Atlanta United beats Club America 3-2 for Campeones Cup

Josef Martinez scored on a penalty kick in the 65h minute after being stopped on his first attempt, and Atlanta United gave Major League Soccer rare bragging rights over Liga MX by beating Club America 3-2 for the Campeones Cup on Wednesday night.

Aces hold off Dream 94-90

Dearica Hamby had 23 points and 16 rebounds, Liz Cambage added 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Las Vegas Aces held off the Atlanta Dream 94-90 on Tuesday night.

Acuña homers, shines defensively, Braves beat Mets 5-3

Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and threw out a runner at the plate to back Max Fried's fifth straight win, leading the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 5-3 on a sweltering Tuesday night.

15-year-old Coco Gauff gets US Open wild-card entry

Coco Gauff will get a chance to try for an encore: The 15-year-old from Florida received a wild-card entry Tuesday for the U.S. Open's main draw.

Atlanta United's Frank de Boer calls equal pay in soccer 'ridiculous'

In a wide-ranging interview with The Guardian, Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer called the push for equal pay for men's and women's soccer teams on the international stage "ridiculous."

Gant ready to welcome Acuña Jr. to 30/30 club

With 33 home runs and 28 stolen bases so far this season, Ronald Acuña Jr. is se to become just the fourth Braves player in history to join baseball's 30/30 club. Henry Aaron, Dale Murphy and Ron Gant are the only other Braves to reach the milestone. Good Day Atlanta's Ron Gant was the most recent Braves to reach 30/30. Gant accomplished the feat in both 1990 and 1991 at the time becoming just...

Dak Prescott reportedly turns down contract offer

While running back Ezekiel Elliott is holding out for a new contract, quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly turned down a deal.

A-Rod's rental car burglarized in San Francisco; thieves steal $500K in goods

Former New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez was a victim of theft Sunday night in San Francisco after thieves broke into his rental car, making off with a half-million dollars in valuables, according to reports.

Falcons safety Ricardo Allen primed for comeback season

Instead of having the breakout year he was hoping for in 2018, Allen was sidelined with a torn Achilles tendon. The Falcons featured his setback in the first installment of their "Comeback Series" on Monday.

Police: Man dies in go-kart accident after breaking into speedway

A man died in a go-kart accident in Pinellas Park after investigators said he and another person unlawfully entered the speedway Thursday night.

Simone Biles makes history with balance beam dismount at US women's gymnastics championship

Simone Biles — the five-time Olympic medalist who's described as the greatest gymnast of her generation — made history on Friday with a spectacular beam dismount at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

Martínez scores 2 more goals, Atlanta United beats NYCFC 2-1

ATLANTA (AP) - Josef Martínez scored twice to extend his MLS-record goals streak to 10 games and Atlanta United beat New York City FC 2-1 on Sunday. Martínez has 10 goals in Atlanta's last seven games and scored 15 times in his last 10. Defending champion Atlanta (13-9-3) has won four of its last five games.

Braves bounce back to beat Marlins 5-4

MIAMI (AP) - In the wake of a bullpen meltdown that involved a fire extinguisher, Luke Jackson put the Atlanta Braves back on track with a harrowing save. Jackson overcame three hits in a scoreless ninth inning to finish off the Miami Marlins 5-4 Sunday.

American gold medalist kneels during national anthem at Pan Am Games

Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control.

Fire extinguisher damaged in anger creates mess for Braves

MIAMI (AP) - The mess in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse made by a punctured fire extinguisher has been cleaned up before Sunday's series finale at Miami. The damage occurred when Braves reliever Sean Newcomb kicked a garbage can in anger after giving up the winning run in the 10th inning of Saturday night's ugly 7-6 loss to the Marlins.