MLB strikeout numbers are still high despite rules changes

Major League Baseball has made the games faster, the bases bigger and defense a little bit harder. Now, if it could only do something about those stubborn strikeouts.

2023 MLB All-Star FOX Bet Super 6: Analyst shares best bets, Super 6 picks

FOX Sports betting analyst Sam Panayotovich shares his betting insight for the 2023 MLB season and gives his picks for Tuesday's $25,000 All-Star FOX Bet Super 6 contest.

Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams

As good as All-Star pitcher Spencer Strider has been during a personal seven-game winning streak, the majors-leading Atlanta Braves have been even better as a team.

Atlanta United beats Montreal 1-0, ends long skid on road

Brooks Lennon scored early in the second half and Brad Guzan made it stand up as Atlanta United snapped a nine-match winless streak on the road with a 1-0 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night.

Elliott still looking for 1st 2023 win as he returns to home track in Atlanta

Chase Elliott says he can’t rely on repeating last summer’s success, starting with his home track at Atlanta Motor Speedway, as his path to NASCAR’s playoffs.

NBA reveals long-awaited plans for in-season tournament that’ll start in November

The NBA unveiled the details Saturday of its inaugural in-season tournament, which will have a prize pool of about $18 million and will be capped by a championship game in Las Vegas on Dec. 9.

Women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe say she's retiring after this season

Days before heading to her fourth World Cup, Megan Rapinoe announced Saturday she’ll retire at the end of the National Women's Soccer League season.

Sean Murphy homers as the MLB-best Braves edge the AL-best Rays, 2-1

Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer and the red-hot Atlanta Braves began a series between teams with the best records in the major leagues with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Alex Morgan, Lindsey Horan will co-captain USWNT at 2023 World Cup

Lindsey Horan and Alex Morgan have been named U.S. women's national team captains for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which begins in two weeks.

FOX to air Major League Rugby Championship Final on Saturday

The San Diego Legion and the New England Free Jackets will battle for the championship shield Saturday afternoon on FOX.

Millions to flock to Atlanta for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring excitement and an economic impact that will easily exceed a Super Bowl, according to convention officials.

Georgia teen top MLB draft prospect
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With the Major League Baseball draft on Sunday, a former FOX 5 High Five standout could be a first round pick. Colin Houck would be the latest in a long line of baseball stars from his high school to make the major transition.

Suspect arrested in stabbing at Levi's Stadium soccer game

A suspect sought in connection with a stabbing incident during an international soccer match at Levi's Stadium was arrested on Tuesday.

8 Braves selected for July 11 All-Star game

Eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.

ESPN lays off longtime hosts in major shakeup

Among those losing their jobs at ESPN include Jeff Van Gundy, Jalen Rose, Max Kellerman and Suzy Kolber.

MP Motorsport driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff dies after crash at race in Belgium

MP Motorsport driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff, 18, died Saturday after a crash at the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in Belgium, his team said in a statement.

Saying goodbye to FOX 5's Chip Zeller
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It's a bittersweet day for us here at FOX 5 Sports. Our long time leader, executive producer Chip Zeller is retiring. Chip is usually behind the scenes, but there are not a lot of people who have had such a big impact on FOX 5 or on sports media in Atlanta as our friend Chip.