Professional Sports

Matt Ryan didn't need much time in the film room to assess his first NFL loss.

Falcons veteran safety Lawyer Milloy has been arrested on DUI and speeding charges.

As the racing season nears its end, Atlanta Dragway competitors are just getting started in defending their points standings,relentless in pursuing their mutual passion

Falcons lose first game of the season on road to rival Tampa Bay

Fill-in closer Luis Ayala gave up a go-ahead homer to pinch-hitter Greg Norton, and the Atlanta Braves rallied for five runs in the ninth inning Sunday and a 7-4 victory.

Brian Griese is eager to pick up where he left off for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers three years ago. The veteran quarterback begins a second stint as the team's starter Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, replacing an injured and ineffective Jeff Garcia in the home opener for the defending NFC South champions.

An old friend to Lanier National Speedway felt right at home Saturday night in the first annual ASA Southeast Series James Garrison Memorial 100. Former LNS track champion Chris Wharton assumed the lead on Lap 28 from Shane Sawyer and then held off Paul Kelly and Kyle Fowler the rest of the way to get the win. Wharton also had to endure 13 cautions, including five in the final 18 laps.

Jonathon Niese pitched eight poised innings in his second career start, David Wright hit the first of three Mets homers and New York beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night for a doubleheader split.

Jeff Francoeur hit a tying single in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied against Johan Santana and the Mets' bullpen, beating New York 3-2 Saturday.

Tony Stewart said Wednesday all is well between the two-time champion and crew chief Greg Zipadelli despite their post-race squabble at Richmond.