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Jackson trying to help Falcons fix rushing woes

Steven Jackson says the Atlanta Falcons shouldn't have to worry about controlling the clock in the fourth quarter this season. More>>

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

Zack Wheeler lived up the hype in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the first-place Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday. More>>

790 the Zone radio show hosts fired for mocking ALS patient Video included

The cast of a local sports radio talk show was fired on Monday after airing a skit that mocked a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease. More>>

Committee OKs design concept for Falcons stadium Video included

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The committee overseeing the new Atlanta Falcons stadium plans approved a design concept on Tuesday. More>>

Harvey leads Mets to 4-3 win over Braves

Matt Harvey pitched six hitless innings, John Buck homered and the New York Mets held off another Atlanta comeback, beating the Braves 4-3 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader. More>>

Tony Gonzalez wins PFWA Good Guy Award

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has won the 2013 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America. More>>

Braves C Gattis on 15-day DL with strained oblique

The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Evan Gattis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique. More>>

Roddy White opens camp for kids Video included

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Atlanta Falcons star Roddy White opened a football pro-camp for about 300 kids at Lassiter High School on Monday. More>>

Brian Banks' accused ordered to pay $2.6 million

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The woman who falsely accused a high school football star of rape has been ordered to pay the state of California $2.6 million.
  
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Freeman, Teheran lead Braves past Giants 3-0

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Freddie Freeman singled three times and drove in one run, Julio Teheran pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday night. More>>

Atlanta Dream's Anne Marie Armstrong Video included

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Everywhere she has been, Anne Marie Armstrong has won. More>>

College recruit younger talent to sports programs Video included

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Earlier this week the University of Kentucky offered a football scholarship to a seventh grader. Yes, a seventh grader. Is it the sign of things to come?
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Dream beat Sky 88-74 to improve to 5-1

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Angel McCoughtry scored 23 points, and Erika de Souza had 16 points and 11 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Chicago Sky 88-74 on Sunday. More>>

#ThrowbackThursday: Hank Aaron's dad

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In honor of Father's Day, I decided to pull out a 1982 interview with the parents of Atlanta sports icon Henry Aaron. More>>

Freeman, Braves rally in 9th, beat Giants 6-5

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Freddie Freeman's bases-loaded, line-drive single off closer Sergio Romo capped a two-run rally in the ninth that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. More>>

Budenholzer adds Darvin Ham to coaching staff

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Darvin Ham, a former Atlanta player who spent the last two seasons on the Los Angeles Lakers' staff, has been named a Hawks assistant coach. More>>

Bumgarner dominates as Giants blank Braves 6-0 Video included

Madison Bumgarner allowed two hits in seven innings and combined with Sandy Rosario for a three-hit shutout in the San Francisco Giants' 6-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. More>>

Falcons hold clinic for high school coaches

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The Atlanta Falcons set a record for the most high school coaches attending their coaching clinic on Friday. More>>

Braves' Beachy won't make 2013 debut Tuesday

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez says "barring any setbacks" Brandon Beachy will make his first start of the season during Tuesday's day-night doubleheader against the Mets. More>>

Falcons sign second-round pick Robert Alford

The Atlanta Falcons have signed cornerback Robert Alford, a second-round pick from Southeastern Louisiana. More>>

Georgia freshman DB Wilkerson to miss 2013 season

Georgia freshman cornerback Reggie Wilkerson is facing major surgery on his right knee and will miss the 2013 season. More>>

NFL bans purses, coolers & more for added security

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Forget about bringing your big purse or backpack -- or even a cooler -- to NFL games this season. They'll all be banned. More>>

Big 3 help Heat even NBA Finals with Spurs

Miami Heat owner Micky Arison had a message as he walked to the winning locker room. More>>

A long day and the lead for Lefty at US Open

Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional. More>>

Braves face rotation decision when Beachy returns

Frank Wren is facing a dilemma that general managers covet but also dread. More>>

NASCAR mourns death of driver Jason Leffler

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. More>>

  • 'In Your Face' Time: K-Rod speaks!

  • Monday, June 10 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-06-11 02:36:33 GMT
    K-Rod and the High 5 Sports team are lucky enough to do exactly what they love every Friday night during football season.    But it wouldn't be the same without one very important thing: YOU!
    K-Rod and the High 5 Sports team are lucky enough to do exactly what they love every Friday night during football season.    But it wouldn't be the same without one very important thing: YOU!
  • It's 'IN YOUR FACE' Time, and K-Rod's got something he's been wanting to get off his chest!  This week, he's telling you exactly why the SEC sticks together.
    It's 'IN YOUR FACE' Time, and K-Rod's got something he's been wanting to get off his chest!  This week, he's telling you exactly why the SEC sticks together-- because they're just better than everybody else.
  • Monday, June 10 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-06-11 02:11:46 GMT
    This past Saturday, I attended a book signing at the Acworth Bookstore which featured 92-year-old Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk, who is the last surviving crewman of the Enola Gay-- the plane that dropped
    This past Saturday, I attended a book signing at the Acworth Bookstore which featured 92-year-old Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk, who is the last surviving crewman of the Enola Gay-- the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in World War II.   
  • #ThrowbackThursday with Cody Chaffins

  • Sunday, June 16 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-06-16 22:56:14 GMT
    In honor of Father's Day, I decided to pull out a 1982 interview with the parents of Atlanta sports icon Henry Aaron.
    In honor of Father's Day, I decided to pull out a 1982 interview with the parents of Atlanta sports icon Henry Aaron.
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  • Sunday, June 16 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:27:48 GMT
    Everywhere she has been, Anne Marie Armstrong has won.
    Everywhere she has been, Anne Marie Armstrong has won.
  • Sunday, June 16 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:24:27 GMT
    Earlier this week the University of Kentucky offered a football scholarship to a seventh grader. Yes, a seventh grader. Is it the sign of things to come?
    Earlier this week the University of Kentucky offered a football scholarship to a seventh grader. Yes, a seventh grader. Is it the sign of things to come?
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:49:51 GMT
    How important is a penalty kick?  Just ask the Atlanta Silverbacks.  They showed FOX 5 Sports' Merissa Lynn just how much pressure the goalie and the kicker face in a penalty kick situation.
    How important is a penalty kick?  Just ask the Atlanta Silverbacks.  They showed FOX 5 Sports' Merissa Lynn just how much pressure the goalie and the kicker face in a penalty kick situation.
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