Olympic gold-medalist, former Cal rower champions 'Fair Pay to Play'
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...
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
Tennis star Venus Williams made a special stop in Georgia on Monday afternoon.
Tennis star Venus Williams made a special stop in Georgia on Monday afternoon.
Atlanta United strikes late in 2-0 victory over DC United
Gonzalo Martínez had a goal and an assist in the closing minutes to help Atlanta United beat D.C. United 2-0 on Sunday.
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
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.
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
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...
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
Nationals closer Sean Doolittle knew his team couldn't afford to falter in the late innings for the second straight night.
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
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.
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
Bria Holmes scored 17 points and the Connecticut Sun routed the Atlanta Dream 98-69 on Friday night for their third straight victory.
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
Christion Abercrombie fights his way back
Christion Abercrombie fights his way back
Ex-Giants offensive lineman dies of heat stroke
Officials say former New York Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus has died in Arkansas of apparent heat stroke. He was 32.
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
Tiger Woods turned and saluted the fans at Royal Portrush who saw him for two days at this British Open, but no more.
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
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.
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.
New energy injected into Georgia Tech's football program
Georgia Tech's football season opens at National Champion, Clemson.
Georgia Tech's football season opens at National Champion, Clemson.
Jackets at ACC Media Days
Jackets at ACC Media Days
Jackets at ACC Media Days
U.S. Open's $57 million prize purse is the richest in tennis
The U.S. Open total purse this year is more than $57 million, the richest in tennis history.
The U.S. Open total purse this year is more than $57 million, the richest in tennis history.
Martínez scores twice, Atlanta United beats Houston 5-0
Josef Martínez scored his 14th and 15th goals of the season and Atlanta United beat the 10-man Houston Dynamo 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Josef Martínez scored his 14th and 15th goals of the season and Atlanta United beat the 10-man Houston Dynamo 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Atlanta United on Wednesday's win
Atlanta United on Wednesday's win
Atlanta United on Wednesday's win
Brewers hang on for 5-4 win over Braves
After Christian Yelich helped give the Milwaukee Brewers a big early lead, Josh Hader preserved the win that nearly got away.
After Christian Yelich helped give the Milwaukee Brewers a big early lead, Josh Hader preserved the win that nearly got away.
Dolson makes late go-ahead basket, Sky top Dream 77-76
Diamond DeShields scored 20 of her season-high 22 points in the first half, Stefanie Dolson made a go-ahead layup with 2.3 seconds left and the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 77-76 on Wednesday.
Diamond DeShields scored 20 of her season-high 22 points in the first half, Stefanie Dolson made a go-ahead layup with 2.3 seconds left and the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 77-76 on Wednesday.
Pacquiao vs Thurman: What to know before watching the most anticipated fight of the year
Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, will face off against the undefeated welterweight champion Keith Thurman on Saturday, July 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the WBA world welterweight title.
Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, will face off against the undefeated welterweight champion Keith Thurman on Saturday, July 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the WBA world welterweight title.