A look at Dante Fowler's journey to Atlanta

New Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. posted a career high 11.5 sacks, 58 tackles, and 16 tackles for loss for the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, and Fowler believes he’s just getting started.

MLS is Back Tournament: Final preview

After 50 games spanning an entire month, 143 goals scored (at a healthy average of almost three per game), and endless uses of the word “bubble”, the MLS Is Back Tournament finally reaches its conclusion.

Bulldogs add Arkansas, Mississippi State to football schedule

The Southeastern Conference announced additional opponents for the conference's football teams. The Georgia Bulldogs added a home game against Mississippi State and a road trip to Arkansas in the SEC's new plan.

Rockdale County postpones all fall high school sports to spring

Rockdale County public schools announced Friday they are postponing all fall high school sports to the second semester of the school years.

Falcons players serve as coaches during early portion of training camp

During the early portion of this unique NFL training camp, one thing noticeably absent from the practice field: coaches. That doesn't mean there isn't any coaching, however, for the Falcons.

Falcons launch 'Rise Up & Vote' initiative

As the Nov. 3 U.S. general election approaches, the Atlanta Falcons, along with team owner Arthur Blank's Family of Businesses, launched a new voting initiative on Thursday.

ACC releases 2020 football schedule

The Atlantic Coast Conference released its 2020 football schedule on Thursday, with the season set to start on Sept. 10.

WNBA players urge people to vote against Atlanta Dream co-owner, senator

WNBA players urged people to vote against Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler, a Republican U.S. senator running to keep her seat in Georgia.

DeKalb School hold athletics town hall

DeKalb County Schools held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday called ‘Athletics and the impact of COVID 19.”

MLS is Back Tournament: Semifinals preview

The MLS Is Back Tournament rolls into the semifinal round with a very unexpected final four teams, and that’s exactly how it should be.

Decatur High School cancels fall sports through September 25th

Decatur High School is canceling all of their fall athletics events -- including high school football -- through at least September 25th. The school made the announcement on Tuesday according to a post on their website.

Braves ace Mike Soroka leaves game with injured right leg, out for season

Atlanta Braves ace Mike Soroka had to be helped off the field in the third inning against the New York Mets after tumbling to the infield grass with an injured right leg Monday night.

Falcons take field at training camp with plenty of precautions
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The Falcons had their first full-team workout on Monday after players reported to Flowery Branch over the last couple weeks.

The Rock buys XFL with investment firm for $15M

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the former WWE star-turned-movie giant, partnered with RedBird Capital to buy the league at the 11th hour, Sportico reported Monday. The league was nearly set to go on auction. Johnson and the firm reportedly paid $15 million for the fledgling football league.

Mets slugger Céspedes leaves team, opts out of 2020 season

New York Mets slugger Yoenis Céspedes was not with the team for Sunday’s game at Atlanta and the club said it hadn’t been able to locate him.

MLB: Commissioner, union leader talk as baseball struggles with coronavirus

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with union leader Tony Clark on Friday about the importance of players following the league's coronavirus protocols, according to a person familiar with the conversation.

Local MMA fighter gets first UFC shot on short notice

An area mixed martial arts fighter is about to compete on his sport's highest stage. He has not, however, had much time to celebrate.