Julio Jones' hometown proud of their favorite Falcon
Many people have a story. They saw the greatest catch, they watched the big game against Daphne, they predicted where he'd commit. For Kerry James, he claims to have once beaten in spades the guy who may now be the world's best football player. "It's surreal, know what I'm saying," said James, known to his friends as 'Tank.' "I'm glad he made it." Tank works at the Wolf Bay Lodge restaurant...
Many people have a story. They saw the greatest catch, they watched the big game against Daphne, they predicted where he'd commit. For Kerry James, he claims to have once beaten in spades the guy who may now be the world's best football player. "It's surreal, know what I'm saying," said James, known to his friends as 'Tank.' "I'm glad he made it." Tank works at the Wolf Bay Lodge restaurant...
Former High 5 star will start for Patriots in SB51
It will be a tough Super Bowl Sunday for Wesleyan Wolves football coach Franklin Pridgen. An Atlanta native, he says he has been a lifelong Falcons fan, but Patriots starting center David Andrews is one of Pridgen's former players.
It will be a tough Super Bowl Sunday for Wesleyan Wolves football coach Franklin Pridgen. An Atlanta native, he says he has been a lifelong Falcons fan, but Patriots starting center David Andrews is one of Pridgen's former players.
Sheldon Adelson pulls support for Oakland Raiders stadium plan
Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has pulled out of a plan to build a $1.9 billion domed stadium for the NFL's Oakland Raiders to move to Las Vegas.
Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has pulled out of a plan to build a $1.9 billion domed stadium for the NFL's Oakland Raiders to move to Las Vegas.
NFL's Kordell Stewart on Super Bowl QBs
Atlanta has Matt Ryan and New England has Tom Brady. Two teams, two superstar quarterbacks. Many believe it will come down to how well Ryan or Brady performs Sunday as to which team comes out on top in Super Bowl LI.
Atlanta has Matt Ryan and New England has Tom Brady. Two teams, two superstar quarterbacks. Many believe it will come down to how well Ryan or Brady performs Sunday as to which team comes out on top in Super Bowl LI.
Meet the organizer behind the Falcons send-off rally
Just one week away from the Super Bowl and folks at Atlantic Station are telling people to rise up. You can see the letter right behind me as they get ready for the Falcons pep rally this afternoon.
Just one week away from the Super Bowl and folks at Atlantic Station are telling people to rise up. You can see the letter right behind me as they get ready for the Falcons pep rally this afternoon.
Fans give super send-off to Atlanta Falcons
Before the Atlanta Falcons fly to Houston for Super Bowl LI, the team is hosting a big send-off rally at Atlantic Station on Sunday.
Before the Atlanta Falcons fly to Houston for Super Bowl LI, the team is hosting a big send-off rally at Atlantic Station on Sunday.
Falcons Matt Bryant is okay with missing Pro Bowl
Placekicker Matt Bryant is among six Falcons selected to the Pro Bowl. However, a schedule conflict came up this week and he cannot attend.
Placekicker Matt Bryant is among six Falcons selected to the Pro Bowl. However, a schedule conflict came up this week and he cannot attend.
Welcome to Super Bowl LI
The Houston Super Bowl Host Committee hosted a 'Welcome to Super Bowl LI' news conference to celebrate the opening week of Super Bowl LI in Houston.
The Houston Super Bowl Host Committee hosted a 'Welcome to Super Bowl LI' news conference to celebrate the opening week of Super Bowl LI in Houston.
Falcons veteran Dwight Freeney's advice for younger players
There are a lot of young players on the Atlanta Falcons, so it pays to have some veteran leadership, especially on defense. Enter Dwight Freeney, who has stepped up into that roll this year big time.
There are a lot of young players on the Atlanta Falcons, so it pays to have some veteran leadership, especially on defense. Enter Dwight Freeney, who has stepped up into that roll this year big time.
It's not pigskin! How the NFL gets its footballs
When the Patriots and Falcons meet in the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in Houston, they will use approximately 120 footballs, including those selected for the kickers. All of them will have been produced by Wilson Sporting Goods at its plant in Ada, Ohio, using leather from the Horween Leather Co. in Chicago, just like every other Super Bowl dating back to the first on Jan. 15, 1967. Here is a look the...
When the Patriots and Falcons meet in the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in Houston, they will use approximately 120 footballs, including those selected for the kickers. All of them will have been produced by Wilson Sporting Goods at its plant in Ada, Ohio, using leather from the Horween Leather Co. in Chicago, just like every other Super Bowl dating back to the first on Jan. 15, 1967. Here is a look the...
Formerly unknown names key in Patriots' Super Bowl run
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - When it comes to filling out his roster each season, Bill Belichick has always placed a premium on potential.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - When it comes to filling out his roster each season, Bill Belichick has always placed a premium on potential.
Patriots' quiet leader Slater humbled by chance at 2nd ring
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - As he walks through the middle of the Patriots' locker room, the slender man in the hooded sweatshirt and glasses looks more like an assistant coach than a six-time Pro Bowler.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - As he walks through the middle of the Patriots' locker room, the slender man in the hooded sweatshirt and glasses looks more like an assistant coach than a six-time Pro Bowler.
Super Bowl latest highlight for Falcons owner Arthur Blank
ATLANTA (AP) - One conversation stands out in Arthur Blank's sports year to remember.
ATLANTA (AP) - One conversation stands out in Arthur Blank's sports year to remember.
Top D (Patriots) usually beats top O (Falcons) in Super Bowl
Joe Theismann knows how it feels to bring the NFL's most prolific offense into the Super Bowl and leave with a loss.
Joe Theismann knows how it feels to bring the NFL's most prolific offense into the Super Bowl and leave with a loss.
Column: As Falcons head to Super Bowl, remember Mike Smith
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Smith never made it to the Super Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons.
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Smith never made it to the Super Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons.
As Falcons return to big game, remembering the Dirty Birds
ATLANTA (AP) - The last time the Atlanta Falcons made it to the Super Bowl, they put on quite a show.
ATLANTA (AP) - The last time the Atlanta Falcons made it to the Super Bowl, they put on quite a show.
Matchups for the Falcons-Patriots Super Bowl
HOUSTON (AP) - Matchups for the Super Bowl between the Atlanta Falcons (13-5) and New England Patriots (16-2) in Houston:
HOUSTON (AP) - Matchups for the Super Bowl between the Atlanta Falcons (13-5) and New England Patriots (16-2) in Houston:
Patriots-Falcons, the latest case of trophy inequity
The New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl for the ninth time in the last 31 years, chasing their fifth championship next weekend in Houston.
The New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl for the ninth time in the last 31 years, chasing their fifth championship next weekend in Houston.
Atlanta Falcons' brotherhood starts with a little white ball
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - For the Atlanta Falcons, brotherhood begins at three pingpong tables in the middle of the locker room.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - For the Atlanta Falcons, brotherhood begins at three pingpong tables in the middle of the locker room.
Blank's approach made 'Inflategate' a blip on Falcons' radar
ATLANTA (AP) - The "Deflategate" scandal has hovered over the Patriots for parts of three seasons, thanks to appeals of Tom Brady's four-game suspension, finally served at the beginning of this season.
ATLANTA (AP) - The "Deflategate" scandal has hovered over the Patriots for parts of three seasons, thanks to appeals of Tom Brady's four-game suspension, finally served at the beginning of this season.