NASCAR: Confederate flag prohibited at all events, properties

NASCAR on Wednesday announced it will ban the display of the Confederate flag at all of its events and properties.

Decatur High alum picked by Cardinals in MLB Draft

Former Decatur High School star Jordan Walker was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB Draft. 

US Soccer repeals rule that banned kneeling during national anthem

U.S. Soccer's board of directors has voted to repeal a 2017 policy that required national team players to stand during the national anthem, a rule adopted after Megan Rapinoe kneeled in support of Colin Kaepernick.

MLS to resume season in Orlando July 8

All 26 teams will participate in a World Cup-style tournament starting July 8 at in Orlando, culminating in a championship on Aug. 11.

Georgia Tech installing artificial turf for 2020 season

Georgia Tech is installing artificial turf on Grant Field at Bobby Dodd Stadium for the 2020 season.

Pierce believes it is time for young Hawks to become winners

The Atlanta Hawks are excited about their future even after finishing their shortened season near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

NASCAR to allow limited number of fans at upcoming races in Florida and Alabama

Fans will soon be in the stands once more for NASCAR races. NASCAR announced Tuesday it plans to reintroduce guests at upcoming races in both Florida and Alabama.

NASCAR bringing back fans for Homestead-Miami, Talladega races

NASCAR fans will be able to get back into race tracks beginning with the June 14 Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway and June 21's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

PGA Tour to hold minute of silence at 8:46 to honor George Floyd

In a memo to players Tuesday, Commissioner Jay Monahan said there would be a moment of silence in each of the four rounds at the Charles Schwab Challenge that will coincide with the 8:46 a.m. tee time.

Report: Gurely passes physical in Atlanta

NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Tuesday morning that running back Todd Gurley has passed his physical in Atlanta, two months after agreeing to terms with the Falcons.

Some Georgia high school teams start workouts with stepped up safety measures

Georgia high school sports took a step towards getting back to normal. On Monday, fall sports teams were allowed by the Georgia High School Association to work out for the first time, since activities were halted due to COVID-19.

Reports: MLB offers 76-game season, up to 75% of salaries

Major League Baseball teams have made a new offer to start the coronavirus-delayed season, proposing they guarantee 50% of players' prorated salaries over a 76-game regular season.

NFL gives teams planner for total reopening of facilities

The NFL and the players' union have sent a planner to the 32 teams outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities.

Harvick cruises with another dominant performance in Atlanta

Kevin Harvick turned in another dominating run at Atlanta Motor Speedway, cruising to victory over Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. in the NASCAR Cup race.

Longtime Atlanta Falcons DE John Zook dies at age 72

Former Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Zook has died at age 72. He teamed with Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey to give the Atlanta Falcons a dynamic combination at defensive end in the 1970s.

Folds of Honor still a big part of AMS race on Sunday
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If you?ve been at Atlanta Motor Speedway on race day for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, you?ve seen the traditions first-hand: of course the flyover, and the folded flags held up to salute fallen military members on Lap 13, a nod to the 13 folds of American flags given to families of fallen service men and women and a way to raise awareness for Folds of Honor?s mission. And even without fans, today is still the biggest day of the year for Folds of Honor as a charity.

NASCAR on FOX reporter Jamie Little previews AMS race
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Jamie Little will be the only FOX reporter on site for Sunday's Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. She breaks down the race with Cody Chaffins.

Oval master:  Allmendinger wins on NASCAR oval for 1st time

A.J. Allmendinger won a NASCAR oval race for the first time in his long career. Taking advantage of mistakes by the three leaders, the 38-year-old Californian cruised to victory by nearly 2 seconds over pole-sitter Noah Gragson in the Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Enfinger takes advantage of late caution to win Trucks race

Grant Enfinger passed local favorite Austin Hill on the final lap to win the NASCAR Truck Series race in overtime at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Hill appeared to be cruising to his first win of the year.