Falcons promote Marquand Manuel to defensive coordinator
Coaching changes continued with the Atlanta Falcons Friday as the team announced that Marquand Manuel will be promoted to defensive coordinator. Manuel was the secondary coach and senior defensive assistant for the Falcons.
Football is his passion, but his major is in Fashion
One Clark Atlanta University football player doesn't just define himself as an athlete. Darion "Spoon" Weatherspoon plays defensive back for the Panthers, but off the field, he is a fashion design major. In fact, the school says he is the only college football player in America with that major.
Charles Oakley denies provoking arrest
Charles Oakley spoke out about the violent altercation with Madison Square Garden security guards Wednesday night. Police arrested and charged him with three counts of third-degree assault. He told Fox 5 that he did nothing wrong and was just sitting in his seat watching the game.
Super Bowl ads go political in a big way
Messages about America, inclusiveness - and, yes, even "four years of awful hair" - kept bubbling up in Super Bowl 51 ads from Airbnb, the NFL and a line of personal care products. But there was still plenty of escapism and light humor for those who weren't into the politics.
Falcons Super Bowl appearance causes hilarious tardy excuses
A Norcross school shared some of the best tardy excuses from the day after the Falcons appearance in the Super Bowl.
PHOTOS: Super Bowl LI game day in Houston
Moments from Super Bowl LI in Houston on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017
Georgia Supreme Court 'rises up' for Falcons during special session
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's highest court is rising up to congratulate the Atlanta Falcons and wish them luck as they prepare for the Super Bowl.
Falcons Country gears up for Super Bowl
Falcons fever was in full swing Friday.
Saxophone player who rocked the Georgia Dome visits Houston
He wowed a packed house at the Georgia Dome ahead of the Falcon's NFC Championship win with a soulful rendition of the National Anthem and now, the team's biggest saxophone-playing fan is in Houston ahead of the Super Bowl.
Falcons fans drive to Houston just to tailgate
A Group of loyal Falcons Fans spent the night on a bus heading to Houston. They don't have tickets to the game, they're just going there to tailgate.
Cumming gas station changes name to support Falcons
The Patriot Auto Wash in Cumming has changed its name in support of who they want to win the Super Bowl—the Atlanta Falcons.
'#FriesUp, Atlanta!' Chick-fil-A pledges support for Falcons
Chick-fil-A is in full support of the Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons fans, passengers dance at Atlanta airport
Atlanta Falcons fans were “rising up” and getting down at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
Historic comeback gives New England 34-28 victory over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI
Two weeks of buildup and excitement will culminate Sunday, as the Atlanta Falcons square off with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston. The NFL title game pits one of the league's marquee franchises against one that was long known for futility. The Falcons are making only their second Super Bowl appearance. On the other sideline, the Patriots are making their...
President Trump predicts 8-point Patriots win over Falcons in Super Bowl
President Donald Trump sat down for a pre-game Super Bowl interview with Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly in what has become a yearly tradition with the network hosting the Super Bowl. When asked for his prediction for the big game, Trump said he thinks the New England Patriots will defeat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
Falcons owner not nervous about Super Bowl
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he is not practicing his dancing ahead of Super Bowl Sunday and won’t be previewing any of his moves.
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan named NFL's Most Valuable Player
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player for the 2016 season by the Associated Press Saturday night. Ryan won the award the night before he leads his team into Super Bowl LI.
Former Falcon QB Michael Vick retires
Former Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick is retiring from football, according to reports.
Super Bowl can bring joy, good times, and even heart attacks
The Super Bowl can be a highly emotional game. Millions of people will be watching, and many of them don't practice a healthy lifestyle.
Falcons Defense: Young maturity, veteran youth
The Atlanta Falcons defense is young, but they are growing wiser by the day. One could actually call them old souls.