Falcons surge to first postseason under Quinn in 2015
Atlanta Falcons clinch their first playoff berth and NFC South title after a 4-3 start, rising to 10-5 with a top scoring offense and a turnover-savvy defense. Quarterback Matt Ryan delivers MVP-caliber play while notable veterans and role players shine amid injuries.
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Dan Quinn
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Kansas City
Carolina
New Orleans
Desmond Trufant
Jacob Tamme
Kemal Ishmael
Sean Weatherspoon
Derrick Shelby
De’Vondre Campbell
Adrian Clayborn
Matt Ryan
Kyle Shanahan
Julio
Ub Leverone
Carolina Panthers
Charlotte
North Carolina
Clemson Tigers seek rematch mindset after playoff bid
Clemson endured outside doubt and late-season pressure to reach the playoff, relying on senior leadership from Deshaun Watson Artavis Scott and Jay Guillermo. After a rough stretch highlighted by a Pitt upset and a costly red zone interception spree, coach Dabo Swinney reinforced a one percent more mentality as the Tigers closed with Wake Forest South Carolina and Virginia Tech to secure back-to-back playoff appearances.
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Virginia Tech
Stephen M. Dowell
Dabo Swinney
Ohio State
Biles Named AP Female Athlete of the Year
Simone Biles dominates Rio with four golds and a bronze, earning AP Female Athlete of the Year in a vote by U.S. editors. The 2016 Olympic champion joins gymnastics greats, reflects on pressure, and hints at a possible Tokyo 2020 bid while eyeing a post-Olympic future beyond gymnastics.
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Associated Press
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Steffi Graf
Spring
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Aly Raisman
Laurie Hernandez
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Martha Karolyi
Raisman
Aimee Boorman
White House
Tokyo
Lawson leads North Augusta players through tough season
Lawson shifted around to cover opponents and drew double teams, creating havoc on the front line. He stepped into a leadership role, helped North Augusta stay a regional force, and celebrated one playoff win despite not capturing a state title. He has decommitted from Tennessee and holds offers from Florida State Louisville South Carolina Southern Cal and Oregon. Will decide college future soon.
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