Jerome Bettis, Brian Jordan and David Pollack unveiled an IFL expansion at Akins Ford Arena, targeting a spring 2027 debut and a season into July.

Adam Wexler, founder of PrizePicks, gave $10 million to UGA men’s basketball — the university calls it the largest single gift for the program.

Uzbekistan will base its World Cup camp at Atlanta United's Marietta training ground, arriving June 10 and preparing for a June 27 match in Atlanta.

Jason Collins, the NBA center who became the first openly gay active player, died at 47 after an eight‑month battle with glioblastoma, his family announced Tuesday.

Atlético says Johnny Cardoso will undergo ankle surgery and is expected to miss the 2026 World Cup, forcing Mauricio Pochettino to reshuffle midfield options before the roster reveal.

Cape Verde qualified for its first World Cup after a 3–0 qualifier and will open against Spain in Atlanta on June 15; officials say the federation expects roughly $10.5M.

Bobby Cox, the Hall of Fame manager who led the Atlanta Braves to the 1995 World Series and 14 straight division titles, has died at 84. The team announced his passing Saturday.

U.S. Soccer’s Arthur M. Blank National Training Center opens this Friday near Atlanta, bringing world‑class fields, training labs and a pre‑World Cup camp to Fayette County.

Haiti will play tune‑ups vs. New Zealand (June 2) and Peru (June 5) in South Florida; presale tickets expected May 5 and prices from $50.

Chris Sale and Drake Baldwin powered a 9-1 Atlanta win in Denver, but Ronald Acuña Jr. exited early with left hamstring tightness. The Braves are awaiting MRI results before setting a timeline.

The Knicks opened Game 6 with a record-setting first half, leading the Hawks 83–36 at intermission — the largest halftime margin in NBA playoff history.

Jalen Brunson’s 39-point night powered the Knicks to a 126-97 win at MSG, giving New York a 3-2 playoff lead as the series heads to Atlanta.

Javier Báez was carted off at Truist Park after a scary leg injury in the fifth inning; the Tigers have not provided a timetable.