Atlanta declares World Cup success, sets sights on Super Bowl in 2028
City leaders are celebrating the Atlanta World Cup success after hosting eight matches without any major security incidents.
City leaders are celebrating the Atlanta World Cup success after hosting eight matches without any major security incidents.
2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0. Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0. Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries
Dream's Angel Reese accepts apology from suspended Toronto coach
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has accepted a public apology from Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello after the league suspended the coach for making a derogatory comment during a recent game.
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has accepted a public apology from Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello after the league suspended the coach for making a derogatory comment during a recent game.
Angel Reese leaves Atlanta Dream game with leg injury
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese exited Sunday's 93-91 home victory against the Chicago Sky after suffering a left leg injury early in the fourth quarter.
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese exited Sunday's 93-91 home victory against the Chicago Sky after suffering a left leg injury early in the fourth quarter.
President Trump presents World Cup to Spain
As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.
As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.
Mbappé tops Messi for Golden Boot, all-time record
The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend.
The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend.
Shakira, Justin Bieber, Muppets take stage for World Cup halftime
A star-studded World Cup halftime show began with one of pop music’s biggest stars joined by two of the biggest stars in Brazilian soccer history. Madonna kicked off the celebration by performing her 2000 dance-pop hit "Music," flanked by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
A star-studded World Cup halftime show began with one of pop music’s biggest stars joined by two of the biggest stars in Brazilian soccer history. Madonna kicked off the celebration by performing her 2000 dance-pop hit "Music," flanked by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
NBA trade: Atlanta Hawks land Lu Dort in three-team deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to trade starting forward Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to trade starting forward Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.
Rising professional boxer Hannah Rapp killed in Texas bicycle collision, driver charged with manslaughter
A rising professional boxer was killed Saturday morning in Central Texas after a motorist allegedly reversed his vehicle and struck her as she rode her bicycle, authorities said.
A rising professional boxer was killed Saturday morning in Central Texas after a motorist allegedly reversed his vehicle and struck her as she rode her bicycle, authorities said.
Saka leads England over France in thriller; 6-4, Mbappé passes Messi
England held on against a furious second-half comeback by France to win 6-4 and claim third place in the 2026 World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé laid down the gauntlet in the Golden Boot race.
England held on against a furious second-half comeback by France to win 6-4 and claim third place in the 2026 World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé laid down the gauntlet in the Golden Boot race.
Tubby Smith named to National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 class
Former Georgia basketball coach Tubby Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 22 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Former Georgia basketball coach Tubby Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 22 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for fastest mile: See his time
Josh Kerr, a runner from Scotland, broke the world record Saturday for the fastest mile ever recorded.
Josh Kerr, a runner from Scotland, broke the world record Saturday for the fastest mile ever recorded.
Non-profit works to grow game of soccer in Atlanta
A non-profit has a mission to expand the game of soccer here in Atlanta.
A non-profit has a mission to expand the game of soccer here in Atlanta.
Argentina advances to World Cup final with 2-1 win over England
Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after rallying to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday in Atlanta.
Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after rallying to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday in Atlanta.
FIFA World Cup: What to know about Argentina as they advance to the final
Argentina has advanced to the FIFA World Cup final after defeating England.
Argentina has advanced to the FIFA World Cup final after defeating England.
Greg Hawthorne, Super Bowl champion with Pittsburgh Steelers, dies at 69
Greg Hawthorne played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won a Super Bowl championship and later played for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.
Greg Hawthorne played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won a Super Bowl championship and later played for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.
World Cup: England faces Argentina in final Atlanta Stadium match
Rain did not stop thousands of soccer fans from packed celebrations at the FIFA Fan Fest in downtown Atlanta.
Rain did not stop thousands of soccer fans from packed celebrations at the FIFA Fan Fest in downtown Atlanta.
FIFA World Cup: What to know about Spain as they advance to the final
Spain has advanced to the final in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 2-0 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday.
Spain has advanced to the final in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 2-0 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday.
Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89
Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair has died at the age of 89, the organization says.
Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair has died at the age of 89, the organization says.
MLB All-Star Game 2026: Where to watch and stream it
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET in Philadelphia.
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET in Philadelphia.