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By CHAREAN WILLIAMS No team in NFL history has gone through as much turmoil as the Atlanta Falcons and emerged as quickly. Only two years ago, their franchise quarterback was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison for his involvement in illegal dogfighting and their coach abruptly quit at mid-season.But the Falcons not only survived the damage that Michael Vick and Bobby Petrino inflicted, but they have thrived. They hired the right coach, Mike Smith, and drafted the right quarterback, Matt Ryan, turning Atlanta into a contender overnight.The Falcons were in the NFC Championship Game in 2004. They have the look of being there again sometime soon.Pass protectorsThe Falcons have not allowed a sack for four consecutive games. The Miami Dolphins sacked Matt Ryan twice in the season opener. He has not been sacked since. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is the only other full-time starting quarterback who has been sacked only two times this season. Since the start of last sea

Rubin Kazan pulled off one of the greatest shocks in Champions League history by beating champions Barcelona 2-1 at a stunned Nou Camp.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The three-time WNBA champion Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa in hopes that a small-yet-enthusiastic market will embrace what will be the city's only major pro sports team.

Nate Clements' $80 million, eight-year deal '” since adjusted to $64 million over seven years '” made him at the time the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history. His play through 36 games as a 49er has not measured up to his salary.

WNBA president Donna Orender and other officials made the announcement Tuesday that the Detroit Shock was being sold and relocated ...

Few hobbies are more rewarding than scuba diving reef style: the shapes and colors of coral reef are as unforgettable as they are wet. And they're very, very wet.Scuba is actually an acronym. It means, 'Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus,' and i

Newly crowned Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button wants to create history by becoming the first British driver to win consecutive world titles.

TULSA, Okla. - The three-time WNBA champion Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa, Okla.

The Detroit Shock will relocate to Tulsa, Okla., and will be owned by a group of investors led by Oklahoma businessmen Bill Cameron and David Box, WNBA President Donna Orender announced today. The sale and move are pending WNBA Board of Governors approval.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2009 - The Detroit Shock will relocate to Tulsa, Okla., and will be owned by a group of investors led by Oklahoma businessmen Bill ... - WNBA Detroit Shock