DeLeon goal sends Toronto to MLS Cup final, beat Atlanta 2-1

DeLeon goal sends Toronto to MLS Cup final, beat Atlanta 2-1

Nick DeLeon scored the tiebreaking goal in the 78th minute, Quentin Westberg stuffed a penalty kick and Toronto FC advanced to the MLS Cup title game with a 2-1 victory over defending champion Atlanta United in the Eastern Conference final Wednesday night.

Nick DeLeon scored the tiebreaking goal in the 78th minute, Quentin Westberg stuffed a penalty kick and Toronto FC advanced to the MLS Cup title game with a 2-1 victory over defending champion Atlanta United in the Eastern Conference final Wednesday night.

Arena Football League's future in doubt, suspends team operations

Arena Football League's future in doubt, suspends team operations

The Arena Football League’s future is in doubt after Commissioner Randall Boe announced Wednesday that it would shut down team and business operations for all six of its franchises.

The Arena Football League’s future is in doubt after Commissioner Randall Boe announced Wednesday that it would shut down team and business operations for all six of its franchises.

World Series Game 7: Astros aim to build legacy while Nationals look to make history

World Series Game 7: Astros aim to build legacy while Nationals look to make history

It’s all come down to this: a historic World Series Game 7, where either Washington snags its first Commissioner’s Trophy in the franchise’s history, or Houston’s second championship title sets the stage for a possible dynasty. 

It’s all come down to this: a historic World Series Game 7, where either Washington snags its first Commissioner’s Trophy in the franchise’s history, or Houston’s second championship title sets the stage for a possible dynasty. 

Update: Trae Young to miss at least one game with ankle sprain

Update: Trae Young to miss at least one game with ankle sprain

The Atlanta Hawks released the following statement clarifying the injury suffered by Trae Young in Tuesday night's game against the Miami Heat.

The Atlanta Hawks released the following statement clarifying the injury suffered by Trae Young in Tuesday night's game against the Miami Heat.

NCAA takes major step: Board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness

NCAA takes major step: Board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness

The nation's largest governing body for college sports and its member schools now must figure out how to allow athletes to profit - something they have fought against doing for years - while still maintaining rules regarding amateurism.

The nation's largest governing body for college sports and its member schools now must figure out how to allow athletes to profit - something they have fought against doing for years - while still maintaining rules regarding amateurism.

De Boer leads Atlanta United into Eastern Conference final

De Boer leads Atlanta United into Eastern Conference final

Frank de Boer never seems to get flustered. The stoic Dutchman can switch from one language to another with ease. He speaks bluntly and rarely betrays any sense of doubt in his coaching abilities.

Frank de Boer never seems to get flustered. The stoic Dutchman can switch from one language to another with ease. He speaks bluntly and rarely betrays any sense of doubt in his coaching abilities.

Hawks are off to a flying start!

Hawks are off to a flying start!

I know it's very early in the season, but I am very excited about the way our Atlanta Hawks are developing.  They have picked up where they left off last season and given their fans a lot to cheer about.

I know it's very early in the season, but I am very excited about the way our Atlanta Hawks are developing.  They have picked up where they left off last season and given their fans a lot to cheer about.

Thursday Night Football on FOX: 49ers at Cardinals

Thursday Night Football on FOX: 49ers at Cardinals

Week 9 brings an NFC West showdown to Thursday Night Football on FOX as the undefeated San Francisco 49ers travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals.

Week 9 brings an NFC West showdown to Thursday Night Football on FOX as the undefeated San Francisco 49ers travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals.

Young's 25 points not enough as Hawks suffer first loss

Young's 25 points not enough as Hawks suffer first loss

Joel Embiid scored 36 points, including the winning free throws with 5.3 seconds left, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their third straight game to begin the season with a 105-103 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

Joel Embiid scored 36 points, including the winning free throws with 5.3 seconds left, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their third straight game to begin the season with a 105-103 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

Nationals fans get empty feeling after 3 straight losses

Nationals fans get empty feeling after 3 straight losses

Nationals fans hoped to celebrate a championship with the home team this weekend at the first World Series in Washington since 1933.

Nationals fans hoped to celebrate a championship with the home team this weekend at the first World Series in Washington since 1933.

Falcons owner Blank closer to making decision on Quinn

Falcons owner Blank closer to making decision on Quinn

Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he's using the bye week to take a look at the head coaching situation of his struggling team.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he's using the bye week to take a look at the head coaching situation of his struggling team.

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank speaks after team falls to 1-7 on the season

Falcons owner Arthur Blank speaks after team falls to 1-7 on the season