Professional Sports

Jamarca Sanford's interception at the Atlanta 25 with less than two minutes remaining set up Kai Forbath's 30-yard field goal as time expired, giving the New Orleans Saints a 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has been named NFC Offensive Player of the week for his performance in Week 16.

Al Horford had 30 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 121-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.

Dan Quinn is trying to make the most out of missing the playoffs in his first season as Falcons head coach.

Monta Ellis scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers beat Atlanta 93-87 on Monday night, ending the Hawks' six-game winning streak.

ATLANTA (AP) — Carolina's bid for an undefeated season ended Sunday when Julio Jones' dramatic 70-yard touchdown reception powered the Atlanta Falcons to a 20-13 victory over Cam Newton and the Panthers.

Home-field advantage is within reach for Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers...

A man who was a former college and professional football coach and Gainesville high school football columnist and commentator has died.

Falcons receiver Julio Jones said Thursday he isn't concerned with breaking the NFL single-season record for catches.

Falcons rookie running back Tevin Coleman has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol after slipping in the shower and hitting his head.