Professional Sports

AFC vs. NFC. First place vs. first place. Talented offense vs. bruising defense...

Jason Spezza scored two goals and the Ottawa Senators extended their winning streak to four straight with a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday night.

Quarterback Matt Ryan isn't terribly concerned the Atlanta Falcons have developed a flair for crazy fourth quarters...

Atlanta Hawks veteran Maurice Evans said Tuesday NBA players aren't buying Commissioner David Stern's recent call for a one-third reduction in players' salaries.

Dwight Howard had 27 points and 11 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic continue their recent reign over the Atlanta Hawks with a 93-89 victory Monday night in a rematch of last season's lopsided Eastern Conference semifinal.

Jerry Jones never wanted to change coaches this season. As the blowout losses mounted, and Wade Phillips' defense was mostly to blame, the owner-general manager of the Dallas Cowboys had no choice.

The Phoenix Suns are making progress in their search to develop a new chemistry following the departure of Amare Stoudemire...

The Gwinnett Gladiators clinched a 6-1 win in the third consecutive game against the Greenville Road Warriors at Sunday afternoon. Gwinnett improves to 7-2-2 on the season with the win

Michael Turner scored two early touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons held off Tampa Bay with a gutty goal-line stand, taking over sole possession of first place in the NFC South with a 27-21 victory Sunday.

Jonathan Toews didn't need another harsh reminder from Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville.