By JOSH DUBOW, AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Block or charge? One of the most difficult calls to make in the split second of fast-paced NBA action helped swing Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Golden State’s favor. Officials went to a replay review because they weren’t sure if LeBron James’ feet were…… More
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) — Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz is making his mark in a new sport. Golf. The 51-year-old Smoltz qualified for the U.S. Senior Open on Thursday, emerging from a three-man playoff to take the final spot. Three places were up for grabs in the 18-hole qualifier at Planterra Ridge Golf…… More
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The way Sean Newcomb started out, it didn’t look like he’d be around very long. Two straight walks. A double steal. A sacrifice fly. Just three hitters into the game, Newcomb and the Atlanta Braves were already behind. “I was angry at myself,” the left-hander said. But…… More
#79 – Ichiro This Japanese import is simply known as “Ichiro” (Last name Suzuki) came into the league at 27, and in his rookie year, he was the league MVP AND Rookie of the Year! He stands as one of the greatest hitters in the league with 10 consecutive seasons with 200 or more hits,…… More
ATLANTA (AP) — A basketball player who just finished his rookie season with the Atlanta Hawks has been arrested on a drunken driving charge in Oregon. Eugene police spokeswoman Melinda McLaughlin tells news outlets an officer pulled over 22-year-old Tyler Dorsey for driving without lights early Saturday. The officer spotted an open container of alcohol…… More
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Matt Ryan barked out a play, took the snap and zipped a pass to the receiver who played his college ball at Alabama. Nope, it wasn’t Julio Jones. He’s sitting out the team’s voluntary offseason program. So it was Calvin Ridley — a first-round draft…… More
By GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Nimmo drove in a big run in the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a three-run cushion. They didn’t want to give the Atlanta Braves a chance at another last-gasp rally. “It’s just kind of scary out there when the Braves come up in the…… More
#80 – Duke Snider “The Duke of Flatbush” was named to the National League All-Star roster 8x, was the, he helped lead the Dodgers to six World Series, helping them win 2 (1955 and 1959), was a lifetime .300 hitter, swatted over 400 home runs, and most importantly, he was Mamma Dimino’s FAVORITE player! CLICK…… More
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — For both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets, this felt so familiar. Another stunning, walk-off win for the Braves. Another excruciating day for a Mets team that seems downright cursed. Johan Camargo homered with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night to…… More
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is grateful that his knee and back injuries aren’t as serious as he first thought. “To be honest, I feel better than I did yesterday,” Acuna said Monday through an interpreter. “I just give thanks to God it’s not worse than it was.” Atlanta placed Acuna…… More
