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KEN SUGIURA

Here’s why Ted Turner should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Although it's too late for Ted Turner to enjoy the honor, he should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame for his visionary leadership that brought the game to millions via TBS.

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BULLDOGS

Soccer returns to Sanford Stadium. Here’s when you can get your ticket.

Aug. 20 marks the first time the Bulldogs soccer team plays in the iconic football venue of Sanford Stadium. Admission to the game is free.

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BULLDOGS

No UGA runner had clocked a sub-4-minute mile. Then 2 did it in the same race.

Georgia Bulldogs runners Ryan Olree and Matias Reynaga made school history when they ran a sub-four-minute mile at the Torrin Lawrence Memorial track meet.

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Georgia football calls off another marquee nonconference home-and-home series

Georgia football’s home-and-home series against Florida State has been called off. A neutral-site game between the Bulldogs and Seminoles remains a possibility.

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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.

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AJC VARSITY

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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AJC VARSITY

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.

Atlanta Sports

Braves set their rotation for series against NL West-leading Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves announced their rotation for their three-game series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. The next starts for Grant Holmes and JR Ritchie were pushed back.

KEN SUGIURA

Here’s why Ted Turner should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Although it's too late for Ted Turner to enjoy the honor, he should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame for his visionary leadership that brought the game to millions via TBS.

MLB

Braves bats quieted by Mariners in rubber game

The Braves dropped the final game of the series against the Mariners by a 3-1 score as their bats went quiet. It was their first series loss of the season.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Georgia’s Mike White backs NCAA basketball tournament expansion to 76 teams

Georgia Bulldogs coach Mike White says NCAA Tournament's expansion to 76 teams “brings men’s basketball in line with other sports with bracketed championships.”

BULLDOGS

Winning the offseason different for Georgia compared to other elite programs

Georgia football's offseason objectives included retaining talent, limiting coaching turnover, minimizing spring injuries and having newcomers surprise. Here's how they fared.

BULLDOGS

Soccer returns to Sanford Stadium. Here’s when you can get your ticket.

Aug. 20 marks the first time the Bulldogs soccer team plays in the iconic football venue of Sanford Stadium. Admission to the game is free.

Atlanta Falcons

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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.

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.

NFL

Meet the Falcons draftee who was ‘giving up on football’ 6 years ago

Atlanta Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson went from quitting football in high school to hearing his name called in the 2026 NFL draft.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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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.

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

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.

MLS

Atlanta United tops Montreal, secures back-to-back wins

Saba Lobjanidze scored twice as Atlanta United won back-to-back games for the first time since May 2025.

MLS

Martino: ‘I would be fired’ after 1-7-1 start if not for history with Atlanta United

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino acknowledged he'd probably be fired if not for his history with the team. The Five Stripes are 1-7-1 and have totaled seven goals.

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

‘We’re in a good place’: Hawks focused on development ahead of draft lottery

Atlanta Hawks say the franchise is well positioned heading into the NBA draft lottery, with multiple picks and a long-term development plan.

NBA

Another No. 1 pick? Here’s what to know about Hawks in the NBA draft lottery

Even as a playoff team, the Atlanta Hawks have lottery odds in a loaded NBA draft. A look at how the system works and what pick the Hawks could land.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Hawks must get stronger and tougher for next season to last longer

The Atlanta Hawks’ playoff loss to the Knicks showed a need for more size, strength and toughness if the team wants to make a deeper run next season.

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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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.

Masters champion Zach Johnson grabs first-round Mitsubishi Electric lead

Zach Johnson, who won the 2007 Masters, leads the senior tour's Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf after the first round.

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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KEN SUGIURA

Before he became a soccer magnate, Arthur Blank was a soccer dad

Arthur Blank is known as the co-founder of The Home Depot and owner of the Falcons. He's one of the world's most impactful soccer dads, helping bring the World Cup to Atlanta.

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BULLDOGS

How Zayden Walker’s injury this spring could impact Georgia’s defense

Sophomore inside linebacker Zayden Walker missed out on most of Georgia football's spring practices after shoulder surgery. His position is one of the deepest on the team.

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MLB

Martín Pérez to start series finale against Mariners

The Atlanta Braves will send Martín Pérez to the mound in Seattle as rotation decisions remain fluid ahead of this weekend’s Dodgers series.

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NEWSLETTER

The Win Column: Bananas, ping-pong balls and a note from 1892

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MLB

Matt Olson’s late home run lifts Braves over Mariners

Matt Olson's solo home run gave the Braves a 2-1 win over the Mariners on Tuesday night.

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MLB

Matt Olson on track for another MVP-worthy season. How is he still underrated?

At 32 years old, Olson is the youngest active player with 300 home runs. Given his power prowess, sweet swing and everyday presence, joining the 500 club won’t be impossible.

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AJC VARSITY

Macon Arena construction opens questions for GHSA basketball finals venue

GHSA wants to know how construction of the Macon Arena will affect fans and teams participating in the basketball finals in March of 2027 and 2028.

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MLB

Braves blow 4-0 lead in Seattle

In an outcome not experienced too many times over the first 36 games of the season, the Braves blew a big lead Monday against the Mariners and lost 5-4 at T-Mobile Park.

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NBA

Jalen Johnson: ‘I’ll be better going forward’ after Hawks’ playoff exit

Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson vowed to "never get this type of feeling again" after his team was blown out in its NBA playoff series clincher against the New York Knicks.

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NFL

Meet the Falcons draftee who was ‘giving up on football’ 6 years ago

Atlanta Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson went from quitting football in high school to hearing his name called in the 2026 NFL draft.