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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Teheran again excels, Braves blank Marlins 1-0
MIAMI (AP) - Rookie Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves made the most of their hits, thanks to Julio Teheran and a trio of relievers. Teheran pitched six sharp innings and Riley scored the only run, lifting the Braves over the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Saturday. Riley gave extra effort for a leadoff double in the seventh against Trevor Richards. Riley's hard grounder glanced off the glove of...
MIAMI (AP) - Rookie Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves made the most of their hits, thanks to Julio Teheran and a trio of relievers. Teheran pitched six sharp innings and Riley scored the only run, lifting the Braves over the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Saturday. Riley gave extra effort for a leadoff double in the seventh against Trevor Richards. Riley's hard grounder glanced off the glove of...
Girls' field day at the Benz
To celebrate the kick-off of the Women's World Cup Atlanta's girls were invited to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a field day.
To celebrate the kick-off of the Women's World Cup Atlanta's girls were invited to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a field day.
Acuña homers off Ureña, flings bat during showy trot
Mindful of their history with Jose Ureña, Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves settled the score by running it up.
Mindful of their history with Jose Ureña, Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves settled the score by running it up.
Raptors on the brink, beat Warriors 105-92
The Toronto Raptors are one win from their first NBA title.
The Toronto Raptors are one win from their first NBA title.
Braves' Snitker selected to NL All-Star coaching staff
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has selected Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker to the National League's All-Star coaching staff.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has selected Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker to the National League's All-Star coaching staff.
Keuchel to join Braves soon, will start Saturday in Triple-A
Left-hander Dallas Keuchel says he doesn't expect to need much time tuning up in the minors before he joins his new team, the Atlanta Braves.
Left-hander Dallas Keuchel says he doesn't expect to need much time tuning up in the minors before he joins his new team, the Atlanta Braves.
After devastating leg injuries, college gymnast from Huntersville walks at her wedding
Nearly two months after suffering gruesome injuries in a meet at LSU, star gymnast Sam Cerio is back on her feet -- and walked down the aisle at her wedding.
Nearly two months after suffering gruesome injuries in a meet at LSU, star gymnast Sam Cerio is back on her feet -- and walked down the aisle at her wedding.
Warriors' investor banned for 1 year, fined $500,000 by NBA
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Toronto guard Kyle Lowry wanted the Golden State Warriors' executive who shoved him during an NBA Finals game ousted from the league. The NBA decided a one-year ban and $500,000 fine is enough for now.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Toronto guard Kyle Lowry wanted the Golden State Warriors' executive who shoved him during an NBA Finals game ousted from the league. The NBA decided a one-year ban and $500,000 fine is enough for now.
Nadal tops Federer in 3 sets to reach 12th French Open final
PARIS (AP) - Rafael Nadal made quick work of Roger Federer in their first French Open meeting since 2011, beating his rival 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 Friday in strong wind to reach his 12th final at Roland Garros. Nadal has never lost a semifinal at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. Never lost a final, either. And he's never lost to Federer in Paris, improving to 6-0. Overall, Nadal leads their...
PARIS (AP) - Rafael Nadal made quick work of Roger Federer in their first French Open meeting since 2011, beating his rival 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 Friday in strong wind to reach his 12th final at Roland Garros. Nadal has never lost a semifinal at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. Never lost a final, either. And he's never lost to Federer in Paris, improving to 6-0. Overall, Nadal leads their...
AP source: Keuchel, Braves near 1-year deal for about $13M
Free agent pitcher Dallas Keuchel and the Atlanta Braves are near agreement on a one-year contract that would pay the 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner about $13 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Free agent pitcher Dallas Keuchel and the Atlanta Braves are near agreement on a one-year contract that would pay the 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner about $13 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Binnington, Blues beat Bruins 2-1, lead Stanley Cup 3-2
Jordan Binnington stopped 38 shots, and Ryan O'Reilly and David Perron scored for St. Louis on Thursday night to give the Blues a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins and a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
Jordan Binnington stopped 38 shots, and Ryan O'Reilly and David Perron scored for St. Louis on Thursday night to give the Blues a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins and a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
Cambage has 15 points, 7 rebounds to lead Las Vegas
Liz Cambage had 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists in her first start for Las Vegas and the Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 92-69 on Thursday night.
Liz Cambage had 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists in her first start for Las Vegas and the Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 92-69 on Thursday night.