Credit: AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt
Atlanta United is riding a 3-game win streak for the first time in five seasons and just got a big boost after making a major summer transfer window splash by signing Embolo.
Credit: Jason Getz/AJC
After skipping turn in rotation, Bryce Elder to return to face Dodgers
The Braves starting pitcher, who has been dealing with discomfort and swelling in his right knee, last pitched Aug. 16 against the Diamondbacks.
Credit: A. Wallace for the AJC
Quarterbacks lead the way for AJC Varsity top performances from Week 1
Here are the top performances from Week 1 of the Georgia high school football season.
Credit: AP Photo/Brynn Anderson
Michael Penix Jr. starts slow, ends strong in first full Falcons practice
On Monday afternoon, Michael Penix Jr was able to get to work at full capacity with the Falcons `after a nine-month rehab process.
Credit: AP Photo/Brynn Anderson
Angel Reese breaks WNBA rebounding records as Dream win fourth straight
The Dream star has 458 rebounds this season, seven more than A’ja Wilson’s mark set in 2024. Reese finished with 11 points.
Credit: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar
Maybe Little League Classic win is just what Braves needed
“It’s baseball in its purest form,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said after his team spent their afternoon with Little League baseball players.
Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com
Former UGA DB reportedly plans to file lawsuit, enter transfer portal
JaCorey Thomas, a starting safety for the Bulldogs last season, seeks a temporary restraining order that will allow him to play this season.
Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC
Falcons split QB1 snaps Monday as Michael Penix Jr. returns to 11-on-11
Coach Kevin Stefanski said it's still TBD whether Penix will play in Friday’s preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins.
Credit: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Former Perry star Dae’Quan Wright goes from NFL to ... LSU? Take a bow, NCAA.
Life doesn’t often grant do-overs, but Dae’Quan Wright apparently is getting one. He plans to leave the NFL and join LSU, thanks to NCAA inaction.
Credit: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar
Weekend Reflections: Light-hitting Braves lose another series
The Braves avoided a sweep by beating the Brewers on Sunday, but they could not avoid adding to the pile of evidence that they will struggle against top pitchers in October.






































