WNBA agrees to grant Golden State Warriors an expansion team in 2025

The WNBA has agreed to grant the Golden State Warriors an expansion franchise in 2025, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Rangers, Twins, Diamondbacks and Phillies advance with Wild Card Series sweeps

Two and done. Across the board: Texas, Minnesota, Arizona and Philadelphia finished off postseason sweeps Wednesday as all four best-of-three Wild Card Series ended in two games.

Atlanta Hawks to hold open practice on Oct. 9, find out how to get tickets

The Atlanta Hawks have unveiled the date and time for their 2023 Open Practice. Basketball enthusiasts can mark their calendars for Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. T

Acuña wins Baseball Digest player of the year; Cole and Bautista also honored

Ronald Acuña Jr. was selected major league player of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay after hitting 41 home runs and stealing 73 bases for the Atlanta Braves.

Braves, Truist Park preparing for postseason, fans invited to workouts

To celebrate, for the first time ever, fans have been invited to watch postseason workouts at the ballpark today, Wednesday and Thursday.

Swimming World Cup meet for transgender athletes scrapped after lack of entries

Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.

Game changer: Georgia high school athletes can now monetize their talent

The Georgia High School Association approved new rules Monday to allow athletes from any sport to earn money for their name, image and likeness, known as NIL deals without losing amateur status.

October baseball arrives with 12-team bracket set and postseason action beginning Tuesday

Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and the hard-hitting Atlanta Braves have earned a couple days of rest and relaxation after Major League Baseball’s long 162-game regular season.

North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing

Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.

Metro Atlanta youth boxing group wins big national titles

Almost every single day, the four boys gather at the metro Atlanta gym to train and push each other to get better. They've already won some big titles nationally.

Braves tie season record with 307 homers as Ozuna hits pair in 10-9 loss to Nationals

Ozuna homered twice as the Braves tied the major league season record of 307 but lost their regular-season finale 10-9 to the Washington Nationals on Sunday as Jacob Young drove in two runs with a go-ahead single in the ninth.