Jeff Hart

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.

Andrelton Simmons drove in four runs, Aaron Harang won his third straight start and the Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 Saturday for their season-high ninth straight victory.

he Gwinnett Braves rode a strong performance by Cody Martin to finish a two-game sweep of the Durham Bulls with a 5-2 victory on Saturday night at Coolray Field.

Tim Krul came on as a substitute in the final minute of extra time and then saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica on Saturday, giving the Netherlands a spot in the World Cup semifinals. Argentina earlier advanced with a slim 1-0 win over Belgium.