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Merrill Kelly outduels Chris Sale and Diamondbacks hold off Braves 2-1

ATLANTA (AP) — Merrill Kelly allowed one hit in seven dominant innings, outpitching eight-time All-Star Chris Sale, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the...

NASCAR’s new $1M In-season Challenge starts with drivers focused more on winning races

LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Bubba Wallace sees NASCAR having all the momentum possible right now with different media partners. Perfect timing then for NASCAR's “In-season...

Ryan Blaney wins first NASCAR Cup Series race of the year at Nashville

LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Blaney kicked off the second half of the NASCAR season by running away down the stretch for his first...

Brock Thompson hits walk-off 2-run homer as Oklahoma State eliminates No. 7 national seed...

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kollin Ritchie started a four-run ninth inning with his 17th home run of the season and freshman Brock Thompson hit...

Story knocks in 3 runs and Crochet strikes out 12 in 7 innings to...

ATLANTA (AP) — Trevor Story had a three-run double in the first inning and Garrett Crochet struck out 12 in seven innings of one-run...

Windham reflects on legendary career at Lumpkin [VIDEO]

BLITZ Sports' Brian Carter recently caught up with one of, if not THE most decorated athlete in Lumpkin County history, Wyatt Windham. The recent grad...

And with that, an era ends: ‘Thanks for watching us. It’s the NBA on...

Ernie Johnson could barely get the words out. The run of “Inside the NBA” on TNT came to an end on Saturday night, after nearly...

Duke puts No. 7 overall seed Georgia on verge of elimination after 6-3 victory...

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Wallace Clark went 4 for 5 with two solo homers and Ben Miller hit a three-run shot as Duke sent...

Dan Tauken and Luke Mistone combine for 10 RBIs in Murray State’s 13-11 win...

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Dan Tauken and Luke Mistone each drove in five runs, leading Murray State to a 13-11 victory over Georgia Tech...

Spencer Schwellenbach stymies Red Sox on 25th birthday in Braves’ 5-0 victory

ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Schwellenbach struck out 11 in 6 1/3 innings on his 25th birthday to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston...

Greg Neeley Resigns Following 12 Seasons Leading Piedmont Men’s Basketball

DEMOREST, Ga. - After 12 seasons at the helm of the Piedmont men's basketball program, Greg Neeley has resigned to transition into the role...

Swartz earns All-America honors from abca/Rawling

GREENSBORO, N.C. - The postseason awards continue to roll in for Zeke Swartz as he was named to the All-America Third Team by ABCA/Rawlings...