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High 5 alum gets a chance at Falcons rookie camp

May 5, 2019 6:12pm EDT

For former University of Central Florida linebacker Pat Jasinski, the NFL Draft did not go exactly as planned.

Braves go 10 innings to complete sweep at Miami, 3-1

May 5, 2019 5:34pm EDT

MIAMI (AP) - Ender Inciarte faked a bunt and instead slapped an opposite-field RBI double down the line to break a 10th-inning tie, and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game series sweep by beating the Miami Marlins 3-1 Sunday. Nick Markakis' home run gave Atlanta a lead in the seventh, but the Marlins tied it with three consecutive singles in the eighth.

NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover postponed to Monday

May 5, 2019 5:30pm EDT

DOVER, Del. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson posed for a photo with Hall of Famers Bobby Allison and Richard Petty from an appearance this weekend and wrote the caption "367 and counting." His combined win total has been stuck on that number since June 4, 2017, when Johnson won the last of his 83 NASCAR Cup races. Mired in the worst slump of his career, the seven-time NASCAR champion was back...

Country House wins 145th Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security disqualified

May 4, 2019 8:13pm EDT

Maximum Security led all the way in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, only to become the first winner disqualified for interference in the race's 145-year history. After a long wait, Long shot Country House was declared the winner.

Braves settle score with Ureña and beat Marlins 7-2

May 3, 2019 11:37pm EDT

Freddie Freeman and Brian McCann each homered to help the Atlanta Braves settle their score with Jose Ureña and beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 Friday night.

Melee memories: Braves' Gausman ejected for pitch to Ureña

May 3, 2019 9:34pm EDT

MIAMI (AP) - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kevin Gausman has been ejected in the second inning for throwing a pitch behind Marlins pitcher Jose Ureña, who was involved in a melee between the teams last season. Gausman's first pitch to Ureña was a 97 mph knee-high fastball that sailed behind the batter, and plate umpire Jeff Nelson immediately signaled the ejection.

Georgia State's Simonds works out for Hawks

May 3, 2019 5:40pm EDT

Former Georgia State star basketball player D'Marcus Simonds did not get his first NBA workout off on the right foot. 

Braves mascot gets best of Padres' Manny Machado

May 2, 2019 8:06pm EDT

The Atlanta Braves may have tied their four-game series against the San Diego Padres at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, but the Braves mascot might have been a big winner this week.

Women's hockey stars announce boycott in demand for single, viable league

May 2, 2019 6:37pm EDT

Unhappy with the status quo, more than 200 of the world's top female hockey players declared Thursday they will not compete in North America next season in a dramatic attempt to establish a single, economically viable professional league.

Kinsler, Myers, Strahm lead Padres past Braves 11-2

May 2, 2019 5:51pm EDT

Ian Kinsler needed a game like this.

Fried cruises as Braves beat Padres in Quantrill's debut

May 1, 2019 11:01pm EDT

Max Fried gave up one run in seven innings, Dansby Swanson homered and drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Thursday night to spoil Cal Quantrill's major league debut.

Houston student athlete sets world record for 100 meter dash

May 1, 2019 7:42pm EDT

He’s been referred to by some as "White Lightning". Local track star, 18-year-old Matthew Boling of Strake Jesuit College Prep here in Houston, is now the fastest high school kid in America.

Reyes' 2 homers, 3 RBIs lead Padres past Braves 4-3

May 1, 2019 12:42am EDT

With prized rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. sidelined by an ailing hamstring, the San Diego Padres need someone to fill the void.