Professional Sports

Back from the minors, John Lannan is racking up quality starts and trimming points from his ERA...

Roger Clemens was vehement: "Let me be clear. I have never taken steroids or HGH," he told a House committee in 2008. Now, instead of the Hall of Fame, baseball's seven-time Cy Young winner could go to prison after being indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly lying to Congress.

Braves left-hander Eric O'Flaherty is ready to return from mononucleosis...

Defenseman Freddy Meyer, who appeared in 64 games with the New York Islanders last season, has signed with the Atlanta Thrashers.

The Braves know the routine. Get it down to their final swing. Come through with the big hit. Run onto the field to celebrate.

Derrek Lee passed up the chance to get on the fringe of the playoff race. Now he's right in the middle of it. The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves bulked up for the pennant chase Wednesday, acquiring the slugging first baseman from the Chicago Cubs for three minor league pitchers.

The Atlanta Falcons aren't sure if cornerback Dunta Robinson and defensive tackle Peria Jerry will play against New England in a home preseason game Thursday.

The Norfolk Tides beat the Gwinnett Braves 4-2 on Tuesday night in their series finale, splitting a two-game set at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. Gwinnett was victimized by a season-high five errors that led to their demise.

Little-used Diory Hernandez sparked Atlanta with a pinch-hit homer, All-Star Martin Prado returned from the disabled list with three hits and Mike Minor claimed his first big league win, 10-2 over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons were in their final segment of Tuesday morning's combined practice when Thomas Dimitroff took a step back. Make that a few steps back...