Professional Sports

The Atlanta Falcons today announced that they have re-signed linebacker Philip Wheeler.

Fresh off the pain of losing by 15 at home to the Washington Wizards, the Atlanta Hawks couldn't afford another disappointment. With every other team in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff picture winning, the Hawks were plenty motivated to bounce back.

Carlos Correa hit his third homer this spring and the Houston Astros beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 Tuesday.

Towering cranes dot the city's skyline, signaling the rise of a $1.4 billion retractable-roof stadium that is supposed to keep major sporting events streaming to Atlanta.

John Wall scored 27 points and dished out 14 assists, Bradley Beal chipped in with 25 points, and the Washington Wizards extended their winning streak to a season-high five in a row, cooling off the Atlanta Hawks 117-102 Monday night.

The Atlanta Hawks stayed hot with balanced scoring to overcome the Houston Rockets' powerful combination of Michael Beasley and James Harden.

Jaime Garcia cruised through three innings before allowing four runs on four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals blew a three-run lead before playing to an 8-all tie with the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

The Atlanta Falcons Tuesday announced that they have signed safety Damian Parms, wide receiver Aldrick Robinson, and cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke.

Julio Teheran allowed two hits over four innings by making quick work of the Tampa Bay Rays' starters in the Braves' 5-0 win Monday.

Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer figured the Indiana Pacers might have a tough time winning two road games on consecutive nights.