Jeff Hart

Gwinnett Braves Dave Brundage reached the 1,000 win mark with the Braves

The NFL told club executives they could be schooled in the ins and outs of the new labor contract as early as Thursday, and the players' association summoned its leadership for a potential vote - the strongest signs yet the lockout might be nearing an end.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward has been scratched from his start Monday night at Colorado because of a bruised left foot.

Dwight Howard's frustration with the NBA lockout has caused the Orlando Magic star to strongly consider playing overseas.

Freddie Freeman and Alex Gonzalez homered on back-to-back pitches during Atlanta's four-run third inning, helping the Braves score as many runs as they had in the previous five games combined.

The Gwinnett Braves completed a four-game sweep of Toledo Friday night with a 4-3, 14 inning win over the Mud Hens.

Jair Jurrjens is all the Atlanta Braves needed to come up with a rare sweep of the Marlins in Florida. Jurrjens threw seven solid innings and drove in a run as the Braves handed the Marlins their eighth straight loss with a 3-2 win Thursday night.

Julio Teheran matched his career high in innings pitched and fanned a season-high 11 batters in leading the Gwinnett Braves to a 2-0 win over the Toledo Mud Hens Thursday.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points, driving for the go-ahead dunk with 2:45 remaining, and the Mavericks beat the Heat 112-103 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 series lead.

The awards continue to stack up for junior pitcher Jessica Coan, as the right-hander has been named an Easton All-American following a record-breaking season for the Saints.