Six Clemson football players are listed as candidates for two awards announce by the Maxwell Football Club on Monday.

The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Kroy Biermann, their fifth-round pick this year, to a four-year deal.

Clemson hoops coach Oliver Purnell has found his new director of operations for men's basketball.

Kelly Johnson drove in three runs to back Jorge Campillo, and the banged-up Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 Wednesday to avoid getting swept in the three-game series.

Dave Bush earned his first road victory of the season, scattering four hits over seven innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers held on in the ninth to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Rick Strom is moving from sideline reporter to the broadcast booth to serve as the new color analyst for Georgia Tech's radio broadcasts in 2008.

Alabama linebacker Jimmy Johns has been arrested on drug charges.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine, who was placed on the disabled list for the second time this season on June 11th with a left elbow strain, has been told to rest the elbow for four to six weeks.

Clemson's Ray Ray McElrathbey says he's transferring to Howard. McElrathbey is the football player who earned accolades for taking custody of his younger brother while going to college.

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a four-year deal with third-round draft pick Harry Douglas, a wide receiver from Louisville.

John Anderson has been hired as coach of the Atlanta Thrashers after leading their top affiliate to the American Hockey League championship.

Michael Young had a game-ending single and the Texas Rangers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves this afternoon.

Dan Radakovich has signed a new five-year deal to remain Georgia Tech's athletic director through 2012.

Clemson's long time track coach has retired after a season in which he was accused of depositing money collected at campus track and field events into a personal account.

Atlanta Falcons reserve safety Daren Stone has been arrested on a drunk-driving charge. Police say the second-year player was taken into custody just before sunrise on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, who leads the majors with a .414 average, was scratched from the lineup Friday night against the Angels after a freak accident during batting practice.

The Atlanta Hawks resigned coach Mike Woodson Friday for his fifth season with the team.

A person close to the negotiations between the Atlanta Hawks and coach Mike Woodson says the coach has been offered a two-year contract to remain on the job.

Georgia State has its first football coach and, at 65, Bill Curry has a new career.

Former University of Georgia All-America quarterback John Rauch, who started every game for the Bulldogs from 1945-48, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday at his Oldsmar, Fla., home. He was 80.

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on four-year contracts with two third-round picks, cornerback Chevis Jackson and safety Thomas DeCoud.

A prosecutor says the state trials of Michael Vick and three co-defendants on dogfighting charges will be delayed until they are freed from federal prison.

The PGA Tour announced Monday the AT&T Classic will not return to Atlanta in 2009.

Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield denies that his home will be foreclosed on, saying, "Everything is all right with the house now."

Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating its substance-abuse policy and will miss the 2008 season.