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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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. 

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

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.

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'

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.”

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 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.

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

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)

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

Simone Biles takes gold medal at US Classic gymnastics

Simone Biles takes gold medal at US Classic gymnastics

Simone Biles had a lot to feel good about, even with some rare missteps that were quickly forgotten in her latest climb atop another podium.

Simone Biles had a lot to feel good about, even with some rare missteps that were quickly forgotten in her latest climb atop another podium.