Who wins in the PGA-LIV tie-up? Hint: It’s not the golfers

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 6/7 2:19P Analysis by Allison Morrow and C

New York (CNN) — Look, I don’t know a lot about golf. I play nine holes about once a year, and I talk a big game — ask me about the one time I sank an eagle from the fairway, I’ll never shut up about...

Bud Dupree “as confident as ever” in first season with Falcons

Atlanta Falcons ProFootballTalk 6/7 11:12A Josh Alper

Bud Dupree s stint with the Titans ended after the first two years of the five-year contract he signed with the team in 2021, but the edge rusher s underwhelming stint in Tennessee hasn t dampened his belief in himself. Dupree signed with the...

Jeff Okudah grateful for fresh start in Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons ProFootballTalk 6/7 10:21A Charean Williams

Things didn t work out for Jeff Okudah in Detroit after the Lions made him the third overall pick in 2020. He played 25 games and missed 23 with injuries in three seasons. He sat out games with hamstring, shoulder, groin and Achilles injuries as...

Lionel Messi says he's joining MLS' Inter Miami after exit from Paris Sant-Germain

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 6/7 10:12A Michael King

MIAMI (AP) Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer, and joining Inter Miami. After months years, even of speculation, Messi finally revealed his...

Falcons sign Carlos Davis

Atlanta Falcons ProFootballTalk 6/7 8:04A Josh Alper

The Falcons have a new member of their defensive line. The team announced the signing of defensive tackle Carlos Davis on Wednesday. Defensive lineman Jalen Dalton was waived in a corresponding move. Davis was a 2020 seventh-round pick and he...

Falcons KR Avery Williams set to miss 2023 season with ACL injury

Atlanta Falcons ProFootballTalk 6/7 6:07A Josh Alper

The Falcons will need a new kick returner for the 2023 season. Head coach Arthur Smith said at a Wednesday press conference is likely to miss the entire year after injuring his ACL. Smith said that Williams was injured during a practice last week...

Falcons sign second-round pick Matthew Bergeron

Atlanta Falcons ProFootballTalk 6/6 5:06P Charean Williams

The Falcons have signed second-rounder Matthew Bergeron to his rookie deal, the team announced Tuesday night. The Falcons traded their No. 44 and 110 overall picks to Indianapolis to take the Syracuse offensive lineman at No. 38 overall. Bergeron...

PGA Tour announces shock reconciliation with Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 6/6 11:18A Jack Bantock and CNN

(CNN) — The US-based PGA Tour is set to partner with the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf , ending a feud that has dogged the men’s professional game for the past year. The PGA Tour made the shock...

PGA Tour to merge with LIV Golf and DP World Tour

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 6/6 4:46A Michael King

The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia's golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional...

Sprinter Jim Hines, once the world’s fastest man, dies at 76

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 6/6 2:25A Matt Foster and CNN

(CNN) — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jim Hines, who was the first man to run 100m in under 10 seconds, passed away on Saturday at the age of 76, according to World Athletics . Hines recorded a...

Isaiah Rodgers issues statement: I made an error in judgment

Atlanta Falcons ProFootballTalk 6/5 3:59P Charean Williams

In a statement, Colts receiver Isaiah Rodgers confirmed reports that the NFL is investigating him for violation of the league s gambling policy. He did not elaborate on the mistakes he made, but he did apologize. Addressing the current reports, I...

Falcons sign Breon Borders

Atlanta Falcons ProFootballTalk 6/5 9:58A Josh Alper

The Falcons made a change to their secondary on Monday. The team announced the signing of cornerback Breon Borders to their 90-man roster. They waived cornerback Jamal Peters in a corresponding move. Borders spent time on the Bears practice squad...

Miami Heat come alive in fourth quarter to edge past Denver Nuggets and tie series

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 6/5 1:35A Thomas Schlachter and CNN

(CNN) — The Miami Heat leveled the NBA Finals with a crucial road win against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The Nuggets were in control of the matchup for most of Game 2, but coming down the stretch...

Lewis Hamilton lauds ‘amazing result’ for Mercedes with first double podium of the year, as Max...

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 6/4 4:08P Issy Ronald and CNN

(CNN) — Mercedes secured its first double podium of the year as Lewis Hamilton finished second and George Russell third at the Spanish Grand Prix, another race once again won by a dominant Max...

Parker moves into 8th on WNBA scoring list, Aces beat Dream

Sports - The Atlanta Voice 6/3 6:42P Associated Press

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) A ja Wilson scored 21 points, Candace Parker moved into eighth on the WNBA s career scoring list, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 92-87 on Friday night. Parker...