The University of Maryland is going pro. James E. Smith, a top Atlanta Braves executive for five years, is taking the reins of the Terps' athletic program, with his sights set on building Big Ten dominance.

The Atlanta Braves play against the Washington Nationals in an MLB game today. Fans can watch this game for free online.

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AJ Smith-Shawver dazzles for the Braves, holding the Reds to one hit over eight shutout innings in a 4-0 win at Truist Park

Our expert explains how the Atlanta Braves futures betting odds have changed after they rebounded from an 0-7 start and offers a best bet to make right now.

Despite New York’s first-place standing, Yankees’ fans have a few reasons to be irate this season. After the many crucial fielding blunders combined with the of

Jim Smith has been named the next athletic director at Maryland, the school announced Thursday morning, bringing to College Park a longtime executive in both the professional and college sports ranks who most recently served as the Atlanta Braves’ senior vice president of business strategy.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Matthew Kent Olson on Monday, May 12, 2025, as the Atlanta Braves take on the Washington Nationals.

After a gut-wrenching series sweep at home, the Washington Nationals (17-24) start a seven-game road trip against the Atlanta Braves (19-21)

According to OptaStats, a popular stats page on Twitter, the Braves set an MLB record by alternating one-run losses and one-ru wins for seven straight games. Frankly, if this record doesn't sum up the Braves season,