IOC VP faces backlash for saying Tokyo Olympics are on despite pandemic

Comments from an IOC vice president saying the Tokyo Olympics will go on even if the city is under a COVID-19 state of emergency have stirred a backlash in Japan.

Atlanta Hawks announce full capacity at State Farm Arena for playoff series

The Atlanta Hawks announced increased capacity at State Farm Arena for its playoff series against the New York Knicks with tickets on sale Sunday.

PETA slams California Horse Racing Board for inaction on Bob Baffert

State horse racing officials are defending their decision to allow legendary trainer Bob Baffert to continue competing in California after a leading animal rights group said he should be suspended following a positive drug test recorded by Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit.

Aaron Rodgers, John Elway rumored golf outing shot down amid Packers drama

With Aaron Rodgers trade rumors swirling, almost anything the Green Bay Packers superstar does off the field this offseason is going to be scrutinized.

It's official: Tim Tebow signs with Jacksonville Jaguars

The 33-year-old Tebow would be returning to the NFL after four years (2016-19) in the New York Mets’ organization and he’d be playing for Urban Meyer for the first time since his senior year in 2009.

Hawks' Nate McMillan fined for saying NBA wants Knicks in playoffs

Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan has been fined $25,000 by the NBA "for detrimental public comments asserting bias by the NBA relating to the 2020-21 Playoffs."

Good Day Atlanta: One-on-one with Hawks' Kevin Huerter
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Good Day Atlanta's Buck Lanford goes one-on-one with Kevin Huerter to preview the Hawks' first-round playoff series against the Knicks, tipping off on Sunday night.

Truist Park no longer requiring fans to wear masks

When will Truist Park return to normal. That's a question a lot of fans of the Atlanta Braves have been asking. 

Lakers vs. Warriors play-in: How to win $1,000 for free

The NBA playoffs are starting to heat up, and Wednesday night's big game gives you a chance to win absolutely for free.

Former top NBA pick Kwame Brown responds to criticism from ex-players

Gilbert Arenas said on the "All The Smoke" podcast hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson that Brown was a "show pony" and that being picked by Michael Jordan didn’t exactly help his confidence.

Petition calls for NFL to retire Pat Tillman's No. 40 jersey

Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.

Georgia football to play Clemson for season opener in Charlotte, NC

The Georgia football team will face the Clemson Tigers at 7:30 p.m. in Charlotte, N.C., to kick off the 2021 college football season.

Mets’ Kevin Pillar has multiple nasal fractures after hit by pitch versus Braves

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures when he was hit in the face by a fastball during Monday night's game at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves.

Hawks head to playoffs after 124-95 rout of woeful Rockets

Rookie Onyeka Okongwu set career highs with 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks headed to the playoffs on a roll with a 124-95 rout of the woeful Houston Rockets in the regular-season finale Sunday night.

'Your legacy lives forever': Magic Johnson honors fellow Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant

From one Los Angeles sports legend to another, Magic Johnson paid tribute to his dear friend Kobe Bryant on social media ahead of Bryant's posthumous Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday writing, “I know you're in heaven celebrating this moment.”