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‘This is the bottom’ for Georgia Tech coach Damon Stoudamire

Damon Stoudamire’s third season is among the worst in the program’s history. “I haven’t experienced this before,” the Georgia Tech basketball coach says.

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MLB

Eli White preparing for expanded role in Braves’ outfield again in 2026

Outfielder and pinch runner Eli White stepped in admirably after Jurickson Profar's suspension last year, and he looks to do that and more for the Braves in 2026.

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Hovering Hawks finding consistency since return from All-Star break

The Hawks have won five in a row and six of seven games after the All-Star break, finally finding some consistency after a tumultuous season.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia freshman Kaiden Prothro could be ‘Brock Bowers or a George Pickens’

Georgia freshman Kaiden Prothro is already drawing comparisons to Brock Bowers and George Pickens as the Bulldogs look to replace major pass‑catching production in 2026.

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AJC VARSITY

It’s an all-Cobb 6A boys final four, 6 teams reach semifinals for first time

Wheeler, McEachern, Pebblebrook and Hillgrove boys advance. St. Pius’ boys beat North Oconee to stay undefeated. North Paulding’s girls eliminate defending champion Newton.

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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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Droughts broken to dynasties: Cool facts about the 112 basketball region champs

East Hall’s boys win their 31st region title, Lowndes’ girls win their 30th and Christian Heritage’s girls win their first.

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Rare region championship between two No. 1 teams yields playoff seeding anomaly

Region 5-2A’s championship featured two No. 1-ranked teams: Holy Innocents’ and KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. However, they will play for different state championships.

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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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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 right fielder Eli White takes batting practice during the first full-squad spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in North Port, Fla. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLB

Eli White preparing for expanded role in Braves’ outfield again in 2026

Outfielder and pinch runner Eli White stepped in admirably after Jurickson Profar's suspension last year, and he looks to do that and more for the Braves in 2026.

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Live updates: Braves host Blue Jays, Chris Sale on the mound

Keep up with all the Braves news, big and small, in updates from new beat writer Chad Bishop and some of our other sports writers.

MLB

Braves send pair of pitchers to minor-league camp

Spring training camp roster is now at 59 active players.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor drops a pass against Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. The drop proved costly in the Bulldogs' 24-21 loss, and Taylor broke his collarbone before the next game. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)

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BULLDOGS

UGA expects ‘real-life 5-star’ Talyn Taylor to bounce back after trying year

Outgoing Bulldogs receivers Zachariah Branch, Colbie Young and Dillon Bell praise the rising sophomore, who missed time as a freshman with a broken collarbone.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia freshman Kaiden Prothro could be ‘Brock Bowers or a George Pickens’

Georgia freshman Kaiden Prothro is already drawing comparisons to Brock Bowers and George Pickens as the Bulldogs look to replace major pass‑catching production in 2026.

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BULLDOGS

Blue Cain poised to become first UGA 1,000-point scorer in 9 years

Blue Cain scored 16 points Tuesday night in Georgia basketball's 98-88 victory over No. 16 Alabama, making him one point shy of totaling 1,000 for his career.

Atlanta Falcons

AJC Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter (right) presents Falcons coach Arthur Smith with a $500 check Tuesday after being "fined" for missing the first two days of training camp in 2023. (Sarah K. Spencer/AJC 2023)

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NEWSLETTER

Dirty Birds Dispatch: 20-plus years on the Falcons beat come to an end

D. Orlando Ledbetter, the longest-tenured Falcons beat writer in history, bids farewell.

NFL

Falcons are reportedly planning to release receiver Darnell Mooney

After an encouraging season first season with the Falcons, Darnell Mooney's production dropped off considerably in 2025.

NFL

Falcons to play international game in Europe next season

The NFL announced Tuesday that the Atlanta Falcons will play in the NFL Madrid game next season at Bernabéu, the home field to Real Madrid C.F.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge runs a drill at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis earlier this month. Rutledge is a two-time All-ACC selection and is projected to be selected between the second and fourth rounds of the NFL draft after a strong performance at the combine. (Michael Conroy/AP)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Yellow Jackets’ Keylan Rutledge leaves UGA rivalry behind for NFL dream

Georgia Tech offensive guard Keylan Rutledge exemplifies Brent Key's fierce approach to the Georgia rivalry, talks about the importance of toughness.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

‘This is the bottom’ for Georgia Tech coach Damon Stoudamire

Damon Stoudamire’s third season is among the worst in the program’s history. “I haven’t experienced this before,” the Georgia Tech basketball coach says.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses final home game of season

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets suffered their 11th straight loss in a 76-65 defeat to the California Golden Bears on Wednesday.

Atlanta United FC

Uzbekistan last played in Atlanta in 2023, a 3-3 draw against Mexico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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SOCCER

Uzbekistan making Atlanta its World Cup home, source says

Uzbekistan's national team, ranked No. 52 in FIFA, will play a World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in June.

What to know before the Atlanta United season home opener Saturday

A fan’s guide to traffic, parking, safety and weather for the first Atlanta United match of the season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

SOCCER

Grass growing fine in Mercedes-Benz Stadium with World Cup coming

The grass that will be put down in Mercedes-Benz Stadium for this summer’s World Cup should easily stay alive for the tournament’s match dates, a FIFA official says.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels passes out of the defense of Milwaukee Bucks forward Pete Nance during the second half in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks lost to the Bucks 112-110. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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NBA

Hovering Hawks finding consistency since return from All-Star break

The Hawks have won five in a row and six of seven games after the All-Star break, finally finding some consistency after a tumultuous season.

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NBA

Hawks keep the momentum rolling, down Bucks in fifth straight win

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Hawks announce signing of guard Keshon Gilbert to two-way deal

With recent moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline, including trading Trae Young, the Hawks have a new roster and a new push forward.

High Schools

Bainbridge LB Anthony Brooks returns a punt for a touchdown after a Warner Robins punt was deflected off the backside of a player during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis for the AJC)

Ranking the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time

The best GHSA finals of all-time list was released in 2023 and has been updated with six of the 24 finals played since, ranked. on entertainment and importance.

PHOTOS: AJC's Super 11 through the years

This year was the 40th anniversary of the AJC's Super 11, an annual preseason unveiling of the state's best high school senior football players.

Maxwell 2025 season summary | Buford, TCC, Carrollton top teams in state

Gainesville moves up from No. 14 to No. 6 in the all-class Maxwell Ratings heading into the Class 5A title game against Thomas County Central, which is rated fourth.

State Report

Kennesaw State Owls head coach Antoine Pettway calls a play during the second half of an Conference USA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Kennesaw State’s Pettway a finalist for national Division I basketball honor

This is the second year Kennesaw State men’s basketball coach Antoine Pettway has been named a finalist for the Ben Jobe award.

OWLS

Kennesaw State opens spring practice with high energy, plenty of questions

Kennesaw State opens spring practice after a 10-4 campaign in 2025 that led to the program's first bowl game with more questions than answers.

Kennesaw State stretches win streak to four

Jaden Harris scored 22 points off of the bench to help lead the Kennesaw State Owls past the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 90-82.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses final home game of season
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Georgia Tech coach Damon Stoudamire reacts during an NCAA college basketball game at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Atlanta. California won 76-65 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech women win tournament opener at their new second home

The Yellow Jackets were 14-4 at home this season, and many of those faithful fans turned out to transform Duluth’s Gas South Arena into a little bit of white-and-gold heaven.

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AJC VARSITY

From fired to final four: Campbell coach finds ‘joy’ in year of validation

He was fired a year ago then rehired after an outpouring of community support. Now Campbell girls basketball coach Randy McClure has his team in the semifinals.

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BULLDOGS

Blue Cain poised to become first UGA 1,000-point scorer in 9 years

Blue Cain scored 16 points Tuesday night in Georgia basketball's 98-88 victory over No. 16 Alabama, making him one point shy of totaling 1,000 for his career.

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Kennesaw State’s Pettway a finalist for national Division I basketball honor

This is the second year Kennesaw State men’s basketball coach Antoine Pettway has been named a finalist for the Ben Jobe award.

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BULLDOGS

Former Georgia teammates say Gunner Stockton will be even better in 2026

Bulldogs quarterback was subject of chatter at NFL combine even though he didn’t attend.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Profar’s latest PED ban is more proof he fooled Braves

The outfielder, who signed a three-year, $42 million deal before last season, is facing a second MLB suspension in Atlanta, this one for 162 games.

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MLB

Braves release statement following Jurickson Profar’s PED suspension

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BULLDOGS

Georgia closes out home schedule with a signature win

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NFL

Strong group from Georgia high schools help themselves at NFL combine

A look at how players from the state who didn’t play for Georgia, Georgia Tech or Georgia State fared at the NFL scouting combine.

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ACC counting on Duluth to deliver as women’s basketball tournament host

The event has been in North Carolina for more than 20 years, but will be in Gwinnett County at Gas South Arena.