How playing in the U.S. may be fueling Lionel Messi's latest World Cup run
Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.
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Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.
Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal.
Angel Reese etched her name in the record books Saturday afternoon, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, as the Atlanta Dream dominated the Indiana Fever 113-96 at State Farm Arena.
The Atlanta Dream survived a furious fourth-quarter comeback attempt from the Indiana Fever and walked out of Indianapolis with a 108-101 win Thursday.
The Atlanta Braves have acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton.
The World Cup crowd in Atlanta erupted for both the Czech Republic and South Africa during Thursday's 1-1 draw, but many of the 67,442 fans in attendance weren't cheering for either team.
The game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants scheduled for Thursday night was postponed due to rain and will be made up in August.
Both South Africa and Czechia lost their opening matches, and both knew another setback would seriously hinder their chances of reaching the round of 32.
The FIFA Men's World Cup returns to Atlanta on Thursday as Czechia and South Africa face off in a critical Group A match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.
Georgia's historic season came to an end Wednesday night as Oklahoma powered past the Bulldogs 11-4 in the College World Series semifinals at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
The pressure is already on for both Czechia and South Africa as they return to the field Thursday at the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.
San Francisco hit three homers in the second inning, including a two-run shot by Luis Arraez, Carson Whisenhunt won a matchup of rookie starting pitchers and the Giants held off the Atlanta Braves 7-5 to sweep a split doubleheader.
Voting rights groups across the South say recent court rulings are reshaping the battle over voting rights, as Georgia lawmakers announce they will not redraw congressional maps during special legislative session.
FIFA has implemented mandatory breaks midway through each half at all matches for this World Cup to allow players to hydrate because of the extreme heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the near-six-week tournament.
Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones is making strong progress in her recovery from right knee surgery and is expected to rejoin team activities within the coming weeks, the team announced Wednesday.
Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd combined on a four-hitter and Georgia made the most of its few offensive opportunities to oust Texas from the College World Series with a 2-0 victory.
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr., the team's sacks leader as a rookie in 2025, has returned to the practice facility for the start of mandatory minicamp following a tumultuous offseason.
The opening game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants was suspended due to rain.
Jaxon Willits and Brendan Brock homered to help Oklahoma get out to an early lead, and closer Jackson Cleveland worked out of trouble late as the Sooners held on to beat Georgia 4-3 in the College World Series.
Tiny Cabo Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain.
Allisha Gray tied her season high with 26 points, Isobel Borlase set a career best with 17 off the bench, and the Atlanta Dream overcame a slow start to roll past the Toronto Tempo 102-77 Sunday at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
The Georgia Bulldogs women and Arkansas Razorbacks men successfully defended their titles at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships.
President José Maria Neves joined business leaders and Cabo Verdeans in Atlanta as the nation readies for its first FIFA World Cup appearance.
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
Atlanta's official FIFA Fan Festival kicks off June 11 at Centennial Olympic Park, giving fans a free way to experience the World Cup without a match ticket.
Authorities say Bobby Lee Hart Jr. is in custody, accused of sexually assaulting multiple women over nearly 20 years in Paulding, Douglas, and Cobb counties.
Investigators are speaking with witnesses and reviewing surveillance video after a man was found dead inside a home on Lawrenceville Highway.
Despite repeated pleas for repairs, a 69-year-old Atlanta woman and her disabled son have spent two summers with a broken air conditioner. Now, Atlanta Housing has ordered the problem fixed.
Fast-moving storms could threaten homes and communities in northwest Georgia with damaging winds and hail this evening. All over Georgia, heat advisories have been issued.
The sound of a baby crying helped Atlanta police find two young sisters inside a trailer Monday, bringing an overnight kidnapping investigation to a safe end.