Former Braves mascot Chief Noc-A-Homa suffering from health complications

For 16 season, Chief Noc-A-Homa helped generations of Braves fans cheer on the team. Now at 80 years old, the former mascot has suffered multiple health complications, and the medical bills have become overwhelming for his family.

This weekend’s college football game: Big Ten foes Nebraska, Northwestern battle in Ireland

The college football season kicks off Saturday with a matchup featuring Nebraska and Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. This is the first regular-season international game in five years.

Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated, withdraws from U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.

Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback, dies at 87

Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title in 1970 and later served as a sports broadcaster.

Alabama approves Nick Saban's 8-year contract worth $93.6 million

Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.

Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season

The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.

‘Helmets save lives’: Doctors worry after study shows kids' decrease usage

A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.

Marcell Ozuna starts for Atlanta Braves days after DUI arrest

The Atlanta Braves announced outfielder Marcell Ozuna is in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros, days after the player was arrested for DUI in Norcross.

Rise Up Tonight | Preseason Week 1 Falcons Fits
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Each week, "Rise Up Tonight" updates you on what your Atlanta Falcons are wearing, good and bad. It may be the preseason, but players are still traveling in style.

Preseason Week 1 Question of the Week | Rise Up Tonight
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We ask important questions on "Rise Up Tonight," like, "What's your favorite meme?" Atlanta Falcons answer.

Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports

Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.

Urban Meyer returns to Fox's 'Big Noon Saturday'

Fox announced that Urban Meyer would rejoin the show that he was part of in its first two seasons.

High 5 Sports recap – Week One

It’s the first High 5 Sports show of the 2022 season and while hopes are renewed, goals are set, and dreams are limitless, it truly is a groundbreaking week.

Apalachee head coach returns to sidelines months after surgery to remove brain tumors

he 2021 Region 8-AAAAA Coach of the Year underwent surgery to remove two tumors just months after leading his team to the playoffs for the first time in 12 years.