ATLANTA BRAVES NAMED SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S TEAM OF THE YEAR

The 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves have been named Sports Illustrated’s Team of the Year. Manager Brian Snitker accepted the award on behalf of the Braves during a ceremony on Tuesday evening. Nominees also included the Chicago Sky, Milwaukee Bucks, and Tampa Bay Lightning.

According to SI.com, “Few teams capture the heart of its city en route to a long-awaited championship quite like the Braves did in 2021. That’s why Atlanta took home this year’s Sports Illustrated Team of the Year Award.”