I was there when 'The Hammer' made history

I was there when 'The Hammer' made history

Forty-five years ago Monday Hank Aaron put Atlanta sports on the map when he took Al Downing deep in his second at-bat on a cool April night at Fulton County Stadium. Seven hundred and fifteen. Baseball's most famous number, unless you ask Joe DiMaggio fans who'll stick with sixty-two, or Cal Ripken faithful who will try to spit out two thousand, six-hundred thirty-two in converstation-...

Forty-five years ago Monday Hank Aaron put Atlanta sports on the map when he took Al Downing deep in his second at-bat on a cool April night at Fulton County Stadium. Seven hundred and fifteen. Baseball's most famous number, unless you ask Joe DiMaggio fans who'll stick with sixty-two, or Cal Ripken faithful who will try to spit out two thousand, six-hundred thirty-two in converstation-...

Gymnast breaks both legs during performance

Gymnast breaks both legs during performance

A college gymnast is hanging up her wrist wraps for good after a horrific injury during a recent competition.

A college gymnast is hanging up her wrist wraps for good after a horrific injury during a recent competition.

Guy hits free throws on disputed foul, Virginia shocks Auburn 63-62

Guy hits free throws on disputed foul, Virginia shocks Auburn 63-62

From one-and-done to NCAA Tournament miracle men, Virginia is going to the national championship game for the first time after pulling off another last-second stunner on a disputed foul with 0.6 seconds left.

From one-and-done to NCAA Tournament miracle men, Virginia is going to the national championship game for the first time after pulling off another last-second stunner on a disputed foul with 0.6 seconds left.

Michigan State falls short in comeback in Final Four, loses 61-51

Michigan State falls short in comeback in Final Four, loses 61-51

The buzzer sounded and Tom Izzo walked stoically across the Final Four floor to shake hands with Texas Tech counterpart Chris Beard, complimenting him on his team's toughness and a fine defensive performance.

The buzzer sounded and Tom Izzo walked stoically across the Final Four floor to shake hands with Texas Tech counterpart Chris Beard, complimenting him on his team's toughness and a fine defensive performance.

Swanson, catcher's interference call help Braves top Marlins

Swanson, catcher's interference call help Braves top Marlins

ATLANTA (AP) - Dansby Swanson hit a game-ending single against a five-man infield and the Atlanta Braves, helped by a catcher's interference call, beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Sunday. Miami's Curtis Granderson tied it in the top of the ninth with a pinch-hit homer off Arodys Vizcaíno (1-0).

ATLANTA (AP) - Dansby Swanson hit a game-ending single against a five-man infield and the Atlanta Braves, helped by a catcher's interference call, beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Sunday. Miami's Curtis Granderson tied it in the top of the ninth with a pinch-hit homer off Arodys Vizcaíno (1-0).

Gausman sharp in 2019 debut as Braves beat Marlins 4-0

Gausman sharp in 2019 debut as Braves beat Marlins 4-0

Kevin Gausman allowed only two hits in seven innings, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Tyler Flowers homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Friday night.

Kevin Gausman allowed only two hits in seven innings, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Tyler Flowers homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Friday night.

Darrell Waltrip starts victory lap on his 2nd NASCAR career

Darrell Waltrip starts victory lap on his 2nd NASCAR career

In the shadows of the Darrell Waltrip Grandstands, ol' DW officially launched the second victory lap of his second NASCAR career.

In the shadows of the Darrell Waltrip Grandstands, ol' DW officially launched the second victory lap of his second NASCAR career.

Georgia State hires Tennessee assistant Rob Lanier as coach

Georgia State hires Tennessee assistant Rob Lanier as coach

Georgia State hired Tennessee assistant Rob Lanier on Friday to replace Ron Hunter as its basketball coach.

Georgia State hired Tennessee assistant Rob Lanier on Friday to replace Ron Hunter as its basketball coach.

Fried shines as Braves complete 3-game sweep of Cubs, 9-4

Fried shines as Braves complete 3-game sweep of Cubs, 9-4

Max Fried credits time spent in the bullpen with helping his mentality as he becomes more confident in his talent and more aggressive with his approach.

Max Fried credits time spent in the bullpen with helping his mentality as he becomes more confident in his talent and more aggressive with his approach.

That Kid's Got Game: Girl, 9, introduced to jiu-jitsu by dad after being bullied, submits larger boy

That Kid's Got Game: Girl, 9, introduced to jiu-jitsu by dad after being bullied, submits larger boy

A Texas father wanted to teach his nine-year-old daughter self-defense after she was being bullied in a lower grade. In the process, the “Mayan Warrior” from San Antonio found Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has since won pro-level tournaments and defeated boy’s bigger than her in submissions-only tournaments. 

A Texas father wanted to teach his nine-year-old daughter self-defense after she was being bullied in a lower grade. In the process, the “Mayan Warrior” from San Antonio found Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has since won pro-level tournaments and defeated boy’s bigger than her in submissions-only tournaments. 

Tebow goes 0 for 4 in Triple-A debut for NY Mets farm team

Tebow goes 0 for 4 in Triple-A debut for NY Mets farm team

Tim Tebow has gone hitless in his Triple-A debut for the Syracuse Mets. The former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner was 0 for 4 on Thursday for the top minor league affiliate of the New York Mets. He struck out twice and grounded out twice against the Pawtucket Red Sox.

Tim Tebow has gone hitless in his Triple-A debut for the Syracuse Mets. The former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner was 0 for 4 on Thursday for the top minor league affiliate of the New York Mets. He struck out twice and grounded out twice against the Pawtucket Red Sox.