Professional Sports

The Atlanta Falcons have hired Dave Brock as an offensive assistant, Kyle Flood as the assistant offensive line coach, Bush Hamdan as the team’s quarterbacks coach, and Charlie Jackson as a defensive assistant.

Eager for a fresh start and armed with a new rotation, the Atlanta Braves started spring training with an air of confidence and optimism, especially for a team coming off a season of 93 losses.

Atlanta Braves infielder Sean Rodriguez has had surgery to repair the rotator cuff in his left shoulder.

Braves general manager John Coppolella said Monday he isn't sure whether it is realistic to hope for a return this season of infielder Sean Rodriguez, who will have shoulder surgery.

The Atlanta Braves acquired three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips on Sunday from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for two pitchers.

The 2017 T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League tournament season will open Saturday on Lake Lanier for Bulldog Division anglers. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively in the one-day tournament.

Atlanta United defeated Chattanooga FC, 4-0, Saturday afternoon in front of 12,484 fans at Finley Stadium. Tito Villalba scored the club’s first-ever goal in the ninth minute, while Yamil Asad stunningly curled one into the upper corner in the 36th minute to give Atlanta a comfortable two-goal lead.

Since an embarrassing downfall at Southern Cal, Steve Sarkisian has certainly caught plenty of breaks in his professional life.

A recent spurt of ugly losses left the Atlanta Hawks feeling that it was especially important to play better in their final home game before the All-Star break.

After squandering a 25-point lead in the Super Bowl, the Atlanta Falcons are shaking up their defensive staff...