Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said Wednesday.

Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint

Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

It just means more: SEC weighs expanding conference schedule

The Southeastern Conference’s slogan, “It just means more,” could soon refer to the number of football games the league schedules.

Coach enjoying two former players now on USMNT

Coach Danny Klinect coached US Men's National Team players Walker Zimmerman and Sean Johnson at Brookwood High School in Lawrenceville, and has loved watching them make it to the world's stage.

Two world-class soccer players cut their teeth in metro Atlanta
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team beat Morocco 3-0 Wednesday night and coming up on Sunday, they'll face Uruguay in a friendly. The roster features a pair of players not only from metro Atlanta but both from the same high school, Brookwood. A coach discusses helping both Sean Johnson and Walker Zimmerman on their path to the international stage.

Warriors, Celtics ready for Finals; ticket sales expected to reach record levels

The Warriors-Celtics game marks the first time that an NBA Finals game will be played at Chase Center. And ticket sales are expected to reach record levels. One courtside seat was going for more than $64,000.

Woodland, Georgia Southern product making impact for U.S. Virgin Islands National Team
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Zahmyre Harris has been playing with the U.S. Virgin Islands National Team since his debut at 18 years old, traveling from home in Atlanta, to college at Georgia Southern, and to the Virgin Islands once or twice a month now. He's currently preparing for CONCACAF Nations League C play this June.

Greg Olsen, Kevin Burkhardt to lead FOX's NFL broadcast team for season

Former NFL star Greg Olsen and acclaimed announcer Kevin Burkhardt will call games for the upcoming NFL season, including this year’s Super Bowl on FOX.

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney dies at 25

“We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss,” the Cardinals said in a statement.

No 2022 beer sales for University of Georgia football fans

The University of Georgia will not sell beer and alcohol to most football fans at Sanford Stadium again in 2022.

Marcus Ericsson of Sweden wins Indy 500 after rare red-flag stoppage

Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson won the Indy 500 in front of a crowd of more than 300,000 — only a few thousand shy of a sellout and the largest sporting event since the pandemic began.