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Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council, thinks Atlanta’s got a good shot at hosting World Cup matches because of the strength of the local soccer fan base and the presence of facilities like Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta Could Help Host 2026 FIFA World Cup

Sam Whitehead • Jun 13, 2018

Atlanta United and various local businesses are getting ready to host World Cup viewing parties all over the city starting Friday.

Atlanta United To Host World Cup Viewing Parties

Donnell Suggs • Jun 12, 2018

Lloyd Pierce, left, see here at left with 76ers guard Michael Carter-Willimas, is the new Atlanta Hawks head coach.

New Hawks Head Coach Has ’Track Record’ Of Player Development

Donnell Suggs • May 17, 2018

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan in action during a playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles last season.

Matt Ryan And Kirby Smart Ink Massive Extensions

Ross Terrell • May 4, 2018

Atlanta Braves' Michael Soroka delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in New York.

Atlanta Braves Could Take The Lead In Their Division

Sam Whitehead • May 2, 2018

Hawks Coach Departs, Team Rebuild Continues

Emma Hurt • Apr 27, 2018

The Atlanta Braves planned to promote 20-year-old Ronald Acuna from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday to join them in Cincinnati.

Atlanta Braves Promoting Top Outfield Prospect Acuna From Triple-A

Associated Press • Apr 25, 2018

The Heartbeat festival will be held at Central Park in Old Fourth Ward.

Atlanta Hawks, Sharecare Team Up For Heartbeat Festival At Central Park

Donnell Suggs • Apr 12, 2018

On March 11, fans wait for an MLS soccer match between D.C. United and Atlanta United in Atlanta. A FIFA evaluation committee wrapped up its visit to Atlanta on Wednesday, checking out possible venues for the 2026 World Cup. The committee toured Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

FIFA Visits Atlanta As Part Of 2026 World Cup Evaluation

Associated Press • Apr 12, 2018

Tiger Woods hits from the third tee during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday in Augusta. The tournament starts Thursday.

Masters Hype Unlike Any Other, Mainly Because Of Tiger Woods

Associated Press • Apr 5, 2018