Professional Sports

J.J. Hoover earned his first Triple-A win leading the Gwinnett Braves to a 1-0 win over the Syracuse Chiefs Thursday.

David Garrard's back has been relatively pain free this week. No swelling, no tightness, no problems walking, sitting or getting out of bed.

San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson was ruled out for the series finale against the Atlanta Braves because of an ailing elbow, the latest worry for the defending World Series champions.

Cornerback Dunta Robinson and center Todd McClure won't play in Atlanta's preseason game at Jacksonville.

Jair Jurrjens' right knee felt fine. His pitches were the problem...

Julio Teheran led the Gwinnett Braves to a 3-1 win over the Syracuse Chiefs on Wednesday night in Syracuse, N.Y.

The Atlanta Braves are bringing back infielder Wes Helms, signing him to a minor league deal less than a week after he was released by the Florida Marlins.

The Gwinnett Braves suffered a 13-4 shelling at the hands of the Syracuse Chiefs on Tuesday in Syracuse, N.Y. on Tuesday night.

Rookie Randall Delgado allowed no hits through six innings in his second big-league start, and the Atlanta Braves pulled out another last at-bat win on Martin Prado's two-out single in the 11th Tuesday night.

Tight end Reggie Kelly has returned to the Atlanta Falcons, agreeing to terms with his original NFL team.