Athletes take notice as Tampa 7-year-old takes Instagram by storm
A seven-year-old in Tampa has become a viral star, but his star was rising long before celebrities and sports channels took notice.
A seven-year-old in Tampa has become a viral star, but his star was rising long before celebrities and sports channels took notice.
Acuna set to play tonight
Acuna set to play tonight
Acuna set to play tonight
The Acuna incident
The Acuna incident
The Acuna incident
IT'S OUR TIME! HIGH 5 Sports Returns
It still amazes me! I haven't played a down of football in nearly 40-years, but right before the start of every new high school football season I still feel the old butterflies fluttering in my gut, a heightened state of awareness, and an unhealthy desire to run into someone or something really hard!
It still amazes me! I haven't played a down of football in nearly 40-years, but right before the start of every new high school football season I still feel the old butterflies fluttering in my gut, a heightened state of awareness, and an unhealthy desire to run into someone or something really hard!
Intentional plunkings come under fire after Urena hits Acuna
Aaron Judge saw Jose Urena's plunking of Ronald Acuna Jr. before the Yankees played a day game Thursday, and he felt Acuna's pain. The reigning AL home run leader knows that with so many big flies comes a risk that some disgruntled pitcher may try burying a fastball in your ribs.
Aaron Judge saw Jose Urena's plunking of Ronald Acuna Jr. before the Yankees played a day game Thursday, and he felt Acuna's pain. The reigning AL home run leader knows that with so many big flies comes a risk that some disgruntled pitcher may try burying a fastball in your ribs.
WEEK 1: Polk County rivalry - Game of the Week
HIGH 5 Sports returns to Polk County on Friday for 2018's first Game-of-the-Week featuring Cedartown and Rockmart.
HIGH 5 Sports returns to Polk County on Friday for 2018's first Game-of-the-Week featuring Cedartown and Rockmart.
University of Maryland accepts ‘legal and moral responsibility' for mistakes in Jordan McNair death
The University of Maryland has apologized to the family of Jordan McNair, the 19-year-old football player who died following a strenuous offseason workout, and has accepted 'legal and moral responsibility' for the mistakes its athletic staff made, officials announced Tuesday.
The University of Maryland has apologized to the family of Jordan McNair, the 19-year-old football player who died following a strenuous offseason workout, and has accepted 'legal and moral responsibility' for the mistakes its athletic staff made, officials announced Tuesday.
Braves' Acuna homers in 5th straight; 3 leadoff shots in row
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. has struck again. The 20-year-old Acuna has become the youngest player in major league history to homer in five straight games, doing it Tuesday night when he hit his third leadoff shot in a row. A day after hitting leadoff homers in both games of a doubleheader against Miami, Acuna connected. He opened the bottom of the first inning against...
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. has struck again. The 20-year-old Acuna has become the youngest player in major league history to homer in five straight games, doing it Tuesday night when he hit his third leadoff shot in a row. A day after hitting leadoff homers in both games of a doubleheader against Miami, Acuna connected. He opened the bottom of the first inning against...
Legal battle between Bills' McCoy, ex-girlfriend
Delicia Cordon's attorney said her client is still trying to recover from the July 10 attack at the home of Buffalo Bills player LeSean McCoy.
Delicia Cordon's attorney said her client is still trying to recover from the July 10 attack at the home of Buffalo Bills player LeSean McCoy.
Maryland says team officials called team physician before calling 911 after Jordan McNair fell ill
A University of Maryland athletics spokesman confirmed to FOX 5 Monday night that team officials called a team physician before calling 911 after McNair fell ill. That could be significant in the review of McNair's death because attorneys for his family allege the university waited too long to get McNair help.
A University of Maryland athletics spokesman confirmed to FOX 5 Monday night that team officials called a team physician before calling 911 after McNair fell ill. That could be significant in the review of McNair's death because attorneys for his family allege the university waited too long to get McNair help.
Ryan eager for second chance to get Falcons offense moving
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Dan Quinn briefly struggled with his plan to play quarterback Matt Ryan for only one series in the Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener at the New York Jets. That one series was so flawed the coach was tempted to give Ryan and the starters an opportunity for atonement. Quinn stuck with his plan, but the bad series set the pace for a poor performance by the offense in...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Dan Quinn briefly struggled with his plan to play quarterback Matt Ryan for only one series in the Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener at the New York Jets. That one series was so flawed the coach was tempted to give Ryan and the starters an opportunity for atonement. Quinn stuck with his plan, but the bad series set the pace for a poor performance by the offense in...
Atlanta Hawk hosts back-to-school basketball event
Local Atlanta students had the chance to play one-on-one with Atlanta Hawk Tauren Prince at a back-to-school basketball camp Saturday.
Local Atlanta students had the chance to play one-on-one with Atlanta Hawk Tauren Prince at a back-to-school basketball camp Saturday.
Lawyer for family of Jordan McNair calls for University of Maryland head coach DJ Durkin to be fired
The attorney for the family of the University of Maryland football player who died after a strenuous offseason workout is calling for Terrapins coach DJ Durkin to be fired, citing the abusive culture of the program and the team's failure to properly react after offensive lineman Jordan McNair fell ill on the practice field.
The attorney for the family of the University of Maryland football player who died after a strenuous offseason workout is calling for Terrapins coach DJ Durkin to be fired, citing the abusive culture of the program and the team's failure to properly react after offensive lineman Jordan McNair fell ill on the practice field.
Maryland puts Durkin on leave amid football investigation
Maryland placed head coach DJ Durkin on administrative leave on Saturday while the school scrutinizes allegations of poor behavior by the football staff, apparent misdeeds that came to light following the death of a player on the practice field.
Maryland placed head coach DJ Durkin on administrative leave on Saturday while the school scrutinizes allegations of poor behavior by the football staff, apparent misdeeds that came to light following the death of a player on the practice field.
Albies' homer in 7th lifts Braves past Brewers 8-7
ATLANTA (AP) - As he watched hitter after hitter reach base for Milwaukee, Brian Snitker felt like his Braves were always behind. Way behind. Instead, Atlanta stayed close despite being outhit 19-9 and took advantage of Ozzie Albies' tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to beat the Brewers 8-7 on Sunday.
ATLANTA (AP) - As he watched hitter after hitter reach base for Milwaukee, Brian Snitker felt like his Braves were always behind. Way behind. Instead, Atlanta stayed close despite being outhit 19-9 and took advantage of Ozzie Albies' tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to beat the Brewers 8-7 on Sunday.
Jets get strong QB play against sluggish Falcons, win 17-0
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Sam Darnold sparkled in his NFL debut, Teddy Bridgewater looked sharp and healthy, and the New York Jets earned the franchise's first preseason home shutout by beating the sluggish Atlanta Falcons 17-0 on Friday night.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Sam Darnold sparkled in his NFL debut, Teddy Bridgewater looked sharp and healthy, and the New York Jets earned the franchise's first preseason home shutout by beating the sluggish Atlanta Falcons 17-0 on Friday night.
Woods in the hunt as rain suspends play at PGA Championship
The roars began at the second hole at Bellerive, where Tiger Woods rolled in a putt for birdie, and they grew in volume when he stalked another putt toward the hole for a birdie at the third.
The roars began at the second hole at Bellerive, where Tiger Woods rolled in a putt for birdie, and they grew in volume when he stalked another putt toward the hole for a birdie at the third.
NCAA rules UGA's Robertson eligible immediately
The NCAA ruled Friday afternoon that Georgia wide receiver Demetris Robertson is eligible to play for the Bulldogs immediately.
The NCAA ruled Friday afternoon that Georgia wide receiver Demetris Robertson is eligible to play for the Bulldogs immediately.
Peachtree City Little League team headed to World Series game
A win in Warner Robbins sends a Georgia Little League Team to the big game.
A win in Warner Robbins sends a Georgia Little League Team to the big game.
Falcons players turn to mom for motivation
As the Falcons grind their way through long days at the facility, practices in the heat and loads of information to digest, a little extra motivation can help. Undrafted defensive lineman Mackendy Cheridor relies on that family feeling -- which, for him, does not feel far away.
As the Falcons grind their way through long days at the facility, practices in the heat and loads of information to digest, a little extra motivation can help. Undrafted defensive lineman Mackendy Cheridor relies on that family feeling -- which, for him, does not feel far away.