Professional Sports

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NEW YORK -- Vernon Gholston dominated the Big Ten. Glenn Dorsey was an unstoppable force in the SEC. Chris Long made life miserable for blockers and ball carriers in the ACC. All three could go at the top of Saturday's NFL draft, just behind Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long, who already has signed with Miami.

Jones celebrated his 36th birthday by going 3-for-3, including a homer, to lead Atlanta past the NL East-leading Florida Marlins 7-4 on Thursday night.

Slipstream-Chipotle, the Colorado-based team that features two veteran Tour de France riders, captured the fourth stage by nearly 3.5 seconds.

BOSTON -- Mike Bibby succeeded in firing up Boston's fans with his mouth. He'll have to do a better job on the court if he's going to give Atlanta's playoff-starved faithful something to shout about this weekend.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tony Stewart is apparently testing the free agent market, in search of a deal that likely would make the two-time champion NASCAR's highest paid driver. But it also could drive him out of Joe Gibbs Racing.

Finished in top five for 3rd season in first five years

Suspended cornerback Adam ``Pacman'' Jones is getting what he's wanted for months with a trade sending him to the Dallas Cowboys. That is if the cornerback who hasn't played in the NFL since December 2006 passes a physical.

Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard.

Mike Jacobs hit a two-run homer and Hanley Ramirez added a solo shot to power the Florida Marlins to a 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.