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Atlanta - Professional Sports Teams
Popular Atlanta Teams - The Braves - The Falcons - The Hawks - The Thrashers

By Sheridan Alexander, About.com

Sports fans have plenty of choices for great sporting events in Atlanta, which is one of only two cities in the Southeast that can boast having major professional sports teams in the four most popular American sports: baseball, football, basketball and hockey. This listing provides basic contact information for Atlanta's pro teams and information about how to obtain last minute tickets.

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The Atlanta Braves

Major League Baseball - National League - The Atlanta Braves moved to Atlanta from Milwaukee in 1966 and Atlantans have been passionate fans ever since. Home games are played at Turner Field, which offers year round tours, an interesting thing to do in addition to attending a game. For more information visit:

The Atlanta Falcons

National Football League - NFC South Division - The Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta's professional football team play their home games at the Georgia Dome, the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, it is within walking distance of the CNN Center, Philips Arena and several upscale hotels and restaurants. Operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the Georgia Dome is part of one of the largest combined sports, entertainment and convention center facilities in the world. For more information visit:

The Atlanta Hawks

National Basketball Association - Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference - The Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta's professional basketball team play their home games at Phillips Arena, located downtown next to CNN Center, at the intersection of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive. For more information visit:

The Atlanta Thrashers

National Hockey League - The Atlanta Thrashers, Atlanta's professional hockey team named for Georgia's state bird, play their home games at Phillips Arena, located downtown next to CNN Center, at the intersection of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive. For more information visit:
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