Professional Sports

Georgia Tech wants Heisman Trophy voters to know quarterback Joshua Nesbitt is the most interesting player in college football.

For six weeks, Derek Lowe has pitched with a nagging pain near his right elbow...

Matt Bryant has made nearly 82 percent of the field-goal attempts in his career. Still, three misses in the preseason - including an extra point - have the Atlanta Falcons worrying about the possibility of another uncertain season in the kicking game.

Jason Heyward is recovering his power stroke just in time for the Atlanta Braves' September push for the playoffs...

The Gwinnett Braves closed out their final home game of the season in style Monday, defeating Norfolk 4-0 at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.

Matt Ryan isn't concerned that the Atlanta Falcons' starting offense has scored one touchdown in 13 preseason possessions. As Ryan sees it, why fret? Exhibition games are just glorified practice time.

Roger Clemens put his right hand on the lectern, leaned down toward the microphone and made what might be the most important pitch of his life: "Not guilty, your honor."

Peria Jerry is back, Dunta Robinson seems ready to return and the Atlanta Falcons are feeling better about their defense.

Brian McCann stood at second base, convinced he had just hit a game-winning homer. His teammates gathered along the first-base line, ready to celebrate.

The Gwinnett Braves doubled up the Norfolk Tides, 8-4 on Sunday at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.