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MLB

Braves take series from Pirates

The Braves secured their 18th series win in 21 tries Saturday with a 6-3 win over the Pirates at Truist Field. They will go for the series sweep on Sunday.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia storms back to claim victory in super regional slugfest

Georgia baseball overcame a seven-run deficit to beat Mississippi State 13-12 on Saturday. With the Game 1 win, the Bulldogs are a win away from the College World Series.

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NFL

Falcons offensive line embracing challenge from ‘prolific’ Bill Callahan

The 69-year-old offensive line coach isn’t trying to rewire brains or reinvent the wheel. Callahan merely wants to make a few tweaks to an already humming operation.

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KEN SUGIURA

Mauricio Dubón is perfect example of why Braves are winning big

The 31-year-old continues to be a supremely valuable addition, playing all over the field, batting up and down the lineup, and delivering one key hit after another.

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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.

June 5, 2026

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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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AJC VARSITY

New GHSA rule yields more blockbuster high school football games in 2026

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AJC VARSITY

Baseball finals recap: 3 teams win 1st titles; Loganville etches history

Three schools won their first-ever baseball titles this week as Georgia's high school state championships wrapped up.

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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?

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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 designated hitter Dominic Smith hits an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves won 5-4 in eleven innings. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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MLB

Braves take series from Pirates

The Braves secured their 18th series win in 21 tries Saturday with a 6-3 win over the Pirates at Truist Field. They will go for the series sweep on Sunday.

20m ago
KEN SUGIURA

Mauricio Dubón is perfect example of why Braves are winning big

The 31-year-old continues to be a supremely valuable addition, playing all over the field, batting up and down the lineup, and delivering one key hit after another.

MLB

Braves rookie Fuentes continues to impress after move to bullpen

After a late April move, Braves rookie Didier Fuentes is thriving in the bullpen, adding depth behind Atlanta’s top relievers as injuries test the rotation.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia Bulldogs infielder Michael O’Shaughnessy reacts at home plate after his solo home run during the eighth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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BULLDOGS

Georgia storms back to claim victory in super regional slugfest

Georgia baseball overcame a seven-run deficit to beat Mississippi State 13-12 on Saturday. With the Game 1 win, the Bulldogs are a win away from the College World Series.

BULLDOGS

In familiar battle of Bulldogs, Georgia’s biggest advantage is home

Georgia baseball hosts Mississippi State at Foley Field as the Bulldogs meet again, this time with UGA’s sold-out crowd and home-field advantage in the super regional.

BULLDOGS

Georgia lands its quarterback for 2027 recruiting class in 4-star Colton Nussmeier

Colton Nussmeier, a 4-star at Denton Ryan High School in Texas, announced his verbal commitment to Georgia football across his social media.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons guard and eight-year veteran Chris Lindstrom, shown here during a joint practice with the Titans in August, says he felt like a rookie under new offensive line coach Bill Callahan. “I definitely felt like a baby deer for a minute there,” Lindstrom said last month. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)

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NFL

Falcons offensive line embracing challenge from ‘prolific’ Bill Callahan

The 69-year-old offensive line coach isn’t trying to rewire brains or reinvent the wheel. Callahan merely wants to make a few tweaks to an already humming operation.

NFL

Falcons DC Ulbrich ‘hopeful’ for head coaching interviews after NFL program

The experience, Jeff Ulbrich says, “was fantastic” — and he’s optimistic he’ll eventually get the chance to bear its fruit during a hiring cycle.

NFL

Falcons receivers adjusting to rare lefty quarterback room

Atlanta Falcons receivers are adjusting not just to having a lefty quarterback — but to having two lefty quarterbacks.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey celebrates his two-run home run against Illinois Chicago during the Atlanta Regional at Russ Chandler Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Atlanta. Lackey leaves college among the most coveted prospects in the country. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey looks like ‘franchise-changing player’ in MLB draft

An unheralded recruit from Suwanee, the Georgia Tech star transformed into the nation’s best catcher. And it’s the type of power that’ll draw national attention.

KEN SUGIURA

Heartbreak is Georgia Tech’s unshakeable postseason companion

Ken Sugiura writes of what was supposed to be the year for Georgia Tech baseball team, and how it all ended on Monday.

YELLOW JACKETS

James Ramsey explains late-game bullpen decisions in stunning loss to Oklahoma

Georgia Tech baseball coach James Ramsey explains late-game bullpen decisions in season-ending loss to Oklahoma.

Atlanta United FC

Security is shown outside of Atlanta Stadium, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Stadium’s first World Cup match is on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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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.

KEN SUGIURA

A column turns into a plan to make children’s World Cup dreams come true

Sports marketing executive Vince Thompson was moved to buy World Cup tickets for some fans who have been priced out of the event.

KEN SUGIURA

Frustration, disappointment for Georgia soccer fans priced out of World Cup

Excitement reigned when Atlanta was named a FIFA World Cup host, but ticket prices started high and have stayed "out of reach," many fans are saying.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks GM Onsi Saleh speaks at a press conference at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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NBA

Hawks give GM Onsi Saleh a promotion and a contract extension

Hawks GM Onsi Saleh, who was promoted to president of basketball operations, made moves that helped the team bypass the play-in tournament for the first time since 2020-21.

NBA

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson earns All-NBA honors after career-best season

In his fifth NBA season, Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson made the All-NBA third team following his first All-Star selection.

Hawks’ blowout loss to Knicks doesn’t look as bad in hindsight

Since the Hawks pushed the first-round matchup to six games, the Knicks have gone on to stack up nine consecutive wins in the playoffs.

High Schools

Loganville first basemen Zac Cuneio (left center) celebrates after Loganville beat Pope the seventh inning of Game 1 of the GHSA Class 5A baseball state championship series Monday, May 25, 2026, at Gwinnett Field in Lawrenceville. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

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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

Patrons watch Cameron Young tee off on eighth hole during final round of the Masters, at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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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.

AJC VARSITY

Prince Avenue’s Andrew Beard, the state’s No. 2 RB prospect, commits to Florida

The Prince Avenue Christian running back is the nephew of former Georgia All-American Garrison Hearst.

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Georgia Tech's Kent Schmidt (10) reacts after Oklahoma hit a solo home run against Tech during the 10th inning to win the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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BULLDOGS

Kemon Spell and Jayden Aparicio-Bailey headline UGA football official visits

Kemon Spell stands to be the highest-rated RB signee for the Bulldogs since Zamir White back in 2018. 4-star DB Jayden Aparicio-Bailey has yet to make a college commitment.

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MLB

Braves can’t sweep Blue Jays in 7-2 loss

An off night at the plate dooms the Atlanta Braves in a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, snapping hopes of a sweep at Truist Park on Thursday night.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

HBCU pre-draft showcase game moving to Atlanta

The HBCU Legacy Bowl is moving from New Orleans to Atlanta.

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NFL

Falcons receivers adjusting to rare lefty quarterback room

Atlanta Falcons receivers are adjusting not just to having a lefty quarterback — but to having two lefty quarterbacks.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

There’s a flaw in NAACP’s appeal to Black college athletes, but will it work?

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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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NFL

Eyeing a Year 2 leap, the Falcons have a ‘clear vision’ for Jalon Walker

Falcons second-year linebacker Jalon Walker, a former Georgia Bulldogs star, plans to build on a successful rookie season by expanding his role on the team's defense.

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BULLDOGS

A look at how Georgia-Miss. State tickets rank among all Super Regional prices

If you want to catch Georgia vs. Mississippi State in NCAA Super Regional baseball, better get those wallets out because there will be no cheap seats at Foley Field this week.

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AJC VARSITY

14-year-old’s late round surge gives her title over collegiate competition

With birdies on final three holes and a come-from-behind victory, Kylie Chung, 14, becomes second-youngest winner of Georgia Women’s Amateur.

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MLB

Dubón goes deep, Braves win another series

Mauricio Dubón’s three-run home run in the third inning sent the Braves to a 7-3 win over the Blue Jays at Truist Park, giving Atlanta yet another series victory.