March 17
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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The Atlanta Spirit ownership group has been disputing reports that it is seeking to sell the Thrashers and that the NHL team might be on the move to another city. Now comes a report that the Hawks also might be on the market. A New York Times story on sports ownership during the recession references both the Hawks and Thrashers as being among franchises that might be for sale. The paragraph in question reads: Now that the economy seems to be on the mend, owners who held off selling during the downturn are seeking to unload their teams. According to sports bankers, the teams thought to be for sale include the Atlanta Hawks, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors and the ..."
March 17
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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The MRI exam on Zach Bogosian's injured right thumb was negative and the defenseman returned to the Thrashers lineup Tuesday against the Sabres. Thrashers coach John Anderson said the test, performed Monday, did not reveal a fracture. He listed Bogosian as a game-time decision after he participated in the pre-game skate. Bogosian missed his only game this season on Sunday after suffering the injury Friday. With Bogosian back in the lineup, Chris Chelios was scratched of defense. Chris Thorburn and Eric Boulton were the forwards scratched. It marked the first game Thorburn has missed this season. Anderson said following the game that Thorburn felt ill before the game and was held out."