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Falcons double down on pass rush help, select Georgia’s Walker, Tennessee’s Pearce in NFL...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons doubled down on their commitment to boosting their pass rush by selecting Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker...

49ers draft Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the No. 11 pick in the...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers took Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the 11th pick in the NFL draft. The Niners...

Falcons address need for pass rusher, select Georgia’s Jalon Walker with No. 15 pick...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons stayed in state and addressed their need for pass rush help by selecting Georgia linebacker Jalon...

Trey Martin three-peats as CCS Coach of the Year

ATLANTA - For the third year in a row, Piedmont women's tennis head coach Trey Martin has been named the Collegiate Conference of the South...

NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picks

The NFL draft kicks off Thursday night and Miami quarterback Cam Ward is still the overwhelming favorite to be selected with the No. 1...

Boys tennis state playoffs – round one results

The #2-ranked Habersham Central boys tennis team advanced to the second round of the state playoffs with a win over #3 Lee County, 3-1. Meanwhile,...

Girls tennis state playoffs – round one results

Round One action of the girls tennis state playoffs produced some thrillers around the area. #30 ranked Jefferson pulled out a surprising win over #3...

No. 14 UNG Stifles No. 9 NGU In Thrilling Ranked Showdown

DAHLONEGA – The No. 14 University of North Georgia (UNG) baseball team took down No. 9 North Greenville (NGU) in a thrilling 4-2 victory...

Judge delays $2.8 billion NCAA settlement to address roster limit concerns. Attorneys warn of...

The judge overseeing the rewriting of the college sports rulebook threw a potentially deal-wrecking roadblock into the mix Wednesday, insisting parties in the $2.8...

UNC hired Bill Belichick to boost its football profile. A game in Ireland marks...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Bill Belichick had a quick chuckle as he recalled the unusual practice settings when he took the NFL's New...

Eli White’s 3-run homer in 8th inning lifts Braves to 4-1 win over Cardinals

ATLANTA (AP) — Eli White hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1...

Piedmont baseball announces weekend schedule changes

DEMOREST, Ga. - Piedmont baseball has announced schedule changes for this weekend's series against Maryville due to rain and thunderstorms in the forecast. The Lions...