Led by Jones, Falcons' surge continues with win over Bucs
Julio Jones had a record-breaking afternoon. Mohamed Sanu pitched in with his arm, and Tevin Coleman contributed a couple big plays on the ground. The Atlanta Falcons "got a little swag back," according to Sanu. Jones had 12 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns, including a 51-yarder from fellow receiver Sanu, and the Falcons beat the Buccaneers 34-20 for their third straight...
Julio Jones had a record-breaking afternoon. Mohamed Sanu pitched in with his arm, and Tevin Coleman contributed a couple big plays on the ground. The Atlanta Falcons "got a little swag back," according to Sanu. Jones had 12 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns, including a 51-yarder from fellow receiver Sanu, and the Falcons beat the Buccaneers 34-20 for their third straight...
No. 7 Georgia protects playoff hopes, crushes Georgia Tech
Georgia took care of its state bragging rights so it could shift its focus to bigger championships. Sony Michel ran for 85 yards and a touchdown, Jake Fromm threw two touchdown passes and No. 7 Georgia protected its playoff hopes with a dominant 38-7 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday. "It was important to us," Michel said. "It was important to Dawg Nation. By us playing so well...
Georgia took care of its state bragging rights so it could shift its focus to bigger championships. Sony Michel ran for 85 yards and a touchdown, Jake Fromm threw two touchdown passes and No. 7 Georgia protected its playoff hopes with a dominant 38-7 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday. "It was important to us," Michel said. "It was important to Dawg Nation. By us playing so well...
Oscar Pistorius' sentence increased to 13 years, 5 months
SOMERSET WEST, South Africa (AP) - Oscar Pistorius' prison sentence was more than doubled to 13 years and five months on Friday, a surprisingly dramatic intervention by South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal in the Olympic athlete's fate after the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
SOMERSET WEST, South Africa (AP) - Oscar Pistorius' prison sentence was more than doubled to 13 years and five months on Friday, a surprisingly dramatic intervention by South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal in the Olympic athlete's fate after the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Report: Texas A&M to fire Kevin Sumlin after regular season finale
Texas A&M will fire embattled head coach Kevin Sumlin after its regular season finale on Saturday, the Houston Chronicle reported Tuesday.
Texas A&M will fire embattled head coach Kevin Sumlin after its regular season finale on Saturday, the Houston Chronicle reported Tuesday.
Former Atlanta Braves GM banned from baseball; team loses prospects
The former general manager for the Atlanta Braves has been essentially banned from baseball.
The former general manager for the Atlanta Braves has been essentially banned from baseball.
Matt Ryan, wife, expecting twins
There's just something about the number 2 for Matt Ryan.
There's just something about the number 2 for Matt Ryan.
'Turnover plank' a sensation for surging Owls
The University of Miami has their gold "Turnover Chain." The University of Georgia has golden shoulder spikes. The Tennessee Volunteers dunked footballs into a trash can after turnovers. Kennesaw State football, however, went a more ... simple route: the "Turnover Plank."
The University of Miami has their gold "Turnover Chain." The University of Georgia has golden shoulder spikes. The Tennessee Volunteers dunked footballs into a trash can after turnovers. Kennesaw State football, however, went a more ... simple route: the "Turnover Plank."
Braves investigation
Braves investigation
Braves investigation
Ryan's 2 TD passes enough as Falcons hold off Seahawks 34-31
SEATTLE (AP) - Matt Ryan threw a pair of touchdown passes, Adrian Clayborn returned a fumble 10 yards for a score and the Atlanta Falcons held off a late rally to beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-31 on Monday night.
SEATTLE (AP) - Matt Ryan threw a pair of touchdown passes, Adrian Clayborn returned a fumble 10 yards for a score and the Atlanta Falcons held off a late rally to beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-31 on Monday night.
Investigators: Roy Halladay performed turns before plane crash
Retired star pitcher Roy Halladay sped his small sports plane low over the Gulf of Mexico minutes before his fatal crash two weeks ago, climbing sharply in the final seconds before diving into the water, federal investigators said in a preliminary report released Monday.
Retired star pitcher Roy Halladay sped his small sports plane low over the Gulf of Mexico minutes before his fatal crash two weeks ago, climbing sharply in the final seconds before diving into the water, federal investigators said in a preliminary report released Monday.
UGA runs over Kentucky, completes SEC East sweep
Nick Chubb and Sony Michel led a dominant running game and No. 7 Georgia bounced back from its first loss of the season, wearing down Kentucky for a 42-13 victory Saturday.
Nick Chubb and Sony Michel led a dominant running game and No. 7 Georgia bounced back from its first loss of the season, wearing down Kentucky for a 42-13 victory Saturday.
Trump: NFL should suspend Raiders' Marshawn Lynch
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says the NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says the NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch.
Big Show recap - Playoffs Week Two
It’s the second round of state playoffs and unfortunately, the last night of the Big Show. Yes, it’s been a long season, but it’s finally over…
It’s the second round of state playoffs and unfortunately, the last night of the Big Show. Yes, it’s been a long season, but it’s finally over…
Falcons RB Freeman (concussion) won't play vs Seahawks
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman will sit out Monday night's game at Seattle while recovering from his second concussion of the season. Freeman went out on the second play of last weekend's victory over Dallas after taking a shot to the head. The Falcons ruled him out Saturday. Tevin Coleman will start in place of Freeman, while Terron Ward moves...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman will sit out Monday night's game at Seattle while recovering from his second concussion of the season. Freeman went out on the second play of last weekend's victory over Dallas after taking a shot to the head. The Falcons ruled him out Saturday. Tevin Coleman will start in place of Freeman, while Terron Ward moves...
Uber driver accuses Buccaneers' QB Winston of groping
Sexual assault allegations are swirling around Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston after an Uber driver claims Winston touched her between her legs without consent during a car ride back in 2016.
Sexual assault allegations are swirling around Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston after an Uber driver claims Winston touched her between her legs without consent during a car ride back in 2016.
Danica Patrick plans to end racing career at next year's Indy 500
Danica Patrick says she will run in the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 next year and then end her full-time racing career.
Danica Patrick says she will run in the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 next year and then end her full-time racing career.
Cardinals sign Larry Fitzgerald to contract extension
The Arizona Cardinals have signed wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald to a contract extension, the team announced on Friday.
The Arizona Cardinals have signed wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald to a contract extension, the team announced on Friday.
Protest in support of Colin Kaepernick before Texans game
Just a few days after Colin Kaepernick was named Citizen of the Year by GQ magazine and his supporters will take part in a locally-organized protest before the Houston Texans face the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium on Nov. 19.
Just a few days after Colin Kaepernick was named Citizen of the Year by GQ magazine and his supporters will take part in a locally-organized protest before the Houston Texans face the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium on Nov. 19.
Jose Altuve wins American League MVP award
The Baseball Writers Association of America has named Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve the 2017 American League Most Valuable Player. Altuve edged out New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Cleveland Indians second baseman Jose Ramirez in the voting.
The Baseball Writers Association of America has named Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve the 2017 American League Most Valuable Player. Altuve edged out New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Cleveland Indians second baseman Jose Ramirez in the voting.
MLB to try to quicken games—with or without union
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball will change rules to speed games next year with or without an agreement with the players' association.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball will change rules to speed games next year with or without an agreement with the players' association.