Greg Hawthorne, Super Bowl champion with Pittsburgh Steelers, dies at 69

Greg Hawthorne played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won a Super Bowl championship and later played for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.

Tom Brady really did just post this about an Atlanta World Cup match

Tom Brady compared Argentina's stunning World Cup comeback victory in Atlanta to his own historic New England Patriots rally against the Atlanta Falcons.

Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE

Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.

Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley arrested on domestic battery charge

Former NFL player and current sports analyst Marcellus Wiley was arrested at a hotel for a domestic violence charge against his wife. 

Rams legend LeRoy Irvin, 2-time All-Pro cornerback, dead at 68

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Leroy Irvin was named first-team All-Pro in 1981 after recording three interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 16 NFL games.

Atlanta Falcons join NFL-USO tour, visit troops in Japan

Current and former Atlanta Falcons players recently participated in a week-long NFL United Service Organizations (USO) tour at three military bases in Japan.

How Taylor Swift changed the NFL—and how the NFL changed Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's relationship with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce became a cultural phenomenon that transformed both the NFL and Swift's public profile.

Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS

Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.

Terrion Arnold released by Lions; given $1M bond in armed robbery, kidnapping case

Despite Terrion Arnold getting a win in court – the Detroit Lions released him later at 4 p.m. There has been no other statement from the team, however.

Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo. 

ESPN analyst Matt Miller loses his arm in Missouri crash

ESPN analyst Matt Miller offered an update Tuesday after being seriously injured last week in a Missouri car crash, saying that he suffered significant injuries and had his left arm amputated as the medical staff fought to save his life.

Charges against Falcons rookie Zachariah Branch dropped

Georgia prosecutors have dropped two misdemeanor charges against Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch.

Falcons sign Drake London to $141M contract extension

Drake London secured a four-year, $141 million contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons, making him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.

Raymond Berry, NFL Hall of Fame receiver, dies at 93

Raymond Berry was a two-time NFL champion with the Baltimore Colts amassing over 600 receptions and 9,000 yards in his Hall of Fame career.

NFL owners approve Nashville as host of the 2030 Super Bowl

The National Football League voted Tuesday to hold the league's 2030 Super Bowl in Nashville for the first time.  

Atlanta Falcons release 2026 season schedule
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The Atlanta Falcons released their 2026 schedule featuring three prime-time matchups against Green Bay, New Orleans, and Baltimore.  

Atlanta Falcons release full 2026 NFL schedule

The Atlanta Falcons released their 2026 schedule, which includes a historic international matchup in Madrid and three straight prime-time appearances.