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Boxer dies after suffering brain injury in ring at MGM National Harbor

July 23, 2019 10:13pm EDT

Boxer Maxim Dadashev has died after suffering a brain injury in a fight in Maryland. He was 28.

Football team shows up to birthday party of boy with autism after only 1 friend accepts invitation

July 23, 2019 7:40pm EDT

A 9-year-old Idaho boy with autism had the “best birthday ever” after local high school football players surprised him by coming to his birthday party.

Simone Biles takes gold medal at US Classic gymnastics

July 23, 2019 7:38pm EDT

Simone Biles had a lot to feel good about, even with some rare missteps that were quickly forgotten in her latest climb atop another podium.

Adorable photo of boy without forearm bonding with Orlando soccer player goes viral

July 23, 2019 10:34am EDT

This is the sweetest thing you will see all day. Guaranteed.

Olympic gold-medalist, former Cal rower champions 'Fair Pay to Play'

July 22, 2019 11:06pm EDT

After graduating from UC Berkeley as a back-to-back NCAA Division I national champion, Erin Cafaro embarked on a journey to pursue her dream of making the 2008 Beijing Olympic rowing team. To the public and many around her, this path would be filled with publicity and extravagant pay. The truth is that Cafaro received zero profit for her athletic excellence. The NCAA forbade it. She's now...

Venus Williams holds clinic for group of young tennis players at summer camp

July 22, 2019 9:51pm EDT

Tennis star Venus Williams made a special stop in Georgia on Monday afternoon.

Atlanta United strikes late in 2-0 victory over DC United

July 22, 2019 4:23pm EDT

Gonzalo Martínez had a goal and an assist in the closing minutes to help Atlanta United beat D.C. United 2-0 on Sunday.

Falcons open camp with questions about hiring of Durkin

July 22, 2019 3:29pm EDT

Looking for a positive vibe after a disappointing season, the Atlanta Falcons instead faced scrutiny Monday over a coaching decision that would normally attract scant attention.

Gausman makes strong return from IL as Braves beat Nats 7-1

July 21, 2019 10:51pm EDT

ATLANTA (AP) - Kevin Gausman pitched into the eighth inning after missing more than a month, Josh Donaldson and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Sunday night to protect their NL East lead. Nick Markakis hit a two-run single in the first off Joe Ross (0-2). Donaldson added his sixth-inning homer off Ross and a run-scoring single in...

Former Braves lead Washington to 5-3 win over Atlanta

July 21, 2019 11:08am EDT

Nationals closer Sean Doolittle knew his team couldn't afford to falter in the late innings for the second straight night.

Donaldson's 9th-inning single lifts Braves over Nats 4-3

July 20, 2019 12:11am EDT

Josh Donaldson's bases-loaded single off Fernando Rodney in the ninth inning lifted the Atlanta Braves over the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Friday night after Luke Jackson allowed a tying, two-run homer to Victor Robles in the top half.

Bria Holmes scores 17 points, Connecticut routs Atlanta

July 20, 2019 12:10am EDT

Bria Holmes scored 17 points and the Connecticut Sun routed the Atlanta Dream 98-69 on Friday night for their third straight victory.

Christion Abercrombie fights his way back

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Christion Abercrombie fights his way back

July 19, 2019 10:00pm EDT

Christion Abercrombie fights his way back

Ex-Giants offensive lineman dies of heat stroke

July 19, 2019 9:32pm EDT

Officials say former New York Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus has died in Arkansas of apparent heat stroke. He was 32.

Early exit for Tiger Woods at British Open

July 19, 2019 1:06pm EDT

Tiger Woods turned and saluted the fans at Royal Portrush who saw him for two days at this British Open, but no more.

Strasburg hits and pitches Nationals to 13-4 win over Braves

July 18, 2019 11:36pm EDT

Stephen Strasburg had a three-run homer among his three hits and set a franchise-record for a pitcher with five RBIs, as the surging Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 13-4 on Thursday night.