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Braves shutout in opener against Padres

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Dream run a test of their fan base, and the results are encouraging

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WNBA

Dream hold off Tempo’s late-game push to pick up fourth straight win

The Atlanta Dream held off the Toronto Tempo, winning 94-87 Monday night.

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Robert Suarez returns to San Diego

Former Padres closer Robert Suarez is back in San Diego, but now he's thriving as setup man for Braves.

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NFL

Tragedy and triumph: Falcons’ Xavier Watts has learned from father’s journey

Jeff Watts made sure his son — Falcons safety Xavier Watts — made the right decisions so Xavier could avoid mistakes like the one that led to Jeff being paralyzed.

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AJC Varsity

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AJC VARSITY

Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

The AJC Varsity all-sports rankings are modeled after similar competitions used by college divisions and other high school associations but with a twist.

AJC VARSITY

Clarke Central’s David Perno, former UGA baseball coach, reveals cancer diagnosis

Perno led the Bulldogs to three College World Series, including the program’s most recent in 2008.

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AJC VARSITY

Public school leads GHSA in state championships for first time in 48 years

The last time a public school won the most titles of any GHSA school, with no ties, came in 1978, when Lakeside of DeKalb County won three of the 49 held.

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 shutout in opener against Padres

Robert Suarez returns to San Diego

Former Padres closer Robert Suarez is back in San Diego, but now he's thriving as setup man for Braves.

MLB

Mauricio Dubón hopes to remain with Braves, says he’s open to extension talks

Braves utility man Mauricio Dubón, who has played shortstop, third base, left field and center field thus far, says he's open to in-season contract extension talks.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Stetson Bennett’s NFL job on the line, competing with Alabama’s Ty Simpson

Former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett is entering the fourth and final year of his rookie contract with the L.A. Rams, looking to lockdown backup duties.

BULLDOGS

A 5-star problem? Where UGA football recruiting is trending in wrong direction

No active head coach has signed more 5-star prospects than Georgia football's Kirby Smart, but he had zero in 2026 and has only two so far for 2027.

BULLDOGS

How spring success illustrates UGA AD’s emphasis on all sports — not just football

Josh Brooks, Georgia coaches share methodology for success in SEC.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons rookies hope their football camp helps kids ‘learn to love the game’

The Atlanta Falcons' 18-man rookie class, working with nonprofit Kids & Pros, put on a youth camp for nearly 250 kids at Cherokee Bluff High School in Flowery Branch.

NFL

Tragedy and triumph: Falcons’ Xavier Watts has learned from father’s journey

Jeff Watts made sure his son — Falcons safety Xavier Watts — made the right decisions so Xavier could avoid mistakes like the one that led to Jeff being paralyzed.

NFL

What we learned from Falcons OTAs and minicamp

Tua Tagovailoa leads the quarterback race, Atlanta’s new coaching staff draws praise, and its wide receiver depth and defense stand out.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech releases final design of Bobby Dodd Stadium renovation

Renovations to Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field will begin following the conclusion of the 2026 season and be completed ahead of the 2027 campaign.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech lands two 4-star commits from Douglas County in back-to-back days

Justin Weeks and Joshua Sam-Epelle are the No. 1 and No. 3 players in Georgia Tech’s 2027 class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

YELLOW JACKETS

Legendary Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall will enter College Baseball Hall of Fame

Legendary Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall is heading to the the College Baseball Hall of Fame; his induction is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2027, during a ceremony in Overland Park.

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With ICE presence, some Atlanta-area communities won’t engage in World Cup

Immigrant communities balance the risk of potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids with opportunities to celebrate soccer at the highest level during the World Cup.

Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

WORLD CUP

What are the chances the U.S. men’s national team plays a World Cup match in Atlanta?

It's unlikely that the U.S. men's national team ends up playing a World Cup match in Atlanta, but there are a few ways it could happen.

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

Report: Former Hawks All-Star Trae Young agrees to new deal with Wizards

Former Hawks guard Trae Young is going to get a new four-year contract worth more than $210 million with the Wizards, according to a Monday report from ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Follow the Hawks’ path in the NBA draft’s first round. Who’s the pick?

Atlanta has the No. 8 and No. 23 picks in what’s projected to be a stocked draft class.

NBA

Hawks not skipping steps, other takeaways from Onsi Saleh’s NBA draft talk

Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh holds court on selecting the best player available in the NBA draft, extending CJ McCollum, what recent NBA champs have in common and more.

High Schools

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PHOTOS: Loganville take first game of Class 5A baseball championships

Loganville takes first game, but rain plays havoc with Class 5A schedule. Senior Jake Boland pitches a complete game, withstanding over an hour delay in the sixth inning.

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

Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur

GOLF

Masters lottery registration: 2027 ticket window open for limited time

Time to apply for coveted 2027 Masters Tournament tickets at Augusta National runs for three weeks. Here’s what you need to know.

Titans top Marist to repeat as GHSA Class 4A girls soccer champs

Exactly one year after downing Marist in the state finals, the Blessed Trinity Titans did it again, edging Marist 1-0 in the 4A girls soccer state championship.

PHOTOS: Dream host Tempo in WNBA action

Atlanta Dream host the Toronto Tempo in an WNBA game at State Farm Arena

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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5), Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15, center) and Toronto Tempo forward Laura Juskaite (2) battle for a rebound during the first half of their WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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AJC VARSITY

Raised in football, now following dad’s footsteps. 5 coaches share their journey.

For Father’s Day, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution checks in with five high school coaches across the state whose fathers were coaching greats in Georgia.

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NBA

Hawks, CJ McCollum agree to terms for extension, source says

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NBA

Hawks agree to acquire Aaron Wiggins from Thunder

Atlanta sends 2030 second-round pick, as well as the least favorable of the Hawks’ and the Lakers’ seconds in 2032.

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MLB

Ozzie Albies: 2026 Braves are a ‘top two’ team I’ve been part of

Longtime Braves second baseman says current squad is up there with the 2021 World Series winners.

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MLB

Ozzie Albies’ walk-off homer lifts Braves to win

The Braves secured a series win against the Brewers on Saturday, edging the NL Central leaders 4-3 on an Ozzie Albies walk-off home run.

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WNBA

Dream down Fever with suffocating second-half defense

Angel Reese pulled down her 1,000th career rebound in the Dream's 113-96 win over the Fever on Saturday.

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MLB

Slow(er) and steady wins the race: Braves’ Pérez outduels red-hot Misiorowski

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski faced off with Braves starter Martín Pérez, but it was Pérez who took home the victory in the Braves’ 3-2 triumph Friday at Truist Park.

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KEN SUGIURA

My favorite thing in Omaha had nothing to do with the College World Series

Ken Sugiura: Not only did Omaha’s bike share take me out to the ballgame, but it also didn’t seem to care if I ever got back.

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NBA

AJC mock NBA draft: Who will the Hawks select?

Atlanta has two first-round picks, Nos. 8 and 23, in next week’s NBA draft.

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NFL

Where Falcons QB battle stands: ‘We’re not giving out any jobs in June’

The Atlanta Falcons are a team that works — and plenty more of it remains before they’re ready to name starters anywhere, quarterback included.

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Braves shutout in opener against Padres

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Stetson Bennett’s NFL job on the line, competing with Alabama’s Ty Simpson

A 5-star problem? Where UGA football recruiting is trending in wrong direction

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Tragedy and triumph: Falcons’ Xavier Watts has learned from father’s journey

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Georgia Tech releases final design of Bobby Dodd Stadium renovation

Georgia Tech lands two 4-star commits from Douglas County in back-to-back days

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With ICE presence, some Atlanta-area communities won’t engage in World Cup

Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

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Report: Former Hawks All-Star Trae Young agrees to new deal with Wizards

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