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.

Smart: Dawgs excited for opportunity at Missouri

Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart told reporters Monday his team is looking forward to a road challenge against a physical Missouri team with an experienced quarterback in a tough place to play.

Braves' NL East lead still 6½ games after 6-4 loss to Nats

ATLANTA (AP) - Bryce Harper and Anthony Rendon hit two-run homers, 19-year-old rookie Juan Soto added an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday. Atlanta maintained a 6½-games lead in the NL East over second-place Philadelphia but has lost two straight following a season-best, six-game winning streak. The Braves are 38-36 at home,...

Ryan shines with arm and legs, Falcons beat Panthers 31-24

ATLANTA (AP) - Matt Ryan had more rushing touchdowns than Cam Newton. Even more important, the Atlanta quarterback got a whole lot of players involved in the offense. Just like that, the Falcons resembled the high-scoring team that made it all the way to the Super Bowl two seasons ago. Ryan ran for a pair of scores for the first time in his career and threw a pair of TD passes, leading the...

UGA jumps to No. 2 in AP football poll

The Bulldog's rout of the South Carolina Gamecocks and Middle Tennessee didn't go unnoticed by The Associated Press' college football poll.

Falcons look to make early statement in NFC South

One season after the NFC South sent three teams to the playoffs, the division may be just as deep.

Almiron scores twice, Atlanta United beats Rapids 3-0

Miguel Almiron scored twice in the first 18 minutes and assisted on another goal to help Atlanta United beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Saturday. Almiron opened the scoring in the 10th minute, settling Julian Gressel's wide cross and finishing with a left-footed shot from inside the upper left corner of the 6-yard box.

Pitt defense shuts down Georgia Tech in 24-19 win

Qadree Ollison ran for 91 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh's defense kept Georgia Tech's triple-option in check during a 24-19 victory in the ACC opener for both teams on Saturday.