Jeff Hart

Mike Minor struggled early before recovering to throw seven strong innings, and also hit a go-ahead double that led the Atlanta Braves over Homer Bailey and the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Saturday.

Behind the pitching of starter Matt Buschmann and a solid bullpen, the Durham Bulls (62-35) defeated the Gwinnett Braves (41-56), 8-1 on Saturday night in game two of the three game series at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Jeff Teague is still a member of the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks on Saturday matched the four-year, $32 million offer sheet the restricted free agent point guard signed with Milwaukee.

The Braves, scrambling after injuries to three starting outfielders in two days, have recalled outfielder Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett.

From the lawns of Wimbledon to the lochs of Scotland, all of Britain can celebrate. Andy Murray made it possible Sunday, winning his country's hallowed tennis tournament to become the first British man in 77 years to raise the trophy at the All England Club.

Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer to lead an Atlanta offense that scored in all but two innings, Tim Hudson pitched seven strong innings and the Braves set season highs for runs and hits in a 13-4 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.

The Gwinnett Braves (38-52) braved the elements and battled to a 2-0 win over the Durham Bulls (55-35) on Saturday night at Coolray Field. Right-hander Kameron Loe (W, 3-2) produced a strong performance, hurling 5.0 scoreless, three-hit innings and striking out two in his third start of the season.

Long-time Atlanta Hawk Josh Smith and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a $54 million, four-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not been announced.

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to contracts with free-agent forwards Paul Millsap and DeMarre Carroll, continuing their makeover under general manager Danny Ferry.

The NFL told its teams Thursday that any player contract they enter into with Aaron Hernandez before charges against him are resolved won't be approved without a hearing by Commissioner Roger Goodell.