Latest blog entries from Atlanta teams across every league
Bijan Robinson finished Week 1 as the Atlanta Falcons‘ leading receiver, and Cooper Rush did not have to look very far when he needed an easy answer against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Robinson was targeted 10 times in Atlanta’s 20-13 loss, catching eight passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. He had seven catches for 66 […] The post Bijan Robinson names NFL legend he patterned his game after appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Cubs suffered yet another tough loss last night as the bullpen gave up a pair of two-run homers in the late innings. They didn’t lose any ground because both the Phillies and Padres lost, but they’re just barely bailing water out of the boat quickly enough. Winning tonight is imperative heading into the off … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/16/26): Imanaga Hoping for Filthy Outing Against Ritchie, Braves appeared first on .
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. provided an update on the health of his knee after he was inactive during the team's Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Atlanta Hawks need Dyson Daniels to refind his three-point shot next year.
The Falcons kept four quarterbacks on their 2026 roster, and somehow couldn’t put a functional one on the field against the Steelers. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss the disastrous start for Cooper Rush, Michael Penix’s return timeline, and the chances that we’ll see a different starter emerge for […]
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Portland Trail Blazers assistant general manager Sergi Oliva as a basketball strategy and development advisor, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported Wednesday. Following a four-year tenure with the Trail Blazers that began in May 2022, Oliva left the franchise this offseason, shortly after fellow Blazers assistant GM Mike Schmitz departed to […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense wasn’t pretty in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. However, there were some things to like about that unit’s performance. For example, Roman Wilson was a factor, catching three passes for 26 yards. He actually tied for the second-most targets by any Steelers pass catcher in that game with six. However, […]
The official post-season All Star teams for A-ball have been released by Minor League Baseball, and five Atlanta Braves prospects made the teams for the Carolina League and the South Atlantic League – though you could also argue for one snub. In Low-A Augusta in the Carolina League, Conor Essenburg and Luis Guanipa took two […]
Darnell Washington caught just two passes to begin his 2026 season, but he sure knew how to make an introduction. Washington’s final reception not only helped seal the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 victory but became one of the NFL’s best plays of the week. Stiff-arming Atlanta Falcons S Xavier Watts, Washington rumbled down the left sideline for a first down in Pittsburgh’s effort to prevent Atlanta from touching the ball over the final four minutes. McCarthy hopes to feed Washington even more ...
Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski refused to name the team's starting quarterback while providing an update on Tua Tagovailoa.
The Atlanta Hawks have made several additions to their basketball operations and coaching staff as they continue preparations for the upcoming season. Jason Love has joined head coach Quin Snyder’s staff as an assistant coach, adding another voice to Atlanta’s bench. The Hawks have also brought in longtime European coach Ettore Messina, who will work […] The post Hawks add Jason Love to basketball operations appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
By Connor Byrne | at September 16, 2026 1:07 pm The Falcons made a couple of veteran practice squad signings on Wednesday. Defensive end Drake Jackson and running back Khalil Herbert are now in the fold. It appeared Jackson’s season was over when the Commanders placed him on injured reserve on Aug. 25. The Commanders later released Jackson with an injury settlement, though, and that cleared the way for him to sign elsewhere and play in 2026. The 49ers selected Jackson with the 61st overall pic...
September 16, 2026 – Season 17, Episode 23 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing a few things that Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike McCarthy had to say during his Monday press conference. McCarthy was asked quite a few questions about the status of CB Joey Porter Jr. moving forward so we mostly focus on that part of his Monday press conference. The Steelers brought in two free agent tackles for visits on Tuesday, so we...
Atlanta Braves Game Information The Braves look for win number 90 on the season behind the return of JR Ritchie Sep 16, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC The Atlanta Braves are inching closer to clinching the division with their magic number at five with their win last night against the Chicago Cubs. It appears that the Braves will not catch the Dodgers for the second seed and first round bye, which is likely why the decision was made to bring up JR Ritchie to pitch this evening in the spot where Chris Sale w...
The Pittsburgh Steelers defended home turf on Sunday with a Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. For Week 2, they head north for their first road game of the season to take on the 0-1 New England Patriots. The Patriots lost to the Sam Darnold-less Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl, 13-10. Now, the Patriots will have extra rest as they played in the opening game of the season last Wednesday. However, even with QB Drake Maye, the offense struggled mightily. Plus, WR AJ ...
Falcons ‘not ruling anyone out’ at QB for home opener vs. Panthers As the preparation for Carolina begins in earnest, all options are on the table for Atlanta. Sep 16, 2026 at 01:54 PM Will McFadden Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have not yet named a starting quarterback for their home-opening matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. Cooper Rush was the starter in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a role he assumed after Tua Tagovailoa injured h...
When the Los Angeles Rams opted to trade their first-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, they also bypassed the opportunity to draft back-to-back Defensive Rookie of the Year players. The Rams traded pick 26 to the Falcons and shortly thereafter the Cleveland Browns drafted linebacker Carson Schwesinger at 33, a rookie who ended […]
The Chicago Cubs were fortunate that every other team in the hunt for a National League Wild Card spot also lost on Tuesday. Otherwise, the team’s frustrating 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves would’ve been a really tough blow. More News: Chicago Cubs: Counsell deflects blame amid bullpen apocalypse As things stand right now, the [...] The post Chicago Cubs: The latest on Dansby Swanson and his up-in-the-air return appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Darnell Washington caught just two passes to begin his 2026 season, but he sure knew how to make an introduction. Washington’s final reception not only helped seal the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 victory but became one of the NFL’s best plays of the week. Stiff-arming Atlanta Falcons S Xavier Watts, Washington rumbled down the left […]
The Worksheet, a comprehensive fantasy football preview by Rich Hribar, breaks down everything you need to know about the Week 2 matchup between the Panthers and Falcons. Find a breakdown of every Week 2 NFL game in our Worksheet Hub. The Falcons averaged a league-low 17.8 yards per possession in Week 1. [...]
During an appearance on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt shared a hilarious […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers defended home turf on Sunday with a Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. For Week 2, they head north for their first road game of the season to take on the 0-1 New England Patriots. The Patriots lost to the Sam Darnold-less Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of last year’s Super […]
The Atlanta Braves are inching closer to clinching the division with their magic number at five with their win last night against the Chicago Cubs. It appears that the Braves will not catch the Dodgers for the second seed and first round bye, which is likely why the decision was made to bring up JR […]
With third-string quarterback Cooper Rush at the helm, the Falcons’ offense sputtered during a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1. While Rush may start against the Panthers on Sunday, head coach Kevin Stefanski is not closing the door on Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. taking the reins. “We are working through it,” Stefanski said (via Josh Kendall of The Athletic). “Tua is not going to practice today, but he is getting better. Mike and Cooper will practice.” Stefanski named Tagovailoa th...
The Falcons’ quarterback situation seems even murkier after head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke to the media on Wednesday. But Stefanski said he isn’t frustrated. “We want to be able to win and play well regardless of who’s in,” Stefanski said, and saying that the frustration actually comes from losing and falling short on the field. […]