Super Bowl LII: Eagles extend lead seconds before halftime

The Philadelphia Eagles controlled the first half of Super Bowl LII and extended its league over the New England Patriots seconds before halftime with a touchdown.

Tight end Trey Burton took a pitch and found quarterback Nick Foles in the corner of the end zone for a 22-12 halftime lead.

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The Win Column: How you ranked Atlanta’s sports teams

CFP rankings leave wiggle room for idle teams, Notre Dame wins beauty contest

The College Football Playoff selection committee believes teams that do not play in their respective league championship games could still experience a shuffle.

Career-high effort earns national honors for Kennesaw State’s Cottle

Kennesaw State’s Simeon Cottle was named as one of five National Players of the Week by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.

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The Win Column: How you ranked Atlanta’s sports teams

CFP rankings leave wiggle room for idle teams, Notre Dame wins beauty contest

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Report: Traffic fatalities outpace homicides in metro Atlanta

Analysis draws comparison between the two, pointing out that roadway deaths should be more preventable than violence, with proven safety upgrades that can prevent them.

Publix to close two Atlanta area stores, including longtime Midtown location

Publix will shutter two of its metro Atlanta stores on Dec. 27.

Nation’s No. 1 QB prospect ‘disappointed’ in Tuesday’s leak of flip to Vandy

Jared Curtis, who will play for a state championship in Tennessee this week, delivered a sense of finality to his college recruiting process late Tuesday: He is a Commodore.