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Braves take series in LA, go 6-3 on road

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AJC VARSITY

How one South Georgia team has built a tennis powerhouse the old-fashioned way

Telfair County girls tennis is going for its second straight state championship on Wednesday and fifth overall title.

May 10, 2026

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MLB

Braves to honor Dylan Lee’s mother-in-law, a breast cancer survivor, Tuesday

"I didn’t see her falter, even when she was losing her hair," reliever Dylan Lee said of Maria White, who has been free of breast cancer since 2023.

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KEN SUGIURA

We’ll never again have a team quite like Braves’ Ted Turner and Bobby Cox

It seems a near impossibility for two people to have a greater impact on Atlanta sports than the owner who kept the team in town and the manager who won 14 straight divisions.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball wins first SEC title since 2008

Saturday’s 13-8 win over LSU clinched the SEC regular-season championship for the Bulldogs (40-11, 20-6) with four games remaining.

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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.

TV, scores & more

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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.

Atlanta Sports

Braves take series in LA, go 6-3 on road

MLB

Braves bounce back with win over Dodgers

After legendary manager and iconic figure of the organization Bobby Cox died earlier Saturday, the Braves went out and beat the Dodgers 7-2 at Dodger Stadium.

MLB

Strider’s one-hit, scoreless outing for Braves in L.A. is encouraging sign

In his second start of the season, the Braves right-hander struck out eight in six innings against the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball wins first SEC title since 2008

Saturday’s 13-8 win over LSU clinched the SEC regular-season championship for the Bulldogs (40-11, 20-6) with four games remaining.

BULLDOGS

5-star prospect flips commitment to Miami

A 5-star Georgia cornerback commitment changed his mind on Saturday, announcing on social media he was flipping to Miami.

BULLDOGS

Former UGA football player gets Kirby Smart shoutout at Savannah Bananas game

Jake Skole, a former UGA defensive back, was honored by coach Kirby Smart during the Savannah Bananas’ Banana Ball league game at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons see bigger role for ex-Georgia WR Zachariah Branch

Drafted in the third round, former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch could play multiple roles in the Falcons’ offense, coaches said at rookie minicamp.

NFL

Kevin Stefanski on Falcons rookie minicamp: ‘Goal is to learn our system’

Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski speaks at rookie minicamp, outlining goals for first‑year players.

NFL

Falcons’ Avieon Terrell out to prove he’s more than A.J.’s brother — again

Though Atlanta Falcons draft pick Avieon Terrell followed his brother and teammate A.J.’s footsteps at Westlake High and Clemson, their personalities differ dramatically.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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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.

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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.

YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key stokes Georgia Tech NFL buzz: A look at program’s highest earners

Georgia Tech players have produced some historic NFL contracts, a review of the highest-paid Yellow Jackets reveals.

Atlanta United FC

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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

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Hawks to pick 8th in June’s NBA draft

Lottery luck didn't play in Atlanta’s favor, as the Hawks dropped one spot from where they were originally slotted.

NBA

What are the Hawks hoping for in Sunday’s NBA draft lottery? More history.

The Hawks have a 40.2% chance of landing a top-four pick in Sunday's NBA draft lottery, and have reasonable odds of nabbing the No. 1 overall pick.

NBA

School’s out: Hawks grades for the season

The AJC's Lauren Williams grades the Hawks players and coaches at season's end.

High Schools

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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

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AJC VARSITY

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: The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center opens in Fayetteville

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Visitors tour the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center during the opening ceremony in Fayetteville on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/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.

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WNBA

Angel Reese, Allisha Gray help Dream tame Lynx in season-opening road win

Gray scored 18 of her 24 points in the second half as Atlanta rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to win Reese's Dream debut.

NBA

What are the Hawks hoping for in Sunday’s NBA draft lottery? More history.

The Hawks have a 40.2% chance of landing a top-four pick in Sunday's NBA draft lottery, and have reasonable odds of nabbing the No. 1 overall pick.

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BULLDOGS

5-star prospect flips commitment to Miami

A 5-star Georgia cornerback commitment changed his mind on Saturday, announcing on social media he was flipping to Miami.

The baseball world reacts to the passing of Braves icon Bobby Cox

It’s been a tough week for Braves fans and the Braves organization, coping with the deaths of Ted Turner on Wednesday and Bobby Cox on Saturday.

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BULLDOGS

Former UGA football player gets Kirby Smart shoutout at Savannah Bananas game

Jake Skole, a former UGA defensive back, was honored by coach Kirby Smart during the Savannah Bananas’ Banana Ball league game at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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MLB

Braves squander scoring opportunities in 3-1 loss to Dodgers

Missed chances and strong Dodgers pitching send the Braves to a 3-1 loss in Los Angeles, just Atlanta’s second losing streak of the season.

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AJC VARSITY

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.

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NBA

School’s out: Hawks grades for the season

The AJC's Lauren Williams grades the Hawks players and coaches at season's end.

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KEN SUGIURA

College sports grows more ridiculous, but fat chance we’ll stop watching

We may roll our eyes at a 24-team CFP playoff, but we’re still going to watch it and we’re still going to watch regular-season games even if they matter less.