NFL regular-season games get 7% spike in viewers; 17.9 million average marks second-highest since 2015

The first year of the league’s new television contracts saw a total increase of 7% from last season, with four of the five broadcast and streaming networks seeing increases in their ratings.

What's next for Jim Harbaugh? Michigan Wolverines coach faces decision on his future

Jim Harbaugh deflected all questions about his future after Michigan's win, but decision time is drawing near as NFL franchises begin or consider searching for new coaches.

Falcons react to firing of head coach Arthur Smith
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Atlanta Falcons players said while they weren?t totally shocked by the news, they had hoped to have Arthur Smith around for another season. Kelly Price has more from the locker room the morning after Smith was fired as Atlanta's head coach.

8-year-old leukemia patient gets big surprise from Atlanta Falcons player

Eight-year-old Justin Leonard, who has been bravely battling leukemia, recently received a surprise of a lifetime as he was named honorary captain for an Atlanta Falcons game on Dec. 10.

Falcons fire head coach Arthur Smith after 3 straight losing seasons

The Atlanta Falcons are parting ways with head coach Arthur Smith after a disappointing NFL season that saw the Dirty Birds finish with a losing record and once again fail to make the post-season.

After Falcons fizzle, coach Arthur Smith deflects when asked about his future

Following Atlanta’s second-half collapse against the rival Saints on Sunday, embattled Falcons coach Arthur Smith had opportunities to make a public case for his retention. He wasn’t willing to address it.

Falcons vs. Saints: Atlanta eliminated from playoffs

Derek Carr passed for four touchdowns to lift the New Orleans Saints over the Atlanta Falcons 48-17 Sunday, but both teams missed out on a chance to win the division when Tampa Bay beat Carolina.

Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over Panthers

Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, the Tampa Bay defense pitched a shutout and the Buccaneers won their third straight NFC South title with a 9-0 victory on Sunday over the Carolina Panthers.

Rise Up Tonight - Walkin' In
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This week?s Walkin? In features Cordarrelle Patterson, Younghoe Koo, Keith Smith, and more.

Rise Up Tonight - Rise Up For Atlanta
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Technically Tuesdays are off days for the Falcons, but most players take the free time to re-invest in Atlanta. We look back on one of the best moments of the season.

Rise Up Tonight - Question of the Week
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There were some fun fits in the locker room this week as some guys had to wear shirts of teams that beat their alma maters this bowl season. Like former Buckeye Zach Harrison having to rock a Mizzou sweatshirt, which was pretty hilarious and with the college football title game just days away. We had to ask the Dirty Birds which college teams they despise the most, in our question of the week.