Son of football legend Milt Stegall found dead in DePaul dorm room

DePaul University mourns the unexpected death of sophomore soccer player Chase Stegall, son of former NFL and CFL star Milt Stegall.

Georgia leaders, Falcons push for girls flag football in high schools

A coalition of Georgia lawmakers, athletic leaders, and professional sports organizations are gathering Thursday to urge high schools across the state to create varsity girls flag football teams.

Girls talk about flag football
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Flag football is the fastest growing youth sport in the country and it has really taken off in Georgia since the Altanta Falcons helped launch the first teams in 2018. FOX 5 Atlanta spoke to some female flag football players at Thursday's event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Girls flag football gets boost
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The Atlanta Falcons, in partnership with the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, and state lawmakers, are rallying support for the expansion of girls flag football programs across Georgia.

Watch: All the NFL teams' schedule release videos

NFL teams had a little fun with the announcements of their schedules on social media, and here's a look at some of the best videos from around the league.

Grand opening for Falcons and United team store
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The newly relocated Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United team store at Atlantic Station opens to the public on Friday, and it's celebrating the big grand opening with a special party.

Falcons set for five primetime games in 2025 NFL schedule

The Atlanta Falcons will open their 2025 season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Falcons to face Colts in Berlin for first-ever NFL game in Berlin

The Atlanta Falcons will play the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 9 at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium in the first-ever NFL regular-season game held in the German capital.

Derek Carr retires after shoulder injury ends 11-year NFL career

Derek Carr, the 34-year-old starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, announced his retirement after 11 NFL seasons due to a labral tear and degenerative shoulder issues.

Desmond Watson makes NFL history as league’s heaviest player at 464 pounds

The Tampa native and former Florida Gators defensive tackle signed with the Buccaneers after going undrafted and now holds the title as the heaviest player in NFL history.

Trump announces 2027 NFL Draft headed to Washington, DC

The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon. 

Falcons, defensive coordinator fined over Shedeur Sanders prank call

The NFL has fined the Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich thousands of dollars over a prank call sent last week to then-NFL draft prospect Shedeur Sanders.

Falcons coordinator apologizes for Shedeur Sanders prank call
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Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said that he took ''full responsibility'' for the prank call his son helped make toward NFL draft pick Shedeur Sanders. On Thursday, the NFL fined Ulbrich $100,000 and the Falcons $250,000 for the prank, saying that they did not keep confidential information secure.

Atlanta Falcons draft trade - James Pearce Jr.
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Meet James Pearce Jr., the aggressive edge rusher from Tennessee who began the Falcons' second first-round pick. In return, the Falcons had to trade their 2026 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams. The FOX 5 Storm Team sat down with Pearce for a one-on-one.

Atlanta Falcons draft pick - Jalon Walker
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Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker ended up being a first round draft pick for the Atlanta Falcons. The FOX 5 Sports Team sat down with him for a one-on-one to see where his head is at among the great news.

Eagles White House visit: Super Bowl champs meet with President Trump

The Philadelphia Eagles visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory.