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Andrew Wiggins scored 19 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 18 rebounds and Minnesota beat the Atlanta Hawks 92-84 on Wednesday night.

Atlanta United will open its inaugural 2017 season at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium against New York Red Bulls on Sunday, March 5 at 7 p.m., Major League Soccer announced Wednesday.

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson believes he is the best player in the country no matter what the Heisman Trophy voters say...

The NFL on Tuesday announced that outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr., kicker Matt Bryant, running back Devonta Freeman, wide receiver Julio Jones, center Alex Mack, and quarterback Matt Ryan have been named to the 2017 Pro Bowl roster...

Coach Dan Quinn appreciates how the Atlanta Falcons are positioned atop the NFC South, holding a one-game lead over Tampa Bay with two games left in the regular season.

Paul Millsap hit the go-ahead 10-footer with 12.7 seconds left, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Russell Westbrook's 46 points to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-108 on Monday night.

Devonta Freeman rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns Sunday, leading the Falcons to a 41-13 rout of the San Francisco 49ers that clinched Atlanta's first winning season since 2012...

The Atlanta Falcons' defense has made plenty of rookie mistakes. No surprise there, given all the first-year players they've put on the field.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn updated star receiver Julio Jones' injury as a sprained toe instead of turf toe on Wednesday, putting a more optimistic outlook on the injury...

Atlanta United has added valuable experience for its 2017 inaugural season by signing free-agent midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, a 12-year MLS veteran.