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The Atlanta Falcons have added depth to their secondary by agreeing to contract terms with safety James Sanders.

Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton waived California extradition proceedings Wednesday and will be returned to Georgia in connection with his arrest in a murder case in Atlanta.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded outfielder Matt Diaz back to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.

Brad Keselowski will return to the Nationwide Series this week at Atlanta Motor Speedway after missing the past four races.

Jair Jurrjens' second-half struggles continued as he gave up six runs, including a three-run homer to Ryan Zimmerman, and the Washington Nationals beat the Braves 9-2 on Tuesday night.

The Gwinnett Braves fell to the Durham Bulls 4-3 on Tuesday, in Durham, N.C., falling a game further back in the International League South standings but staying tied for the lead in the IL wild card race -- pending results of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs' extra-inning game.

The International League announced Tuesday that Gwinnett Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran has won two league honors, taking home both the league's Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Pitcher awards for the 2011 season.

With one, win, the Gwinnett Braves put themselves back at the front of the postseason race on Monday.

Atlanta Falcons center Todd McClure underwent minor surgery on his right knee Monday and might miss the Sept. 11 season opener at Chicago, coach Mike Smith said.