Devon Platana

Devon Platana

Joined: Feb 18, 2025

Devon is an avid sports lover who graduated from Canada's Carleton University with a Master of Journalism degree. He's been writing about sports full-time since early 2021, while also making occasional television and radio appearances. When he's not watching sports, he can be found playing his guitar or looking to re-watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (again).

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Gio Urshela (9) throws the ball to first base in the game against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Truist Park.

Former Braves Infielder Will Likely Find a New Team at Trade Deadline

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) reacts with catcher Drake Baldwin (30) after the Braves defeated the New York Yankees at Truist Park.

Inconsistent Braves Vet Won't Be in Atlanta After Trade Deadline is Over

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is shown on the field during training camp at IBM Performance Field.

Kyle Pitts Sends Message to Haters on 1st Day of Falcons Training Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward/guard Nikola Durisic (7) controls the ball against Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (17) during the first half at Thomas & Mack Center.

Recent Hawks Addition Already Paying Off in Summer League

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder speaks with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Hawks Must Sign Veteran 3-and-D Specialist for Final Roster Spot

Nov 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Disappointing Hawk May Avoid Getting Traded After Strong Summer League Start

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) in action against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Truist Park.

Braves Dealt Last-Minute Injury Scare Before MLB All-Star Break

Atlanta Hawks guard Aaron Holiday (3) drives to the basket as ex-Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) defends in the first quarter at Target Center.

Former 1st-Round Pick Could Be Hawks' Best Value Signing of 2025

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kevin Herget (57) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Truist Park.

Braves Send Veteran Reliever Packing After 1 Game to Reunite with Former 1st-Rounder

Former Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) tips his hat to the crowd after being removed from a game against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Truist Park.

Former Braves Ace's Return to Atlanta Postponed Right Before All-Star Break

Former Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Joey Wentz (80) poses for a photo during media day at Champions Stadium.

Former Braves Draft Pick is Without a Job Again 1 Month After Joining New Team

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder talks to guard Keaton Wallace (2) and forward Dominick Barlow (0) during the game against the Orlando Magic during the second half at State Farm Arena.

Former Hawks Big Man Still Unemployed After First Week of Free Agency

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Jordan Weems throws during a pitching session at spring training Thursday, Feb. 27th at CoolToday Park in North Port.

Disappointing Braves Signing Sent Packing by AL Contender to Start July

Former Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale (34) blocks out Portland Trail Blazers center Georgios Papagiannis (19) during a first half free throw attempt at Thomas & Mack Center.

Hawks Suddenly Have Perfect Reunion Opportunity with Vet Center in Free Agency

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Hawks Star Makes Cryptic Tease amid Free Agency Frenzy

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar (7) takes photos during media day CoolToday Park.

Braves Dump Struggling Vet to Clear Room for Jurickson Profar's Return