New MLB rules: shower at home, don’t spit, and mascots are banned

Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in uniform, like they did when they were teenagers.

Basketball star's season in China on hold due to COVID-19

MarShon Brooks was a star basketball player at Tucker High School, helping lead the team to a state championship in 2007. He was a standout at Providence College, and played five NBA seasons. He's seen it all on the court, but he's never seen a season quite like this one.

Former High 5 star hoping to return to play in China
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MarShon Brooks helped Tucker to a state title in 2007. He now plays for the Guangdong Southern Tigers in China

Tokyo Olympic CEO: Games next year may not be 'conventional'

The CEO of next year's Tokyo Olympics says the postponed games might not look like what fans are accustomed to.

Former Panthers QB joins Georgia State coaching staff

Former Panthers quarterback Dan Ellington will serve as an offensive assistant coach and work primarily with Panthers running backs, also spending time with the quarterbacks and receivers.

Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 rescheduled for June 7
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The Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, postponed from March 15, has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 7, at Atlanta Motor Speedway and live on FOX 5.

Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 rescheduled for June 7
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The Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, postponed from March 15, has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 7, at Atlanta Motor Speedway and live on FOX 5.

Norcross head coach Keith Maloof keeps coaching through quarantine

Normally early May is for spring practice where Keith Maloof and his staff at Norcross High would be finding out what they’ve got for this fall, but now Maloof is dealing with a lot of unknowns. Will there even be a season and will his players be physically ready for it?

Former Braves find success in South Korea

Former Braves pitcher Jake Brigham says he's having more fun playing baseball these days than he usually did back in the United States.

Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 rescheduled for June 7

The Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, postponed from March 15, has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 7, at Atlanta Motor Speedway and live on FOX 5.

A million dollar memory

It was 35 years ago this season that Bill Elliott clinched the first ever “Winston Million” at the famed track known as the “The Lady in Black!”  And in doing so, he helped launch the sport into the intense popularity it would enjoy for the next quarter century.

Koetter praises Gurley, wonders about running back's health

Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter seems the same question as many of his teams fans: just how healthy is new running back Todd Gurley?

MLS looking at having all teams play in Orlando

Major League Soccer is looking at the possibility of resuming the season this summer with all teams playing in Orlando, Florida. Atlanta United players say safety is key.

Local NASCAR drivers ready to return to racing
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Mason Massey and Ryan Sieg will both run the Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway on Tuesday

Area NASCAR drivers ready to race at Darlington

Mason Massey says it's been a strange season to make his debut racing in NASCAR's Xfinity Series. After a long layoff, however, he's ready for a return to the track.

NFL extends virtual offseason work through end of May

The NFL has extended its virtual offseason workouts through the end of May. The previous deadline was May 15.