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Braves announce launch of own television network

The Braves organization will have full oversight of the production, sales, marketing and distribution of its telecasts.

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GHSA removes team from state tournament, reseeds Class 3A over missing scores

Upson-Lee’s boys are out, replaced by Cairo, and five other 3A teams move to other places in the bracket after the postseason formula was recalculated using the new scores.

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GM Ian Cunningham: Falcons plan to release quarterback Kirk Cousins

Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham says the team will release quarterback Kirk Cousins on March 11, ending his Atlanta tenure after 24 appearances and 22 starts.

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Down 9 suspended players, Cairo gets last-minute tournament berth after reseed

After the Georgia High School Association reconfigured the Class 3A playoff bracket, Cairo was suddenly in it — starting Wednesday night at Cedar Grove.

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Falcons smart to franchise tag Kyle Pitts, should avoid big-money extension

According to NFL Media, the Falcons plan to use the exclusive franchise tag on Pitts, the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history, before the start of free agency in March.

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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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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

Braves pitcher Chris Sale (center) warms up with teammates during the first day of pitchers and catchers workouts Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla. Sale has agreed to a one-year contract extension worth $27 million. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Braves, Chris Sale agree to contract extension

The 2024 Cy Young winner agrees to a one-year extension worth $27 million. The deal also includes a club option for $30 million for the 2028 season.

Braves announce launch of own television network

The Braves organization will have full oversight of the production, sales, marketing and distribution of its telecasts.

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Live updates: Braves face Tigers with Reynaldo Lopez 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.

Georgia Bulldogs

Speeding and reckless driving arrests have been a problem for the Georgia football program in recent years, most recently with the Feb. 18 arrests of linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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New details emerge in driving arrests of Georgia’s Chris Cole, Darren Ikinnagbon

Chris Cole's Mercedes GLE was traveling at 105 mph on Feb. 18, with Darren Ikinnagbon's Mercedes GLE about 10 feet behind on Outer Loop 10, according to the police report.

Here’s what Kirby Smart said about Mario Cristobal that led to viral response

Salary revealed for new Georgia outside linebackers coach Larry Knight

New UGA outside linebackers coach Larry Knight has coached in Georgia before, working at Georgia State in 2015-16 and at Georgia Tech from 2019-2022.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins played in 10 games and was 5-3 as the starter last season. The four-time Pro Bowl selection ends his Falcons tenure with 24 appearances and 22 starts. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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GM Ian Cunningham: Falcons plan to release quarterback Kirk Cousins

Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham says the team will release quarterback Kirk Cousins on March 11, ending his Atlanta tenure after 24 appearances and 22 starts.

Falcons smart to franchise tag Kyle Pitts, should avoid big-money extension

According to NFL Media, the Falcons plan to use the exclusive franchise tag on Pitts, the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history, before the start of free agency in March.

Falcons plan to use franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts, report says

The All-Pro tight end is coming off one of the more productive seasons in his five-year career.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech guard Lamar Washington (1) attempts to tip the ball away from Louisville guard J'vonne Hadley (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

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Georgia Tech losing streak reaches nine in a row

Another bad start sends Georgia Tech to eighth straight loss

The Yellow Jackets lost their eighth straight game on Wednesday, falling 94-68 to No. 14 Virginia at McCamish Pavilion.

Georgia Tech dominated at home by Virginia

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MLS

Atlanta United falls to FC Cincinnati after two late goals in season opener

Kévin Denkey and Nick Hagglund scored late goals to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-0 win over Atlanta United FC in an MLS regular season opener for both teams on Saturday.

Events planned for Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center

Youth and extended national teams will be among the first to use the new soccer center in Fayetteville, with camps expected to begin in May.

Atlanta United’s roster for 2026 MLS season

See the Five Stripes’ full 2026 MLS roster with players grouped by position — plus contract terms, roster designations and key 2025 performance stats.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) goes to the basket and attempts a lay-up against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Washington. (Terrance Williams/AP)

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Hawks tweaking lineups, more shifts likely ahead

The Hawks sit four games behind the 76ers for sixth place, 3 1/2 games behind the Magic and the Heat for a spot as the seventh or eighth seed. The Hawks cannot afford to slip.

Hawks figuring out new rotations as they defeat Nets in matinee outing

The changes did not unfold smoothly, with the Hawks ending up in a battle with a tanking Nets team.

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Hawks move CJ McCollum to starting lineup, Zaccharie Risacher to second unit

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

Georgia State will play at Clemson on Sept. 25, 2027, and will open the 2028 season at Alabama on Sept. 2. (Jason Allen/AJC)

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Georgia State football adds Alabama, Clemson as future opponents

Georgia State has added games with Clemson on Sept. 25, 2027, and will open the 2028 season at Alabama on Sept. 2.

Tyler Reddick, Michael Jordan claim second straight win at Autotrader 400

PHOTOS: Tyler Reddick wins again at Autotrader 400

The latest stop in the NASCAR Cup Series came to Georgia this weekend, as the Autotrader 400 was held on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

PHOTOS: Tyler Reddick wins again at Autotrader 400
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23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick (45) lifts the trophy at Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Hampton, Ga. This marks Reddick’s second consecutive victory. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Falcons plan to use franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts, report says

The All-Pro tight end is coming off one of the more productive seasons in his five-year career.

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Hawks tweaking lineups, more shifts likely ahead

The Hawks sit four games behind the 76ers for sixth place, 3 1/2 games behind the Magic and the Heat for a spot as the seventh or eighth seed. The Hawks cannot afford to slip.

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With Ronald Acuña Jr. cemented at top, Braves lineup could go myriad of ways

‘I’m gonna watch it play out this spring. I’m not going to be married to any one lineup,’ Walt Weiss says.

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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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Tyler Reddick, Michael Jordan claim second consecutive win at Autotrader 400

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Chris Sale sharp in Grapefruit League debut

Atlanta starting pitcher throws two scoreless innings against the Twins in his first action of spring training.

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‘Brave icon’ Ronald Acuña Jr. returning to leadoff in 2026

The Atlanta outfielder has 37 career home runs and is hitting close to .300 when leading off a game.

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Hawks figuring out new rotations as they defeat Nets in matinee outing

The changes did not unfold smoothly, with the Hawks ending up in a battle with a tanking Nets team.

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Live updates: Braves face Tigers with Reynaldo Lopez 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.

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LATEST UPDATES

Hawks move CJ McCollum to starting lineup, Zaccharie Risacher to second unit

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