Professional Sports

Multiple news agencies report the death of former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson.

Blaine Gabbert of all people gave the San Francisco 49ers a big lift in a lost season.

The Atlanta Hawks overcame a lackluster start with a big finish. When Kent Bazemore and company got rolling, the Washington Wizards just couldn't keep up.

Al Horford scored 21 points, Dennis Schroder added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks won their fifth straight game, 101-87 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.

Jeff Teague scored 23 points, Al Horford added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 112-101 on Thursday night for their first victory of the season.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for his performance through the month of October.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 21 points to lead all five Detroit starters in double figures, carrying the Pistons to a surprising 106-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night and ruining the home opener of the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference last season.

Atlanta Hawks' player Thabo Sefolosha has been acquitted in a case stemming from a police fracas outside a trendy New York City nightclub.

Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White skipped practice Wednesday for an undisclosed personal matter, while the team addressed concerns that he's not happy with a diminished role in the offense.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for his performance through the month of September.