Abe Gordon

It wasn't the answer many were looking for, but it may have provided a timeline for when the Atlanta Falcons will finally address the future of defensive end James Pearce Jr. When asked whether the embattled second-year player would attend next week's minicamp, head coach Kevin Stefanski replied, "I'll deal with next week next week." While the comment postpones a definitive answer from today's media session, it also suggests the organization expects to address Pearce's status when minicamp...

While it was initially announced that James Pearce Jr. would enter a six-month diversion program related to multiple charges that could ultimately be dropped and dismissed, reporter Andy Slater reported Tuesday that the agreement has since been amended to a 12-month program. The change extends the timeline of the legal process but does not necessarily alter the potential outcome if Pearce successfully completes the program’s requirements.

Ted Turner was a towering figure in Atlanta sports and media—a visionary businessman best known for founding CNN, who also left an indelible mark on baseball through his ownership of the Atlanta Braves. Turner’s bold decision to broadcast Braves games on his national superstation, TBS, transformed the franchise into “America’s Team,” cultivating generations of fans across the Southeast and far beyond.