National Sports

Medlen, Chris Johnson lead Braves past Mets 5-3

New York Mets starting pitcher Shaun Marcum works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Atlanta.

Chris Johnson homered for the first time in more than a month, Kris Medlen overcame a defensive blunder and the Atlanta Braves bounced back from a doubleheader sweep, beating the New York Mets 5-3 Wednesday night. 11 minutes ago

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MLB BASEBALL

Recap: Boston vs. Tampa Bay

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MLB BASEBALL

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NHL HOCKEY

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MLB BASEBALL

AL Capsules

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COLLEGE

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MLB BASEBALL

Recap: Atlanta vs. NY Mets

The New York Mets relied on their top two pitching prospects to sweep Tuesday's day-night doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.
MLB BASEBALL

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A 70-minute rain delay at the outset could not derail Cliff Lee, who won his seventh straight decision and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals, 4-2, in the middle installment of a three-game set.
NBA BASKETBALL

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MLB BASEBALL

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NBA BASKETBALL

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As dramatic as it was, Tuesday's Game 6 escape act by the Heat could be reduced to nothing more than a largely forgotten footnote if Miami doesn't finish off the Spurs in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.