(Reuters) – The Washington Nationals tightened their grip at the top of the National League East division by withstanding an Atlanta Braves fightback to eke out a 5-4 victory at Turner Field on Friday. Michael Morse had a big night with the bat for the Nationals, going 4-for-4 and pumping … Continue reading
Print E-mail Pin It By Michael Cunningham The Atlanta Journal-Constitution At first glance, Danny Ferry’s first draft picks as Hawks general manager don’t seem to fit his vision for revamping the roster with young talent to develop for the future. There were younger, more raw and more talented prospects available … Continue reading
Print E-mail Pin It By Doug Roberson The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The temperatures continued to climb, but the scores held steady in the third round of the Dogwood Invitational on Friday at Druid Hills Golf Club. Bruce Woodall, the second-round leader, stayed atop the board with a 3-under 69 to move … Continue reading
Print E-mail Pin It By David O’Brien The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In what has been a season of precipitous highs and lows for the Braves, Craig Kimbrel has been their one constant. But Thursday night, the machine-like closer showed he’s still human. Chris Young hit a ninth-inning solo home run off … Continue reading
Print E-mail Pin It By Michael Cunningham The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Perhaps Vanderbilt guard John Jenkins really was the best player available when it was time for the Hawks to make their first draft pick Thursday night. It will take some time to determine if that’s the case. What’s clear is … Continue reading
Print E-mail Pin It By Ryan Black The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Scroll down the member roster at Druid Hills Golf Club, and the surname “Verlander” appears 14 times. This week, however, only one is competing in the Dogwood Invitational as the family’s standard-bearer: Philip. The 42-year-old Druid Hills member has played … Continue reading
Print E-mail Pin It By Ken Sugiura The Atlanta Journal-Constitution On Wednesday morning in Sandy Springs, Denver Broncos wide receiver and former Georgia Tech star Demaryius Thomas seemed to be enjoying football camp as much as the campers. At the New Era Football Camp at Mount Vernon Presbyterian School, Thomas, … Continue reading
Print E-mail Pin It By Doug Roberson The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The future of women’s golf will mix with its present and past at the Judson Collegiate Invitational and The Legends Tour Atlanta Pro-Am, a tournament that will be held July 15-18 at the Country Club of Roswell. The event will … Continue reading
Print E-mail Pin It By Tim Tucker The Atlanta Journal-Constitution On the day after college football adopted a four-team playoff, Atlanta sports executives were plotting how the city could get in on the action. Those efforts, they said Wednesday, will include a bid by Atlanta to host the championship game … Continue reading
Print E-mail Pin It By Ryan Black The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With the Dream trailing the Indiana Fever 18-12 at the end of the first quarter Tuesday, coach Marynell Meadors challenged her team to improve its play on defense. Consider the message heeded. After allowing the Fever to make 50 percent … Continue reading
