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 .
College of the Ozarks, private Christian school, drops Nike over Kaepernick ad
(FOX NEWS) - A private Christian college in Missouri announced Wednesday that its athletic teams would no longer wear apparel manufactured by Nike after the sportswear giant tapped Colin Kaepernick as one of the faces of its 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign. College of the Ozarks President Jerry C. Davis said in a statement that Nike's choice of Kaepernick was...
(FOX NEWS) - A private Christian college in Missouri announced Wednesday that its athletic teams would no longer wear apparel manufactured by Nike after the sportswear giant tapped Colin Kaepernick as one of the faces of its 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign. College of the Ozarks President Jerry C. Davis said in a statement that Nike's choice of Kaepernick was...
Eagles beat Falcons 18-12 in sloppy NFL opener
Matt Ryan to Julio Jones failed again.
Matt Ryan to Julio Jones failed again.
Falcons present tough test for Super Bowl champion Eagles
The last time the Eagles opened a season as NFL champions, it was 1960 and, well, who remembers what folks did then in Philadelphia? What they'll certainly do Thursday night at the Linc when the Falcons come to town is roar with approval at the site of the Lombardi Trophy and the championship banner. Fans will sing many, many choruses of "Fly Eagles Fly." And then the guys on the...
The last time the Eagles opened a season as NFL champions, it was 1960 and, well, who remembers what folks did then in Philadelphia? What they'll certainly do Thursday night at the Linc when the Falcons come to town is roar with approval at the site of the Lombardi Trophy and the championship banner. Fans will sing many, many choruses of "Fly Eagles Fly." And then the guys on the...
After banner goes up, Eagles start title defense vs. Falcons
Before the Philadelphia Eagles begin their quest for a repeat, they'll have one more celebration.
Before the Philadelphia Eagles begin their quest for a repeat, they'll have one more celebration.
Armwrestling championship held in Atlanta
It was fierce competition with fans watching from around the world Wednesday night in Atlanta.
It was fierce competition with fans watching from around the world Wednesday night in Atlanta.
UGA's Fromm tries out for rowing club
For a guy who suffered a little boating mishap during the offseason, one would think Jake Fromm would be averse to anything having to do with water.
For a guy who suffered a little boating mishap during the offseason, one would think Jake Fromm would be averse to anything having to do with water.
Football referee fired after incident with 5-year-old boy
Parents are outraged after an incident involving an adult referee and a 5-year-old boy during a little league football tournament.
Parents are outraged after an incident involving an adult referee and a 5-year-old boy during a little league football tournament.
Nike releases new ad featuring Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James, Serena Williams
Nike has released a new ad featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Wednesday.
Nike has released a new ad featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Wednesday.
Report: Raiders could leave sooner than expected pending antitrust lawsuit
A new report suggests the Oakland Raiders could be leaving the Bay Area sooner than we thought. By that we mean this could be their last season at the Coliseum before they head to Las Vegas.
A new report suggests the Oakland Raiders could be leaving the Bay Area sooner than we thought. By that we mean this could be their last season at the Coliseum before they head to Las Vegas.
Braves react to loss to Boston
Atlanta lost a 6-run lead in the 8th inning
Atlanta lost a 6-run lead in the 8th inning
Phillips' 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th lifts Red Sox over Braves 9-8
Brandon Phillips hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning Wednesday, highlighting his long-awaited season debut and capping the biggest comeback by the Boston Red Sox this year for a 9-8 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Brandon Phillips hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning Wednesday, highlighting his long-awaited season debut and capping the biggest comeback by the Boston Red Sox this year for a 9-8 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Colin Kaepernick appears in provocative Nike ad
A stunning and simple image of former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick emerged on Labor Day -- his solemn face starting in a black-and-white Nike ad with these poignant words: "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."
A stunning and simple image of former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick emerged on Labor Day -- his solemn face starting in a black-and-white Nike ad with these poignant words: "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."