PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer
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ATLANTA (AP) — The cheer begins slowly, rhythmically — everyone raising their hands above their heads, clapping in sync to the beat of the drum, screaming in unison and picking up speed with each chant. A! ….. T! ….. L!

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