Paul Newberry

August 29, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Seiler's fame extended beyond the gridiron, most notably when he served as lead defense attorney for Savannah antiques dealer Jim Williams, who was tried four times in the 1981 slaying of his lover before he was finally acquitted.

By Paul Newberry | The Associated Press

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September 26, 2007 | Daily Report Online

ATLANTA AP - Wearing No. 7 jerseys and T-shirts that proclaimed "Free Michael Vick," supporters of the disgraced Atlanta Falcons quarterback turned out for a town meeting that was supposed to expose the divided feelings over his dogfighting case.The ESPN-sponsored event came on the same day that Vick was indicted in Virginia on state charges that could land him more time in prison.

By Paul Newberry

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January 15, 2008 | Daily Report Online

DULUTH, Ga. AP - The daunting trip from Triple-A to the majors will soon be less than 40 miles for prospects of the Atlanta Braves.Gwinnett County approved a plan Tuesday to build a new stadium in the booming Atlanta suburbs, which will allow the Braves to move their International League team from Richmond, Va., for the 2009 season.

By PAUL NEWBERRY

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July 09, 2008 | Daily Report Online

By PAUL NEWBERRY

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July 27, 2007 | Daily Report Online

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. AP - Nike suspended its lucrative contract with Michael Vick on Friday, while Reebok took the unprecedented step of stopping sales of his No. 7 jersey.Facing protests from animal-rights groups, Nike announced that it was suspending Vick's endorsement deal without pay, as well as halting sales of Vick-related shoes and other products at its retail stores.

By Paul Newberry

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October 09, 2007 | Daily Report Online

By Paul Newberry

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July 24, 2007 | Daily Report Online

ATLANTA AP - The Atlanta Falcons wanted to suspend Michael Vick. And considering the appalling allegations against their star quarterback, they may not want him back at all.Under an edict from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Vick is barred from taking part in training camp while the league investigates a federal dogfighting indictment against one of its most prominent players.

By Paul Newberry

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June 06, 2008 | Daily Report Online

ATLANTA AP - Maybe now we know why former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield wants to keep fighting at age 45.The "Real Deal" appears real broke.His $10 million estate in suburban Atlanta is under foreclosure, the mother of one of his children is suing for unpaid child support, and a Utah consulting company has gone to court claiming the boxer failed to pay back more than a half million dollars for landscaping.

By PAUL NEWBERRY

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September 28, 2007 | Daily Report Online

By Paul Newberry

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April 13, 2009 | Daily Report Online

AUGUSTA, Ga. AP - There were so many ways this most thrilling of Masters could have ended.What if Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson had carried their duel into a playoff Now that would have turned Augusta National upside down.Or how about Kenny Perry, the ultimate grinder, winning his first major at an age when most players are prepping for the senior tour Boy, that would have been something.

By PAUL NEWBERRY

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