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Braves pitcher Ian Anderson sent down to Triple-A

NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Braves optioned struggling right-hander Ian Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday prior to their series finale with the...

Max Scherzer Ks 11, pitches Mets past Braves for DH sweep

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat the sloppy...

Smith in no hurry to settle on Falcons’ starting O-line

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons coach Arthur Smith likes what he's seen thus far from the offensive line even though the unit still...

Acuña, Rosario lead Braves past Mets 9-6 in NL East showdown

NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe those Mets fans out in right field should just leave Ronald Acuña Jr. alone. Razzed at Citi Field with 40,000-plus...

Naquin’s two homers, Diaz’s two-inning save lift Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Deadline acquisition Tyler Naquin homered twice in his home debut, Edwin Diaz locked down his first two-inning save as a...

Georgia begins national title defense with sweet fade

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs aren't resting on their laurels — or their locks — as they begin defense of college football's...

Record in sight for Rabun’s WR Gibson

One of Georgia’s oldest and most impressive state records is under threat this season, and it has been a well-kept secret. Jaden Gibson, a Rabun...

Castellanos HR after overturned call, Phils beat Braves 3-1

ATLANTA (AP) — Talk about taking advantage of an overturned call. Nick Castellanos hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth after an inning-ending double...

Strider, Rosario power Braves to 13-1 rout of Phillies

ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Strider doesn't relish striking out as many batters as possible. His goal is simply to pitch six or seven innings...

Former Georgia star, NFL RB Lars Tate dies of cancer at 56

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Lars Tate, part of a long line of Georgia running back greats who went on to play three seasons in...

Computer forecast for Class 6A

The Maxwell Ratings, compiled by mathematician and Georgia High School Football Historians Association founder Loren Maxwell, have projected the region finishes of all 412 football-playing...

All-Star Riley agrees to $212M, 10-year deal with Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — All-Star third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves agreed Monday to a $212 million, 10-year contract that starts in 2023,...