Atlanta Sports Rumors and News
Lowe has bone chip in elbow, says he’ll pitch through it
Atlanta Braves with David O'Brien | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — MIAMI – An MRI on Derek Lowe’s sore elbow showed no ligament or tendon damage, but a bone chip that’s become lodged in the joint. The Braves veteran believes he can pitch through the discomfort. Lowe, who missed his regular rotation turn Friday against the Florida Marlins, said he plans to make his next scheduled start Wednesday against Pittsburgh. “Right now there’s really nothing you can do [about the bone chip],” said Lowe, who doesn’t know if he’ll need surgery to remove the chip after the season. He said he’s been assured it won’t do ...
Atlanta Braves 25 mins agoB-backs not worried about being next Dwyer
Atlanta Journal-Constitution — On the first play from scrimmage in last season's opener, Georgia Tech B-back Jonathan Dwyer took an option pitch to the right and raced down the sideline for a 74-yard touchdown.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 1 hour agoFalcons release two, set to make final cuts today
Atlanta Journal-Constitution — His name is Jonathan Mark Woods, but people call him "Bear" for short. Bear Woods, who played middle linebacker in the exhibition finale Thursday against Jacksonville, is waiting to hear some news from the Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons 1 hour agoSources: Houshmandzadeh Done In Seattle?
ESPN Video — Sources: Seahawks will release or trade T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Atlanta Hawks 1 hour agoJ.J. vs. J.J. as Jurrjens (winless on road) faces Josh Johnson
Atlanta Braves with David O'Brien | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Next for Braves Who: at Marlins When: 7:10 p.m. Saturday TV; radio: SPSO; 680 AM, 100.5 FM Saturday’s matchup: Braves RH Jair Jurrjens (6-4, 4.38 ERA) vs. RH Josh Johnson (11-5, 2.28). – Jurrjens is 0-4 with a 6.62 ERA in nine road starts, compared to 6-0 with a 2.15 ERA at home. He’s had four quality starts on the road, and in three of them the Braves scored 1, 1 and 2 runs while he was in the game (they scored three while he was in the other). Against the Marlins, he’s 3-1 with a 4.50 ERA in seven career starts, including 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA in four at Sun Life Sta...
Atlanta Braves 2 hours agoThrashers rookie camp information
Thrashers Blog | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Here are the details from the Thrashers on the rookie camp Sept. 13-16: The Atlanta Thrashers will hold a prospect evaluation camp at the Duluth IceForum from September 13-16. Thrashers prospects will participate in practices and four-on-four scrimmages over the course of the four-day camp along with off-ice workouts, video sessions and nutrition/strength training. Thrashers Assistant Coach Mike Stothers and Manager of Player Development and Hockey Administration Ryan Bowness, along with Jeff Pyle, head coach of the Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL affiliate), will serve as coaches for the team’s pro...
Atlanta Thrashers 3 hours agoBraves have 93.6 percent chance of making playoffs?
Atlanta Braves with David O'Brien | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Hello from South Fla., where the weather went from perfectly sunny to thunderstorms, dark clouds and torrential rain in a span of about 20 minutes while ago. In other words, pretty much normal here. Any way, before we go any further I’d like to bring two pieces of potentially good news to you, since we’re all about sunshine and smiley faces here at the ol’ blog: Marlins' Gaby Sanchez got three-game suspension today for part in Wednesday brawl with Nationals. (Getty Images) First, Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez got a three-game suspension today for ...
Atlanta Braves 4 hours agoSafety Eric Brock, FB Dan Klecko released by Falcons
Atlanta Falcons with D. Orlando Ledbetter | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Dan Klecko released by the Falcons. Safety Eric Brock and fullback Dan Klecko was released by the Falcons on Friday, according to their agents. Brock was on the practice squad last season. He went on the active roster on Dec. 22, 2009 after safety Antoine Harris was placed on injured reserve. Brock was waived on Feb. 9 and was re-signed August 17. ESPN’S Adam Schefter tweeted earlier in the day that Klecko was released before his agent confirmed the move. The Falcons would not confirm any moves and said the roster moves would be released on Saturday. Here’s Schefter’s tweet: ...
Atlanta Falcons 4 hours agoShort summer over, Eager reports for voluntary work
Thrashers Blog | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Ben Eager’s summer was short. That’s what happens when you play into the month of June en route to winning the Stanley Cup. Still the new Thrashers forward – one of four members of the title-winning Blackhawks to join the franchise this offseason – had enough time off. He joined the many other players that have reported to the team’s practice facility for voluntary workouts in advance of training camp. He is the first of the former Blackhawks to arrive. “It was that time,” Eager told the AJC. “I had been off for a couple months. I like to get back at it early and get back on the ice and get ar...
Atlanta Thrashers 6 hours agoBreaking down Georgia Tech and S.C. State
Tech Blog | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — 3 keys to the game Establish the A-backs. The keys to stopping an option team are to take away the quarterback and B-back. Assuming that S.C. State tries to do that, the A-backs will need to make big plays on the edge. Neither Roddy Jones nor Embry Peeples provided a home-run rushing threat last season. Look for them to break a big play early. Find a wide receiver. Who will provide the downfield threat that Demaryius Thomas was last season? Few remember that Thomas posted relatively modest numbers in 2008 (627 yards receiving), before totaling 1,154 yards last year. Will it be Kevin Cone? Will...
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