The Rock buys XFL with investment firm for $15M

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

5 new Falcons to watch closely in training camp

5 new Falcons to watch closely in training camp

Between moves in free agency, and the NFL Draft, Atlanta added quite a bit of talent this offseason. Sudu Upadhyay examines five of the most intriguing additions to watch closely in training camp.

Between moves in free agency, and the NFL Draft, Atlanta added quite a bit of talent this offseason. Sudu Upadhyay examines five of the most intriguing additions to watch closely in training camp.

Martinez placed on season-ending injury list; club signs new striker

Martinez placed on season-ending injury list; club signs new striker

Atlanta United placed its star forward on the season-ending injury list Friday. This provides the Five Stripes with roster relief and prohibits Martinez from playing in any remaining MLS competition.

Atlanta United placed its star forward on the season-ending injury list Friday. This provides the Five Stripes with roster relief and prohibits Martinez from playing in any remaining MLS competition.

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Five new Falcons to watch closely in training camp

Between moves in free agency, and the NFL Draft, Atlanta added quite a bit of talent this offseason. Sudu Upadhyay examines five of the most intriguing additions to watch closely in training camp.

Between moves in free agency, and the NFL Draft, Atlanta added quite a bit of talent this offseason. Sudu Upadhyay examines five of the most intriguing additions to watch closely in training camp.

MLB will play 7-inning games in doubleheaders

MLB will play 7-inning games in doubleheaders

Big league doubleheaders will now become a pair of seven-inning games, baseball’s latest radical rule change during a season reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic.

Big league doubleheaders will now become a pair of seven-inning games, baseball’s latest radical rule change during a season reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic.

Omni offers fans a glimpse of Braves in action during fan-less games

Omni offers fans a glimpse of Braves in action during fan-less games

For Braves fans wanting to get a glimpse of the 2020 squad during a game, the Omni is offering an upper deck access game day package for 50 hotel guests, in addition to suite packages with balconies that overlook Truist Park.

For Braves fans wanting to get a glimpse of the 2020 squad during a game, the Omni is offering an upper deck access game day package for 50 hotel guests, in addition to suite packages with balconies that overlook Truist Park.

Players, coaches kneel before NBA's re-opening night

Players, coaches kneel before NBA's re-opening night

Players and coaches from the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz knelt alongside one another before the first game of the NBA restart.

Players and coaches from the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz knelt alongside one another before the first game of the NBA restart.

SEC goes to conference-only schedule, starting Sept. 26

SEC goes to conference-only schedule, starting Sept. 26

The Southeastern Conference will play only league games in 2020, a decision that pushes major college football closer to a siloed regular season in which none of the power conferences cross paths.  

The Southeastern Conference will play only league games in 2020, a decision that pushes major college football closer to a siloed regular season in which none of the power conferences cross paths.  

Motorbikes — and fans — return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

Motorbikes — and fans — return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

Masks are required and temperatures will be taken at the front gates, but this weekend fans will return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for MotoAmerica Superbikes at Atlanta.

Masks are required and temperatures will be taken at the front gates, but this weekend fans will return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for MotoAmerica Superbikes at Atlanta.

MLB suspends Dodgers' Joe Kelly for 8 games after throwing pitches at Astros players, mocking them

MLB suspends Dodgers' Joe Kelly for 8 games after throwing pitches at Astros players, mocking them

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.

ACC announces plans for football, other fall sports

ACC announces plans for football, other fall sports

The Atlantic Coast Conference reworked its football schedule Wednesday to allow each team to play 11 games and to incorporate Notre Dame, which is giving up its cherished independence in a year turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Atlantic Coast Conference reworked its football schedule Wednesday to allow each team to play 11 games and to incorporate Notre Dame, which is giving up its cherished independence in a year turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic.

ACC schedule includes Notre Dame, 10 conference games

ACC schedule includes Notre Dame, 10 conference games

Notre Dame will play in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season as part of a plan to play 10 league games and start the week of Sept. 7.

Notre Dame will play in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season as part of a plan to play 10 league games and start the week of Sept. 7.

MLS is Back Tournament: Quarterfinals preview”

MLS is Back Tournament: Quarterfinals preview”

It’s time for the quarterfinals at the MLS is Back Tournament; all of a sudden, there are more teams at home than in Orlando, it’s a lot quieter around the host hotel, and everyone is now just three wins away from lifting a trophy.

It’s time for the quarterfinals at the MLS is Back Tournament; all of a sudden, there are more teams at home than in Orlando, it’s a lot quieter around the host hotel, and everyone is now just three wins away from lifting a trophy.