Professional Sports

Braves right-hander Jair Jurrjens is expected to be ready for spring training after surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee.

Chad Ochocinco's prank started working even before it arrived. He's got some of the Atlanta Falcons riled, just as he intended.

Falcons coach Mike Smith says while Dunta Robinson is ``much better'' after suffering a concussion, the cornerback still has not been cleared to play.

The NFL imposed huge fines Tuesday on three players for dangerous and flagrant hits last weekend and warned that, starting with this week's games, violent conduct will be cause for suspension.

The Atlanta Braves released outfielder Melky Cabrera in a curious decision Tuesday and also let go of right-hander Takashi Saito.

Atlanta Thrashers prospect Patrice Cormier won't have a criminal record despite pleading guilty to an assault charge stemming from a junior hockey league game last season.

Atlanta goaltender Ondrej Pavelec has returned to practice for the first time since collapsing barely two minutes into the Thrashers' opener and hitting the back of his head on the ice.

The NFL will immediately begin suspending players for dangerous and flagrant hits, particularly those involving helmets.

Aiming for the head or leading with the helmet to deliver a blow could soon cost NFL players game time as well as money.

Brandon Bass had 17 points and eight rebounds and Dwight Howard added 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 102-73 preseason victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.