Professional Sports

The Atlanta Falcons today announced that quarterback Matt Ryan has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Atlanta

When the Atlanta Falcons were going through their offseason checklist, they knew it was vital to get more pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

Larry Drew wakes up at 4:30 every morning for a two-hour workout. A tumultuous offseason gave the Atlanta Hawks' second-year coach much to think about as he lifted weights and labored on his elliptical machine.

The Atlanta Braves are not offering a contract to right-hander Peter Moylan, who has been one of the team's top relievers the last six years.

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith is back home after being taken to the hospital in Charlotte, N.C.

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith is expected to return to Atlanta on Sunday night after being examined in a Charlotte hospital.

The Gwinnett Gladiators fell a goal short on Sunday, 3-2 in a shootout against the Stingrays.

Matt Ryan led Atlanta to another comeback victory over the Carolina Panthers, keeping the Falcons in the playoff chase.

The Gwinnett Gladiators lost 3-1 to the South Carolina Stingrays Saturday night in front of the largest crowd of the season of 9,059 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.