The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s sports staff breaks down the Hawks-Knicks playoff matchup, the key players and series predictions from around the newsroom.

The Atlanta Braves cruised to a 9-0 victory over the Phillies Friday night to open a three-game series.

The Falcons send defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro to Jacksonville for DT Maason Smith.

The backcourt chemistry between veterans Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum has been a big piece of the Hawks' run to the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference.

UGA expects to host its two-highest-rated 2027 commits in town on Saturday for G-Day.

New Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese, acquired in a trade with the Chicago Sky on April 6, met with the media along with her new teammates on Friday.

Braves manager Walt Weiss made national news when he got involved in an on-field ruckus against the Angels. His toughness is part what his players admire most about him.

Former Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken acknowledged he was initially dismissive of Stetson Bennett. The QB led the Bulldogs to two national championships.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pointed to former Hawks guard Trae Young when asked about high tickets prices ahead of the NBA playoffs. Young responded to the comments.

The Georgia and Georgia Tech baseball teams are both ranked in D1Baseball's top five heading into the weekend and ahead of next week's annual Spring Classic.