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Falcons' Morris names Penix as starter moving forward
Atlanta Falcons head coach Rahim Morris announced on Tuesday that he has named Michael Penix Jr. the starting quarterback moving forward.
9:04PM ( 4 months ago )
Boys basketball: JHS picks up first win; EaFo takes down Branch
The Johnson boys basketball picked up its first win of the season with a 62-48 win over Atlanta International on the road Tuesday.
9:00PM ( 4 months ago )
Girls basketball: LCA knocks off West Hall
On Tuesday, the Lanier Christian girls basketball team knocked off West Hall, 49-27.
8:15PM ( 4 months ago )
MLB study: Velocity, max efforts likely causing pitching injuries
A yearlong study by Major League Baseball concluded rising velocities, pitch shaping and emphasis on maximum effort are the likely causes of the vast increase in pitcher injuries and recommended exploring rules changes to address the problem.
3:28PM ( 4 months ago )
QB remains a question but Falcons stay close in NFC South
Atlanta is a contender in the weak NFC South despite another shaky performance from quarterback Kirk Cousins that led the Falcons to become a run-first team.
2:07PM ( 4 months ago )
Indiana's Cignetti named AP Coach of the Year
Indiana's Curt Cignetti was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Tuesday, collecting 30 of 45 votes from AP Top 25 voters.
12:13PM ( 4 months ago )
Class 3A state title preview: Noland and staff hoping 3rd time is the charm for trophy ceremony
There are probably few coaches that understand more the challenge of winning a state title than Jefferson’s Travis Noland.
8:03AM ( 4 months ago )
Basketball: Few, but important, region contests set for Tuesday
Regions 8-5A, 7-2A, and 8-A Division 1 will stage some crucial showdowns for both boys and girls on Tuesday.
6:30AM ( 4 months ago )
Falcons hold off Raiders
Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass in five weeks and the Atlanta Falcons did just enough Monday night to beat the struggling Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 and keep pace in the NFC South race.
12:33AM ( 4 months ago )
Raiders back up QB Desmond Ridder to start vs. Falcons
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell is inactive for Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons
7:52PM ( 4 months ago )