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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 13 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:35 AM EST
Jan. 13 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over...

Brady, Bucs hoping to bolster playoff hopes against Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:45 AM EST
TAMPA BAY (8-5) at ATLANTA (4-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 3 1/2 RECORD...

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, New York Jets kicker Sergio Castillo (6) celebrates kicking a 55-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Castillo had the same dream a few times every year since he was in the sixth grade. The Jets kicker would be on the field at a stadium when he’d look into the stands and see his mother and future girlfriend in the stands cheering him on. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Road to NFL for Jets' Castillo began with one repeated dream

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 26, 2020 02:31 PM EST

FILE - In this July 27, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn works with his defensive linemen during the first day of an NFL training camp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Quinn knows this is an offseason unlike any other. Hes not shying away from that reality. But this is also a time that craves a bit of normality, so Quinn is dealing with plenty of familiar issues, including rookie camp, roster moves, position changes, and focusing on areas that need the most improvement. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
In strange offseason, Falcons' Quinn embraces the challenge

By Paul Newberry May. 12, 2020 03:27 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after loosing to the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. Ravens won 20-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Shanahan faces former team when 49ers host Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2019 05:57 PM EST

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Panthers have been unable to solve Matt Ryan

By Steve Reed Nov. 14, 2019 04:11 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Falcons looking for consistency after ending 6-game skid

By Charles Odum Nov. 11, 2019 07:34 PM EST

Falcons-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 02:11 PM EST
ATLANTA (1-7) at NEW ORLEANS (7-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX OPENING LINE — Saints by 13 ½ RECORD VS....

Falcons turn to 4th punter of season, signing Ryan Allen

By The Assoociated Press Nov. 04, 2019 06:41 PM EST
The Atlanta Falcons are turning to their fourth punter of the season. The team announced Monday it has signed former New England punter...

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) kneels on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. AP Photo/John Amis)
Falcons release K Matt Bryant, sign Younghoe Koo

Oct. 29, 2019 01:55 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn still trying to 'get it right' with time running out

By George Henry Oct. 28, 2019 08:45 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) celebrates is touchdown with Seattle Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister (48) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wilson throws 2 TD passes as Seattle stops Atlanta 27-20

By Charles Odum Oct. 27, 2019 04:40 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
The Latest: Patriots, 49ers stay perfect going into Week 9

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:48 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks fans watch teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Revamped Rams, reeling Falcons looking to stop losing skids

By Charles Odum Oct. 17, 2019 05:43 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Falcons players say Quinn remains steady despite 1-5 start

By Charles Odum Oct. 16, 2019 07:30 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) scores a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Skill and a little luck lead to Cardinals' winning streak

By David Brandt Oct. 14, 2019 07:37 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) celebrates his touchdown against Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Missed PAT sends Falcons home empty from long trip

By John Marshall Oct. 13, 2019 09:12 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to missing the point after as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Brooks Reed celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals beat Falcons 34-33 after Bryant's extra point miss

By David Brandt Oct. 13, 2019 07:31 PM EDT