Falcons announce release of QB Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons have announced plans to release veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins when the new NFL league year begins March 11.

Decatur launches WatchFest ‘26 volunteer program

Organizers are recruiting 350 volunteers to staff concerts, assist at community events and serve as city ambassadors during the 34-day Decatur WatchFest ‘26 celebration.

Braves take control of broadcasts with BravesVision

The Atlanta Braves are taking over their own TV coverage. Find out how "BravesVision" will change the way you watch games starting with the 2026 season.

Braves continue spring training in Florida
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The Atlanta Braves continued their spring training in Florida with a game against the Orioles on Monday. It was game 3 of 31. 

Olympians travel through Atlanta airport after returning from Milan

A day after the end of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, members of Team USA passed through the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday night on their way back home.

Women’s US Olympic hockey team declines State of the Union invite

President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it. 

US Men’s hockey team invited to Trump’s State of the Union

President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.

US tops Canada 2–1 in OT for 1st Olympic men’s hockey gold since 1980

The United States beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since 1980’s “Miracle on Ice."

Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway

NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway was canceled due to rain. Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for Sunday's AutoTrader 400 in Atlanta.

Interview with NASCAR driver Austin Dillon
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NASCAR driver Austin Dillon talks to FOX 5's Justin Felder about the big NASCAR Cup race coming up this weekend at EchoPark Speedway. 

Bradenton’s IMG Academy fined $1.7M for taking tuition from Mexican drug cartel associates

IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine after federal investigators discovered the school spent years taking tuition money from individuals linked to a Mexican drug cartel.

FIFA-related protest planned near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

Local demonstrators are set to join environmental activists in nine other cities in protests aimed at sports teams and major events sponsored by oil companies and financial institutions.

Braves' Ozzie Albies brings fish to Marietta students
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Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies delivered a fully stocked fish tank and a goldfish he raised to Lockheed Elementary in Marietta.

Suspect charged in killing of former US skater in St. Louis: reports

A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.

Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan

Tyler Reddick surged past a wrecked field on the final lap to win the Daytona 500, delivering a dramatic victory for a team co-owned by basketball great Michael Jordan.