14 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
The Hawks had a great chance. Being the Hawks, ... [ Published May 11 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
Kiper lists UGA’s Jarvis Jones No. 2 among NFL ... [ Published May 10 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
Braves changed little but got better. Will Falc... [ Published May 09 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
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Having blown Game 2, Bizarro Hawks are in … goo... [ Published May 02 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
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With Rose out, the Hawks have a path to the Eas... [ Published Apr 29 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
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Tech’s spring game does nothing to change its Q... [ Published Apr 21 2012 by Mark Bradley ]
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These NBA playoffs: Less about excellence than ... [ Published 19 hours ago by Mark Bradley ] Derrick Rose was lost in the very first game of this postseason. Thus was a tone set. (AP photo) On Feb. 21, San Antonio saw an 11-game winning streak end at Portland by the score of 137-97. But the resounding part wasn’t the 40-point margin: It was ...
Is the ACC doomed? Not hardly, and here are rea... [ Published May 23 2012 by Mark Bradley ] OK, so it isn't football, but it's still an off-tackle dive play. (AJC photo by Johnny Crawford) Let’s be clear: The ACC has work to do. But that’s not nearly the same as being doomed, which is how some have characterized the conference after the double ...
Video: On the SEC, the Big 12 and their confusi... [ Published May 22 2012 by Mark Bradley ] ...
Numbers suggest Minor hasn’t been quite as bad ... [ Published May 22 2012 by Mark Bradley ] A kick of the leg, a flip of the wrist ... but what's the xFIP? (AJC photo by Curtis Compton) In the light of Mike Minor’s latest strange outing — he yielded five hits in six innings, but four were home runs — I thought I’d pass along some data presented ...
The SEC’s new bowl with the Big 12? It mightn’t... [ Published May 21 2012 by Mark Bradley ] In other news, Herschel Walker just dared Mike Rozier to arm-wrestle him. (AJC special photo) Beginning in 2014, the champions of the SEC and the Big 12 will meet annually in a New Year’s Day. That’s provided both champions are available, which neither ...