Julio Jones to skip Falcons' preseason schedule again

For the second straight year, Julio Jones will sit out the Atlanta Falcons' full preseason schedule.

Nationals beat Braves 6-3, tighten NL East race

Anthony Rendon hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the sixth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series to close within 4½ games of the NL East leader.

Nats host 1st-place Braves; Acuña expected to start

Second-place Washington gets a chance to cut into Atlanta's 5½-game lead in the NL East when the Braves visit for the opener of a three-game series.

2 dead, 8 athletes injured after balcony collapses in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A balcony inside a nightclub in South Korea collapsed on Saturday, killing two people and injuring 16, including American and other athletes at the world swimming championships, officials said.

Acuña, McCann lead Braves over Phillies 9-2

Losing Nick Markakis to injury left the Atlanta Braves in a somber mood after a big win.

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace prepares to make good on Twitter wager

NASCAR driver Darrell "Bubba" Wallace might have bitten off more than he can chew, after he took to Twitter and started a retweet challenge. 

Villar homers in 16th, OF saves Orioles' 10-8 win over Halos

Even after a postgame beer shower from his ecstatic Baltimore Orioles teammates, Stevie Wilkerson was shocked to learn he had just become the first position player in major league history to earn a save.

MMA legend Anderson Silva becomes US citizen: 'this is my country now'

Brazilian mixed martial arts legend Anderson “Spider” Silva was sworn in as a United States citizen Tuesday, proudly saying afterward: “This is my country now.”

Julio Jones dispels contract rumors

Julio Jones is going through his second straight training camp with the possibility of a contract extension looming. Rumors have been swirling that the six-time Pro Bowler may have already agreed to a contract extension, but he dispelled those rumors quickly.

Keller scheduled to start for Royals at Braves

Kansas City Royals (38-64, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (60-42, first in the AL East)