KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- The Atlanta Braves remained unbeaten against college teams from back home, as Chipper Jones hit a two-run double and five minor leaguers combined on a seven-hitter Wednesday in an 8-0 win over Georgia.
Atlanta pitching prospect Charlie Morton is scheduled to start today when the Braves face the University of Georgia in the traditional spring opener against college opposition
MONTREAL -- Chris Higgins had two goals and an assist as the Montreal Canadiens scored four times in the first half of the third period in a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday night.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Kelly Johnson is a lot more relaxed this spring. The Atlanta Braves second baseman doesn't have to worry about proving he's ready to start in the big leagues. Or that he's healthy. Or that he can adapt to a new position. All those were checked off last season.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA Tour is amending its divisive cut policy. They're giving players on the cut line one more day of competition to separate themselves from the bottom of the pack.
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Thrashers dealt five-time All-Star Marian Hossa to the Pittsburgh Penguins today in a trade that sends forwards Colby Armstrong and Eric Christensen to Atlanta.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- A spokesman for the Astros says Roger Clemens is scheduled to throw batting practice to minor leaguers tomorrow, Thursday and Friday at Houston's spring training camp.
