An NHL rarity: Tampa Bay Lightning start all-Black forward line

The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.

NFL schedule release 2021: How to win $5,000 for free

The NFL's full schedule is officially unveiled Wednesday, and you have a chance to win $5,000 absolutely for free. Here's how.

K-Rod makes a special announcement
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FOX 5 Atlanta sports anchor Ken Rodriguez thanks viewers and makes an important announcement.

Bob Baffert asserts Medina Spirit's Kentucky Derby win was valid, invokes 'cancel culture'

"It was like a cancel culture kind of a thing so they’re reviewing it. I haven’t been told anything. We’re prepared to run," Baffert said Monday in defense of the news that his latest winner Medina Spirit was not treated with a drug he tested positive for in a post-race sample.

Churchill Downs suspends trainer after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails post-race drug test

Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Bob Baffert from entering horses at the track and suggested that it would invalidate Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby victory if the results of a failed postrace drug test are upheld.

New coach taking over Stephenson football for first time since 1996

Coach Ron Gartrell started Stephenson High School's football program in 1996. 25 years later, one of his players on that 1996 team is succeeding him as head coach of the Jaguars.

Braves to play with stands at full capacity, offer vaccines to fans

For the first time in over a year, the Atlanta Braves will play at home at 100% capacity, and the team is offering vaccinations to fans that night.

Olympic pole vaulting hopefuls training in Northwest Georgia

Tucked away in Northwest Georgia, you may be surprised to find a collection of some world class, high flying athletes hidden in plain sight.

Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes

Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.

High 5 baseball: Cherokee Bluff vs. GAC
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The Cherokee Bluff Bears rallied to a Game 2 win, 9-6, against Greater Atlanta Christian in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs Wednesday night. GAC will host a decisive Game 3 today at 5:30 p.m.

Atlanta Hawks unveil new Gaming House inside State Farm Arena

The specially designed Gaming House will be used by Hawks Talon Gaming for team practices and remote competitions.

Hawks pull away late to rout top-seeded Suns, 135-103

Clint Capela scored 18 points to lead seven scorers in double figures and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away late to overcome Devin Booker’s 30 points and rout the Phoenix Suns 135-103 on Wednesday night.

Hawks pull away late to rout top-seeded Suns, 135-103
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Atlanta beat the top seed in the Western Conference by 32 points, but what?s most even more remarkable about that is no one Hawk scored more than 20 point The Hawks bench provided more than a spark, putting up more than half of the scoring with 74 total points. The Hawks have five more games against teams with losing records to finish off the regular season, and they control their destiny heading towards what they hope is their first playoff appearance since 2017.

Sixth-round pick Darby brings an inspired energy to Falcons

You only have to talk to Falcons’ sixth-round pick Frank Darby for a few seconds to realize that he radiates a special energy — over Zoom no less.

Katie Hill departs role with Obama to join NFL

Katie Hill’s first day with the NFL was Monday. She departed a similar role in former President Barack Obama's family office, where she worked for the last four years.

Sixth-round pick Darby brings an inspired energy to Falcons
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You only have to talk to Falcons? sixth-round pick Frank Darby for a few seconds to realize that he radiates a special energy ? over Zoom no less. The Arizona State wide receiver says he?s always been this effervescent ? but that it only intensified after he lost his mom, and inherited her energy, in February.

Terry Bradshaw calls Aaron Rodgers ‘weak’ on New York radio show

NFL on FOX sportscaster Terry Bradshaw spoke frankly on Monday, May 3 about the situation swirling around Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Golf legend honored through Cedartown museum

The Georgia museum dedicated to the player known as the “Peacock of the Fairways” will host a charity golf tournament later this week.