East Jackson wins Team of the Week behind community support

The last time East Jackson won High 5 Team of the Week honors they were in the midst of a magical season, finishing 10-2 before losing to Lovett in the second round of the playoffs in 2009. In the decade since, the Eagles have won only 17 games while cycling through six head coaches. But, it's the latest head man who's changing the culture at the North Georgia school which traditionally takes a...

Former Raiders, Gators linebacker Neiron Ball dies at age 27

Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball, who played college football at Florida after recovering from brain surgery, died Tuesday, his family and agency announced. He was 27.

Dickerson homers twice, leads Phils to 6-5 win over Braves

Corey Dickerson homered twice to help Philadelphia's wild-card push and the Phillies hit five home runs overall in a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

California closer to letting college athletes make money; Draymond Green, LeBron James lend support

The California Assembly has passed legislation to let college athletes make money, setting up a confrontation with the NCAA that could jeopardize the athletic futures of programs at USC, UCLA and Stanford.

Lutz's 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans, 30-28

Drew Brees and Wil Lutz supplied the accuracy and poise New Orleans needed to overcome another officiating gaffe and its defense's late collapse.

Foltynewicz sharp again, Braves beat Phillies 7-2

Mike Foltynewicz threw seven impressive innings, Josh Donaldson and Ronald Acuna Jr. hit homers and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Monday night.

Falcons send 2019 first-round pick to injured reserve

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Falcons rookie guard Chris Lindstrom, the No. 14 overall draft pick, has a broken foot and will spend the next eight weeks on injured reserve.

Scherzer, Nats win 9-4, stop Braves' 9-game winning streak

ATLANTA (AP) - Nationals ace Max Scherzer felt some relief after helping Washington team end a tough four-game series with a win. "We've been playing pretty well," he said. "We lost three games. To come here and take one and avoid the sweep, that feels good." Scherzer won for the first time in two months, Juan Soto homered and Washington beat the Atlanta Braves 9-4...

Vikings trample Falcons 28-12 behind fierce defense, Cook

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - After dropping back to pass a mere 11 times for Minnesota, Kirk Cousins joked that this defense-and-running-dominated performance felt like youth football. He was more than happy to hand the ball off and get out of the way. Anthony Harris had two interceptions and a fumble recovery, Dalvin Cook rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, and the Vikings started the season...

No. 3 Georgia romps to 63-17 victory over FCS Murray State

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - D'Andre Swift ran for two touchdowns, Jake Fromm threw for 166 yards and a score, and No. 3 Georgia broke loose in the second quarter Saturday on the way to a 63-17 blowout of FCS school Murray State. With temperatures climbing into the mid-90s, Georgia (2-0) got off to a sluggish start and went to the second quarter tied at 7 after giving up a long touchdown pass to...

Georgia Tech holds on, edges South Florida, 14-10

ATLANTA (AP) - Jordan Mason and Tobias Oliver each scored second-quarter touchdowns, and the Georgia Tech defense recovered a critical fumble at the goal line in the fourth quarter as the Yellow Jackets held on for a 14-10 win over South Florida on Saturday afternoon to give first-year coach Geoff Collins his first win. The Bulls (0-2) lost their eighth straight game.

Julio Jones, Falcons agree to 3-year, $66M extension

One day before the season opener, Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones finally got his long-awaited contract extension Saturday, agreeing to a three-year, $66 million deal.

Raiders cut Antonio Brown before he ever plays for team

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders released disgruntled star receiver Antonio Brown on Saturday before he ever played a game for the team. The Raiders made the move just hours after Brown requested his release in the latest turn in a dramatic first summer with the team.

HIGH 5 Highlights: Week 3 in review

ATLANTA (FOX 5 Atlanta) - The only thing hotter than that September weather across North Georgia were the plays on Friday night across the area's gridirons. Let's get to it.

Keuchel, Albies, Donaldson lead Braves over Nationals

Dallas Keuchel pitched six scoreless innings, Ozzie Albies and Josh Donaldson homered, and the streaking Atlanta Braves picked up another division win over the Washington Nationals with a 4-3 victory on Friday night.

Game of the Week: Roswell vs. Centennial

Centennial hosts this year’s installation of the Mayor’s Cup battle against the Hornets, and on top of that, it’s the High 5 Game of the Week with the Golden Hand trophy at stake as well.