Jeff Hart

Making a successful return to his first NFL home, Matt Schaub passed for 179 yards, leading three scoring drives, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Redskins 23-17 on Thursday night.

The Johnson gilrs volleyball team swept a pair of matches Thursday.

The East Hall volleyball team remained unbeaten after sweeping a pair of matches Thursday on the road.

Gainesville split a pair of matches Thursday in girls volleyball action.

The North Hall volleyball team won a pair of matches Thursday in convincing fashion.

The Chestatee girls softball team will will hold a "Chestatee Softball Night at the Park" on Friday as a fundraiser for the program.

The Georgia football team continued preparations for the 2016 season opener with a two-hour practice in full pads on Wednesday.

All four of Atlanta's quarterbacks are expected to play in Thursday night's preseason opener against Washington, setting a pattern of frequent substitutions that should follow at other positions.

Chris Carter hit a three-run homer, Chase Anderson won his third straight decision and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Alabama has cleared the way for defensive back Maurice Smith to transfer within the Southeastern Conference, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.