Professional Sports

Mike Hampton's comeback from two elbow injuries continued as he gave up two runs in six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Woody Williams and the Houston Astros 4-2 Sunday.

Three-time All-Star Javy Lopez retired Saturday after being reassigned to the Atlanta Braves' minor league camp, ending his bid to return to the majors as a backup catcher.

Shane Stafford threw six touchdown passes to help the Orlando Predators beat the Georgia Force 50-45 on Saturday night in the Arena Football League.

Joe Johnson scored 34 points, Mike Bibby had 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 tonight.

Anderson with only goal for Gwinnett in loss

John Lannan pitched six efficient innings and the Washington Nationals pounded out 12 hits in a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Alex Ovechkin became the NHL's first 60-goal scorer in 12 years by getting two Friday night in the Capitals' comeback 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.

Jeff Campbell notched his 22nd goal of the season and also posted two assists to lead the Gwinnett Gladiators past the Charlotte Checkers 6-2 on Friday night at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

SAVANNAH -- The Sand Gnats minor-league baseball team will be sold to an Atlanta-based ownership group.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- The Atlanta Braves are holding John Smoltz out of his scheduled start due to tightness in his right shoulder.