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ATLANTA (AP) - Reliever Arodys Vizcaino escaped his own jam in a nervy ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 Sunday night, cutting their deficit in the NL Division Series to 2-1. Rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a grand slam that helped the Braves build an early 5-0 lead. Atlanta blew that advantage, but Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth.

In an exclusive interview with FOX 5's Cody Chaffins, injured Atlanta Falcons safety talked about the rash of injuries the team has faced this season and how his leadership role will be affected by his season-ending Achilles injury.

DOVER, Del. (AP) - Chase Elliott had been burdened by lofty expectations that come as the son of a Hall of Fame driver and the replacement of a four-time NASCAR champion. As the close calls and frustrating finishes mounted, and wins eluded him, the 22-year-old Elliott could feel the pressure tighten each time he slipped into the No. 9 Chevrolet.

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons kept stressing there was no need to panic during their sluggish start. That the small mistakes that kept costing them games would get cleaned up. That their banged-up roster would get healthy. That the team that began the season with Super Bowl expectations would eventually show up. Time is running out. Quickly. It may already have.

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Jake Fromm threw three touchdown passes, including a 75-yarder to Terry Godwin, and No. 2 Georgia beat Vanderbilt 41-13 on Saturday night to gain momentum for a crucial stretch of four Southeastern Conference games. Georgia (6-0, 4-0) trailed for the first time this season following the first of two first-half field goals by Vanderbilt's Ryle Guay less than five minutes...

ATLANTA (AP) - Left-hander Sean Newcomb will start Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and not Kevin Gausman. With the Braves trailing 2-0 in the best-of-five series, Atlanta manager Brian Snitker made the change Saturday. The 25-year-old Newcomb came within one strike of throwing a no-hitter against the Dodgers at home on July 29. He pitched two scoreless innings...

Clayton Kershaw tossed eight innings of two-hit ball in the Dodgers' second straight playoff shutout, and Manny Machado slugged a two-run homer as Los Angeles beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Friday night for a 2-0 lead in their NL Division Series.

TaQuon Marshall ran for 175 yards and two scores to lead Georgia Tech to a 66-31 victory over Louisville on Friday night.

Kevin Gausman will likely start Game 3 for the Atlanta Braves in the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Braves fans gathered at the Battery at SunTrust Park on Friday night to watch Game Two of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers.

The High 5 Sports Game of the Week heads to Kennesaw for the second time this season with an important Region 6-AAAAAA battle between Allatoona and Harrison. The undefeated Hoyas (6-0) host the Bucs (3-2) at Cobleigh Stadium with plenty at stake. Harrison is fighting to stay atop the region with surprising Creekview, while Allatoona needs the win to help improve their chances of making the...

It was a rough night for Braves fans looking for a win in Game One of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. The team lost 6-0 in Los Angeles Thursday night. But the Braves are looking to bounce back Friday night in the best-of-five series.

If anyone close to the Braves organization knows about losing the first game of a playoff series its Good Day Atlanta anchor Ron Gant.

Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven dominant innings, Max Muncy hit an early, three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-0 in their NL Division Series opener on Thursday night.

Tom Brady reached 500 touchdown passes for his unparalleled career and the New England Patriots put together their second straight win after a mediocre start to the season, beating Indianapolis 38-24 on Thursday night.

The Braves are playing their first playoff game since 2013 this week as they take on the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. One member of this year's surprise team is hometown boy Charlie Culberson.

Freddie Freeman was with the Braves the last time they made it to the Postseason. The first baseman said he is ready for the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.