Linebacker from Atlanta in critical condition after injury in game

Linebacker from Atlanta in critical condition after injury in game

Tennessee State linebacker Christion Abercrombie collapsed on the sideline late in the first half against Vanderbilt on Saturday and was in critical condition after emergency surgery for a head injury.

Tennessee State linebacker Christion Abercrombie collapsed on the sideline late in the first half against Vanderbilt on Saturday and was in critical condition after emergency surgery for a head injury.

Astros pitcher helps save injured dog

Astros pitcher helps save injured dog

A player on the Houston Astros is helping an injured Texas pooch get a second shot at life.

A player on the Houston Astros is helping an injured Texas pooch get a second shot at life.

NL East champ Braves drop finale, wait for NL West champ

NL East champ Braves drop finale, wait for NL West champ

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Freddie Freeman, Nick Markakis and the NL East champion Atlanta Braves are set to open the playoffs on the road. All they need is an NL West champion to play. Needing at least a win to have a shot at home field in the NLDS, the Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Sunday. The Braves needed a win and a loss by both Colorado and Los Angeles to secure home-field...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Freddie Freeman, Nick Markakis and the NL East champion Atlanta Braves are set to open the playoffs on the road. All they need is an NL West champion to play. Needing at least a win to have a shot at home field in the NLDS, the Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Sunday. The Braves needed a win and a loss by both Colorado and Los Angeles to secure home-field...

Dalton's late TD pass to Green lifts Bengals over Falcons

Dalton's late TD pass to Green lifts Bengals over Falcons

ATLANTA (AP) - Watching from the Cincinnati sideline, Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick couldn't stop smiling as he watched Bengals receivers Tyler Boyd and A.J. Green shred the Atlanta Falcons' secondary on the game-winning drive. "They went crazy," Kirkpatrick said. "Watching them do what they do puts big smiles on everybody's faces. This is what it's...

ATLANTA (AP) - Watching from the Cincinnati sideline, Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick couldn't stop smiling as he watched Bengals receivers Tyler Boyd and A.J. Green shred the Atlanta Falcons' secondary on the game-winning drive. "They went crazy," Kirkpatrick said. "Watching them do what they do puts big smiles on everybody's faces. This is what it's...

UIL investigating targeted attack on Burleson football player

UIL investigating targeted attack on Burleson football player

The University Interscholastic League is investigating the targeted attack on a Burleson High School football player during a game against Waco. The attack was captured on video.

The University Interscholastic League is investigating the targeted attack on a Burleson High School football player during a game against Waco. The attack was captured on video.

Sources say Houston Rockets making effort to land Jimmy Butler

Sources say Houston Rockets making effort to land Jimmy Butler

NBA sources confirm that the Houston Rockets are making a strong effort to land Jimmy Butler in a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves as reported by FOX 26 Sports.

NBA sources confirm that the Houston Rockets are making a strong effort to land Jimmy Butler in a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves as reported by FOX 26 Sports.

Rookie's road to NFL started at Lamar High School

Rookie's road to NFL started at Lamar High School

From the halls of Lamar High School in Houston to playing professional football with the Minnesota Vikings, Holton Hill put in the hard work, but was kept on track by his mentors and coaches who knew he had something special.

From the halls of Lamar High School in Houston to playing professional football with the Minnesota Vikings, Holton Hill put in the hard work, but was kept on track by his mentors and coaches who knew he had something special.

TNF Presents: Los Angeles Rams, Like They Never Left

TNF Presents: Los Angeles Rams, Like They Never Left

Twenty-four years ago, Los Angeles lost its football team. Two years ago, the city got it back. Andy Hogan and his father John are two Rams fans having a “born again” experience with the NFL’s return to L.A., and their family’s connection to the franchise goes back to the beginning.

Twenty-four years ago, Los Angeles lost its football team. Two years ago, the city got it back. Andy Hogan and his father John are two Rams fans having a “born again” experience with the NFL’s return to L.A., and their family’s connection to the franchise goes back to the beginning.

DeGrom makes pitch for Cy Young, Mets blank Braves 3-0

DeGrom makes pitch for Cy Young, Mets blank Braves 3-0

NEW YORK (AP) - On his 3,102nd pitch of a special season, Jacob deGrom was determined to reach one more milestone, rather than letting it linger until next year. So facing his final batter, he reached back and threw a 92 mph slider past Ozzie Albies for his 1,000th career strikeout. Now deGrom will wait a few more weeks to see if his remarkable run will win him the National League's top...

NEW YORK (AP) - On his 3,102nd pitch of a special season, Jacob deGrom was determined to reach one more milestone, rather than letting it linger until next year. So facing his final batter, he reached back and threw a 92 mph slider past Ozzie Albies for his 1,000th career strikeout. Now deGrom will wait a few more weeks to see if his remarkable run will win him the National League's top...

Could the Atlanta Braves clinch home-field advantage?

Could the Atlanta Braves clinch home-field advantage?

There were no signs of letting up Tuesday night when the Atlanta Braves rallied with four runs in the 7th to beat the New York Mets for their sixth-consecutive victory.

There were no signs of letting up Tuesday night when the Atlanta Braves rallied with four runs in the 7th to beat the New York Mets for their sixth-consecutive victory.

Rams and Todd Gurley square off with Vikings on Thursday Night Football on FOX

Rams and Todd Gurley square off with Vikings on Thursday Night Football on FOX

Kirk Cousins was an eager young quarterback and Sean McVay was a precocious offensive coordinator when they got together in Washington. After they collaborated on two tremendously productive seasons, the partnership led to big things for both men: McVay became the NFL's youngest head coach in Los Angeles, and Cousins got an $84 million contract in Minnesota.

Kirk Cousins was an eager young quarterback and Sean McVay was a precocious offensive coordinator when they got together in Washington. After they collaborated on two tremendously productive seasons, the partnership led to big things for both men: McVay became the NFL's youngest head coach in Los Angeles, and Cousins got an $84 million contract in Minnesota.

Game of the Week: Winder-Barrow @ Apalachee

Game of the Week: Winder-Barrow @ Apalachee

The Battle of Barrow pits the only two high schools in Barrow County against each other. Apalachee and Winder-Barrow have played 14 times with the Doggs holding a slight 8-6 series lead. The Wildcats, however, have lost five straight to Winder-Barrow. You'd think both coaches would be keenly aware of what's about to happen Friday night at R. Harold Harrison Stadium- you'd be wrong.

The Battle of Barrow pits the only two high schools in Barrow County against each other. Apalachee and Winder-Barrow have played 14 times with the Doggs holding a slight 8-6 series lead. The Wildcats, however, have lost five straight to Winder-Barrow. You'd think both coaches would be keenly aware of what's about to happen Friday night at R. Harold Harrison Stadium- you'd be wrong.