Falcons Super Bowl appearance causes hilarious tardy excuses

A Norcross school shared some of the best tardy excuses from the day after the Falcons appearance in the Super Bowl.

Couple honeymooned at WM Open, returns for 50th anniversary

Fifty years ago today, Dick and Helen Payne were at the Waste Management Open as newlyweds celebrating their honeymoon. The couple is now back at the WM Open celebrating their 50th anniversary

Historic comeback gives New England 34-28 victory over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI

Two weeks of buildup and excitement will culminate Sunday, as the Atlanta Falcons square off with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston. The NFL title game pits one of the league's marquee franchises against one that was long known for futility. The Falcons are making only their second Super Bowl appearance. On the other sideline, the Patriots are making their...

Super Bowl commercials go political in a big way

As the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots square off on the field, advertisers will duke it out for the attention of more than 110 million people expected to tune in on Sunday. At around $5 million for a 30 second spot, it's a pricey gamble for some.

Falcons fans drive to Houston just to tailgate

A Group of loyal Falcons Fans spent the night on a bus heading to Houston. They don't have tickets to the game, they're just going there to tailgate.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan named NFL's Most Valuable Player

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player for the 2016 season by the Associated Press Saturday night. Ryan won the award the night before he leads his team into Super Bowl LI.

Global Super Bowl stage for Houston-based innovator

"A TRUEGRID paver is a hundred percent pervious," explains Stiles. "It lets the water drain right through. It's made from recycled, post-consumer, high-density polyethylene, so it's inert."

Lady Gaga delivers Super Bowl halftime show big on flash and inclusiveness

Lady Gaga dropped from the top of Houston's NRG Stadium to open her halftime show and dropped the mic at the end, offering a program that delivered high-energy hits and an inclusive theme.

Former Falcon QB Michael Vick retires

Former Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick is retiring from football, according to reports.

Zoo animals pick Super Bowl winners

Everyone likes to make their pick for who will win the big game. 

Former Atlanta Falcon Morten Andersen chosen for NFL Hall of Fame

Former Atlanta Falcons kicker Morten Andersen was selected to become a member of the NFL Hall of Fame Saturday night. Andersen is one of seven new Hall of Fame members announced at the NFL Honors event in Houston, the night before Super Bowl LI.

Cumming gas station changes name to support Falcons

The Patriot Auto Wash in Cumming has changed its name in support of who they want to win the Super Bowl—the Atlanta Falcons.

Saxophone player who rocked the Georgia Dome visits Houston

He wowed a packed house at the Georgia Dome ahead of the Falcon's NFC Championship win with a soulful rendition of the National Anthem and now, the team's biggest saxophone-playing fan is in Houston ahead of the Super Bowl.

Panther's Greg Olson talks Falcons defense

Most of the talk leading up to Super Bowl LI on the Falcons side has been about Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and the Falcons offense. But if they are to beat the Patriots on Sunday night, it's going to require a great effort from their young defense as well.

Falcons owner not nervous about Super Bowl

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he is not practicing his dancing ahead of Super Bowl Sunday and won’t be previewing any of his moves.

Ladies luncheon celebrates women in NFL-based jobs

Women haven’t always had a seat at the NFL table but times have changed. Ladies aren’t just spectators anymore when it comes to playing and even working in sports. In fact, a luncheon at Top Golf celebrating the ladies is making a point to bring attention to just that. Plenty of men also attended the luncheon to show their support.

Falcons Defense: Young maturity, veteran youth

The Atlanta Falcons defense is young, but they are growing wiser by the day. One could actually call them old souls.