Braves top Tigers 7-4, 1st home series win vs AL since '16
ATLANTA (AP) - Don't ask Dansby Swanson how many homers he can hit this season. The Braves shortstop insists he isn't keeping count. Swanson homered, drove in three runs and scored the tiebreaker on Freddie Freeman's double in the eighth inning as Atlanta beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday. Swanson, who hit 14 homers last season, already has 12 this year. He shook his head...
ATLANTA (AP) - Don't ask Dansby Swanson how many homers he can hit this season. The Braves shortstop insists he isn't keeping count. Swanson homered, drove in three runs and scored the tiebreaker on Freddie Freeman's double in the eighth inning as Atlanta beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday. Swanson, who hit 14 homers last season, already has 12 this year. He shook his head...
Dwyane Wade surprises graduates at Stoneman Douglas
Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade was a surprise guest speaker Sunday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's graduation ceremony. He led cheers and recalled how nervous he was to meet students following the on-campus shootings last year that claimed 17 lives.
Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade was a surprise guest speaker Sunday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's graduation ceremony. He led cheers and recalled how nervous he was to meet students following the on-campus shootings last year that claimed 17 lives.
Warriors beat Raptors 109-104 to even NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors relied on a champion's heart to overcome their weary bodies.
The Golden State Warriors relied on a champion's heart to overcome their weary bodies.
English drives in 5 runs as Georgia Tech tops Rattlers 13-2
Tristin English drove in five runs on four hits, Amos Willingham allowed only two runs in six innings and host Georgia Tech beat Florida A&M 13-2 in NCAA regional action on Friday night.
Tristin English drove in five runs on four hits, Amos Willingham allowed only two runs in six innings and host Georgia Tech beat Florida A&M 13-2 in NCAA regional action on Friday night.
Howard's double-double helps Storm beat Dream 82-66
Natasha Howard had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Jordin Canada added 12 points and eight assists, and the Seattle Storm beat the Atlanta Dream 82-66 on Friday night.
Natasha Howard had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Jordin Canada added 12 points and eight assists, and the Seattle Storm beat the Atlanta Dream 82-66 on Friday night.
Goodrum's 2 homers, 5 hits lead Tigers past Braves 8-2
Niko Goodrum homered twice and had a career-high five hits, Nicholas Castellanos and Grayson Greiner also went deep, and the Detroit Tigers romped to an 8-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Niko Goodrum homered twice and had a career-high five hits, Nicholas Castellanos and Grayson Greiner also went deep, and the Detroit Tigers romped to an 8-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Maxwell's slam helps Georgia roll early, beat Mercer 13-3
Tucker Maxwell doubled and hit a grand slam in Georgia's eight-run first inning and Aaron Schunk hit two homers to lead the host Bulldogs to a 13-3 win over Mercer on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Athens regional.
Tucker Maxwell doubled and hit a grand slam in Georgia's eight-run first inning and Aaron Schunk hit two homers to lead the host Bulldogs to a 13-3 win over Mercer on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Athens regional.
Cheers! SEC to allow sale of beer, wine at sporting events
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) - Bottoms up, Southeastern Conference. The powerhouse league bellied up to the bar Friday and voted to allow the sale of beer and wine at sporting events.
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) - Bottoms up, Southeastern Conference. The powerhouse league bellied up to the bar Friday and voted to allow the sale of beer and wine at sporting events.
Big money donors will be able to buy alcohol at stadium
Big money donors will be able to buy alcohol at stadium
Big money donors will be able to buy alcohol at stadium
Raptors take NBA Finals opener, beat Warriors 118-109
TORONTO (AP) - The first NBA Finals game outside the U.S. was a party 24 years in the making. Then Pascal Siakam and the Raptors really gave Toronto something to celebrate. Siakam scored a playoff career-high 32 points and the Raptors made a smashing NBA Finals debut, beating the Golden State Warriors 118-109 on Thursday night.
TORONTO (AP) - The first NBA Finals game outside the U.S. was a party 24 years in the making. Then Pascal Siakam and the Raptors really gave Toronto something to celebrate. Siakam scored a playoff career-high 32 points and the Raptors made a smashing NBA Finals debut, beating the Golden State Warriors 118-109 on Thursday night.
Now that the Warriors are playing the Raptors, how do you really pronounce Toronto?
As the Warriors begin Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night in a foreign county, it’s about time we all learned how to properly pronounce the name of the city they’re playing in.
As the Warriors begin Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night in a foreign county, it’s about time we all learned how to properly pronounce the name of the city they’re playing in.
Child struck by line drive at Cubs-Astros game
A young fan was taken to the hospital after getting struck by a foul ball during Wednesday night's game between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros.
A young fan was taken to the hospital after getting struck by a foul ball during Wednesday night's game between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros.
The US Women's National Team has slayed the Women's World Cup before, and they might do it again
The U.S. Women's National Team team is probably the most successful in history when it comes to international women’s soccer, boasting three Women’s World Cup titles including the first-ever Women’s World Cup in 1991.
The U.S. Women's National Team team is probably the most successful in history when it comes to international women’s soccer, boasting three Women’s World Cup titles including the first-ever Women’s World Cup in 1991.
Diamond Dawgs prepare for Mercer
Diamond Dawgs prepare for Mercer
Diamond Dawgs prepare for Mercer
Atlanta to host 2021 MLB All-Star Game
The home of the Atlanta Braves will host the 2021 All-Star Game.
The home of the Atlanta Braves will host the 2021 All-Star Game.
Warriors' new NBA Finals road goes to Canada to face Raptors
Dynasty versus dinosaurs.
Dynasty versus dinosaurs.
Sánchez sparkles as Nationals pound Gausman, Braves 14-4
Aníbal Sánchez allowed one hit in six scoreless innings, Howie Kendrick hit a three-run double and the Washington Nationals withstood a grand slam by rookie Austin Riley to beat the Atlanta Braves 14-4 on Wednesday night.
Aníbal Sánchez allowed one hit in six scoreless innings, Howie Kendrick hit a three-run double and the Washington Nationals withstood a grand slam by rookie Austin Riley to beat the Atlanta Braves 14-4 on Wednesday night.
Here are the players everyone will be talking about during the Women's World Cup
Here are just a few highlights of who to keep an eye on, and why everyone is going to be talking about these players in one of the most highly anticipated World Cup tournaments to date.
Here are just a few highlights of who to keep an eye on, and why everyone is going to be talking about these players in one of the most highly anticipated World Cup tournaments to date.
Soccer star Alex Morgan is not only USWNT co-captain — she also writes children's books
Soccer star and co-captain of the U.S. Woman's National Soccer Team, Alex Morgan, is also a prolific children's book author, penning the “The Kicks” series.
Soccer star and co-captain of the U.S. Woman's National Soccer Team, Alex Morgan, is also a prolific children's book author, penning the “The Kicks” series.
Martínez scores 2 goals in stoppage time, Atlanta wins
Josef Martínez scored two goals in second-half stoppage time to help Atlanta United beat Minnesota United 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Josef Martínez scored two goals in second-half stoppage time to help Atlanta United beat Minnesota United 3-0 on Wednesday night.