Gennett hits grand slam, Reds beat Braves 11-8
ATLANTA (AP) - Julio Teheran still considers himself to be Atlanta's ace, even if his numbers suggest otherwise. "Yeah, that's the spot I want to be in hopefully for my whole career," he said. "That doesn't mean I won't have ups and downs. We're all human. We all make mistakes." Scooter Gennett hit a grand slam, Robert Stephenson won for the first time in...
ATLANTA (AP) - Julio Teheran still considers himself to be Atlanta's ace, even if his numbers suggest otherwise. "Yeah, that's the spot I want to be in hopefully for my whole career," he said. "That doesn't mean I won't have ups and downs. We're all human. We all make mistakes." Scooter Gennett hit a grand slam, Robert Stephenson won for the first time in...
Romano sharp as Reds hit 3 HRs in 6th, beat Braves 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) - Through five innings, R.A. Dickey's knuckleball looked almost unhittable. The Reds changed that perception quickly with a sudden barrage of home runs. Cincinnati hit three homers in the sixth, including a two-run shot by Adam Duvall , Sal Romano threw seven strong innings and the Reds beat Dickey and the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Friday night. Matt Adams' homer in the second...
ATLANTA (AP) - Through five innings, R.A. Dickey's knuckleball looked almost unhittable. The Reds changed that perception quickly with a sudden barrage of home runs. Cincinnati hit three homers in the sixth, including a two-run shot by Adam Duvall , Sal Romano threw seven strong innings and the Reds beat Dickey and the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Friday night. Matt Adams' homer in the second...
Rested Dream forward Angel McCoughtry eyes return to hoops
ATLANTA (AP) - Angel McCoughtry has no regrets about becoming the latest WNBA player to sit out the season to rest and recover from playing professional basketball year-round. "I'm not waking up aching, nothing is hurting right now," said the 30-year-old Atlanta Dream forward. "It's a good feeling."
ATLANTA (AP) - Angel McCoughtry has no regrets about becoming the latest WNBA player to sit out the season to rest and recover from playing professional basketball year-round. "I'm not waking up aching, nothing is hurting right now," said the 30-year-old Atlanta Dream forward. "It's a good feeling."
Braves crush Rockies 10-4 as Arenado avoids serious injury
DENVER (AP) - The Atlanta Braves didn't have long to process a bad loss to the Colorado Rockies. That was a good thing. Ender Inciarte hit two of Atlanta's four homers and the Braves responded to the big loss by beating the Rockies 10-4 on Thursday. Freddie Freeman and Tyler Flowers also homered, and Lucas Sims (1-3) got his first win in the majors for the Braves, who managed a...
DENVER (AP) - The Atlanta Braves didn't have long to process a bad loss to the Colorado Rockies. That was a good thing. Ender Inciarte hit two of Atlanta's four homers and the Braves responded to the big loss by beating the Rockies 10-4 on Thursday. Freddie Freeman and Tyler Flowers also homered, and Lucas Sims (1-3) got his first win in the majors for the Braves, who managed a...
Story homers twice in Rockies' 17-2 win over Braves
DENVER (AP) - Trevor Story had a feeling the Colorado Rockies were about to snap out of their offensive slump, and when they did, his bat led the way. Story had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, Jon Gray pitched six strong innings, and the Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 17-2 on Wednesday night.
DENVER (AP) - Trevor Story had a feeling the Colorado Rockies were about to snap out of their offensive slump, and when they did, his bat led the way. Story had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, Jon Gray pitched six strong innings, and the Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 17-2 on Wednesday night.
Falcons looking for more decisive runs from rookie Hill
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Rookie running back Brian Hill is still adjusting to the speed of the NFL as he tries to win a backup job with the Atlanta Falcons. The problem is there isn't much time in the preseason for Hill to make that adjustment. Hill and Terron Ward are considered the favorites to win a backup job behind Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Rookie running back Brian Hill is still adjusting to the speed of the NFL as he tries to win a backup job with the Atlanta Falcons. The problem is there isn't much time in the preseason for Hill to make that adjustment. Hill and Terron Ward are considered the favorites to win a backup job behind Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman.
Arenado's rare error helps Braves beat Rockies, 4-3
DENVER (AP) - Nolan Arenado takes pride in his defense, but when his uncharacteristic error put the Colorado Rockies in a hole he tried to atone with his bat. That didn't work out for the Gold Glove third baseman, either. "Just not a very good day for me," Arenado said. Brandon Phillips scored the go-ahead run on Arenado's throwing error in the eighth inning, and the Atlanta...
DENVER (AP) - Nolan Arenado takes pride in his defense, but when his uncharacteristic error put the Colorado Rockies in a hole he tried to atone with his bat. That didn't work out for the Gold Glove third baseman, either. "Just not a very good day for me," Arenado said. Brandon Phillips scored the go-ahead run on Arenado's throwing error in the eighth inning, and the Atlanta...
Sun top short-handed Dream 96-75 for 6th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) - Jonquel Jones had 20 points and 13 rebounds for her seventh straight double-double, and the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed Atlanta Dream 96-75 on Tuesday night. Connecticut (18-9), winners of six straight, won in Atlanta for the first time since June 7, 2015. Jasmine Thomas made four 3-pointers and added 18 points for Connecticut (18-9), which clinched its first playoff...
ATLANTA (AP) - Jonquel Jones had 20 points and 13 rebounds for her seventh straight double-double, and the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed Atlanta Dream 96-75 on Tuesday night. Connecticut (18-9), winners of six straight, won in Atlanta for the first time since June 7, 2015. Jasmine Thomas made four 3-pointers and added 18 points for Connecticut (18-9), which clinched its first playoff...
Bettis back from cancer treatment, Rockies blank Braves 3-0
DENVER (AP) - Chad Bettis had trouble controlling his emotions as he took the mound for the first time since cancer treatment. He had no trouble controlling the Atlanta Braves' lineup. Bettis threw seven impressive innings in his season debut Monday, thrilling the crowd as the Colorado Rockies beat the Braves 3-0 on a feel-good night at Coors Field.
DENVER (AP) - Chad Bettis had trouble controlling his emotions as he took the mound for the first time since cancer treatment. He had no trouble controlling the Atlanta Braves' lineup. Bettis threw seven impressive innings in his season debut Monday, thrilling the crowd as the Colorado Rockies beat the Braves 3-0 on a feel-good night at Coors Field.
Falcons' Devonta Freeman ruled out with concussion symptoms
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Falcons' Devonta Freeman has concussion symptoms and the team is taking no chances with the league's highest-paid running back. He has been ruled out this week's preseason game at Pittsburgh in what coach Dan Quinn described as a precaution. Freeman left Sunday's practice with what was announced as heat-related issues. Quinn said Monday that...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Falcons' Devonta Freeman has concussion symptoms and the team is taking no chances with the league's highest-paid running back. He has been ruled out this week's preseason game at Pittsburgh in what coach Dan Quinn described as a precaution. Freeman left Sunday's practice with what was announced as heat-related issues. Quinn said Monday that...
Jones, Campbell taking on bigger roles for Falcons' defense
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons put Deion Jones and De'Vondre Campbell on a quick learning curve for linebackers last year. Having shown they could handle added responsibilities as rookies, Jones and Campbell will have their roles expanded this season as the Falcons try to make it back to the Super Bowl.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons put Deion Jones and De'Vondre Campbell on a quick learning curve for linebackers last year. Having shown they could handle added responsibilities as rookies, Jones and Campbell will have their roles expanded this season as the Falcons try to make it back to the Super Bowl.
Dickey helps Braves win 6-3, stops Cards' 8-game win streak
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brandon Phillips knows what to expect from Cardinals fans. "Oh yeah, it's nice for Boo Phillips to come back to St. Louis, man," Phillips said. "That's the name they really gave me. I love playing here. The fans here are great." Phillips hit a two-run homer to back R.A. Dickey, and the Atlanta Braves stopped the Cardinals' season-high, eight-game...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brandon Phillips knows what to expect from Cardinals fans. "Oh yeah, it's nice for Boo Phillips to come back to St. Louis, man," Phillips said. "That's the name they really gave me. I love playing here. The fans here are great." Phillips hit a two-run homer to back R.A. Dickey, and the Atlanta Braves stopped the Cardinals' season-high, eight-game...
Atlanta United acquires veteran Boswell from DC United
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United has added veteran depth for its playoff push by acquiring defender Bobby Boswell from D.C. United for a third-round pick in the 2019 MLS draft. The 34-year-old Boswell has 360 starts in 365 career appearances with D.C. United and Houston Dynamo. He has missed the MLS Cup playoffs only once in 12 seasons.
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United has added veteran depth for its playoff push by acquiring defender Bobby Boswell from D.C. United for a third-round pick in the 2019 MLS draft. The 34-year-old Boswell has 360 starts in 365 career appearances with D.C. United and Houston Dynamo. He has missed the MLS Cup playoffs only once in 12 seasons.
Harrison's 23 leads Stars past slumping Dream 83-68
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Isabelle Harrison scored 23 points and the San Antonio Stars beat Atlanta 84-68 on Saturday night, handing the Dream their seventh straight loss. Kayla McBride and Moriah Jefferson added 14 points apiece and Kelsey Plum had 10 as the Stars (7-22) won for the fourth time in five games after starting the season 0-14. Brittney Sykes scored 28 points and Elizabeth Williams had 16...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Isabelle Harrison scored 23 points and the San Antonio Stars beat Atlanta 84-68 on Saturday night, handing the Dream their seventh straight loss. Kayla McBride and Moriah Jefferson added 14 points apiece and Kelsey Plum had 10 as the Stars (7-22) won for the fourth time in five games after starting the season 0-14. Brittney Sykes scored 28 points and Elizabeth Williams had 16...
Grichuk, DeJong homer to lead Cardinals past Braves
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Randal Grichuk and Paul DeJong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals stretched their winning streak to eight games with a 6-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Carlos Martinez (9-9) tossed six solid innings and also drove in a run for the Cardinals, who moved within 1/2 game of the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Brandon Phillips homered for Atlanta,...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Randal Grichuk and Paul DeJong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals stretched their winning streak to eight games with a 6-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Carlos Martinez (9-9) tossed six solid innings and also drove in a run for the Cardinals, who moved within 1/2 game of the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Brandon Phillips homered for Atlanta,...
DeJong, Grichuk lead streaking Cardinals past Braves 8-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Adam Wainwright didn't have his best stuff, but the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals offense provided more than enough backup Friday night. Paul DeJong had two doubles with three RBIs and Randal Grichuk tripled and drove in two as the surging Cardinals held off the Atlanta Braves 8-5 to win their season-high seventh straight game. The Cardinals have scored eight or more runs in...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Adam Wainwright didn't have his best stuff, but the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals offense provided more than enough backup Friday night. Paul DeJong had two doubles with three RBIs and Randal Grichuk tripled and drove in two as the surging Cardinals held off the Atlanta Braves 8-5 to win their season-high seventh straight game. The Cardinals have scored eight or more runs in...
Collins burned for TD to cap 'really tough week' for Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) - Jalen Collins' performance on the field in Atlanta's preseason opener didn't help his status with the Falcons at a time his off-field problems threaten his roster spot. Collins was burned for a 99-yard touchdown catch by Dolphins undrafted rookie Damore'ea Stringfellow in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 23-20 loss at Miami .
ATLANTA (AP) - Jalen Collins' performance on the field in Atlanta's preseason opener didn't help his status with the Falcons at a time his off-field problems threaten his roster spot. Collins was burned for a 99-yard touchdown catch by Dolphins undrafted rookie Damore'ea Stringfellow in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 23-20 loss at Miami .
Prince comes up big in closing seconds, Liberty top Dream
ATLANTA (AP) - Shavonte Zellous had 20 points, Epiphanny Prince scored all four of her points in the final 30 seconds, and the New York Liberty held off the Atlanta Dream 83-77 on Friday night. New York led by double figures for much of the game but Atlanta used a 9-0 fourth-quarter run to pull to 71-65 with 4:44 left.
ATLANTA (AP) - Shavonte Zellous had 20 points, Epiphanny Prince scored all four of her points in the final 30 seconds, and the New York Liberty held off the Atlanta Dream 83-77 on Friday night. New York led by double figures for much of the game but Atlanta used a 9-0 fourth-quarter run to pull to 71-65 with 4:44 left.
Freeman scores but Falcons blow lead at Miami, 23-20.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons' new investment in Devonta Freeman is already reaping dividends. Now the NFL's highest-paid running back, Freeman looked the part in a brief appearance Thursday night, scoring on a 15-yard reception from Matt Ryan as Atlanta lost to the Miami Dolphins 23-20. Freeman, who agreed Wednesday to a $41.25 million, five-year contract extension,...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons' new investment in Devonta Freeman is already reaping dividends. Now the NFL's highest-paid running back, Freeman looked the part in a brief appearance Thursday night, scoring on a 15-yard reception from Matt Ryan as Atlanta lost to the Miami Dolphins 23-20. Freeman, who agreed Wednesday to a $41.25 million, five-year contract extension,...
Hot-hitting Herrera helps Phillies sweep Braves again, 3-2
ATLANTA (AP) - Odubel Herrera and the Philadelphia Phillies won't relinquish their dominant hold on the Atlanta Braves. Herrera again feasted on Atlanta pitching by driving in a run with two triples in the Phillies' 3-2 victory on Wednesday night that completed their third series sweep of the Braves this season.
ATLANTA (AP) - Odubel Herrera and the Philadelphia Phillies won't relinquish their dominant hold on the Atlanta Braves. Herrera again feasted on Atlanta pitching by driving in a run with two triples in the Phillies' 3-2 victory on Wednesday night that completed their third series sweep of the Braves this season.