Atlanta Falcons cancel draft party at Atlantic Station

The Atlanta Falcons are inviting fans to join current players, Legends, and fellow Falcons fans to watch Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft from Atlantic Station’s Atlantic Green on April 27.

NFL players 'significantly safer' on grass than turf, association says

The National Football League Players Association showed that during the 2022 season, NFL players suffered more non-direct contact injuries on turf than natural grass.

Excitement builds for Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson, and Hawks in Atlanta

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to pack Downtown Atlanta to cheer on the Hawks and dance to a pair of pop superstars.

FOX 5 focuses on Falcons ahead of NFL Draft
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Who's going to be drafted, what team are they going to and what time does the NFL Draft start? Fans are looking for every sneak peek they can get ahead of a very big day in professional football set to take place in Kansas City, Missouri Thursday night.

UGA's Jalen Carter excited for NFL draft
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The first round of the NFL Draft is Thursday night in Kansas City. While there are plenty of players hoping to hear their names called, FOX 5 Atlanta took a deep look into one of them: University of Georgia's Jalen Carter. He and his family are psyched beyond words for the big night.

Trae Young's viral moment after Hawk's Game 5 against Celtics

The season was almost over Tuesday night for the Atlanta Hawks until Trae Young made a last-second shot in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics.

Hawks' victory leads to concert chaos for Jackson and Swift fans

The last-minute win by the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday has caused a small scheduling change for the busy weekend in Downtown Atlanta.

Young's long 3 lifts Hawks to 119-117 win over Celtics

Trae Young had 38 points and drained a long go-ahead 3-pointer from beyond the top of the key with 2.8 seconds left to help the Atlanta Hawks cap a late comeback and beat the Boston Celtics 119-117 Tuesday night. 

ESPN hit with layoffs as parent company Disney cuts costs

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in February that the company would reduce 7,000 jobs either through not filling positions or layoffs.

Aaron Rodgers traded to Jets; details to be finalized, Packers say

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is being traded to the New York Jets, the Green Bay Packers confirm. Officials say the details of the trade have yet to be finalized.

Australian jockey Dean Holland dead at 34 after falling off horse during race

Dean Holland, a longtime jockey in Australia, died Monday from injuries he sustained when he fell off a horse during a race, Racing Victoria said. He was 34.

Beep baseball team in Georgia looks to expand

A unique team in Georgia is allowing people who are blind and visually impaired to play baseball.

Boston beats Hawks for 3-1 lead

The first week of the playoffs has been marred by flagrant fouls, ejections and suspensions.

Giakoumakis, late own goal help Atlanta beat Fire 2-1

Giorgos Giakoumakis became just the second player in MLS history to score in each of his first five starts and Atlanta United used an own goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 Sunday. 

Astros top Braves 5-2

Yordan Alvarez tied the game with a two-run single in the eighth inning, Corey Julks had a go-ahead pinch-hit single in the ninth, and the Houston Astros won their fourth straight, 5-2 over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Big day for Atlanta's professional sports teams

If there's a good day to be an Atlanta sports fan, today is the day. The Braves, Hawks and Five Stripes are all playing games at home today.