Braves top Phillies 8-3, move closer to clinching division

Luca Duda's pinch-hit double drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh, and the Atlanta Braves took an important step toward winning the NL East by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Thursday night.

UCF football player charged with Sexual Battery to a Physically Helpless Person

A University of Central Florida (UCF) football player is being charged with sexual battery after University police say he had sex with an unconscious victim after a party.

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban donates $10 million after hostile workplace investigation

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced Wednesday he will contribute $10 million to help further the cause of women in sports and raise awareness about domestic violence after an investigation substantiated numerous incidents of sexual harassment and improper workplace conduct within the franchise going back more than 20 years. 

Super Bowl bid jeopardized by religious freedom bill

Any bid by Atlanta to host a future Super Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium could be in serious jeopardy if Governor Nathan Deal signs the so-called religious freedom bill.

Atlanta mayor urges veto of Georgia religious exemption bill

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta's mayor is calling on Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to veto a contentious bill protecting same-sex marriage opponents.

Braves snap 4-game losing streak behind Freeman, Toussaint

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Touki Toussaint pitched into the sixth inning and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves snapped a four-game skid with a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.

North and South Korea to plan bid for 2032 Olympics

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in said in a statement Wednesday that the countries planned to jointly bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics.

Former Iowa State golfer found dead on course, man charged with murder

A former Iowa State University golfer was found dead on a golf course in Ames, Iowa Monday, and a man has been charged with murder in connection with her death. 

Vikings release kicker Daniel Carlson, expected to sign Dan Bailey

The Minnesota Vikings have waived kicker Daniel Carlson after he missed two field goals in overtime during Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, which ended in a 29-29 tie. 

Improved Buccaneers insist fast start isn't a surprise

The red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers scoff at the notion that their first 2-0 start in eight years is a surprise.

Buffalo Bills' Vontae Davis retires at halftime of game

(FOX NEWS) - Buffalo Bills cornerback Vontae Davis came off the field at halftime Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers and never looked back. Davis, a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback, made the jaw-dropping decision to retire at halftime instead of sticking around for the team’s 31-20 loss. Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that Davis left.

Panthers struggle against Falcons' offense; lose 31-24

The Carolina Panthers struggled in their first away game of the season against the Atlanta Falcons.

Braves Lose To Cardinals, Drop 4th Straight

Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer, Yadier Molina added a two-run single in the four-run eighth and St. Louis won its third straight game with an 8-1 victory over the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

Team of the Week: Apalachee Wildcats

Apalachee head coach Tony Lotti could motivate a rock. He might even teach that rock how to block and tackle. Lotti helped motivate the Wildcat faithful to beat Pike County in a fierce Team of the Week Facebook poll battle that eventually totaled over 35,000 votes. Lotti even enlisted the help of his brother Mark in Texas to spread the word about the voting campaign, telling him to just "get it...

Uber driver suing Bucs' QB Winston over alleged groping incident

A female Uber driver in Arizona is suing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, accusing him of sexual assault.

Notre Dame, Texas A&M highlight 2019 UGA schedule

A first-ever visit by Notre Dame, and the first visit by Texas A&M in decades will highlight Georgia’s 2019 home football schedule.

Drifter charged in stabbing death of champion golfer in Iowa

AMES, Iowa (AP) - A homeless man attacked and killed a top amateur golfer from Spain who was playing a round near her university campus in central Iowa, leaving her body in a pond on the course, police said Tuesday. Collin Daniel Richards, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Celia Barquin Arozamena, a student at Iowa State University.