Professional Sports

Just when it seemed Philadelphia might have an easy time with Atlanta, Josh Smith gave the Hawks a lift and gave the 76ers something to think about.

ATLANTA -- Former Georgia Southern defensive backs coach Joe Danna was named the Atlanta Falcons defensive quality control coach on Monday.

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Atlanta Falcons Assistant Head Coach Emmitt Thomas was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame today.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jailed quarterback Michael Vick can keep all but $3.75 million of the nearly $20 million in bonus money he received from the Atlanta Falcons following a ruling Monday by a federal judge.

The Giants defeated the once perfect New England Patriots, 17-14, Sunday night in the Super Bowl.

BLAKELY -- New Orleans defensive end Charles Grant was stabbed in the neck and a pregnant woman was shot and killed at an altercation in southwest Georgia early Sunday, according to authorities.

Tiger Woods wins after a four shot deficit to win

Ilya Kovalchuck misses his second game, but Kari Lentonen steps up with third shut out this season.

Marvin Williams Scores 24 points, Atlanta wins 104-92 over New Jersey

Pospisil with pair of goals in win