Braves sweep Giants, extend N.L. East lead
On a day when Anibal Sanchez didn't have his best command, he found a way to help the Atlanta Braves on their march toward the postseason.
On a day when Anibal Sanchez didn't have his best command, he found a way to help the Atlanta Braves on their march toward the postseason.
Former Falcon Gonzalez and UGA standout Champ Bailey among 1st-year Pro Football HOF nominees
Tony Gonzalez, the most accomplished tight end in NFL history, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey and London Fletcher are first-year eligible players among the 102 modern-era nominees for the class of 2019 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Tony Gonzalez, the most accomplished tight end in NFL history, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey and London Fletcher are first-year eligible players among the 102 modern-era nominees for the class of 2019 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Falcons ready to depend on new defensive starters
Minus two Pro Bowl defensive players, the new starters on the Falcons defense know they might be tested on Sunday by the Carolina Panthers. That includes Duke Riley, who takes over at inside linebacker for Deion Jones after Jones went on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Minus two Pro Bowl defensive players, the new starters on the Falcons defense know they might be tested on Sunday by the Carolina Panthers. That includes Duke Riley, who takes over at inside linebacker for Deion Jones after Jones went on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Georgia college dropping Nike after Kaepernick ad
A private Christian college in Georgia has announced that it will no longer purchase or carry any apparel from Nike after the company's recent advertisement featuring Colin Kaepernick.
A private Christian college in Georgia has announced that it will no longer purchase or carry any apparel from Nike after the company's recent advertisement featuring Colin Kaepernick.
Team of the Week: Sequoyah Chiefs
Hickory Flat is accustomed to meaningful gatherings. Not too many years ago Native Americans met near what locals call "Indian Knoll" to trade and socialize.
Hickory Flat is accustomed to meaningful gatherings. Not too many years ago Native Americans met near what locals call "Indian Knoll" to trade and socialize.
Falcons place All-Pro LB Deion Jones on IR
Thursday night’s opener game loss to the defending Super Bowl champions has become more costly for the Atlanta Falcons.
Thursday night’s opener game loss to the defending Super Bowl champions has become more costly for the Atlanta Falcons.
Newcomb goes 6 strong, Braves top S.F.
The Atlanta Braves are threatening to turn a tight NL East race into a runaway finish.
The Atlanta Braves are threatening to turn a tight NL East race into a runaway finish.
WATCH: Georgia 5th grader with cerebral palsy scores touchdown
The battle between Commerce and Jefferson is one of the biggest sports rivalries in the state.
The battle between Commerce and Jefferson is one of the biggest sports rivalries in the state.
UGA's "Hot Rod" named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week
Just over a year after earning a football scholarship, former walk-on Rodrigo Blankenship has earned more recognition from the Southeastern Conference.
Just over a year after earning a football scholarship, former walk-on Rodrigo Blankenship has earned more recognition from the Southeastern Conference.
Georgia-Missouri kickoff set
Georgia’s second conference game of the year will be an afternoon matchup.
Georgia’s second conference game of the year will be an afternoon matchup.
2 players kneel during anthem on NFL opening Sunday, Kaepernick tweets thanks
Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson were the only two players to kneel during the national anthem on the NFL's opening Sunday, and Kaepernick, who is no longer welcome on an NFL sideline, made sure to offer his thanks to them via social media.
Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson were the only two players to kneel during the national anthem on the NFL's opening Sunday, and Kaepernick, who is no longer welcome on an NFL sideline, made sure to offer his thanks to them via social media.
Serena Williams fined $17K at US Open for rules violations
Serena Williams was fined a total of $17,000 for three code violations during her loss to Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open final.
Serena Williams was fined a total of $17,000 for three code violations during her loss to Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open final.
Mississippi homecoming queen boots game-winning extra point
One Mississippi high school senior had to quickly discard her crown after being named homecoming queen - and put on a football helmet.
One Mississippi high school senior had to quickly discard her crown after being named homecoming queen - and put on a football helmet.
Braves rally in 9th, beat skidding D-backs 9-5, boost lead
PHOENIX (AP) - Ender Inciarte failed to execute a sacrifice bunt in the ninth inning. It worked out just fine for the Atlanta Braves. Facing a 3-2 count with two men on, Inciarte swung away and hit a go-ahead, three-run homer during a six-run rally, and the Braves went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 and increase their NL East lead to 4½ games.
PHOENIX (AP) - Ender Inciarte failed to execute a sacrifice bunt in the ninth inning. It worked out just fine for the Atlanta Braves. Facing a 3-2 count with two men on, Inciarte swung away and hit a go-ahead, three-run homer during a six-run rally, and the Braves went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 and increase their NL East lead to 4½ games.
No. 3 Georgia turns road test into rout of No. 24 Gamecocks
Jake Fromm threw for 194 yards and a touchdown, all three of Georgia's latest running combo scored touchdowns and the third-ranked Bulldogs turned an expected Southeastern Conference showdown into a blowout with a 41-17 victory over No. 24 South Carolina on Saturday.
Jake Fromm threw for 194 yards and a touchdown, all three of Georgia's latest running combo scored touchdowns and the third-ranked Bulldogs turned an expected Southeastern Conference showdown into a blowout with a 41-17 victory over No. 24 South Carolina on Saturday.
Williams argues with chair umpire; Osaka wins US Open final
Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an extended argument as the U.S. Open women's final descended into chaos, with fans booing and play delayed before Naomi Osaka wrapped up a 6-2, 6-4 victory for her first Grand Slam title.
Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an extended argument as the U.S. Open women's final descended into chaos, with fans booing and play delayed before Naomi Osaka wrapped up a 6-2, 6-4 victory for her first Grand Slam title.
Barnett produces 4 TDs, helps USF beat Georgia Tech 49-38
Blake Barnett threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for two more to help South Florida come from behind to beat Georgia Tech 49-38 on Saturday.
Blake Barnett threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for two more to help South Florida come from behind to beat Georgia Tech 49-38 on Saturday.
Finley, Thomas lead NC State past Georgia State, 41-7
Ryan Finley threw two touchdown passes, and North Carolina State routed Georgia State 41-7 on Saturday.
Ryan Finley threw two touchdown passes, and North Carolina State routed Georgia State 41-7 on Saturday.
Team of the Week pep rally at North Cobb Christian School
Congrats to the North Cobb Christian Eagles - our High 5 Sports Team of the Week.
Congrats to the North Cobb Christian Eagles - our High 5 Sports Team of the Week.
Falcons safety Keanu Neal suffers season-ending knee injury
The Atlanta Falcons will look at their current roster to replace Keanu Neal, the safety who will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee Thursday night in an 18-12 opening loss at Philadelphia .
The Atlanta Falcons will look at their current roster to replace Keanu Neal, the safety who will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee Thursday night in an 18-12 opening loss at Philadelphia .