Texas Tech student questioned by TSA for brandishing school's 'finger gun' salute
Taking a semester off from Texas Tech University to help her family recover from Hurricane Harvey, Diana Durkin was thrilled to return to campus for her sophomore year. But ironically, it was her enthusiasm that nearly halted her plans when she was stopped by the TSA before a Jan. 6 flight out of William P. Hobby Airport in Houston.
Taking a semester off from Texas Tech University to help her family recover from Hurricane Harvey, Diana Durkin was thrilled to return to campus for her sophomore year. But ironically, it was her enthusiasm that nearly halted her plans when she was stopped by the TSA before a Jan. 6 flight out of William P. Hobby Airport in Houston.
Chevron Houston Marathon draws thousands despite the cold
In 1978, the temperature on race day 25 degrees.
In 1978, the temperature on race day 25 degrees.
Atlanta's Matt Ryan aims for happy homecoming in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Quarterback Matt Ryan has another shot at a happy homecoming.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Quarterback Matt Ryan has another shot at a happy homecoming.
Look out Eagles, Falcons looked Super Bowl-ready last week
What America saw last weekend from the Atlanta Falcons was similar to what the team showed for 2? quarters of last year's Super Bowl.
What America saw last weekend from the Atlanta Falcons was similar to what the team showed for 2? quarters of last year's Super Bowl.
Falcons' Jones ignores aches and pains to stay on the field
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Even Julio Jones was caught off guard when someone mentioned all the various body parts he's had to nurse back to health this season.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Even Julio Jones was caught off guard when someone mentioned all the various body parts he's had to nurse back to health this season.
Falcons-Eagles Capsule
ATLANTA (11-6) vs. PHILADELPHIA (13-3) Saturday, 4:35 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - Falcons by 2 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Atlanta 8-9, Philadelphia 10-5-1 SERIES RECORD - Eagles lead 18-14-1 LAST MEETING - Eagles beat Falcons 24-15, Nov. 13, 2016 LAST WEEK - Falcons beat Rams 26-13 in wild-card game; Eagles had bye AP PRO32 RANKING - Falcons No. 9, Eagles No. 5 FALCONS OFFENSE - OVERALL (8), RUSH...
ATLANTA (11-6) vs. PHILADELPHIA (13-3) Saturday, 4:35 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - Falcons by 2 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Atlanta 8-9, Philadelphia 10-5-1 SERIES RECORD - Eagles lead 18-14-1 LAST MEETING - Eagles beat Falcons 24-15, Nov. 13, 2016 LAST WEEK - Falcons beat Rams 26-13 in wild-card game; Eagles had bye AP PRO32 RANKING - Falcons No. 9, Eagles No. 5 FALCONS OFFENSE - OVERALL (8), RUSH...
QB Ryan back with Falcons after missing 1 day of practice
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan said he'll be ready for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game at Philadelphia after missing Tuesday's practice for personal reasons. Ryan was back with the team for Wednesday's practice. He didn't disclose details of his absence, but indicated he was attending to a family matter.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan said he'll be ready for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game at Philadelphia after missing Tuesday's practice for personal reasons. Ryan was back with the team for Wednesday's practice. He didn't disclose details of his absence, but indicated he was attending to a family matter.
Ajayi ready to give Eagles a ride on Jay Train vs. Falcons
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jay Ajayi is rested, refreshed and ready.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jay Ajayi is rested, refreshed and ready.
QB Jacob Eason leaving Georgia after losing job to Fromm
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Quarterback Jacob Eason is leaving Georgia, an expected decision after he lost the starting job to freshman Jake Fromm.
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Quarterback Jacob Eason is leaving Georgia, an expected decision after he lost the starting job to freshman Jake Fromm.
Georgia State gets past Appalachian State 71-58
BOONE, N.C. (AP) - Jeff Thomas had 22 points and eight rebounds as Georgia State took an early lead, then stayed even with Appalachian State in the second half for a 71-58 victory on Thursday night.
BOONE, N.C. (AP) - Jeff Thomas had 22 points and eight rebounds as Georgia State took an early lead, then stayed even with Appalachian State in the second half for a 71-58 victory on Thursday night.
Missouri pulls away in 2nd half to beat Georgia 68-56
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Missouri's Jontay Porter didn't hesitate. Jordan Geist flung a pass to the freshman forward, who took one step, jumped over 6-foot-8 Georgia forward Yante Maten and crashed the ball into the net.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Missouri's Jontay Porter didn't hesitate. Jordan Geist flung a pass to the freshman forward, who took one step, jumped over 6-foot-8 Georgia forward Yante Maten and crashed the ball into the net.
Braves release 3B Garcia so he can play in South Korea
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have released third baseman Adonis Garcia so he can play overseas.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have released third baseman Adonis Garcia so he can play overseas.
Dinwiddie takes charge in closing seconds, Nets beat Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) - Spencer Dinwiddie did everything he could to keep the Brooklyn Nets composed in the closing seconds.
ATLANTA (AP) - Spencer Dinwiddie did everything he could to keep the Brooklyn Nets composed in the closing seconds.
Schroder, Hawks beat Nuggets 110-97 to end 10-game road skid
DENVER (AP) - The Atlanta Hawks were savoring a rare win during a tough season. The Denver Nuggets were lamenting a missed opportunity to improve their postseason hopes.
DENVER (AP) - The Atlanta Hawks were savoring a rare win during a tough season. The Denver Nuggets were lamenting a missed opportunity to improve their postseason hopes.
Manuel getting good results as Falcons defensive coordinator
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Marquand Manuel has taught Atlanta's defense how to do a better job of closing out games in his first season as an NFL coordinator.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Marquand Manuel has taught Atlanta's defense how to do a better job of closing out games in his first season as an NFL coordinator.
Ryan misses Falcons' practice because of personal matter
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan left team headquarters because of an undisclosed personal matter and did not practice with the team.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan left team headquarters because of an undisclosed personal matter and did not practice with the team.
Falcons' Matt Ryan misses practice Tuesday
Matt Ryan was missing in action at Falcons practice Tuesday. That is obviously a cause for concern.
Matt Ryan was missing in action at Falcons practice Tuesday. That is obviously a cause for concern.
Raiders officially introduce Gruden as coach
The Oakland Raiders have officially hired Jon Gruden as their coach.
The Oakland Raiders have officially hired Jon Gruden as their coach.
Falcons on Matt Ryan missing practice
Falcons on Matt Ryan missing practice
Falcons on Matt Ryan missing practice
Alabama beats Georgia in OT for national title
To add another championship to the greatest dynasty college football has ever seen, Alabama turned to its quarterback of the future, and Tua Tagovailoa proved that his time is now.
To add another championship to the greatest dynasty college football has ever seen, Alabama turned to its quarterback of the future, and Tua Tagovailoa proved that his time is now.