Atlanta Braves prepared for playoff series against L.A. Dodgers

Atlanta Braves prepared for playoff series against L.A. Dodgers

Braves fans, let's face it, most of didn't expect to be here when the season began, but only a day away from the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and fans are getting excited.

Braves fans, let's face it, most of didn't expect to be here when the season began, but only a day away from the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and fans are getting excited.

Fans cheer the Houston Astros at Houston City Hall

Fans cheer the Houston Astros at Houston City Hall

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted a public rally to support the Houston Astros as they start their playoff run in pursuit of a second straight World Series championship.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted a public rally to support the Houston Astros as they start their playoff run in pursuit of a second straight World Series championship.

Team of the Week: Pickens Dragons

Team of the Week: Pickens Dragons

October in Jasper is hard to beat. Cool, crisp air. Nearby apples- sweet, juicy, and ready for picking. But don't be fooled by that haze drifting over Dragon Stadium at Pickens High School, Chief Meteorologist David Chandley's air quality index still indicates an excellent reading in the North Georgia Mountains. That layer of smoke simply means the Dragons have scored another touchdown and the...

October in Jasper is hard to beat. Cool, crisp air. Nearby apples- sweet, juicy, and ready for picking. But don't be fooled by that haze drifting over Dragon Stadium at Pickens High School, Chief Meteorologist David Chandley's air quality index still indicates an excellent reading in the North Georgia Mountains. That layer of smoke simply means the Dragons have scored another touchdown and the...

Dodgers beat Giants 10-6 to clinch sixth straight postseason trip

Dodgers beat Giants 10-6 to clinch sixth straight postseason trip

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched baseball's final playoff berth and gave themselves a chance to still win the NL West, getting a go-ahead triple from Manny Machado in the eighth inning Saturday and beating the San Francisco Giants 10-6.

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched baseball's final playoff berth and gave themselves a chance to still win the NL West, getting a go-ahead triple from Manny Machado in the eighth inning Saturday and beating the San Francisco Giants 10-6.

Season on the brink?

Season on the brink?

A play away from being 2-2, the Falcons are now reeling at 1-3 following Sunday's loss to the Bengals.  It was a second consecutive loss at home, and the performance by an already challenged patchwork defense was even worse than expected. 

A play away from being 2-2, the Falcons are now reeling at 1-3 following Sunday's loss to the Bengals.  It was a second consecutive loss at home, and the performance by an already challenged patchwork defense was even worse than expected. 

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.