Professional Sports

Dunta Robinson's agent says the NFL has reduced to $25,000 the fine it levied on the Falcons' cornerback for a hit on Philadelphia's Jeremy Maclin last month.

The Atlanta Falcons won consecutive games and handed the Detroit Lions their second straight loss.

The Braves have hired Greg Walker as their hitting coach, ending a 3.5-week process to replace Larry Parrish.

Rookie receiver Julio Jones is likely to miss his second straight game with a strained left hamstring when the Atlanta Falcons visit Detroit on Sunday.

Down to their last three outs, and in danger of dropping into a serious World Series deficit, the Texas Rangers rallied against St. Louis' vaunted bullpen for a 2-1 victory Thursday night.

Texas manager Ron Washington joked about not being able to match wits with Tony La Russa. No joke. Who can, these days?

Ray Edwards is finding his place in the Falcons' defense just in time for a visit to one of his favorite NFL settings.

Demaryius Thomas' goal as the Denver Broncos' new deep threat is twofold: get on the field and stay there.

The South Hall Business Coalition is made up of local men and women, most of whom have businesses in southern Hall County, and most of whom are also Atlanta Falcons football fans. Not unexpectedly, the monthly meeting of the Coalition held Tuesday morning at the Falcon training facility drew the largest crowd of the year.

Michael Turner kept running the ball. Matt Ryan worked in some short passes. It wasn't exactly stretching the field, but it sure worked for the Atlanta Falcons.