Trae Young
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:30 AM EST
Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. The Bears score the winning touchdown on...

FILE- In this July 3, 2021, file photo, with 39 seconds remaining interim head coach Nate McMillan pulls his players, last but not least Trae Young, as the Atlanta Hawks season comes to an end falling to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals in Atlanta. As the World Series comes to Atlanta for the first time since 1999, there is hope that the city — once immortalized by Sports Illustrated as “Loserville” — and the entire state of Georgia, for that matter, could be taking a turn toward some long-overdue parades and celebrations. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks 7/3/2021

Oct. 28, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 1996, file photo, Atlanta Braves' left fielder Andruw Jones can't get to the home run hit by the New York Yankees' Jim Leyritz in the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series in Atlanta. As the World Series comes to Atlanta for the first time since 1999, there is hope that the city — once immortalized by Sports Illustrated as “Loserville” — and the entire state of Georgia, for that matter, could be taking a turn toward some long-overdue parades and celebrations. (AP Photo/Eric S. Lesser, File)
Column: Atlanta tries to transform itself into Winnersville

By Paul Newberry Oct. 28, 2021 01:50 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:30 PM EST
Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. The Bears score the winning...

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, CeeDee Lamb talks on a phone in Houston during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. Lamb was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round. (NFL via AP)
Cowboys skip defensive needs, draft WR CeeDee Lamb at 17

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 23, 2020 10:35 PM EDT

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: Dougie Hamilton ready to play if season resumes

By The Associated Press Apr. 09, 2020 02:48 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague reaches for the ball lost by Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Rose, Mykhailiuk spark Pistons to easy win over Hawks

By George Henry Jan. 18, 2020 10:15 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is congratulated by running back J.D. McKissic (41) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
NFL Notes: From purgatory to Pro Bowl for Cowboys' Frederick

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 02:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry, left, and his brother, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, exchange jerseys after an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore. The Curry brothers are returning to their hometown of Charlotte, N.C, for the NBA All-Star weekend. Stephen, a two-time league MVP, will join younger brother Seth in the 3-point shootout on Saturday night at the Spectrum Center and then play in his sixth straight All-Star game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes, File)
The Latest: US tops World in Rising Stars game, 161-144

Feb. 15, 2019 10:59 PM EST