McCann homers twice, Braves with 5th straight

Now that his knee is healthy, Brian McCann showed he has plenty of power left at 35 years old.

Braves recall Minter, put him back in closer's mix

A.J. Minter is back with the Atlanta Braves after a five-week stay at Triple-A Gwinnett, getting a chance to reclaim the job he lost as closer.

Donaldson appeals 1-game suspension for shoving Díaz

Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson has appealed a one-game suspension for shoving Pirates catcher Elias Díaz in the first inning of Monday's game.

Kevin Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant announced Wednesday on social media that he underwent surgery for a ruptured right Achilles tendon.

2 World Cup players get homesick for Georgia

It's just the beginning of the U.S. women's national team's World Cup journey, but they have been on the road already for a long time. They may be riding the high of a record-setting 13-0 win over Thailand, but they still get homesick.

No shows, no problem at Falcons minicamp

The Atlanta Falcons hit the practice field in Flowery Branch on Tuesday for the first day of mandatory minicamp, and some key pieces rejoined the team after missing voluntary organized team activities.

No alcohol sales in general seating for UGA sports

The great majority of fans will not be able to buy an alcoholic beverage for football games at Sanford Stadium this fall, the University of Georgia announced Tuesday.

U.S. takes down Thailand 13-0 in record-breaking first Women's World Cup match

The U.S. Women’s National Team just set the tone for the rest of the tournament after they beat Thailand 13-0 in their first match, breaking the record for the most lopsided victory in the history of the Women’s World Cup.

US, Thailand are final teams to kick off 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

REIMS, France (AP) - Thailand can dream. It just might not do any good against the U.S. national team. Thailand kicks off the Women's World Cup on Tuesday with a daunting challenge against the defending champion United States. The top-ranked Americans are seeking their fourth overall World Cup title, and Thailand coach Nuengruethai Sathongwien said the team is not backing down.

Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals

Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Klay Thompson added 26 and they led a season-saving surge that gave the Golden State Warriors a 106-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Acuña hits grand slam after early fracas, Braves top Pirates

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a grand slam, Ozzie Albies added two homers and the Atlanta Braves beat Pittsburgh 13-7 on Monday night after Pirates starter Joe Musgrove was ejected in a first-inning fracas.

Atlanta Braves honor cancer survivor

The Atlanta Braves surprised a cancer survivor Monday in a big way.

5 reasons to tune into the 2019 Women's World Cup

Here are five reasons you should tune in to watch the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.

David Ortiz shot in ambush at Dominican Republic bar

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was ambushed by a man who got off a motorcycle and shot him in the back at close range Sunday night in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said.

Acuña homer helps Braves rally past Miami in 12 innings, 7-6

MIAMI (AP) - Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and Matt Joyce delivered a tiebreaking RBI single in the 12th to help the Atlanta Braves rally past the Miami Marlins 7-6 Sunday. The Braves overcame a 5-1 deficit in the ninth against closer Sergio Romo. One run came home on a balk, and Acuña tied the score with one out by pulling an 0-1 slider for his 14th...

Drew Charter golf team makes history

Nineteen years ago, Drew Charter School became the educational foundation of the revitalization of Atlanta’s East Lake Community. The school partnered with East Lake Country Club's First Tee program to develop minority golfers. It worked. Last month, Drew Charter became the first all-black golf team, and the first Atlanta public school, to win a state championship in Georgia.