Asia Durr returns to Atlanta

TheCrier.net (Sports) 7/9 11:36A By Luke Winstel

Asia Durr is arguably the best basketball player in St. Pius X history. She is the school’s all-time leading scorer, enjoyed a fantastic career at the University of Louisville, and became the first Golden Lion to have her number retired.…

Atlanta Flames take 2nd in Tri-States World Series

TheCrier.net (Sports) 7/2 6:25P

The Atlanta Flames - Mosley finished 2nd place in the Tri-States World Series recently in Dalton, Ga. Reese Hickey and Caroline Sheesley led the team to a 1-0, two-hit shutout vs. the Force Elite in the semifinals that was decided…

NO. 1 — BRETT FAVRE

Northwest GA News (Sports) 6/28 7:44P

No. 1: Packers acquire quarterback Brett Favre from the Atlanta Falcons for a first-round draft pick (No. 19 overall) on Feb. 11, 1992.

St. Pius X grad receives George Morris Scholar-Athlete award

TheCrier.net (Sports) 6/11 12:07P

Connor Egan, a 2019 graduate of St. Pius X, was awarded the George Morris Scholar-Athlete award by the Touchdown Club of Atlanta at their annual banquet. The scholarship and award was presented by the All Saints Catholic Church Knights of…

Tanner Duffin earns honor from Atlanta Track Club

TheCrier.net (Sports) 6/11 12:05P By Luke Winstel For the Crier

St. Pius X High School thrower Tanner Duffin was named the Most Outstanding Field Athlete by the Atlanta Track Club last week.

Falcons beat writer: $450M not enough for Saints to fix 'dump' Mercedes-Benz Superdome

Northwest GA News (Sports) 5/2 8:20A Advocate staff report

A day after details were released about the Mercedes-Benz Superdome's $450 million makeover, a beat writer for the Atlanta Falcons wasted no time sending jab across the NFC South.

San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft classes leave plenty to be desired

Northwest GA News (Sports) 4/28 6:45A

Because PFW draft expert Greg Gabriel began with the good, I'll first share the five NFL draft classes that elicited the biggest meh from this author — including one that was among the most impressive from Greg's vantage point.

Family affair: Bears fourth-round WR Riley Ridley feeling the love from Chicago

Northwest GA News (Sports) 4/27 8:53A

With their second pick in the draft, in Round 4 at No. 126 overall, the Bears selected Georgia WR Riley Ridley, the little brother of Atlanta Falcons 2018 first-round All-Rookie WR Calvin.

Bears select Georgia WR Riley Ridley in Round 4

Northwest GA News (Sports) 4/27 7:45A

With their second pick in the draft, at No. 126, the Bears selected Georgia WR Riley Ridley, the little brother of Atlanta Falcons All-Rookie Calvin.

31. Atlanta Falcons (7-9)

Northwest GA News (Sports) 4/25 8:17P

Kaleb Mcgary, OT, 6-7, 317, Washington

14. Atlanta Falcons (7-9)

Northwest GA News (Sports) 4/25 7:42P

Chris Lindstrom, OG, 6-4, 308, Boston College

NO. 14 | ATLANTA

Northwest GA News (Sports) 4/24 10:48A

Montez Sweat — DE, Mississippi State

Watch: Falcons take shots at Saints with Game of Thrones-inspired video promoting 2019 NFL schedule

Northwest GA News (Sports) 4/17 3:17P Advocate staff report

New Orleans Saints fans likely need little reason to start a new NFL season hating the Atlanta Falcons.

Report: Saints free agent Tyeler Davison signs with NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons

Northwest GA News (Sports) 4/13 12:48P Advocate staff report

Tyeler Davison is staying in the NFC South, but it won't be with the New Orleans Saints.

Report: Saints DT Tyeler Davison visiting Atlanta Falcons

Northwest GA News (Sports) 4/8 3:24A BY ROD WALKER | rwalker@theadvoc

Saints free agent defensive tackle Tyeler Davison is taking a visit to his team's biggest rival.