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KEN SUGIURA

New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham’s first two picks have more than local vibes

Without a pick for the first round, the Falcons rookie general manager (who himself has local ties) had his first day as draft shot-caller Friday night.

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AJC VARSITY

Georgia HS football coaching changes: UGA great hired as LBs coach by reigning champ

Several high schools made coaching changes during the regular season, and several more have already announced openings.

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NFL

Falcons GM: Zachariah Branch’s arrest had no impact on draft evaluation

The 22-year-old declined the opportunity to share his side of the story Friday night, instead opting to focus on the joys of being drafted.

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AJC VARSITY

First-year program ends North Oconee’s 6-year gymnastics state championship run

With an overwhelming performance from sophomore Gabriella Perez, the Titans took the Class 4A-A title Friday night at Buford and ended North Oconee’s six-year reign.

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NFL

‘Can’t make it up’: Falcons draft Avieon Terrell in Atlanta homecoming

The Falcons’ first pick of the draft was Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell at No. 48 overall in the second round. He is the younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell.

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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.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves pinch hitter Michael Harris II follows through on a two-RBI double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)

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MLB

Harris provides pinch-hit heroics as Braves beat Phillies again

The Atlanta Braves have won the first four games against the Phillies in a season for the first time since 2007, as the Braves win 5-3 Friday night.

MLB

Michael Harris II scratched from Friday’s start

Braves center fielder Michael Harris II was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday with an injured quad.

MLB

Reliever outrighted to Triple-A

The Braves’ 2026 season is well underway. Keep it here for all the team’s personnel and injury news.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) makes a 45-yard catch against Tennessee defensive back Ty Redmond (4) during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia football NFL draft live updates: Colbie Young drafted to wrap fourth round

Follow the AJC's 2026 NFL Draft coverage to see which Georgia players are picked. In the last five NFL drafts, no school has had more players selected than Georgia (55).

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NFL

Zachariah Branch pick earns Falcons strong praise from Mel Kiper Jr.

The wide receiver was the fifth Georgia player taken in this year’s NFL draft. It marks the third straight year the Atlanta Falcons have taken a UGA player.

BULLDOGS

Georgia announces shake-up in football radio booth

Dantzler, Stinchcomb and Shockley will offer play-by-play, color and reporting starting this fall.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud holds his helmet moments before the team faces the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, September 28, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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NFL

Falcons select Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels in fourth round

The Falcons traded down with the Raiders in the fourth round to get a sixth-round pick and then drafted Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels at No. 134 overall.

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NFL

How pre-draft visit sold Falcons, Zachariah Branch on each other

Zachariah Branch didn't have to go far to visit the Falcons before the draft, but when he did, it felt like home. The Falcons felt the same, drafting him No. 79 overall.

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NFL

‘Can’t make it up’: Falcons draft Avieon Terrell in Atlanta homecoming

The Falcons’ first pick of the draft was Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell at No. 48 overall in the second round. He is the younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge participates in a position drill during Georgia Tech's pro day at John Brock Football Practice Facility on March, 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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KEN SUGIURA

A long wait for Georgia Tech ends as Keylan Rutledge goes in first round

Georgia Tech All-American offensive guard Keylan Rutledge was chosen with the No. 26 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft by the Texans. Houston traded up for him.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech salvages finale vs. North Carolina ahead of UGA matchup

The No. 3 Yellow Jackets will meet the No. 5 Bulldogs on Tuesday at Truist Park in the first top five Spring Classic between the teams.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech says Alberto Mendoza is expected starting quarterback

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key expects to go into 2026 with transfer Alberto Mendoza, brother of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando, as its starting quarterback.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino watches his team during the second half in its home opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Real Salt Lake won 3-2. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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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.

MLS

Atlanta United losing streak reaches four

Atlanta United dropped its fourth straight game in a 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

MLS

Atlanta United scoreless again in loss to Nashville SC

The Five Stripes were shut out for the fifth time this season and fell to 1-6-1 with a home loss to Nashville SC.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker reacts to making a 3-point shot during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks 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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Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker wins NBA’s Most Improved Player Award

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker won the NBA's Most Improved Player Award, the league announced on Friday. He increased his scoring average from last year by 11.4 points.

Hawks trade deadline moves coming up big in playoff series against Knicks

The Hawks overhauled their roster in February, adding Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum. That decision is paying off as they lead the Knicks 2-1 in the first-round series.

PHOTOS: Hawks beat the Knicks in Game 3

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knicks on a go-ahead shot by Hawks guard CJ McCollum with 12.

High Schools

State Report

Zach Johnson tees off on Friday during the first round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth. Johnson scored 15 points to take the first-round lead, April 24, 2026. (Courtesy/David King)

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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.

PGA

Higher scores are goal for seniors at this week’s Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, the PGA Tour Champions event at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, has switched to Modified Stableford scoring for this year’s tournament.

PGA

Five final takeaways from the 2026 Masters

The Masters looked like a runaway through two days. It became fascinating in the third round, then reached the result that seemed likeliest.

PHOTOS: Hawks beat the Knicks in Game 3
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
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Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) makes the go-ahead basket against Knicks guard Miles McBride in the final minute of Game 3 during the first round of the NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 109-108. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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NFL

Who are Falcons’ options on NFL draft Day 2?

The Falcons have two picks on the second day of the NFL draft, which includes the second and third rounds. Which players could they target?

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

The Hawks are done being pushed around by the Knicks

In Game 3 of their NBA playoff series, the Hawks matched the Knicks' physicality and had more poise when it mattered the most.

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KEN SUGIURA

There’s no reason Hawks can’t win this playoff series

The third-seeded Knicks may be the better team and have more playoff experience. But they don’t have Hawks guard CJ McCollum or home-court advantage.

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AJC VARSITY

In what may be this sport’s last championship, Creekview claims title

Creekview held off county rival Cherokee 8-7 in the final slow-pitch softball state championship game. The sport was reclassified by the GHSA.

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MLB

Rest of National League East struggling behind Braves

The Atlanta Braves are off to an MLB-best 18-8 start. Their primary competition, however, has floundered.

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AJC VARSITY

5 stories from Mill Creek, which raised first-round NFL draft pick Caleb Downs

Mill Creek football coach Josh Lovelady shares stories about how Georgia native Caleb Downs became a first-round NFL draft pick. Downs played for Alabama and Ohio State.

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MLB

Braves bust out late to take series from Nationals

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 7-2 to finish 6-1 on their road trip. They still haven't lost a series this season.

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Hawks defense stands strong, downs Knicks to take 2-1 lead in series

The Atlanta Hawks take a 2-1 lead in the series with a 109-108 win over the New York Knicks.

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MLB

JR Ritchie dazzles in his MLB debut for the Braves

Atlanta Braves rookie pitcher JR Ritchie threw seven innings and allowed two runs in his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals.

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BULLDOGS

Details emerge in arrest of former Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch

The full Athens-Clarke County Police Department report regarding the arrest of former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch was released.