powered by Federated Media

Atlanta

NFL approves $200 million loan for Falcons' new stadium

We, along with our City of Atlanta and State of Georgia partners, are excited to participate in a project that will benefit the city and state for many years to come.

Dodgers get slammed in Atlanta

Justin Upton's major league-leading 14th home run was a grand slam off Rodriguez in the sixth inning Friday night that turned a Dodgers lead into an 8-5 victory for the Atlanta Braves.

Recap: San Francisco vs. Atlanta

Mijares promptly served up back-to-back RBI singles to McCann and B.J. Upton to push Atlanta's lead to 6-3 before escaping the frame with back-to-back strikeouts around a walk to Teheran.

Atlanta Braves (20-13) at San Francisco Giants (20-14), 10:15 p.m. (ET)

Mike Minor struck out seven and surrendered a run on four hits and three walks over seven innings to pick up the win, Atlanta's third in four games.

Braves' Hudson to start Sunday after Saturday rainout

ATLANTA - The Braves' scheduled home game against the Mets on Saturday night was postponed because of rain and will be made up at a date to be determined.

Braves blow leads in 10-inning loss to Mets

ATLANTA - The Braves have had the best bullpen in baseball this season and the best closer for the past couple of season, but both got scorched Friday night by the Mets before a stunned crowd at...

Atlanta Hawks (34-28) at Miami Heat (47-14), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

The East's top seed and Southeast Division leaders are 29-3 as the host and can match the 2008-09 Boston Celtics' 19-game run with a victory over Atlanta.

Atlanta mayor, Falcons owner agree to new stadium financing

Atlanta mayor, Falcons owner agree to new stadium financing

Harper, Heyward homer in Nats' 6-5 win over Braves

Bryce Harper homered for Washington, Jason Heyward went deep for Atlanta, and the Nationals knocked off the Braves 6-5 in a spring training game Friday night.

Commentary: For Braves, it's the year of the Uptons

"I don't remember a lineup this balanced in Atlanta since 2003," said Heyward, a Georgia native and lifelong Braves fan who is capable of reciting the names from that year's team.

Advertisement

Partners

Minnesota Twins (18-23) at Atlanta Braves (26-18), 7:10 p.m. (ET)

Mike Pelfrey struggled against the Atlanta Braves in his days with the New York Mets.

Housing recovery boosts Home Depot 1Q results

Revenue for the Atlanta company rose 7 percent to $19.12 billion from $17.81 billion.

DETROIT: Blackhawks in danger after 3-1 loss to Red Wings

Twice during the Hawks' historic regular season they dropped two games in a row in regulation.

Blogs

Falcons get $200 million NFL loan for stadium

Falcons get $200 million NFL loan for stadium

Mattingly doesn't feel he's about to be fired

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly looks on during a baseball game against the Atlanta...

Civilization 5's 'Brave New World' expansion adds Indonesia, Morocco

Leading Indonesia is Gaja Mada, famous for his military insight as prime minister of the...

Web

Photos of the Day: May 21

In today's pictures, a tailor cuts material for a Buddhist flag in Sri Lanka, men sit...

Laces Out

The NFL comes up with some starter cash for Atlanta's new home, which could cost up to $1 billion.

Atlanta Falcons granted $200 million loan by NFL to build new stadium

NFL owners approved a $200 million loan Tuesday for the Atlanta Falcons to build a new stadium.