2024-04-27 21:21
The Atlanta Falcons’ final draft pick for 2024 is UGA’s defensive tackle Zion Logue.
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2024-04-27 20:33
The Atlanta Falcons chose in round 6 #186: Jase McCellan RB Alabama, and #187: Casey Washington WR Ilinois.
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2024-04-27 19:01
The Atlanta Falcons have added a homegrown linebacker to their roster.
J. D. Bertrand, from Notre Dame, is the team’s fifth-round #143rd pick.
According to Fox 5’s Victor Prieto… Read More
2024-04-27 16:38
The Atlanta Falcons have selected Oregon’s Brandon Dorlus, defensive tackle, as their 4th-round pick. Dorlus is their second defensive tackle selected in this year’s draft.
The N… Read More
2024-04-27 15:23
The Georgia Bulldogs sent more of their best to the pros this year. Many Dawgs will now be putting on NFL jerseys next season thanks to this year’s NFL Draft. Here are the players and… Read More
2024-04-27 15:13
The Atlanta Falcons have eight picks in this year’s NFL Draft, and they are using these picks to solidify their roster for next season and beyond. Here are the Falcons’ picks so… Read More
2024-04-27 03:56
Smith joins the list of former Dawgs going to professional NFL teams. Tampa chose the defensive back as the 3rd round, 89th pick in the NFL Draft Read More
2024-04-27 02:12
The Atlanta Falcons made good on their commitment to get an edge rusher with their 74th 2nd-round pick.
Bralen Trice, who like #8 pick Michael Penix Jr. is from Washington, got 49 total tack… Read More
2024-04-27 01:03
The Atlanta Falcons’ newest passer paid a visit to the Flowery Branch headquarters today.
Michael Penix Jr., drafted by the Falcons with their number 8 first-round pick, told the press… Read More
2024-04-26 23:53
Bulldog Ladd McConkey is heading west. The LA Chargers have selected the wide receiver for their 34th pick. McConkey is the third Dawg to be drafted this year, following TE Brock Bowers and… Read More
2024-04-26 23:44
The Atlanta Falcons aren’t letting up on their aggressive moves in this year’s draft.
After surprising folks with a #8 pick of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., in the first round… Read More
2024-04-26 03:47
After the surprise drafting of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. by the Atlanta Falcons, a controversy immediately arose over how much their just-hired starting quarterback Kirk Cousi… Read More
2024-04-26 02:28
Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Amarius Mims and tight end Brock Bowers are officially headed to the NFL. Mims was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals for their 18th draft pick. Bowers was… Read More
2024-04-26 01:04
The Atlanta Falcons created some excitement with their first-round draft pick, but it may not have been the kind they were looking for.
The team surprised nearly everyone by picking Washingt… Read More
2024-04-25 14:38
The Arizona State quarterback will be heading to UGA for next season, according to media reports Read More
2024-04-25 01:18
This year, the Falcons have to get it right.
In the past few years of the NFL Draft, the Falcons got yearly consolation gifts of a high draft number after a disappointing season, and they go… Read More
2024-04-24 03:04
The Atlanta Dream is hot property in Atlanta, and they have the ticket sales to prove it.
The WNBA franchise announced they have sold out of season tickets for the upcoming season. They are… Read More
2024-04-24 01:40
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried locked out the Miami Marlins from crossing home plate, pitching a shutout while Adam Duvall and Michael Harris II supplied the runs. The Braves won the 2nd o… Read More
2024-04-24 01:31
Activity is ramping up at Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch.
That is because the NFL Draft is less than two days away, and the Falcons are looking to further build their team by… Read More
2024-04-22 23:45
The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins at home in a 3-0 shutout, but that wasn’t the only story.
Ronald Acuna Jr. picked up his record-breaking habits where he left off las… Read More
2024-04-22 20:12
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan announced this afternoon that he will officially call it a career after sixteen years of professional football.
From: Matt Ryan To: Atlanta pi… Read More
2024-04-22 02:10
The Atlanta Braves were defeated by the Texas Rangers 6-4. They took two of the three games against the Rangers to win the series. The Braves play the Miami Marlins at home on Monday, with B… Read More
2024-04-21 02:23
Atlanta United had a one-score lead against visiting Cincinnati FC, but couldn’t protect it.
Kirk Cousins is officially a 17pic.twitter.com/fGe8ZNYJD2
— Atlanta Falcons (@Atlant… Read More
2024-04-21 02:02
The Atlanta Braves are one game away from another series sweep after topping the Rangers 2-5. Pitcher Charlie Morton gets the win (2-0, 4.70 ERA), Raisel Iglesias gets his sixth save. Michae… Read More
2024-04-20 03:16
Thanks to Chris Sale‘s pitching and Travis d’Arnaud‘s hot bat, the Braves put another game in their win collum on Friday.
The Braves defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 8-3… Read More
2024-04-19 14:29
Trae Young spoke to the press this morning after an unsatisfying season for the Atlanta Hawks came to a close Wednesday.
WSB TV sports reporter Alison Mastrangelo asked the Hawks guard ab… Read More
2024-04-18 04:25
The Atlanta Hawks bid to enter the NBA Playoffs was denied Wendesday night. Instead, they got an early trip home to Atlanta to face an uncertain offseason.
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Haw… Read More
2024-04-18 00:14
The Braves won the game against the Houston Astros in ten innings, getting the go-ahead run from an Orlando Arcia base hit. This is their second consecutive series sweep. The Braves meet the… Read More
2024-04-17 03:42
The Atlanta Braves have guaranteed themselves a series victory over the Houston Astros with tonight’s win.
The Braves only had an Orlando Arcia homer in the top of the second, and a ru… Read More
2024-04-16 20:46
The Atlanta Braves announced today that second baseman Ozzie Albies will be on the 10-day injured list, with a right great toe fracture.
Albies got this injury after last night’… Read More
2024-04-16 02:27
New faces are coming to the Atlanta Dream this upcoming season.
The team had the twelfth pick in this year’s highly anticipated WNBA Draft, and they used their best pick to land ninete… Read More
2024-04-15 01:58
The Dawsonville-based racer wins the NASCAR event at Texas Motor Speedway.
That’s one big smile, cowboy. pic.twitter.com/JVwHe2YfFe
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) April 14, 2024
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2024-04-14 23:09
Scottie Scheffler will need to make some room in his closet for another green jacket.
He won his second Masters championship today in Augusta, besting Ludvig Aberg‘s 7 under par with h… Read More
2024-04-14 22:30
Daniel Rios (55′) and Caleb Wiley (’63) garnered the points for the Five Stripes today, tying with the Philadelphia Union 2-2. Their record is now 3-2-2, and in sixth place in th… Read More
2024-04-14 22:23
The Atlanta Hawks have ended the regular season pretty much the way they played this entire season: outmanned and outgunned by their opponents thanks to injuries, lack of defense, and missed… Read More
2024-04-14 03:15
The third day of Masters competition saw Scottie Scheffler leading the pack with -7, followed by Collin Morikawa, close behind with -6. There isn’t much distance at the top of the list… Read More
2024-04-14 02:40
The calendar might say April, but it might as well have been October again in Athens and Midtown Atlanta.
That’s because both the Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets h… Read More
2024-04-13 15:49
The Atlanta Braves will have to dig in this season without one of their most potent pitchers.
The team announced this morning that RHP Spencer Strider underwent surgery to repair the inj… Read More
2024-04-13 02:46
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried led the charge to defeat the Miami Marlins to kick off the three-game series.
Fried allowed only one run in four hits over the six and a third innings he spe… Read More
2024-04-13 02:14
On the second day of the Masters golf competition in Augusta National Golf Club, Max Homa claimed the top position at -6, while Thursday’s leader, Bryson DeChambeau, slid out of number… Read More
2024-04-12 14:13
The Atlanta Braves announced this morning that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Darius Vines to the main roster. RHP Allan Winans is being sent to Triple-A Gwinnett Read More
2024-04-12 01:33
Bryson DeChambeau leads the pack today at 7 under. Scottie Scheffler played bogey-free under 66. Nicolai Hojgaard, Danny Willett, and Max Homa all were in the hunt below the top two. Tiger W… Read More
2024-04-12 00:45
The Braves had a rough afternoon at Truist Park, returning to action after a rain-out Wendesday.
They returned to the Park today, hit by an onslaught of Mets runs, when it was over, they wer… Read More
2024-04-11 02:44
Despite the return of Trae Young and a record-breaking performance from Bogdan Bogdanovic, the Hawks couldn’t hold onto an 18-point lead and lost to the visiting Charlotte Hornets 115… Read More
2024-04-10 22:36
Bad weather predicted tonight at Truist Park is blamed. The game will be made up on September 26 Read More
2024-04-10 03:05
The Braves have announced Winans will be the starter for the third of the four-game series against the Mets. Winans is 1-2 with a 5.29 ERA Read More
2024-04-10 02:53
The next-to-last regular season home game for the Atlanta Hawks ended in a double overtime loss against the Miami Heat, 117-111.
Battled for 58 minutes pic.twitter.com/LQr83UBeiz
— At… Read More
2024-04-10 02:25
The Atlanta Braves took the second in the four-game series against the New York Mets.
The Braves topped the Mets 6 – 5 in the home-based series. Ronald Acuna, Jr. got 3 of the runs sco… Read More
2024-04-09 03:57
James Smith-Williams, defensive end, is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, according to his agent, Mike McCartney of Vayner Sports.
The deal is for one year. The Falcons have not yet confirme… Read More
2024-04-08 20:57
The Atlanta Hawks said today that Trae Young, who was off the schedule for the past six weeks due to a left fifth-finger injury, has been cleared to resume practice and contact with the team… Read More
2024-04-08 20:30
The Atlanta Falcons have announced they have signed cornerback Kevin King. King was originally with the Green Bay Packers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed Read More
2024-04-08 13:12
It’s been 50 years since Hank Aaron scored a two-run homer that would re-write the record books.
On April 8th, 1974, in front of a packed Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Aaron faced L.A… Read More
2024-04-07 20:18
Braves complete three straight home victories against the Arizona Diamondbacks with today’s 5-2 win Read More
2024-04-07 04:24
The Hawks couldn’t get a win out of the red-hot Denver Nuggets, 110-142. Clint Capela was the top scorer with 19 points, followed by D’Andre Hunter and Bogi Bogdanovic with 18 ea… Read More
2024-04-07 04:16
The Braves got news about pitcher Spencer Strider they didn’t want.
The starting pitcher has elbow ligament damage, according to an MRI he received the day after he had to leave the op… Read More
2024-04-07 03:53
This could be a habit for the Braves. For the second consecutive game, the Atlanta Braves came from behind and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-9. Marcell Ozuma‘s three-run homer helped… Read More
2024-04-06 03:06
Sometimes it just takes extra time to get the job done.
The Atlanta Braves, trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks in their home opener at Truist Park, slowly crept up behind their opponents all… Read More
2024-04-06 02:02
It appears that incoming Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and tight end Kyle Pitts‘ jersey situation was more complicated and potentially more costly than it appeared.
Just bef… Read More
2024-04-05 01:30
The former Falcon tight end has come to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The signing of the two-year Falcon reunites him with his former coach in Atlanta, Arthur Smith, now a Steelers def… Read More
2024-04-04 20:16
Hamilton, a cornerback, is joining the Falcons, the team announced today. Previously with the Arizona Cardinals, he had 40 tackles, 11 defended passes, and 1 interception in 14 games with th… Read More
2024-04-04 02:06
The Atlanta Hawks are now assured a shot at post-season play.
They defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-113. This win clinches a berth in the Play-In Tournament to advance to the NBA Playoffs. T… Read More
2024-04-03 00:17
Apparently defensive tackle Eddie Goldman couldn’t stay away from Flowery Branch.
Goldman as a Chicago Bear (Credit: Jeffery Beall)NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Goldma… Read More
2024-04-02 23:46
Enechukwu was a defensive lineman who was selected as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He never saw action as a Falcon because he was injured and placed on injured reserve this season Read More
2024-04-01 21:00
The Atlanta Falcons have more salary cap breathing room, and Taylor Heinicke gets some guaranteed bread.
The team has restructured the second-year quarterback’s contract, as ori… Read More
2024-04-01 21:00
The Atlanta Falcons have restructured second year quarterback Taylor Heinicke’s contract, according to ESPN.com.
He goes from a $5 million base salary in 2024 to $1.32 million. His… Read More
2024-04-01 13:29
Dejounte Murray had a March to remember.
The Atlanta Hawks’ guard, who was at one time on the trading bubble this season, made a case for the Hawks keeping him in the lineup this past… Read More
2024-03-31 21:54
Atlanta United dominates visiting Chicago with a 3-0, clean-sheet victory. Giakoumakis (’45), and Thlare (’65, 90’+5) score Atlanta’s three goals. Their next game is… Read More
2024-03-31 20:51
Braves lose first regular season game to the Phillies, but win the opening series 2 of 3. Next game is Tuesday vs the Chicago White Sox Read More
2024-03-31 03:54
This is their second victory in a row, now undefeated this season Read More
2024-03-30 01:13
There’s no better way to start a new season with a win, and the Atlanta Braves got it. Convincingly.
The Braves embarrassed the Philadelphia Phillies on their home turf, Citizens Bank… Read More
2024-03-29 01:21
The wait is almost over.
Thanks to bad weather in Philadelphia, Braves fans had to wait one more day for their team’s opening day game while everyone else in the world of baseball got… Read More
2024-03-28 02:49
The Atlanta Hawks found a way to win another game without the help of many of its starters.
The Hawks defeated the Portland Trailblazers 120 to 106. They led by as many as 19 points in the f… Read More
2024-03-27 00:42
After two years with the Atlanta Falcons, Cordarrelle Patterson is headed north.
NFL insider Adam Schefter reported today that Patterson reached a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers… Read More
2024-03-27 00:10
The Atlanta Hawks got some good news about guard Trae Young.
It appears he is making steady progress on his injured left finger, which kept him out of action for the Hawks since February 23r… Read More
2024-03-26 02:58
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he did not think his team broke NFL tampering rules in the process of landing their new quarterback, Kirk Cousins.
ESPN reported Monday that Blank sai… Read More
2024-03-26 02:29
The Atlanta Hawks once again turned lemons into lemonade by snatching a 120-118 victory over the Celtics.
What made this win so remarkable was the Hawks being down as many as 30 points in th… Read More
2024-03-22 13:43
The Atlanta Hawks were unable to keep pace with the Phoenix Suns Thursday night, dropping their second straight game 115 to 128.
The Hawks built a 14-point lead in the first quarter, but the… Read More
2024-03-22 02:25
If most mock draft picks had their way, Atlanta would finally address their lack of pass-rush with this year’s draft pick.
The overwhelming projected pick for the Falcons’ number… Read More
2024-03-21 01:57
The Georgia Bulldogs face tough competition next season.
And many of those opponents reside with them in the SEC.
The Southeastern Conference announced a list of which teams will face each o… Read More
2024-03-20 01:36
The Georgia Bulldogs’ basketball season isn’t over yet.
But they barely survived a 21-point upswing by visiting Xavier in the second half of the National Invitation Tournament, w… Read More
2024-03-19 23:52
The 18 and 4 Georgia Bulldogs baseball team defeated the visiting 13 and 5 Wofford College, 18-6.
The Dawgs’ win was powered by three homers from Corey Collins, followed by a walk-off… Read More
2024-03-19 03:39
The first time the Atlanta Falcons signed defensive lineman Kentavius Street, it was to fill a temporary but crucial void left in defense by an injured Grady Jarrett.
Now he’s back, re… Read More
2024-03-18 03:22
Atlanta United only needed two successful shots to beat the visiting Orlando City team in their third regular game of the season.
Those goals came from Saba Lobzhanbidze in the ninth minute… Read More
2024-03-16 02:13
This week, the Atlanta Falcons took gigantic steps to pivot away from multiple disappointing seasons.
The moves the team made in the last few weeks show the front office got the message from… Read More
2024-03-15 03:23
A familiar face will be missing from this year’s Braves television team.
Kelly Crull, who sideline reported for Bally Sports South for four years, left the network. Atlanta Journal-Con… Read More
2024-03-15 02:01
A Braves veteran who was an active participant in the team’s successful 2021 World Series quest is back.
It’s good to see you friend pic.twitter.com/N6jzWjHnvL
— Atlanta B… Read More
2024-03-15 01:46
It was an active day at Flowery Branch, to say the least.
A day after the official signing of new quarterback Kirk Cousins broke news, the Atlanta Falcons kept making news, adding new offens… Read More
2024-03-14 01:54
There’s a new quarterback in Flowery Branch, and his name is Kirk Cousins.
He officially signed the deal late this afternoon that would make him the starting quarterback for the… Read More
2024-03-13 01:37
It looks like NHL hockey could be coming back to Metro Atlanta, one way or another.
Reports have been saying that there are interested parties that want to lure a professional hockey team to… Read More
2024-03-13 00:30
Twenty-four hours after landing quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Atlanta Falcons awarded him with more offensive help.
Falcons to sign WR Darnell Mooney to three-year, $39M deal. (via @rapshee… Read More
2024-03-12 03:38
Weeks of speculation over who will be the Atlanta Falcons’ new quarterback have ended with news that Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will be the team’s new quarterback. Opinions… Read More
2024-03-12 03:00
The winds of change were blowing through Flowery Branch today.
As news broke of the Atlanta Falcons signing of Kirk Cousins as its new starting quarterback, the team announced it signed a ne… Read More
2024-03-11 20:15
After weeks of speculation, rumors, and debate, the Atlanta Falcons have found their new quarterback.
Various media reported Monday afternoon that the team has signed Minnesota Viking… Read More
2024-03-10 04:26
Atlanta United started the 2024 season with a bang, and it was Giorgos Giakoumakis lighting the fuse.
The team blew away the visiting New England Revolution 4-1 today in their home opener at… Read More
2024-03-09 03:55
The Braves made more changes to its player development lineup today, mostly in pitching.
The team optioned left-handed pitcher Ray Kerr and outfielder J. P. Martinez to Triple-A Gwinnett. Ri… Read More
2024-03-08 03:51
The Atlanta Hawks are reeling.
While the team is trying to stay above the play-in line in the NBA Eastern Conference, injuries have taken some of their key players off the court and on the i… Read More
2024-03-06 21:30
Linebacker Nate Landman will be welcomed at Flowery Branch next season.
That’s because the Atlanta Falcons have re-signed him for another year. He had a one-year contract starting last… Read More
2024-03-06 03:06
The Atlanta Hawks had to dig in to end their two-game losing streak, although mistakes and missed chances frequently got them in trouble.
The team defeated the New York Knicks at Madison Squ… Read More
2024-03-05 03:54
The Atlanta Braves are hoping an injury to Ronald Acuna Jr. is a temporary issue he can quickly bounce back from in time for the start of the regular season.
Since late last week, Acuna suff… Read More
2024-03-05 03:24
The Atlanta Hawks announced a new signing to fortify their roster.
Forward Dylan Windler has been signed to a two-way contract, the Hawks announced today. The Hawks did not announce the term… Read More
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