One-year countdown to FIFA World Cup, Atlanta provides update
The countdown is officially on—exactly one year from today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off, and Atlanta is preparing to make a major impact as one of the host cities.
The countdown is officially on—exactly one year from today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off, and Atlanta is preparing to make a major impact as one of the host cities.
World Cup 2026: Here's what you need to know
Next year’s prestigious tournament will feature 48 teams, and the U.S. is one of the host countries for the games.
Next year’s prestigious tournament will feature 48 teams, and the U.S. is one of the host countries for the games.
Mary Lou Retton fined $100, speaks out following DUI arrest
Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton pleaded no contest to a DUI in West Virginia. Here’s what we know.
Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton pleaded no contest to a DUI in West Virginia. Here’s what we know.
Biles apologizes after clash with Gaines over trans athletes: 'It didn’t help for me to get personal'
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles apologized after a heated social media exchange with OutKick host Riley Gaines over transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles apologized after a heated social media exchange with OutKick host Riley Gaines over transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Kirk Cousins attends Atlanta Falcons minicamp
Kirk Cousins attended the Atlanta Falcons' mandatory minicamp despite losing the starting quarterback role to rookie Michael Penix Jr..
Kirk Cousins attended the Atlanta Falcons' mandatory minicamp despite losing the starting quarterback role to rookie Michael Penix Jr..
California track star, disqualified for fire extinguisher celebration, hoping to compete at nationals
Clara Adams, the 16-year-old Salinas high school track star disqualified for spraying a fire extinguisher on her shoes after her state championship win, is hoping to compete again this month at a national championship event.
Clara Adams, the 16-year-old Salinas high school track star disqualified for spraying a fire extinguisher on her shoes after her state championship win, is hoping to compete again this month at a national championship event.
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren hospitalized with severe pneumonia
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is currently hospitalized with severe pneumonia and is unable to respond, according to a Facebook post by his wife, Amy Askren.
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is currently hospitalized with severe pneumonia and is unable to respond, according to a Facebook post by his wife, Amy Askren.
Sovereignty wins 157th Belmont Stakes, charging past Journalism down final stretch
Journalism, who won the Preakness Stakes, couldn't beat out Sovereignty again.
Journalism, who won the Preakness Stakes, couldn't beat out Sovereignty again.
SportsTalkATL: June 7, 2025
SportsTalkATL gives true Atlanta fans a voice and keeps our finger on the pulse of ATL sports.
SportsTalkATL gives true Atlanta fans a voice and keeps our finger on the pulse of ATL sports.
Coco Gauff wins French Open, defeats top-ranked Sabalenka
American tennis star Coco Gauff claimed her second career Grand Slam after defeating top-ranked women’s tennis pro Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final on Saturday.
American tennis star Coco Gauff claimed her second career Grand Slam after defeating top-ranked women’s tennis pro Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final on Saturday.
Coco Gauff defeats top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets to win her first French Open title
Coco Gauff has won the French Open for the first time by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday.
Coco Gauff has won the French Open for the first time by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday.
Landmark NCAA settlement transforms college sports: Georgia schools to pay athletes directly
The NCAA settlement allows schools, including those in Georgia, to directly pay student-athletes, marking a significant shift from the traditional amateur model in college sports.
The NCAA settlement allows schools, including those in Georgia, to directly pay student-athletes, marking a significant shift from the traditional amateur model in college sports.
Derek Jeter stars in first commercial for his digital trading card company
Jeter co-founded Arena Club in 2022.
Jeter co-founded Arena Club in 2022.
Falcons in Germany: Delta offering limited-time flights to Berlin
These are the first direct flights from Atlanta to the German capital. The flights are part of Delta's bigger plan to offer more direct flights between NFL cities.
These are the first direct flights from Atlanta to the German capital. The flights are part of Delta's bigger plan to offer more direct flights between NFL cities.
Aaron Rodgers to sign with Steelers: What we know
Aaron Rodgers has put an end to months of speculation over where he will end up next.
Aaron Rodgers has put an end to months of speculation over where he will end up next.
Atlanta-native, Orlando Magic star, Wendell Carter Jr. hosting free basketball camp
Atlanta-native and Orlando Magic star, Wendell Carter Jr hosting free basketball camp
Atlanta-native and Orlando Magic star, Wendell Carter Jr hosting free basketball camp
Help pick who sings national anthem for the Peachtree Road Race
The Atlanta Track Club wants you to vote for who sings the “Star-Spangled Banner" before this year's Peachtree Road Race.
The Atlanta Track Club wants you to vote for who sings the “Star-Spangled Banner" before this year's Peachtree Road Race.
Son of football legend Milt Stegall found dead in DePaul dorm room
DePaul University mourns the unexpected death of sophomore soccer player Chase Stegall, son of former NFL and CFL star Milt Stegall.
DePaul University mourns the unexpected death of sophomore soccer player Chase Stegall, son of former NFL and CFL star Milt Stegall.
Historic Hank Aaron jersey from 1963 season fetches $168,000 at auction
Hank Aaron's 1963 game-used jersey sold for $168,000, marking a rare piece of baseball history.
Hank Aaron's 1963 game-used jersey sold for $168,000, marking a rare piece of baseball history.
Two metro Atlanta high school basketball stars get NIL deal
The Marist and Grayson High School stars just signed with Adidas. The NIL deals mean the players will get paid to play this year.
The Marist and Grayson High School stars just signed with Adidas. The NIL deals mean the players will get paid to play this year.