Racing revs up the summer heat at Atlanta Motor Speedway

It's NASCAR weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and if it seems unusual to be saying that in July...it is.

Sha'Carri Richardson left off U.S. Olympic relay team in wake of positive marijuana test

Sha'Carri Richardson's 30-day ban for a positive marijuana test would've ended in time for her to potentially run in the women's 4x100 relay, but she was left off the team.

Atlanta Motor Speedway plans to repave, redesign track after July 11 race

The oldest racing surface currently on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule will be getting a facelift after this weekend's Quaker State 400.

QB Trevor Lawrence signs $36.8M rookie contract with Jags

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence signed his four-year rookie contract Monday, clearing the way for him to attend the start of training camp in three weeks.

Errant firework kills Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described Monday as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July.

GM: Agreement in place for Nate McMillan to be the Atlanta Hawks' head coach

In a post-season press conference on Monday, General Manager Travis Schlenk said an agreement was in place to make Nate McMillan the Atlanta Hawks' next head coach.

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie dies in Novi after fireworks malfunction

Columbus general manager Jarmo Kekalainen tweeted: "Life is so precious and can be so fragile. Hug your loved ones today. RIP Matiss, you will be dearly missed" following reports of the 24-year-old's death.

AJC Peachtree Road Race winners cross finish line

Sam Chelanga clinched the men's championship with an unofficial time of 28:42. Sara Hall took the women's division title with a time of 31:40, unofficially.

Bucks beat Hawks, head to NBA Finals for 1st time since 1974

The Milwaukee Bucks were an instant success in the NBA, winning a championship in just their third season and reaching the finals again three years later.

Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Trae Young to play for East Game 6

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Game 6 Saturday of the Eastern Conference final against the Atlanta Hawks.

Trae Young remains game-time decision for Game 6
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The Hawks may or may be without star Trae Young in a must-win Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, as the point guard remains a game-time decision according to interim head coach Nate McMillan.

Peachtree Road Race implements new safety protocols for 2021

The Peachtree Road Race will be held over two days this year and will have special restrictions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Sha'Carri Richardson suspended, will miss Olympic 100 after drug test

Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.

Rowing crew sets world record for crossing Pacific Ocean between San Francisco and Hawaii

Crew leader Jason Caldwell of Danville said he was glad to be finished with the 2,400-mile feat, which the team completed in 30 days, beating the previous record by nine days.

Hawks drop Game 5 in Milwaukee
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A live report from Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum after the Hawks fall in Game 5 to the Bucks and look ahead to Game 6 in Atlanta Saturday night.

Trae Young out for Game 5 in Milwaukee
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Kelly Price reports live from Milwaukee, as reports surface that Hawks guard Trae Young (bone bruise in right foot) is out for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.