5-year-old Braves fan from Guatemala has memorable weekend in Atlanta

This season so far has proven what so many Braves fans already know: Ronald Acuña, Jr. can do it all. That includes, apparently, clobbering cliches. During the team's first homestand of the year, Acuña took the old phrase "never meet your heroes" and knocked it right out of the park.

NFL says more than 2M COVID-19 vaccines administered at its stadiums

The NFL announced Wednesday that more than 2 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered at its stadiums and facilities since starting the campaign earlier this year.

New Falcons linebacker teaches financial literacy class

New Falcons linebacker Brandon Copeland says, modestly, he's not sure if he's the first active NFL player to also be a college professor. But, he admits, he's probably the first Ivy League professor to also play at the highest level of professional football.

Win $25,000 for free on Nets-76ers and the NBA's Wednesday slate

One of the best games of the NBA season highlights Wednesday's slate and gives you a chance to win big absolutely for free.

Minnesota sports events postponed after Daunte Wright fatally shot by police

Monday's Minnesota Twins game against the Boston Red Sox has been postponed after Daunte Wright was fatally shot by police in Brooklyn Center Sunday afternoon.

States with anti-transgender sports bills put on notice by NCAA Board of Governors

The NCAA Board of Governors has released a statement supporting transgender college athletes while calling out states that have passed bills opposing them.

Protest near Masters pushes back against Georgia voting law

About two dozen protesters turned out near Augusta National on Saturday, objecting to Georgia’s new voting law during the third round of the Masters.

Fans return to Truist Park for Braves home opener

For the first time since October 2019, fans will be allowed back into Truist Park to cheer on the Atlanta Braves.

Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics

Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.

Third generation coach Tre Lamb, carries on a family coaching legacy

Garder-Webb head football coach is carrying on a family tradition of coaching that goes back to his grandfather Ray who was a longtime high school football coach in the state of Georgia.

CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.