Professional Sports

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with John Abraham, the team's top pass rusher and a key part of the defense last season.

Former Florida State standout Matt Savage shot a 5-under 66 in the second round of the NGA Tour

The stealthy 49ers are in the chase for Peyton Manning. The Dolphins and Cardinals are out. And

Tyson Alexander is from Gainesville, Fla., but he played the Chattahoochee Golf Club in Gainesville, Ga., like it was his home course on Thursday.

With NFL free agency in its third day, the Atlanta Falcons have yet to play their hand - a different approach for a team that added Michael Turner, Tony Gonzalez, Dunta Robinson, Julio Jones and Ray Edwards in each of the last four years.

Stephen Strasburg gave up two homers and allowed four runs in four innings Wednesday night as the Braves defeated the Nationals 6-5, his ERA for three spring starts rising to 7.45.

Andy Brandt led the Gladiators to their seventh straight win as he collected two goals, including the game winner in a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones on Wednesday night at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver and former Georgia Tech standout Calvin Johnson to an eight-year contract worth up to $132 million, the biggest deal in NFL history.

The Atlanta Falcons got off to a low-key start in free agency, agreeing to terms on new deals with backup quarterback Chris Redman and third receiver Harry Douglas.

The Atlanta Hawks have no plans to deal Josh Smith before Thursday's deadline, according to their co-owner.