TNT will begin airing College Football Playoff games through sublicense with ESPN

ATLANTA — TNT Sports will begin airing College Football Playoff games this upcoming season through a sublicense with ESPN. The five-year agreement announced Wednesday gives TNT two first-round games the first two years. Beginning in 2026, it expands to two first-round and two quarterfinals. This will be the first season of the 12-team playoff. ESPN … Read more

Why does one volleyball player wear a different color jersey at the Olympics?

The libero was introduced in volleyball in 1996. WASHINGTON — Volleyball is one of the most popular sports at the Summer Games and is played in two disciplines, beach volleyball and volleyball.  While the basic rules between the two are the same, there are some key differences. Volleyball, which made its Olympic debut in 1964, has … Read more

She was the ‘tiniest Braves fan’ in the NICU back when the Braves won the 2021 World Series. Now, she is seeing the games in person at 3 years old.

Emerson “Emmy” Lou Sweeney was born prematurely in the NICU on the day the Atlanta Braves won the World Series in 2021. Author: Akilah Winters, Kaitlyn Ross, 11Alive Staff Published: 12:05 PM CDT May 21, 2024 Updated: 12:59 PM CDT May 21, 2024 ATLANTA — The “tiniest Atlanta Braves” superfan isn’t so small anymore! Emerson … Read more

Raccoon disrupts play during an MLS game

A Major League Soccer game was paused for several minutes Wednesday night after a raccoon stormed the field. NEW YORK — A Major League Soccer game was paused for several minutes Wednesday night after a raccoon stormed the field. The raccoon ran up and down the field at Subaru Park during the game between the Philadelphia Union and New … Read more