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
By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a single nine-minute stretch of the third period, the Washington Capitals dramatically took the lead before the Vegas Golden Knights replied with two goals of their own. Washington’s Tom Wilson also flattened Vegas forward Jonathan Marchessault with a blindside hit that could reverberate through the…… More
Vaughn McClureESPN Staff Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel is not overly concerned about his defensive players being affected by the NFL’s decision to crack down on lowering the helmet for impact. While at the league meetings in Atlanta, the NFL owners approved an expansion of replay review to include…… More
By TOM WITHERS CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue was answering a question about Boston’s defense on LeBron James during a teleconference when he tripped the security system at his home. A piercing alarm sounded. “Uh-oh,” Lue said Thursday as he punched in a code to silence the screaming siren. While Lue and his…… More
By ROB MAADDI, AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta aced up. Arrieta struck out seven in 6 2/3 sharp innings, Carlos Santana’s swinging-bunt broke a scoreless tie and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Wednesday night. The Phillies took two of three to win their first series against the NL East-leading…… More
By ROB MAADDI, AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon McCarthy keeps finding ways to beat the Phillies. McCarthy tossed 5 2/3 sharp innings, Ozzie Albies hit his 14th homer and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 3-1 on Tuesday night. McCarthy (5-2) allowed one run and four hits with five strikeouts. He is 4-0 with…… More
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Columnist ATLANTA (AP) — The playoff run by the Winnipeg Jets has ripped the bandages off some old wounds in their former home. Hockey fans in Atlanta — yes, they actually exist — are still bitter about the way they lost the Thrashers seven years ago , a move that deprived…… More
By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Bradley-Wright Phillips scored two second-half goals in the New York Red Bulls’ 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Sunday night. New York (7-3-0) has won four in a row, outscoring its opponents 12-4 during that span. Wright-Phillips headed home Michael Murillo’s cross to the center of the box…… More
#87 – Goose Gossage This reliever is MONEY having recorded the final out in 7 post season games! In addition, the Goose was an All-Star 9x, has over 300 saves, a lifetime ERA of 3.01 and currently has a bust in Cooperstown. In the all-important category of “Relievers With Killer Moustaches,” Gossage DEFINITELY has Rollie…… More
By WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A new poll finds that half of Americans approve of legal sports betting. The Fairleigh Dickinson University poll conducted shortly before the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting found that 50 percent of Americans favor it, with 37 percent opposed.…… More
