The Braves are off to a good start on their spring training schedule, with now a 4-1 record. Yesterday they beat-up on the Nationals 14-5. Atlanta scored 6 runs in the 2nd inning. Chipper Jones and Craig Wilson each had 2-RBI doubles. On the mound, Lance Cormier allowed 1 hit with 3 strikeouts in 3 scoreless innings. The Braves face the Nationals again today, with Kyle Davies getting the pitching start.
In pro basketball, another loss for the Atlanta Hawks, as they fell at Miami, 88-81. Its now 6-straight losses for the Hawks. The NFL's offseason is getting active with the 'free agency' period. The Atlanta Falcons have officially lost 'defensive end' Patrick Kerney. He has signed a 6-year contract worth 39 million dollars to join the Seattle Seahawks. Kerney leaves as third on Atlanta's all-time sacks list, with 58 for his career.
The Falcons also released 'offensive lineman' Matt Lehr.
The Georgia Bulldogs have opened up spring football practice in Athens. Matthew Stafford is locked-in as starting quarterback for the 2007 season in the fall.
