BRAVES NOTES: Venters to see James Andrews about elbow
The Braves know that they will have to open the season on Monday without Jonny Venters in their bullpen. They still don't know how long he will be missing, though.. Both the Braves and Venters are hoping for the best.. The left-handed reliever will be visiting noted sports surgeon
Terdoslavich among four Braves sent down
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Joey Terdoslavich re-established his prospect status this spring, but his hot hitting wasn't enough to win a roster spot with the Braves.. Terdoslavich, who hit .395 in 26 Grapefruit League games, was sent to the minors on Monday along with fellow outfielder Jordan Parraz
Rehabbing McCann uncertain of future
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Brian McCann's spirits naturally rise on the good days and fall on the bad ones. Rehabbing from major surgery always provides those highs and lows.. But what really appears to be troubling the catcher is the not knowing, both about his immediate and his long
Simmons returns to Braves with red-hot bat
Shortstop made a great showing in the World Baseball Classic
BRAVES NOTES: Simmons shining for Netherlands in WBC
News and notes from the Atlanta Braves' spring training
Report: Nets interested in Hawks' Smith
The Brooklyn Nets are trying to acquire forward Josh Smith from the Atlanta Hawks.. A source told ESPN that the two sides have recently talked but a deal is not yet close.. The Nets are reportedly willing to trade power forward Kris Humphries and shooting guard MarShon Brooks to get
Mahan tied with Knox for lead at Pebble Beach
Hunter Mahan, who has long relished playing golf on the picturesque Monterey Peninsula, birdied five of his first seven holes on the way to a share of the first-round lead in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Thursday.. The 30-year-old American fired a sparkling 6-under
Arrival of Upton brothers boosts Braves' optimism
The Atlanta Braves are looking ahead, not back. In the process, they hope to match at least some of their success from the 1990s and early 2000s.. Gone is the retired Chipper Jones, part of the Braves' record streak of 14 consecutive division titles.
Ravens fans celebrate Super Bowl win
Tens of thousands of Baltimore Ravens fans dressed in purple and black cheered, sang and danced during a celebration of their team's Super Bowl victory.. After a ceremony in front of City Hall that featured brief remarks from head coach John Harbaugh, the parade streamed past the Inner Harbor on
Austin invited to spring camp
Tampa, FL - Tyler Austin has been invited to his first spring training at the professional level. The former Heritage stand out told MILB.com he will be invited to the New York Yankees’ spring camp next month in Tampa.
Falcons' Ryan out of Pro Bowl with sprained shoulder
Smith says quarterback would have played in Super Bowl in two weeks had Atlanta won vs. 49ers
Stan Musial dies at age 92
Hall of Fame baseball player Stan Musial, who used an unorthodox batting style to become one of the sport's greatest hitters in 22 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, died on Saturday at age 92, his former team said in a statement.. Musial, adored by fans for his humility and
NFC championship: Two teams, different perspectives
ATLANTA -- The Falcons are well aware of just how desperate this city is for its first Super Bowl championship. Mike Peterson sees and hears it everywhere he goes.
Falcons say 49ers' Kaepernick poses new challenge
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Michael Turner's trademark high-pitched laugh filled the Falcons' locker room.. Asked about San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick, Turner grinned Thursday and said "I'm glad I'm not on defense."
Bryant keeps coming through for Falcons
When Matt Bryant is on the sideline, fully aware the game might be decided by his right leg, he'll drape a towel over his head to shut out the world.
Sports
- Braves' Gattis reaching folk hero status
- RG3's knee, relationship with coach on mend
- Pacers, Heat bring playoffs to life with overtime thriller
- Newton's Cabane signs with Middle Georgia State
- Oxford's Feldman stepping away to join company
- Salem grad Roddenberry receives school honor
- Tech falls to Virginia in ACC Tournament
- Gattis provides homers in two straight Braves wins
- Garcia sorry after his 'stupid' chicken remark
- Tech knocks off FSU in dramatic fashion
College Sports
- Oxford's Feldman stepping away to join company
- Salem grad Roddenberry receives school honor
- Tech knocks off FSU in dramatic fashion
- Farmer gets no-decision in Tech's walk-off win
- JENKINS: The AAU Effect is damaging college basketball
- COLLEGE NOTES: Salem's Bailey named first team all-conference
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTES: Clowney injured, may miss spring game
- Final Four leaves Atlanta with numerous memories
- Louisville beats Michigan to claim NCAA championship
- Hancock comes off bench to shine for Louisville
Prep Sports
- Newton's Cabane signs with Middle Georgia State
- Tech falls to Virginia in ACC Tournament
- Three Lady Tigers named to all-region team
- Heritage players big part of all-region soccer teams
- Byrd ready to lead Newton baseball
- Lakeside-DeKalb defeats Heritage in penalty kicks
- Heritage track and field finishes seventh at state meet
- East Coweta sweeps Rockdale on diamond
- Heritage boys soccer ends first round slump
- Heritage girls knocked out in opening round
