Watch: College football player makes amazing ‘kick catch’

There has been no shortage of wacky football plays lately.

Last week, an extra-point attempt hit a referee in the head before bouncing over the crossbar and being ruled a good kick.

Explore>> Read more trending stories

Over the weekend, Knox College wide receiver Ilir Emini made an unlikely catch that has quickly gone viral. Emini accidentally kicked the ball into the air, then fell down and caught the ball while on his back.

Knox College Athletics posted the video on its YouTube page, where it has generated over 93,000 views.

Knox College won the game 20-16 over Lawrence University.

One of the top pass rushers in college football? He plays for Mercer

Coming off a year in which he was Southern Conference Freshman of the Year, Mercer's Andrew Zock is following it up by being among the FCS leaders in sacks, tackles for loss.

The Win Column: Being OK with ‘the Braves way’

East Lake pro earns $50K prize for winning The Drew golf tournament

Dan Merriman topped a 72-player field to win The Drew golf tournament at East Lake and earn a check for $50,000

The Latest

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta TV sports listings

One of the top pass rushers in college football? He plays for Mercer

The Win Column: Being OK with ‘the Braves way’

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Nov. 7-9 includes Veterans Day events.