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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese left Sunday’s game against Chicago with a left leg injury.Reese’s knee buckled when she came to a jump stop under the basket early in the fourth quarter and she fell to the ground as she missed the layup. She got up quickly, but went down again after a few second...
Today marks a major milestone in Atlanta’s history.It was 30 years ago that the the opening ceremonies for the summer Olympics took place.See more about the fight for a piece of Olympic history on WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.Boxing legend Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron in Atlanta to start the ga...
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - Deputies found the body of a juvenile Sunday, ending a three-day search, authorities said.Craighead County Chief Deputy Jason Allen said a call came in about 6:25 p.m. Friday about a juvenile boy who went under at an access point off Highway 69 between La...
(AP) - Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.The show at what’s otherwise known as MetLife Stadium, outside New York, was ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world.Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in t...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots.Spain then won all the individual player awards Sunday, denying Lionel Messi not only a second World Cup title but also more personal hardware.Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player, Unai Simó...
Hot temperatures and scattered storms are in the forecast as Severe Weather Team 2 tracks the weather coming through the metro Atlanta area Sunday.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]LIVE UPDATES:6:45 p.m.: A flash flood warning was issued for Fannin and Gilmer counties ...
The rising cost of youth soccer is creating barriers for talented players from lower-income families, according to a new study from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Researchers found that the s...
(Gray News) - Nolan Wells’ mom says she’s receiving hate mail after the death of her 18-year-old son in Mississippi.Almost two weeks after Wells’ death, his mother, Christine Wonsley, has responded to mail from an anonymous sender.“Whoever sent this to my home, may the good Lord have mercy on you...
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, the couple announced today.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, joins the Vances’ three older children, Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. “Usha and the baby are happy an...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - After returning from an oblique injury that kept him sidelined for nearly a month, Braves catcher Drake Baldwin said he found himself desperate for a hit.On Sunday, in the finale of the Braves’ three-game home series against the Texas Rangers, Baldwin had no pr...
The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend.
A new FIFA World Cup champion has been crowned in New York City. But it took a while for a winner to emerge.Spain ended up winning with a goal from Ferran Torres.Argentina and Spain played to a 0-0 tie in regulation, forcing extra time. After Argentina lost a player to a red card, Spain scored th...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue through the evening hours. Most afternoons over the next 7 days will also hold a possibility for pop-up storms.Monday: Spotty storms, heat index approaching 100Monday will bring similar conditions to Sunday, with...
Children and their families gathered Sunday at the Be Someone Dreaming Room in Stone Mountain for a free chess workshop led by national chess champion.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The event focused on using chess to teach skills beyond the game, including critical thi...
Investigators are hunting for 45-year-old Antwane Sintell Thurmond after a fatal Mountain View Road murder at an Oakwood convenience store.
A star-studded World Cup halftime show began with one of pop music’s biggest stars joined by two of the biggest stars in Brazilian soccer history. Madonna kicked off the celebration by performing her 2000 dance-pop hit "Music," flanked by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Throughout the World Cup tournament, one of the top soccer-watching locations around Atlanta has been Decatur WatchFest. That’s where crowds have assembled Sunday afternoon for the FIFA World Cup championship match.“We hit a homerun. We scored a goal,” Decatur ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A major Clayton County thoroughfare was closed Sunday afternoon as officers investigated a barricaded suspect tied to a burglary, police said.Drivers were advised to avoid the area of Thrailkill Road and Mount Zion Boulevard through Mount Zion Boulevard and Wri...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 73-year-old inmate died Friday after being found unresponsive at the DeKalb County Jail, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.Jail officials said John Parazzo was found unresponsive in his housing unit on July 17. On-site medical personnel and emer...
One of Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s most recognizable attractions will soon become a memory.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]After entertaining generations of young visitors since the museum opened at its current downtown location in 2003, the Ball Machine will be retir...
The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to trade starting forward Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.
A home burglary in Clayton County led to an hours-long standoff after a suspect barricaded herself inside the home. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Three people burglarized a home just before 12 p.m. Sunday according to police.Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco will be LIVE ...
As the United States bids the FIFA World Cup farewell, Atlanta is marking three decades since the opening of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Hawks are trading former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and acquiring Oklahoma City Thunder’s wing Lu Dort in a three-team deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal sends three second-round picks to OKC and Risacher to the Dallas Mav...
Authorities in Hall County say the suspect in the shooting death of a woman at a convenience store is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.Hall County Sheriff’s Office said in an update Sunday they are seeking Antwane Sintell Thurmond, 45, of Oakwood.He’s wanted in connecti...
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) - Several people were critically injured after a shooting involving police in Tucson, Arizona.Authorities said the shooting happened early Sunday at Empire Pizza near Sixth Avenue and Congress Street.Police say when officers arrived, they encountered a male suspect ...
Civil rights advocate Clara Ester passed away following a lifetime of service after witnessing a historic tragedy in Memphis.
Property owners in Kennesaw could see a higher tax bill next year under a proposed increase approved for public review by the city council.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The city announced it intends to increase its 2026 property tax rate by 4.25% for maintenance and op...
Families, athletes and fitness enthusiasts gathered Saturday at the Georgia International Convention Center for the 12th annual Lee Haney Games, a community event promoting health, wellness and active living.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Hosted by eight-time Mr. Olympi...
The FIFA World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium may be over but with a final celebration happening in Atlanta, drones are still restricted.According to the Atlanta Police Department, the Federal Aviation Administration set a temporary flight restriction over the city until 9 p.m. for FIFA Wat...
The United States announced another death of a service member as it launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of U.S. troops, and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel.Step by step, the U.S. and Iran have returned c...
Police closed multiple streets in Jonesboro on Sunday as officers responded to an active law enforcement incident involving a barricaded suspect.
Oklahoma City is trading starting forward and defensive standout Lu Dort to Atlanta as part of a three-team deal that also has the Hawks sending former No. 1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Sunday.Atlanta also will rec...
Henry County police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man whose body was found in a wooded area last month.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Investigators have obtained a murder warrant for Darius Reeves Jr. in the June 6...
A routine traffic stop in Fayette County recently led to the discovery of an extensive fraud operation and the recovery of illegal narcotics, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputy Crittenton conducted the stop, which the sheriff’s office said uncovered a sophisticated scheme involving iden...
An 18-year-old man is recovering at an area hospital after being shot just after midnight Sunday in Atlanta.
An Alabama woman is citing mental illness or deficit in her bid to avoid criminal charges for allegedly trying to kill her husband with narcotics multiple times.Sara Baker, an attorney, is accused of trying to poison her husband by lacing his food and drink with fentanyl on two separate occasions...
A tropical depression has formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and is slowly shifting toward the northern Gulf Coast.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A ground stop is in effect at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to storms. The ground stop is in effect until 3:30 p.m. Sunday.>> FULL FORECASTA severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for DeKalb, Henry, Newton and Rockdale counties until 3...
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