Tag: sports
Meet King, Atlanta United’s next service dog-in-training
King is a typical wiggly, cuddly, energetic 12-week-old Labrador Retriever puppy with a big mission—to become a service dog for a veteran or first responder. He takes the mantle from Spike, who was recently released from the service dog program due to a minor medical issue.
Atlanta’s L.E.A.D. nonprofit gets its own Adidas shoes
When it was time to give a fresh take on the classic Adidas Forum shoe, L.E.A.D.’s youth ambassadors were all in. They embossed a map of Atlanta on the shoe’s heel overlay.
How a tumultuous summer and a partner’s encouraging words inspired Renee Montgomery to become an Atlanta Dream owner
"If there’s one thing Renee does, she takes an idea and she brings it to life.” As vice president of the Dream, Montgomery is the first former WNBA player to own part of a franchise.
Wrestling announcer Tony Schiavone reflects on being the voice of your childhood
"I was shocked to find that there were people out there that wanted to hear me again. I hear it all the time: 'You’re the voice of my childhood.' I’m flattered. I never expected that."
60 Voices: Dominique Wilkins and Trae Young on leading the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins and current star point guard Trae Young talk about the game, Atlanta, and the toll of the pandemic.
MLB All-Star Game is pulling out of metro Atlanta due to the new voting laws
"Fair access to voting continues to have our game’s unwavering support," said the MLB commissioner in a statement.
If the Braves want to win it all, they’ll need Austin Riley’s thunderous bat and cannon arm locked and loaded
The young Braves slugger speaks on the team’s new look on the mound, the late Hank Aaron’s legacy, and his fresh approach to hunting down opposing pitchers’ fastballs.
2021 Atlanta 500: Arts, Sports, & Entertainment
These are Atlanta's 500 most powerful leaders. We spent months consulting experts and sorting through nominations to get a list of the city's most influential people—from artists to chefs to philanthropists to sports coaches and corporate CEOs. In this section, we focus on arts, film, music, entertainment, and sports.
How Hank Aaron inspired my professional career
"One thing most people know about me is that I love my wife and daughters with a fierce, protective love. I cannot imagine leaving home, knowing that my family faced FBI-level threats, and still going to work and hitting bombs daily."
Back in black: A brief look at Atlanta Falcons uniforms throughout the decades
In honor of the Atlanta Falcons introducing their first uniform redesign in 17 years, we're taking a look back at the team's closet from 1966 to now.