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Argentina holds on to beat Cape Verde, will face Egypt on Tuesday in Atlanta

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Wheeler alum Jaylen Brown heads to Sixers in trade that shocks NBA

Celtics received Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks in the trade.

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‘Best stadium on the planet’: World Cup experience in Atlanta wows England fans

The World Cup experience for fans at Atlanta Stadium, which includes cost-friendly concessions, air conditioning and a wraparound video board, has impressed soccer fans.

July 2, 2026

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Don’t worry about Hawks not making major moves like Heat, Raptors, Sixers

While their Eastern Conference rivals made blockbuster additions, the Atlanta Hawks stay quiet — betting on chemistry and growth to boost their 2026-27 season.

July 2, 2026

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.

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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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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.

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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 mash four homers to defeat Mets in series opener

MLB

Braves make roster moves ahead of weekend series with Mets

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

MLB

Seven-run seventh sinks Braves in loss to Cardinals

Atlanta Braves bullpen falters as Cardinals' bullpen shines with 8⅓ scoreless innings.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Georgia among title favorites, hardened by last year’s fiery games

Georgia brings back a lot of production and experience in close games, factors that have former UGA QB Jake Fromm and oddsmakers bullish on the Bulldogs

MLB

Colton Nussmeier: The future Bulldog’s dad is an NFL offensive coordinator

Doug Nussmeier has spent 11 years as an NFL assistant and even worked with Kirby Smart at Alabama.

BULLDOGS

Georgia picks up South Carolina pitcher Riley Goodman from transfer portal

Georgia baseball got a transfer portal commitment from Riley Goodman, a right-handed pitcher who was 0-3 with an 8.59 ERA for South Carolina as a redshirt freshman.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

How Falcons plan to balance Bijan Robinson, Brian Robinson Jr. in backfield

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson says Brian Robinson’s arrival adds a new dynamic to game.

NFL

Kyle Pitts hopes to spend rest of career with Falcons: ‘Lot more to come’

Pitts inked his three-year, $54 million contract extension on Monday, keeping the reigning second-team All-Pro tight end with the Falcons through 2028 — at least.

NFL

Rare trait behind Falcons’ elite safety duo: ‘Never had it in my career’

Atlanta Falcons safeties Xavier Watts and Jessie Bates III show rare nonverbal chemistry, boosting Jeff Ulbrich’s defense entering the 2026 NFL season.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s new uniforms pay homage to classic look

The look is an homage to Georgia Tech’s Kessler Campanile, a prominent campus landmark.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s James Ramsey named ABCA Southeast Regional Coach of the Year

Georgia baseball's James Ramsey, who led the Yellow Jackets to the ACC’s regular season and tournament titles, was named ABCA Southeast Regional Coach of the Year.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech begins to unveil new Under Armour merchandise

Georgia Tech's apparel deal with Under Armour officially begins July 1, but the first batch is available online and at the Barnes & Noble store at Georgia Tech.

Atlanta United FC

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SOCCER

Mauricio Culebro introduced as Atlanta United, NWSL team’s president of soccer

Mauricio Culebro was introduced as president of Atlanta United and the city's future National Women’s Soccer League team Monday. Here's what we learned.

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

Atlanta Hawks

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Wheeler alum Jaylen Brown heads to Sixers in trade that shocks NBA

Celtics received Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks in the trade.

NBA

Hawks rookie Zuby Ejiofor eager ‘to hit the ground running’ in Summer League

Atlanta Hawks rookie Zuby Ejiofor, a first-round draft pick out of St. John's, will play for the team in Summer League starting July 4 against the Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Hawks announce signing of rookie class

The Atlanta Hawks have signed 2026 NBA draft picks Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar to contracts.

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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PGA

East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027

The PGA Tour announced its season-ending playoffs, starting in 2028, will have a different structure, feature some form of match play and will rotate sites.

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.

PHOTOS: High school students go bass fishing for championship

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Contestants arrive early in the morning at Lake Sinclair for the Georgia High School Association’s 2026 Bass Fishing State Championship at Dennis Station boat ramp on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Eatonton. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLB

Braves throw eight no-hit innings, snap three-game slide

The Braves beat the Cardinals 5-1 on Wednesday, a victory that ends Atlanta’s three-game losing streak.

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Atlanta’s underdogs, Cape Verde and Congo, make World Cup history

A record nine of 10 qualified AFCON teams advanced past the group stage.

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NBA

Hawks’ Flemings ready to get back on the court with Summer League on horizon

Hawks top draft pick Kingston Flemings said that he's ready to get back to competitive basketball with his new team in Summer League.

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Meet the fan from Atlanta standing in for Congo’s ‘Lumumba Vea’

Lumumba Vea’s absence at Atlanta Stadium was not overlooked. Meet Enock Kabwende, an Atlanta resident who took up the mantle from Nkuka Mboladinga.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s new uniforms pay homage to classic look

The look is an homage to Georgia Tech’s Kessler Campanile, a prominent campus landmark.

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KEN SUGIURA

Peachtree launched former AJC sports writer on a most outrageous quest

Former AJC deputy sports editor Mike Knobler started a journey as a marathon runner with his first steps in the Peachtree Road Race in 2003.

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NFL

How Falcons plan to balance Bijan Robinson, Brian Robinson Jr. in backfield

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson says Brian Robinson’s arrival adds a new dynamic to game.

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MLB

Braves’ slide continues with loss to Cardinals

Atlanta's lead in the NL East is now under 3 games.

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MLB

Acuña a ‘long shot’ to return before All-Star break

The Braves are unlikely to bring back right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. until after the All-Star break, manager Walt Weiss said Tuesday.

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The British are here: England fans in Atlanta say they’re ready for ‘raucous’ World Cup showdown

England fans in town for the FIFA World Cup say they are ready to see the European power realize its potential and hype.

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Braves mash four homers to defeat Mets in series opener

Argentina holds on to beat Cape Verde, will face Egypt on Tuesday in Atlanta

Wheeler alum Jaylen Brown heads to Sixers in trade that shocks NBA

‘Best stadium on the planet’: World Cup experience in Atlanta wows England fans

Don’t worry about Hawks not making major moves like Heat, Raptors, Sixers

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

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

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

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Braves mash four homers to defeat Mets in series opener

Braves make roster moves ahead of weekend series with Mets

Seven-run seventh sinks Braves in loss to Cardinals

Georgia among title favorites, hardened by last year’s fiery games

Colton Nussmeier: The future Bulldog’s dad is an NFL offensive coordinator

Georgia picks up South Carolina pitcher Riley Goodman from transfer portal

How Falcons plan to balance Bijan Robinson, Brian Robinson Jr. in backfield

Kyle Pitts hopes to spend rest of career with Falcons: ‘Lot more to come’

Rare trait behind Falcons’ elite safety duo: ‘Never had it in my career’

Georgia Tech’s new uniforms pay homage to classic look

Georgia Tech’s James Ramsey named ABCA Southeast Regional Coach of the Year

Georgia Tech begins to unveil new Under Armour merchandise

Mauricio Culebro introduced as Atlanta United, NWSL team’s president of soccer

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

Wheeler alum Jaylen Brown heads to Sixers in trade that shocks NBA

Hawks rookie Zuby Ejiofor eager ‘to hit the ground running’ in Summer League

Hawks announce signing of rookie class

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

PHOTOS: Milton girls lacrosse trying for another state championship

East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027

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

Masters lottery registration: 2027 ticket window open for limited time

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Braves throw eight no-hit innings, snap three-game slide

Atlanta’s underdogs, Cape Verde and Congo, make World Cup history

Hawks’ Flemings ready to get back on the court with Summer League on horizon

Meet the fan from Atlanta standing in for Congo’s ‘Lumumba Vea’

Georgia Tech’s new uniforms pay homage to classic look

Peachtree launched former AJC sports writer on a most outrageous quest

How Falcons plan to balance Bijan Robinson, Brian Robinson Jr. in backfield

Braves’ slide continues with loss to Cardinals

Acuña a ‘long shot’ to return before All-Star break

The British are here: England fans in Atlanta say they’re ready for ‘raucous’ World Cup showdown