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Dubón’s homer highlights three-run eighth that sinks Cubs

The Atlanta Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.

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Five biggest questions ahead of Falcons’ schedule release

The NFL will release the full schedule for every team on Thursday night. Here are the five biggest questions about the Falcons' potential schedule.

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College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams gains support of ACC, Big 12

The ACC and Big 12 commissioners said Wednesday they are on board with a 24-team CFP field, leaving the SEC as the only Power Four conference preferring a 16-team field.

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Savannah Arts Academy soccer team wins school’s first boys state title in any sport

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Greenbrier relishes ‘incredible feeling’ after first state high school girls’ soccer title

The Greenbrier Wolfpack won the first state soccer title in program history on Wednesday night, shutting out Chamblee 3-0 to win the Class AAAAA girls’ championship.

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Final girls basketball rankings: 4 first-time state champions finish No. 1

In the final girls basketball rankings after the state championships, four first-time winners finish No. 1.

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Final boys basketball rankings: 3 first-time champions finish No. 1

St. Pius, Rabun County and Darlington won titles for the first time. Class 6A champion Wheeler won its 11th.

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Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Not only did the AJC Varsity name first-team all-state honorees for each GHSA classification, but it also added breakout players to watch in this year's all-state honors.

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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

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Vote: What’s your grade for Kevin Stefanski as Falcons coach?

Make your voice heard in the AJC’s poll.

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Vote: Which potential Falcons free agent is most important to re-sign?

The Falcons have 15 players that could become unrestricted free agents in March. Vote on which potential free agent is most important for the team to re-sign.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves' Drake Baldwin celebrates his a solo homer in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Dubón’s homer highlights three-run eighth that sinks Cubs

The Atlanta Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Braves dominating NL East like no team ever has at this point of year

The Braves have been the best team in baseball for weeks. And they are dusting their East rivals like past great Braves teams couldn’t do until much deeper into the season.

KEN SUGIURA

On a night to honor Bobby Cox and Ted Turner, magic happens in Braves win

On a night honoring Braves icons Bobby Cox and Ted Turner, Atlanta finds timely power and belief — hallmarks of the franchise’s winning legacy.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Wes Johnson watches warm-ups before their game against Binghamton during their NCAA Regional game at Foley Field, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball is one win away from this school record

No. 4 Georgia baseball is a win away from a school record number of SEC wins and has already locked up the top seed in the SEC Tournament.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams gains support of ACC, Big 12

The ACC and Big 12 commissioners said Wednesday they are on board with a 24-team CFP field, leaving the SEC as the only Power Four conference preferring a 16-team field.

BULLDOGS

Commitment from 3-star linebacker gives Georgia 2027 recruiting class a boost

Three-star Florida linebacker Temorris Campbell has committed to UGA football. The rising senior from Miami Carol City now becomes the seventh commitment in the class.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud holds his helmet moments before the team faces the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, September 28, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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NFL

Five biggest questions ahead of Falcons’ schedule release

The NFL will release the full schedule for every team on Thursday night. Here are the five biggest questions about the Falcons' potential schedule.

NFL

Which Falcons draft picks will play most as rookies? We rank all 6 selections.

The Falcons only made six selections in the draft. Who's most likely to step up and take a spot on the team?

NFL

Michael Penix Jr. is throwing in Falcons’ noncontact workouts

Atlanta posts a video of the quarterback, who is recovering from ACL surgery, passing to Drake London at the Falcons' practice facility.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Former Georgia Tech standout Keylan Rutledge warms up during the Houston Texans' rookie minicamp May 8, 2026. (Karen Warren/AP)

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Keylan Rutledge loves ‘All ball, no nonsense’ approach with Houston Texans

Former Georgia Tech standout Keylan Rutledge is embracing a tough, no-nonsense approach as he begins his NFL career with the Houston Texans.

AJC VARSITY

UGA, Tech, Falcons stars on ballot for Georgia High School Football HOF

Former Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets, Falcons and others added to the 100 player ballot to be voted on this month.

AJC VARSITY

4-star Atlanta-area running back commits to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech lands a commitment from Kell running back and 4-star recruit Quinterrius "Moonie" Gipson.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino, pictured during the home opener in March, said his team has evolved and is playing better than its opponents the past few games. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLS

Atlanta United blows lead again, falls to LA Galaxy

United hoped the first three-game winning streak across all competitions might be enough to turn around the season, but it wasn't.

FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to the World Cup final

FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Je

MLS

How Alexey Miranchuk became a leader when Atlanta United needed it most

Alexey Miranchuk, Atlanta United's captain while Miguel Almirón is sidelined, has scored six goals and led the Five Stripes to three straight wins in all competitions.

Atlanta Hawks

Former NBA center Jason Collins warms up before a basketball game in New Orleans, March 24, 2014. (Jonathan Bachman/AP File)

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NBA

Former Hawks player Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player and a former member of the Atlanta Hawks, has died. He was 47 and died from a brain tumor.

NBA

The Hawks will pick at No. 8. Now what?

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Hawks get chance to draft Young’s replacement at No. 8

Also: Vintage Spencer Strider; Bobby Cox’s human touch; Angel Reese saves Atlanta Dream.

High Schools

Milton girls lacrosse players huddle before the start of the second half of their GHSA Division 2 girls state lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton. Milton won 21-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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PHOTOS: Milton girls lacrosse trying for another state championship

The Milton girls lacrosse team will be trying for its 19th state championship this month.

State Report

Prince Avenue Christian running back Andrew Beard announced Friday he will play for the Florida Gators. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Prince Avenue’s Andrew Beard, the state’s No. 2 RB prospect, commits to Florida

The Prince Avenue Christian running back is the nephew of former Georgia All-American Garrison Hearst.

GOLF

Retief Goosen changes putting grip, wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Retief Goosen reverted to a previous grip during his practice round. That adjustment helped him win the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at TPC Sugarloaf.

GOLF

Zach Johnson hangs onto lead at wild Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The former Masters and British Open champion holds a 3-point lead over two-time U.S. Open champ Retief Goosen.

Photos: Islands soccer makes history, wins school's first state championship in any sport
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School
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Islands midfielder Charlie Neall (6) heads the ball against East Hall midfielder Wilder Velasquez on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. Islands defeated East Hall 6-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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On a night to honor Bobby Cox and Ted Turner, magic happens in Braves win

On a night honoring Braves icons Bobby Cox and Ted Turner, Atlanta finds timely power and belief — hallmarks of the franchise’s winning legacy.

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Jefferson avenges 2025 championship loss, claims first girls soccer title

Jefferson defeated Oconee County on penalty kicks to win the girls 3A state title Tuesday at Duluth High School.

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Islands makes history claiming the school’s first state title in any sport

The Savannah-area school beat East Hall 6-0 in boys soccer in its first trip to the state championships.

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WNBA

Allisha Gray’s 26 points leads Dream to road win, 2-0 start

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Former Hawks player Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player and a former member of the Atlanta Hawks, has died. He was 47 and died from a brain tumor.

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NFL

Details for the Falcons’ regular-season game in Madrid announced

The Falcons will face the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 8 at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.

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BULLDOGS

Report: UGA-Florida State will play in 2028; 7 sites vying to host

A report says Georgia and Florida State will play in 2028 after canceling a home-and-home series, with seven cities vying to host the neutral-site game.

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KEN SUGIURA

Why did Bobby Cox wear cleats? Three beloved Braves’ answers speak volumes.

Tom Glavine, Dale Murphy and Greg Olson remember the manager who always wore his spikes.

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MLB

Braves’ Sean Murphy likely out eight weeks

Braves catcher Sean Murphy, who missed all of spring training and the season's first month after offseason surgery, is on the injured list again with a fractured finger.

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BULLDOGS

How Kirby Smart is countering negative recruiting tactics against Georgia

Georgia football's Kirby Smart is prioritizing roster retention over paying top dollar for elite high school prospects. Other schools are using that against him in recruiting.