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ACC preview: No. 4 Clemson aims for return to top of league

Fourth-ranked Clemson is determined to follow a year of change with a return to the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tigers saw their...

Lady Indians earn split, making history along the way; 100 wins for coach Matt...

The TFS Lady Indians traveled Thursday to Apalachee, earning a win over the host school while dropping a match against Loganville. The original plan...

Braves drill slumping Pirates 14-2, complete 3-game sweep

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are being careful with Kyle Wright, doing what they can to make sure their latest potential ace on...

Lady Indians win behind strong run from Chapa; Beck leads boys in Inaugural ‘Beach...

Timothy Beck and Miranda Chapa paced Tallulah Falls School cross country in the first-ever running of the 'Gorge to Beach' 3K, which featured Tallulah Falls...

Fried allows 3 hits in 8 innings as Braves top Pirates 6-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Max Fried allowed only three hits in eight innings, pacing the Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Alabama gives Saban new 8-year, $93.6 million deal

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of...

Odorizzi Ks 7, Harris homers; Braves top Pirates 2-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Odorizzi struck out seven and Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer, helping the Atlanta Braves gain in the NL...

Mariota, Ridder solid for Falcons in 24-16 loss to Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Marcus Mariota is feeling — and playing — like a starter again. After leading Atlanta to scores on two of...

Raiders fall to Indians, Warriors win as football season kicks into high gear

The high school football season kicked into high gear Friday with 144 teams returning to action. It was a rough start for Habersham Central...

Tucker, Urquidy power Astros past Braves as Ozuna hears boos

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta outfielder Marcell Ozuna was booed by the home fans in his return, Kyle Tucker singled to drive in Yordan Alvarez...

Olson’s check-swing double in 11th helps Braves top Astros

ATLANTA (AP) — The last thing Matt Olson wanted to do was hit the ball. Then he saw it heading for a spot in the...

Prep scores: Saturday football

High school football in Georgia capped off its first week on August 20. Here's a look at Saturday's prep scores: Week 1: Aug. 20 Bayside Academy,...