Peachtree Road Race winners

A group of winners is celebrating after claiming titles at Wednesday morning's Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta.

Russia, Croatia advance to World Cup quarterfinal on PKs

Stretching every part of his body out into a star shape and diving to his right, Igor Akinfeev flicked out his left foot and kicked the ball high away from danger.

Falcons defensive lineman tries out mixed martial arts

Falcons defensive lineman Derrick Shelby is trying something new before his seventh NFL season. While he's used to tangling with guards and tackles, wrestling running backs and out-smarting opposing strategies, this is a different type of fight.

Former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight dies at age 39

PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight has died in Phoenix. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office hasn't released a cause of death. Phoenix police say Knight's body was found on a roadway early Sunday near downtown and there was no evidence of foul play. The 39-year-old Knight was a guard/forward at UCLA from 1998-2002, averaging 14.1...

WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: Croatia vs England

A capsule look at Wednesday's World Cup semifinal match between Croatia and England in Moscow (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY CROATIA WILL WIN A generation of players in their primes, or just past their primes, led by a strong midfield with Ivan Pericic (29), Ivan Rakatic (30) and Luka Modric (32), with Mario Mandzukic (32) heading the attack. WHY ENGLAND WILL WIN

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Atlanta United supporters make the giant banners and reveal them before home matches

WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: France vs Belgium

A capsule look at Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg, Russia (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has been the most dynamic player in the tournament, and Belgium's defenders have struggled at times. WHY BELGIUM WILL WIN Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne are a more potent offensive trio than any other...

Japanese players leave locker room spotless after crushing World Cup loss

The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.

Mexico and Brazil's upcoming match moved to FOX 5 Atlanta

A highly-anticipated World Cup matchup is being moved to FOX 5 Atlanta. Mexico will face off with Brazil in the Round of 16 on Monday at 10 a.m., a game that will now be shown live on FOX 5. The match was originally scheduled to be played on FOX Sports 1.

Marietta coach's passing rocks community

This week the Marietta High School community has been gathering to mourn the loss of a giant. James "Friday" Richards, former football coach of the Marietta Blue Devils, died unexpectedly Sunday at the age of 64. 

Buccaneers QB Winston suspended for three games

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston will indeed be suspended for the first three games of the season. Winston issued a statement today confirming the news and apologizing to his team, fans, and to the woman he allegedly groped.

With 2018 FIFA World Cup field halved, here's a look at what's next

MOSCOW (AP) - The World Cup started with eight groups of four, 32 nations in all seeking to make it to the knockout stage. Colombia and - just barely - Japan grabbed the two spots from Group H in Thursday's early matches, and England and Belgium sorted out the top of Group F later that night to solidify the field going forward. Here's a look at what's next, starting with the round...

DC United announces Wayne Rooney joining club

D.C. United is expected to announce Thursday that English soccer star Wayne Rooney will be joining the club, sources close to the situation tell FOX 5.