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Quoting ’em

Atlanta Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff on whether the Falcons would stay away from players who are red-flagged in the draft: “We’re not looking for angels.”

Out & about

The University of Virginia basketball program and coach Tony Bennett have some internal problems plaguing them. Three underclassmen players announced, within 48 hours of each other, that they will transfer. … Markelle Fultz, a guard on the University of Washington basketball team, seems to be the overwhelming name bandied about for top pick in the NBA draft. … And you think booing is bad? Danish soccer fans shower their opponents with deceased rats during games. … Just a thought, but if former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville is serious about running for governor of Alabama, how’s he going to persuade all the Crimson Tide fans in the state to vote for him? … Rome High seems to be a treasure trove for LSU. Three players from this year’s football state title team have committed to coach Ed Orgeron — Jamarcus Chatman, Ja’Quon Griffin and former Georgia commit Adam Anderson. … Georgia offensive lineman signee D’Antne Demery has been cut loose by the Bulldogs after being arrested and charged with simple battery and criminal trespass concerning his girlfriend. … New Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing recorded his first basketball commitment over the weekend as he got an agreement from 6-foot-3 point guard Jahvon Blair out of Canada. Blair had trimmed his choices down to Georgetown and Georgia Tech.

Great story

Former Minnesota Twins’ All-Star Rod Carew had to have a heart transplant to save his life, and the heart he received came from former journeyman NFL tight end Konrad Reuland. Reuland died at 29 of a massive brain aneurysm and Carew’s life was saved. Since, Carew and the Reuland family have visited on several occasions and will do some fundraising together.