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Falcons tackle Jackson sues supplement maker

Nov. 12, 2008
Falcons tackle Grady Jackson filed suit against a supplement maker after testing positive.
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Rams hope to get Jackson, Pace back

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- St. Louis Rams Coach Jim Haslett said Monday he hopes to have running back Steven Jackson and offensive tackle Orlando Pace back by Sunday.

Italian man refusing to give up falcons

TRENTO , Italy, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A falconry enthusiast in Italy's Trento province says he will not comply with orders to surrender his birds "even if they arrest me for it."
Wayne Gandy rejoins Atlanta Falcons

Wayne Gandy rejoins Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Veteran free-agent offensive tackle Wayne Gandy, who left the Atlanta Falcons after suffering a knee injury in 2007, is back with the team.

Falcons' Milloy charged with DUI

ATLANTA, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Authorities say Atlanta Falcons football star Lawyer Milloy was charged Monday with speeding and driving under the influence.

Atlanta back leads top NFC weekly players

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner earned his first player of the week award when the NFL announced its weekly winners Wednesday.

NFL: Atlanta 34, Detroit 21

ATLANTA, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Atlanta's Michael Turner ran for 220 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, leading the Falcons past the Detroit Lions 34-21.

Falcons to start rookie quarterback

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., Aug. 25 (UPI) -- First-round draft pick Matt Ryan will be the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons when they open their NFL season against Detroit, the team said.

NFL: Atlanta 17, Tennessee 3

ATLANTA, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Matt Ryan passed for a touchdown and Thomas Brown ran for a score Friday, leading the Atlanta Falcons over Tennessee 17-3 in a pre-season game.

Falcons release QB Joey Harrington

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., March 5 (UPI) -- Veteran quarterback Joey Harrington Wednesday was released by the Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons release RB Warrick Dunn

Falcons release RB Warrick Dunn

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., March 3 (UPI) -- Running back Warrick Dunn, third on the Atlanta Falcons' all-time rushing list, was released by the NFL team Monday.

COL BKB: Bowling Green 89, Kent State 83

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, March 1 (UPI) -- Brian Moten scored 24 points Saturday to pace the Bowling Green Falcons to an 89-83 win over the 24th- ranked Kent State Golden Flashes.

Falcons pick third in draft's first round

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Falcons will select third in April's NFL draft following a coin toss Friday to break a three-team, selection-order tie.
Falcons release TE Alge Crumpler

Falcons release TE Alge Crumpler

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., Feb. 15 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Falcons Friday started their offseason rebuilding program by releasing several veterans, including four-time Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler.

Falcons name new head coach

ATLANTA, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Jacksonville defensive coordinator Mike Smith became the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday.

Tom Dimitroff named GM of Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Tom Dimitroff, who has been New England Patriots college scouting director for five years, was hired Sunday as general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch