Sports

When there's a national crisis, the community comes together and usually bonds stronger than ever. Those who have the ability to donate money or resources to those in need step-up without being asked. This Atlanta Braves' player is donating $125,000 to The City of Atlanta to support locals who are in financial strain. 

Freddie Freeman, the Atlanta Braves' first-baseman, is giving back to the community that has supported his career and journey for years. 

This past Saturday, February 29, one of Atlanta United's star players was badly injured during a match against Nashville Soccer Club. Although they still pulled the win, Georgia fans have their fingers crossed that Josef Martinez's injury won't cost the team any victories in the future. Martinez supporters are showing all their love on social media as he heals.

Atlanta United's week one victory against Nashville SC goes to show how the team continues to carry over success in the new season. However, a win doesn't always come without obstacles.

Animal themes aren't rare when it comes to Georgia sports. We've already got the iconic Bulldogs, Hawks and Falcons, but now Major League Soccer is hopping on the train too. The Atlanta United puppy is the most adorable new addition to the team, but he's actually not a mascot.

Spike, a precious yellow Labrador Retriever, was recently announced (January 23) as the newest Atlanta United member, but he is more than just a symbol of the team. He is actually training to be a service dog. 

As with any new year comes lots of resolutions and we'd be lying if we said lots of goals don't revolve around saving money. Looks like 2020 is off to a good start for ATL because $1 million worth of medical bills just got wiped clean thanks to Atlanta Hawks basketball star, Trae Young's donation to Atlanta.

Trae Young not only leads the Atlanta Hawks in points this season, he's also leading in community efforts and making a huge impact. We're talking upwards of $1M huge. 

It's that time of year when ultra-talented high school athletes sign with major college teams. With that comes the Gatorade Player Of The Year title, which was just awarded to a student from Marietta High school. There was something a bit more special about this year's award because Atlanta Falcons QB, Matt Ryan, actually handed over the Gatorade Player of the Year 2019 trophy and the video is super sweet and inspiring.

High school senior Arik Gilbert is the lucky winner of this year's Gatorade National Football Player of the Year title and there was a thrilling bonus included in the announcement.

When you hear the name Colin Kaepernick, everyone has a different reaction. He used to be a star football player, but since his career about three years ago with the San Francisco 49ers, he's been actively working in the shadows. The NFL has confirmed that 11 teams will be attending Kaepernick's workout this weekend, with the Atlanta Falcons being one of them.

Kaepernick's representatives want to make it clear that he still wants to play, and several teams have been in contact with the NFL's office to see what the status is on his comeback.

Colin Kaepernick shook the world with his peaceful protests during his last season with the San Francisco 49ers. Since his football career took an abrupt halt, he has since transitioned to a life committed to activism. With the NFL seemingly blackballing him, it appears that we'd never see him play again. However, it's been reported that Kaepernick has been invited to a private workout in Atlanta this weekend. 

Kaepernick hasn't made an NFL appearance in nearly three years, but he'll be taking part in what appears to be an audition for several NFL teams.

Georgians are super proud of our recently founded soccer team because (up until now) they have been scoring wins left and right, earning them top rankings in the MLS. Last night, Toronto pulled a win over Atlanta United at the Eastern Conference final and we're all a little let down because they totally blew their winning streak.

If you really think about it, this shouldn't come as a huge shock since Georgia sports have a hefty track record of scoring enough wins to make it to the playoffs, and then letting us down. Big time (and all the time). If you weren't superstitious before, you probably are now because the Georgia sports curse is all too real.