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Georgia basketball’s leading scorer enters the transfer portal

Georgia basketball player Jeremiah Wilkinson plans to enter the transfer portal with two seasons of eligibility remaining. He was the Bulldogs' leading scorer in 2025-26.

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NBA

‘Real-deal Nickeil:’ Hawks’ Alexander-Walker making the most of bigger role

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has produced a convincing case for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award.

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Golf phenom’s path to the Masters began with skipping rocks in South Georgia

Thomasville's Mason Howell, University of Georgia golf signee, will play at The Masters in Augusta a month before high school graduation. He took his first swing as a toddler.

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BULLDOGS

Earnest Greene makes it clear what he wants from his final year at Georgia

Earnest Greene, a fifth-year offensive tackle for Georgia football, seeks to win another national championship after being part of the 2022 squad.

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MLB

Braves call up Martín Pérez, send Didier Fuentes to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves called up left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez and sent right-hander Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett. Pérez could start Tuesday against the Oakland A's.

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AJC Varsity

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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.

Atlanta Sports

Under the radar, a Braves staffer’s dream came true at Truist Park this weekend

After more than a decade as coach and player in the Braves' minor league system, Wigberto Nevarez made his debut in the majors as the team's bullpen catcher on Friday night.

MLB

Braves call up Martín Pérez, send Didier Fuentes to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves called up left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez and sent right-hander Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett. Pérez could start Tuesday against the Oakland A's.

MLB

Braves drop finale to Royals but start season with series win

Drake Baldwin provided the lone offensive highlight for the Braves with a solo home run in the eighth.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia basketball’s leading scorer enters the transfer portal

Georgia basketball player Jeremiah Wilkinson plans to enter the transfer portal with two seasons of eligibility remaining. He was the Bulldogs' leading scorer in 2025-26.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball secures season’s first SEC sweep against South Carolina

The Georgia baseball team swept a series versus the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Bulldogs were led by catcher Daniel Jackson, who had 3 RBI Sunday and a grand slam on Friday.

BULLDOGS

Earnest Greene makes it clear what he wants from his final year at Georgia

Earnest Greene, a fifth-year offensive tackle for Georgia football, seeks to win another national championship after being part of the 2022 squad.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Falcons plan to add RB Brian Robinson to build backfield depth, reports say

The one-year, $2.5M contract will help bolster the backfield.

NFL

Tagovailoa seeks fresh start with Falcons

Tua Tagovailoa is at a bit of a career crossroads. He arrives in Atlanta with no promises other than the opportunity to compete with Michael Penix Jr.

NFL

Key Georgia staffer leaving role for job with Atlanta Falcons

Steve Drummond most recently served as Georgia’s deputy athletic director and chief marketing officer.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech baseball sweeps NC State with run-rule win Sunday

The Georgia Tech baseball team swept the N.C. State Wolfpack, including a run-rule victory. The Yellow Jackets offense has scored 10 or more runs 17 times this season.

YELLOW JACKETS

‘Starting to click’: How Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey transformed his hitting game

Georgia Tech junior catcher Vahn Lackey has turned from great defensive player into elite MLB prospect after tweaking his hitting form.

KEN SUGIURA

Onus on Georgia Tech AD Ryan Alpert to deliver support for coach Scott Cross

For decades, Tech has been challenged to keep up with its peers in terms of coaching salaries, facilities and now, name, image and likeness deals.

Atlanta United FC

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Arthur Blank names president of soccer to oversee United, NWSL franchises

Mauricio Culebro comes to Atlanta with more than 22 years of vast experience across the soccer industry.

MLS

Atlanta United battles to scoreless draw

Five Stripes pick up a point in 0-0 finish vs. D.C. United.

Hamstring injury keeps Ronaldo out of Portugal friendly against U.S. in Atlanta

A hamstring injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s friendlies against the United States and Mexico. The 41-year-old Ronaldo hasn’t played since Feb.

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

‘Real-deal Nickeil:’ Hawks’ Alexander-Walker making the most of bigger role

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has produced a convincing case for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award.

NBA

Hawks coach Quin Snyder notches 500th career win

Snyder became the 41st coach in NBA history — and the sixth active NBA coach — to reach the milestone.

NBA

Hawks bounce back, down Kings for 12th straight win at home

Atlanta is able to rest three players yet still win to remain tied for fifth in the East Conference with seven games left.

High Schools

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.

State Report

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COLLEGE HOOPS

Kennesaw State battles start to finish, but can’t score NCAA Tournament win

Kennesaw State stayed close but fell 73-64 to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament, ending the Owls’ second March Madness trip after their CUSA title run.

KEN SUGIURA

Underdog par excellence, Kennesaw State having another moment in the sun

OWLS

Kennesaw State to face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament

PHOTOS: Braves go to 2-0 after walk-off grand slam

Game 2 of Atlanta Braves vs Kansas City Royals

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The Braves' Dominic Smith hits a grand slam in the ninth inning to give Atlanta a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLB

Game updates: Grant Holmes on the mound for series finale against the Royals

Keep up with Braves' opening weekend with beat writer Chad Bishop and the AJC sports staff.

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MLB

Braves’ Reynaldo López impressive in first start in a year

The right-hander, who made one start last season before having shoulder surgery, didn't allow a run Saturday until serving up a home run in the seventh inning.

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NBA

Hawks coach Quin Snyder notches 500th career win

Snyder became the 41st coach in NBA history — and the sixth active NBA coach — to reach the milestone.

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6 questions you may have about BravesVision (and answers)

The Braves’ launch of their BravesVision network has generated excitement in the fan base about a new and potentially easier way to watch the team.

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KEN SUGIURA

Let us count the ways that Braves manager Walt Weiss aced his debut

In his first game as Atlanta Braves manager, Walt Weiss’ lineup choices and philosophy paid off in a 6-0 opening night win at Truist Park.

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Belgium blows out U.S. 5-2 in World Cup friendly

Belgium blew out the United States 5-2 in a World Cup warmup that exposed the Americans’ defensive difficulties, rallying from a late first-half deficit on two goals by Dodi L

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Dominic Smith hits walk-off grand slam as Braves beat Royals 6-2

Trailing 2-0 heading into the ninth, the Braves took advantage of Royals closer Carlos Estévez's erraticness to come back for the win.

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MLB

Chris Sale, ‘a manager’s dream,’ helps start Braves’ 2026 season in style

Braves ace Chris Sale blanks the Royals on opening day, delivering a dominant start that underscores why Atlanta doubled down on their Cy Young winner.

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MLB

Sale solid, Braves mash three homers in win over Royals on opening night

Chris Sale was (mostly) sharp, and Walt Weiss recorded his first win as the Braves’ manager in a 6-0 victory over the visiting Royals on Friday at Truist Park.

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NBA

Hawks struggle to stifle Pritchard, fall to Celtics

Payton Pritchard’s hot night proved too much for the Atlanta Hawks, who went cold after halftime in a 109-102 loss to the Celtics.