Jeff Hart

Play has been suspended for the day at the U.S. Open, with Phil Mickelson and Billy Horschel tied for the lead. Mickelson birdied the 18th late Friday to finish a 2-over round of 72. Horschel shot 3-under 67, hitting all 18 greens in regulation at Merion Golf Club.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Friday that "barring any setbacks" Brandon Beachy will make his first start of the season during Tuesday's day-night doubleheader against the Mets.

Georgia freshman cornerback Reggie Wilkerson is facing major surgery on his right knee and will miss the 2013 season.

The Atlanta Falcons have signed cornerback Robert Alford, a second-round pick from Southeastern Louisiana.

Riding big performances from their three All-Stars, the Miami Heat tied the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night in Game 4.

The Atlanta Braves must make room in an already deep rotation as Brandon Beachy is almost set to return from elbow surgery. Beachy was perhaps Atlanta's top starter when his 2012 season ended as he led the National League with a 2.00 ERA.

Rookie linebacker Alec Ogletree's biggest scare in his first few months with the St. Louis Rams did not come on the field.

Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.

Johnson High announced Wednesday that Jared Hodge will be taking over the Knights baseball program.

Gainesville's Spencer Ralston and former Johnson standout Grant Cagle, now at Georgia State, both qualified for the upcoming Georgia State Golf Association Amateur Championship Monday at a qualifying tournament at the Alpharetta Athletic Club.