A Wish Comes True in Flowery Branch

Sixteen-year-old Californian Matthew Higgins goes against the sports flow in his home state. He loves the Atlanta Falcons. He also has acute leukemia. This week he got to forget about his sickness and live out his dreams on the field with his favorite team.

Falcon Defenders Eager for Redemption

(Flowery Branch)  Curtis Lofton will use the words "elite defense" when describing his unit's goal this season, but that's the most detailed description you

Survive the Heat, Pursue the Saints

Mike Smith says let's just stay healthy, Tony Gonzalez says let admit it, our goal is to get to the Super Bowl.

Hopes High As Falcons Prep for Camp

The signing of first round pick Sean Weatherspoon is a positive sign as the Falcons get ready to open training camp Friday.  B B

Hopes High, Forecast Hot for Falcons Camp

With the likes of Matt Ryan, Harry Douglas, and Peria Jerry healthy and ready to go, the Falcons have high hopes as  they prep for training camp Friday.

Friday Night's Prep Football Scores

Braves 3, Nationals 1.

Rookie Jason Heyward gave Atlanta its first steal of home in a decade, and Tim Hudson shut down Washington the way he almost always does, helping the NL East-leading Braves beat
the last-place Nationals 3-1 Wednesday night.

Relative: Lorenzen Wright's Body Found in Memphis

The uncle of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright said Wednesday that police have told the family the athlete who had been missing for 10 days has been found dead.

Thrashers' Dudley picks Craig Ramsay as coach

Craig Ramsay had to wait a decade for his next chance to be an NHL head coach. His old friend and former roommate, Rick Dudley, provided that opportunity.