World Cup Atlanta: Team from Argentina arrives in Atlanta before semifinal

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams, with Spain, France, Argentina and England all vying for a spot in Sunday's championship match.

England shuts down Norway's star striker to reach Atlanta World Cup semifinals match

Jude Bellingham secured a dramatic victory for England on Saturday by scoring two goals to defeat Norway 2-1 in Miami Gardens, punching a ticket to the World Cup semifinals match at Atlanta Stadium next week.

MLB Draft: Former Collins Hill star Vahn Lackey picked third by Twins

Former Collins Hill standout and current Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey achieved a historic milestone Saturday when the Minnesota Twins selected him as the third overall pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft.

3 Georgia baseball players taken in MLB Draft opening day

Three University of Georgia baseball stars were selected on the first day of the MLB Draft on Saturday, capping off a historic season for the baseball program.

NFL stars host youth football camps in metro Atlanta
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NFL star Will Anderson Jr. returned to his Georgia roots on Saturday to mentor young athletes and build their confidence at a local high school training camp. A similar scene unfolded in Gwinnett County on Saturday morning as a Los Angeles Rams wide receiver held an inaugural free youth football camp.

Georgia transfer Ja’Marley Riddle: Felony charges dropped

Georgia football corner back Ja’Marley Riddle will not face prosecution after Brunswick District Attorney’s office dropped all felony drug and speeding charges against him.

GOP puts WNBA 'on notice' after recent treatment of star player Caitlin Clark

House Republican Study Committee members sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert claiming that the league has not consistently addressed physical contact involving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

World Cup Atlanta: What's next for World Cup and Atlanta in final days

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering its final stretch, and Atlanta still has one major match left before the tournament crowns a champion.

Decatur WatchFest '26 draws huge crowds ahead of final 10 days

A massive wave of 140,000 soccer fans and music lovers has already packed Decatur Square over the past month, setting up a historic turnout for the final matches.

FIFA boss faces calls for investigation over Trump contact in red card reversal

European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.

US-Belgium was the most-watched soccer telecast in US history

The latest host-nation game between the United States and Belgium in the round of 16 was a hot ticket for fans and TV ratings, turning the broadcast into a ratings demon that now stands as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. 

FIFA probes incident between IShowSpeed and fan during World Cup

FIFA said it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed and a fan in the stands during Friday's World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.

2 US soccer staff members suspended for Belgium game

While Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension may have been lifted prior to the U.S. men’s soccer team’s eventual loss to Belgium on Monday night, two of the club’s staff members were not as fortunate. 

Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites

More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.

Bucknell ex-coach charged after football player’s death

A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.

Argentina overtakes Egypt at Atlanta Stadium 3-2

It's Argentina vs. Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 7, in a Round 16 match of the FIFA World Cup.

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.

Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.

The FIFA rule that allowed Balogun to play despite red card

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available for the team’s Monday World Cup match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his automatic one-game ban—originally issued after a controversial red card in the Round of 32.