HIGH 5 kicker's long journey to the playoffs
Jack Breedlove spends his practice time preparing and perfecting his craft. It's all in anticipation of a chance to help his Maynard Jackson win their upcoming playoff game against Miller Grove. He hit a 50 yard field goal at Wednesday's practice, not bad for a kid who kicked a football for the first time just two years ago.
Jack Breedlove spends his practice time preparing and perfecting his craft. It's all in anticipation of a chance to help his Maynard Jackson win their upcoming playoff game against Miller Grove. He hit a 50 yard field goal at Wednesday's practice, not bad for a kid who kicked a football for the first time just two years ago.
Team of the Week pep rally at Pope High School
Pope High School was selected to be our High 5 Sports Team of the Week, and Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken helped them celebrate at a special pep rally Thursday morning.
Pope High School was selected to be our High 5 Sports Team of the Week, and Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken helped them celebrate at a special pep rally Thursday morning.
Roy Halladay's furry, four-legged legacy
Investigators are taking a closer look at Roy Halladay’s plane, which has been removed from the Gulf of Mexico after yesterday’s fatal crash. Meanwhile, deputies are remembering the former All-Star pitcher for his generosity and concern about this community.
Investigators are taking a closer look at Roy Halladay’s plane, which has been removed from the Gulf of Mexico after yesterday’s fatal crash. Meanwhile, deputies are remembering the former All-Star pitcher for his generosity and concern about this community.
TMZ: Video shows Halladay flying aggressively before crash
Roy Halladay appeared to be flying erratically and even dangerously in his plane in the moments before his fatal crash -- making extreme and unusual changes in altitude, according to multiple witnesses.
Roy Halladay appeared to be flying erratically and even dangerously in his plane in the moments before his fatal crash -- making extreme and unusual changes in altitude, according to multiple witnesses.
Remembering Roy Halladay: MLB honors legend gone too soon
Emotional tributes have been pouring onto social media after pitching great Roy Halladay died in a plane crash off the coast of Florida.
Emotional tributes have been pouring onto social media after pitching great Roy Halladay died in a plane crash off the coast of Florida.
MLB star Roy Halladay killed in plane crash off Pasco coast
Former Major League Baseball star and aviation enthusiast Roy Halladay was killed in a plane crash off the coast of Pasco County this afternoon, shocking sports fans from Florida to Philadelphia.
Former Major League Baseball star and aviation enthusiast Roy Halladay was killed in a plane crash off the coast of Pasco County this afternoon, shocking sports fans from Florida to Philadelphia.
O'Brien says Texans have discussed signing Kaepernick
Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien says he and general manager Rick Smith have discussed signing Colin Kaepernick in the wake of last week's season-ending injury to Deshaun Watson.
Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien says he and general manager Rick Smith have discussed signing Colin Kaepernick in the wake of last week's season-ending injury to Deshaun Watson.
Former Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay killed in plane crash
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay has died following a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay has died following a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico.
Party crashers? No. 10 Auburn in way of Georgia, Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The Auburn Tigers can really crash the playoff party. Who knows, the 10th-ranked Tigers might end up even receiving an invite. When you play the nation's top two teams - No. 2 Georgia and No. 1 Alabama in The Associated Press poll - in your final Southeastern Conference games, you can really spruce up that resume, after all. And at the same time, the Tigers could put a...
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The Auburn Tigers can really crash the playoff party. Who knows, the 10th-ranked Tigers might end up even receiving an invite. When you play the nation's top two teams - No. 2 Georgia and No. 1 Alabama in The Associated Press poll - in your final Southeastern Conference games, you can really spruce up that resume, after all. And at the same time, the Tigers could put a...
Auburn vs UGA preview
Auburn vs UGA preview
Auburn vs UGA preview
Team of the Week: Pope Greyhounds
It's tough to be a Pope Greyhound when you literally live in the shadows of traditional Cobb football powers Walton and Lassiter. New subdivisions go up, and most of the time those families seem to end up cheering for the Raiders or the Trojans on Friday nights. But the little brother wearing powder blue never gets down. He keeps plugging away. And this year he's in the playoffs for the first...
It's tough to be a Pope Greyhound when you literally live in the shadows of traditional Cobb football powers Walton and Lassiter. New subdivisions go up, and most of the time those families seem to end up cheering for the Raiders or the Trojans on Friday nights. But the little brother wearing powder blue never gets down. He keeps plugging away. And this year he's in the playoffs for the first...
Bulldogs clinch spot in SEC Championship Game
The Georgia Bulldogs football team is heading back to the SEC Championship Game for the first time since 2012. Georgia's 24-10 win over South Carolina on Saturday combined with the University of Kentucky's loss to Ole Miss clinched the SEC East for the Bulldogs.
The Georgia Bulldogs football team is heading back to the SEC Championship Game for the first time since 2012. Georgia's 24-10 win over South Carolina on Saturday combined with the University of Kentucky's loss to Ole Miss clinched the SEC East for the Bulldogs.
Adorable little girl says "Carlos Correa broke my heart" after World Series proposal
One little girl wasn't quite as happy as everyone else when Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa made his heart-stopping proposal to former Miss Texas Daniella Rodriguez after the World Series. In fact, one girl was absolutely heartbroken. "Why are you sad? Carlos Correa broke my heart!"
One little girl wasn't quite as happy as everyone else when Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa made his heart-stopping proposal to former Miss Texas Daniella Rodriguez after the World Series. In fact, one girl was absolutely heartbroken. "Why are you sad? Carlos Correa broke my heart!"
Smart, Bulldogs prepare for road test against Auburn
University of Georgia football coach Kirby Smart spoke on Monday about the challenge his team faces this upcoming Saturday on the road against the Auburn Tigers.
University of Georgia football coach Kirby Smart spoke on Monday about the challenge his team faces this upcoming Saturday on the road against the Auburn Tigers.
Flanagan upsets Keitany, ends US drought at NYC Marathon
NEW YORK (AP) - Shalane Flanagan thought about the seven years building to this race, possibly her last. She thought about the running star striding next to her. She thought about her family. She thought about Meb. With one hellacious holler at the finish, it all poured out. Flanagan dethroned Mary Keitany on Sunday and became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since...
NEW YORK (AP) - Shalane Flanagan thought about the seven years building to this race, possibly her last. She thought about the running star striding next to her. She thought about her family. She thought about Meb. With one hellacious holler at the finish, it all poured out. Flanagan dethroned Mary Keitany on Sunday and became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since...
Panthers run for 201 yards in 20-17 win over Falcons
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Cam Newton ran for 86 yards and a touchdown and the Carolina Panthers stormed back from an early 10-point deficit and then held on to beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 on Sunday in a key NFC South matchup. The Panthers spotted the Falcons 10 points before Newton and the ground game got rolling. Carolina ran for 201 yards, including a career-high 66 and a touchdown from...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Cam Newton ran for 86 yards and a touchdown and the Carolina Panthers stormed back from an early 10-point deficit and then held on to beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 on Sunday in a key NFC South matchup. The Panthers spotted the Falcons 10 points before Newton and the ground game got rolling. Carolina ran for 201 yards, including a career-high 66 and a touchdown from...
First American woman wins NYC Marathon since 1977
Shalane Flanagan became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since 1977, potentially ending her decorated career with her first major marathon victory.
Shalane Flanagan became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since 1977, potentially ending her decorated career with her first major marathon victory.
Fromm's 2 TD passes lead No. 2 Georgia past Gamecocks 24-10
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Jake Fromm proved he can throw - and block a little, too - as his two touchdown passes led No. 2 Georgia to a 24-10 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Fromm, the freshman best known for handing off to a deep group of Georgia tailbacks, was underestimated this week by South Carolina defensive back Chris Lammons, who said the Bulldogs "can't pass."
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Jake Fromm proved he can throw - and block a little, too - as his two touchdown passes led No. 2 Georgia to a 24-10 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Fromm, the freshman best known for handing off to a deep group of Georgia tailbacks, was underestimated this week by South Carolina defensive back Chris Lammons, who said the Bulldogs "can't pass."
Benkert rallied Virginia past Georgia Tech, 40-36
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Kurt Benkert hit Andre Levrone with a 27-yard touchdown pass with 1:22 remaining Saturday and Virginia rallied past Georgia Tech, 40-36. The Cavaliers (6-3, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) achieved bowl eligibility for the first time since 2011 in the wildest of ways, driving for the go-ahead score after the Yellow Jackets had gone ahead on a touchdown of their own...
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Kurt Benkert hit Andre Levrone with a 27-yard touchdown pass with 1:22 remaining Saturday and Virginia rallied past Georgia Tech, 40-36. The Cavaliers (6-3, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) achieved bowl eligibility for the first time since 2011 in the wildest of ways, driving for the go-ahead score after the Yellow Jackets had gone ahead on a touchdown of their own...
Big Show recap - Week Twelve
Whew! Is it over already? Seriously? Where did the regular season go? It’s Week Twelve already! Can you believe it? Some teams will move on, their names ascribed to the brackets in the Sports Bunker, but sadly, many teams, we will be saying goodbye to you this week.
Whew! Is it over already? Seriously? Where did the regular season go? It’s Week Twelve already! Can you believe it? Some teams will move on, their names ascribed to the brackets in the Sports Bunker, but sadly, many teams, we will be saying goodbye to you this week.