The NFL unveiled the 2019 regular-season schedule, with the New England Patriots kicking off their Super Bowl title defense against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Singer Joss Stone turns 32 and Ethel Kennedy turns 91, among the famous birthdays for April 11.

On April 11, 1989, Philadelphia Flyers' Ron Hextall became the first NHL goaltender to score in a playoff game, defeating the Washington Capitals.

Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Matt Schaub agreed to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Saturday.

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray was underwhelmed by Bryce Harper's new $330M contract, citing NFL quarterbacks who make more money annually.

His team wasn't in the NFC Championship game, but Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan told UPI that he wishes the bout "would have been decided on the field."

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and others define what makes Jared Goff "great" at Super Bowl opening night.

The Atlanta Falcons fired offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong.

Atlanta kicker Matt Bryant drilled a 37-yard field goal as time expired to give the Falcons a 34-32 road win over Dirk Koetter and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Two of the more disappointing teams in the NFL will wrap up their season when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in a matchup of NFC South rivals.

The Atlanta Falcons went into Sunday's game in Charlotte against the Carolina Panthers with nothing to play for, and a huge reason was a lack of defense.

The Atlanta Falcons have rediscovered their running game late in the season and it has come from an unexpected source.

After playing in the Super Bowl two years ago and reaching the playoffs last season, the Atlanta Falcons thought they had the ingredients for another Super Bowl run this season.

The Falcons entered Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals with zero rushing plays of at least 40 yards all season.

Deion Jones came up with a 41-yard pick-six and the Atlanta Falcons scored 26 unanswered first-half points en route to a 40-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals.