Hall of Fame weekend for Braves legend Chipper Jones

Larry Wayne Jones Jr. was a throwback, a guy who played for only one major league club and always stayed focused on a single goal -- trying to get better every day. Pressure was an afterthought for the man dubbed Chipper, except perhaps in 1990 at the beginning of his career with the Atlanta Braves organization.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank talks Julio Jones contract, NFL national anthem controversy

Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank spoke with FOX 5 Friday as the first day of training camp for the 2018 season kicked off. Blank spoke on the latest developments in the NFL's national anthem policy. He also said he was confident Julio Jones' contract situation would be resolved. 

Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews gets 5-year extension

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a five-year, $75 million contract extension with left tackle Jake Matthews. The 26-year-old Matthews was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2014 draft. He has started in each of his 63 games while serving the key role of protecting quarterback Matt Ryan. The deal on Friday is through the 2023 season and comes one day after the team agreed...

Hawks recognized for NBA Partnership of the year

The Atlanta Hawks announced Wednesday the organization earned the NBA Partnership of the Year award for their partnership with jersey patch sponsor, Sharecare.

NFL, NFLPA freeze anthem rules amid backlash to Miami Dolphins policy

The NFL and National Football League Players Association have agreed to halt enforcement of rules regarding the new national anthem policy while the two sides work on a resolution.

Julio and the Falcons: the time is now!

Now that Julio is in camp, it's time to get down to the business of delivering Atlanta its first Super Bowl title!

Henry County Warhawks gear up for final season ever

HIGH 5 Sports coverage of the 2018 high school football season in Georgia is right around the corner.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doubles down on national anthem stance

The Dallas Cowboys have officially kicked off training camp in Oxnard, California. And, as usual, Jerry Jones was grabbing headlines on issues that had little to do with football.

Alternative Baseball brings people of all kinds together to play America's pastime

The love of baseball often starts for young people in little league, but for many people with developmental disabilities that means sitting on the sidelines.

Nassar lawyers say he was assaulted in prison

Attorneys for imprisoned former sports doctor Larry Nassar say he was assaulted in May after being released into the general population of a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona.

Falcons GM Dimitroff, coach Quinn sign 3-year extensions

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn, who have led the team to the playoffs the last two seasons, have signed three-year contract extensions. The deals were announced Wednesday, a day before players report for training camp. Financial terms were not disclosed for the contracts, which will run through the 2022 season.

Travon Walker, nation's 7th-ranked HS football prospect, commits to UGA

The nation's 7th-ranked high school football prospect, Travon Walker of Upson-Lee High School is headed to UGA. He made the decision live on FOX 5 at 6.

Just say 'NO' to Julio

Sorry, Julio...but the Falcons did the right thing. And kudos to the team for not knuckling under, which would have set a dangerous precedent by renegotiating a contract that still has three years remaining on it.