Jeff Hart

The AL kept up nearly two decades of dominance by beating the National League 5-3 in the All-Star game Tuesday for its 13th win in 17 years.

Derek Jeter was a huge hit from the very start in his final All-Star game.

Stan Gann, Jr., of Bonaire posted a 4-under-par 66 on Saturday and will begin Sunday's final round of the Georgia Amateur Championship with a three-stroke advantage. Gainesville's Jackson Bishop is tied for 12th nine shots off the pace.

The Norfolk Tides swept the Gwinnett Braves in a doubleheader by scores of 5-3 and 9-8 on Saturday night at Harbor Park.

Chris Johnson homered twice and pitcher Mike Minor hit his second career home run, leading the Atlanta Braves over the Chicago Cubs 11-6 on Saturday.

In two games that totaled almost eight hours of baseball, the Gwinnett Braves and Norfolk Tides split a doubleheader on Friday night at Harbor Park.

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall has been cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana in Georgia.

Justin Ruggiano hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning Friday that sent the Chicago Cubs over the Atlanta Braves 5-4.

The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on forward John Salmons.

The inevitable state of change in sports is a constant every year. But the upcoming 2014-15 prep season could take things to a level not seen in the northeast Georgia area in decades, if reality turns out to be as good as the hype.