Acuña, Hechavarria lead Braves to series win over Miami

Acuña, Hechavarria lead Braves to series win over Miami

ATLANTA (AP) - Adeiny Hechavarria and Ronald Acuña Jr. each hit a two-run homer, Julio Teheran struck out a season-high nine and Atlanta beat Miami.

ATLANTA (AP) - Adeiny Hechavarria and Ronald Acuña Jr. each hit a two-run homer, Julio Teheran struck out a season-high nine and Atlanta beat Miami.

New format at Tour Championship and its golfers
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New format at Tour Championship and its golfers

The PGA Tour wanted a format that eliminated two winners on Sunday at East Lake - the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup. The new system means whoever has the lowest score to par wins the FedEx Cup. In the eyes of some players, that might not be enough.

The PGA Tour wanted a format that eliminated two winners on Sunday at East Lake - the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup. The new system means whoever has the lowest score to par wins the FedEx Cup. In the eyes of some players, that might not be enough.

Braves claims speedy OF Billy Hamilton off waivers

Braves claims speedy OF Billy Hamilton off waivers

The Braves have claimed outfielder Billy Hamilton off waivers from the Kansas City Royals to bolster their injury-plagued roster.

The Braves have claimed outfielder Billy Hamilton off waivers from the Kansas City Royals to bolster their injury-plagued roster.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks silence following plane crash

Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks silence following plane crash

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has broken his silence after he and his family were involved in a plane crash last week in Tennessee.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has broken his silence after he and his family were involved in a plane crash last week in Tennessee.

Former Texas Longhorn Cedric Benson dies in West Austin motorcycle crash

Former Texas Longhorn Cedric Benson dies in West Austin motorcycle crash

Two people are dead after a crash between a motorcycle and a minivan in West Austin Saturday night. One of them has been identified as former NFL and Texas Longhorns running back Cedric Benson. Benson was 36.

Two people are dead after a crash between a motorcycle and a minivan in West Austin Saturday night. One of them has been identified as former NFL and Texas Longhorns running back Cedric Benson. Benson was 36.

UGA No. 3, Clemson No. 1 in AP Preseason Top 25

UGA No. 3, Clemson No. 1 in AP Preseason Top 25

The ACC and the SEC are well represented at the top of The Associated Press Top 25 college football rankings.

The ACC and the SEC are well represented at the top of The Associated Press Top 25 college football rankings.

Steph Curry gives Howard University money for his second favorite sport: golf

Steph Curry gives Howard University money for his second favorite sport: golf

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry on Monday announced he’d be funding competitive men’s and women’s golf teams at Howard University to help the school compete in his second favorite sport.

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry on Monday announced he’d be funding competitive men’s and women’s golf teams at Howard University to help the school compete in his second favorite sport.

Braves star Acuña pulled after failing to run out long drive

Braves star Acuña pulled after failing to run out long drive

Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the Atlanta Braves' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after he stood at the plate admiring a long flyball that did not leave the park.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the Atlanta Braves' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after he stood at the plate admiring a long flyball that did not leave the park.

Bellinger, Muncy, Turner HRs power Dodgers past Braves 8-3

Bellinger, Muncy, Turner HRs power Dodgers past Braves 8-3

Cody Bellinger hit his 41st home run, Max Muncy and Justin Turner connected against reliever Sean Newcomb in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3 Friday night in a matchup of NL division leaders.

Cody Bellinger hit his 41st home run, Max Muncy and Justin Turner connected against reliever Sean Newcomb in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3 Friday night in a matchup of NL division leaders.

Braves sign INF Adeiny Hechavarría; send Camargo, Duvall to Gwinnett

Braves sign INF Adeiny Hechavarría; send Camargo, Duvall to Gwinnett

The Atlanta Braves announced Friday night that they've signed veteran infielder Adeiny Hechavarría to a one-year major league contract for the rest of the season.

The Atlanta Braves announced Friday night that they've signed veteran infielder Adeiny Hechavarría to a one-year major league contract for the rest of the season.

Alonso ties NL rookie HR record as Mets beat Braves 10-8

Alonso ties NL rookie HR record as Mets beat Braves 10-8

Pete Alonso drove in six runs with five hits, including a three-run homer that helped lead to Julio Teheran's shortest career start, and the New York Mets held on in the ninth inning to beat the Atlanta Braves 10-8 on Thursday night.

Pete Alonso drove in six runs with five hits, including a three-run homer that helped lead to Julio Teheran's shortest career start, and the New York Mets held on in the ninth inning to beat the Atlanta Braves 10-8 on Thursday night.

Atlanta United beats Club America 3-2 for Campeones Cup

Atlanta United beats Club America 3-2 for Campeones Cup

Josef Martinez scored on a penalty kick in the 65h minute after being stopped on his first attempt, and Atlanta United gave Major League Soccer rare bragging rights over Liga MX by beating Club America 3-2 for the Campeones Cup on Wednesday night.

Josef Martinez scored on a penalty kick in the 65h minute after being stopped on his first attempt, and Atlanta United gave Major League Soccer rare bragging rights over Liga MX by beating Club America 3-2 for the Campeones Cup on Wednesday night.

Aces hold off Dream 94-90

Aces hold off Dream 94-90

Dearica Hamby had 23 points and 16 rebounds, Liz Cambage added 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Las Vegas Aces held off the Atlanta Dream 94-90 on Tuesday night.

Dearica Hamby had 23 points and 16 rebounds, Liz Cambage added 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Las Vegas Aces held off the Atlanta Dream 94-90 on Tuesday night.

Acuña homers, shines defensively, Braves beat Mets 5-3

Acuña homers, shines defensively, Braves beat Mets 5-3

Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and threw out a runner at the plate to back Max Fried's fifth straight win, leading the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 5-3 on a sweltering Tuesday night.

Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and threw out a runner at the plate to back Max Fried's fifth straight win, leading the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 5-3 on a sweltering Tuesday night.

15-year-old Coco Gauff gets US Open wild-card entry

15-year-old Coco Gauff gets US Open wild-card entry

Coco Gauff will get a chance to try for an encore: The 15-year-old from Florida received a wild-card entry Tuesday for the U.S. Open's main draw.

Coco Gauff will get a chance to try for an encore: The 15-year-old from Florida received a wild-card entry Tuesday for the U.S. Open's main draw.

Atlanta United's Frank de Boer calls equal pay in soccer 'ridiculous'

Atlanta United's Frank de Boer calls equal pay in soccer 'ridiculous'

In a wide-ranging interview with The Guardian, Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer called the push for equal pay for men's and women's soccer teams on the international stage "ridiculous."

In a wide-ranging interview with The Guardian, Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer called the push for equal pay for men's and women's soccer teams on the international stage "ridiculous."