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GHSA basketball state championships to move to newer Georgia State facility

The GHSA basketball state championships are being moved from the Macon Centreplex to the Georgia State Convocation Center for the next two seasons.

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP

Weekend in the A: Falcons QB woes, Braves find their mojo and a Dream Barbie

And then there were four. Falcons sign quarterback Cooper Rush amid injuries.

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Ex-UGA WR now head of UK-based NFL Academy, which opens season vs. Marietta

Kris Durham’s path from Calhoun to Loughborough, England, will come full circle Aug. 21.

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KEN SUGIURA

Protect College Sports Act leaves out a key component: The athletes’ voices

The Protect College Sports Act, which now has the support of the SEC and Big Ten, could be voted on by the U.S. Senate this week.

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MLB

Braves trade for Angels reliever Brent Suter, deal Nacho Alvarez Jr.

The Atlanta Braves made their third trade ahead of the MLB deadline, sending Nacho Alvarez Jr. to the Los Angeles Angels for reliever Brent Suter.

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AJC VARSITY

This football hotbed leads Georgia’s 159 counties in prospects per capita

One little South Georgia county is No. 1 in an all-classification category — the most major college prospects this century per capita.

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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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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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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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MLB

Braves trade for Angels reliever Brent Suter, deal Nacho Alvarez Jr.

The Atlanta Braves made their third trade ahead of the MLB deadline, sending Nacho Alvarez Jr. to the Los Angeles Angels for reliever Brent Suter.

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MLB

Braves make second trade, acquire Giants starting pitcher

Mahle, who holds left-handed hitters to a .227 average for his career, will make his team debut this weekend against Yankees.

MLB

Braves sweep Nationals, win fifth straight

Matt Olson and Mike Yastrzemski hit home runs to push Atlanta's win streak to five, its longest since winning six straight in April.

Georgia Bulldogs

Calhoun native Kris Durham’s football career has taken him from the University of Georgia to the NFL and abroad. Now, Durham works as head of the NFL Academy in Loughborough, England. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC file)

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Ex-UGA WR now head of UK-based NFL Academy, which opens season vs. Marietta

Kris Durham’s path from Calhoun to Loughborough, England, will come full circle Aug. 21.

BULLDOGS

Sean McVay and the L.A. Rams are digging Stetson Bennett’s ‘swagger’

Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett drew rave reviews from coach Sean McVay and wide receiver Puka Nacua after the Rams' preseason practice Wednesday.

AJC VARSITY

The Andrew Smart hype isn’t slowing down: ‘I’ve never seen an arm like this’

Andrew Smart, a class of 2030 quarterback who is the son of Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart, is an incoming freshman at Athens Academy.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush participates in the first day of training camp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility on. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP

Weekend in the A: Falcons QB woes, Braves find their mojo and a Dream Barbie

And then there were four. Falcons sign quarterback Cooper Rush amid injuries.

NFL

Kyle Pitts broke second contract ‘curse.’ He’s ready to prove Falcons right.

The Falcons believe tight end Kyle Pitts has "established himself" as a player and a leader within the organization, which earned him a contract extension in June.

NFL

Falcons rally around Jeff Ulbrich after losing wife: ‘So strong dealing with it’

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been away from the Falcons since his wife Cristina passed away July 26, and his players expressed their support on Saturday.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia tight end Ben Yurosek is tackled by Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford after a reception Nov. 29, 2024, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech eagerly counting down to season, Georgia rivalry game

Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford shares insight into the Yellow Jackets' passion for the Georgia rivalry.

YELLOW JACKETS

Media pick Georgia Tech to finish fifth in ACC

The Yellow Jackets received 2,006 total points, with two first-place votes, from the 188 media members who cast a ballot.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech baseball announces pair of coaching promotions

The Yellow Jackets could again be among the top five teams in the country come preseason.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United surrendered a 2-0 lead in Saturday's loss to Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLS

Atlanta United surrender late lead, fall to Philadelphia Union

MLS

‘Everybody’s frustrated’: Atlanta United seeks first win since World Cup break

Atlanta United, who have lost twice and tied once in three matches since the World Cup break, have fallen to last place in the MLS' Eastern Conference.

MLS

Where Atlanta United stands after World Cup

Atlanta's soccer team began post-World Cup play with a 1-0 loss to No. 1 Nashville SC.

Atlanta Hawks

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks will once again host the Million Meal Pack at State Farm Arena. More than 5,000 volunteers, along with yet-to-be-announced celebrities, will package 1 million meals for food banks in metro Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2024)
NBA

Hawks announce date for sixth annual Million Meal Pack

Dominique Wilkins, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson are among the Hawks who have helped at the event, which has packed more than 5.1 million meals for Atlantans in need.

KEN SUGIURA

Why LeBron James to the 76ers isn’t a bad thing for the Hawks

LeBron James joining the 76ers could prove beneficial to the Hawks by increasing competition in the East.

NBA

Where do the Hawks fit in new-look Eastern Conference?

The Atlanta Hawks improved their roster this offseason, but LeBron James joining the 76ers adds another contender in the Eastern Conference.

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.

State Report

Golf fans head to the eighth fairway during the second round of the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Aug. 22, 2025. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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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: Andruw Jones, Chipper Jones and other Braves join Hall of Fame Legends Parade
Hall of Fame Legends Parade in Cooperstown
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Former Brave Andruw Jones signs autographs during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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AJC VARSITY

High school football coaching legend Buck Godfrey dies at age 83

A head coach from 1983 to 2012, all at Southwest DeKalb, Buck Godfrey is the winningest Black football coach in state history.

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MLB

With Kim’s injury rehab over, Jarvis’ future with Braves unclear

Jim Jarvis awaits Braves' roster decision after Atlanta reinstated Ha-Seong Kim from the injured list.

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NFL

Falcons rally around Jeff Ulbrich after losing wife: ‘So strong dealing with it’

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been away from the Falcons since his wife Cristina passed away July 26, and his players expressed their support on Saturday.

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MLB

Braves trade for Royals outfielder, left-handed reliever

Atlanta added Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from Kansas City in exchange for minor league pitchers Carter Holton and Lucas Braun.

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NFL

What we learned from Day 4 of Falcons training camp

The Falcons held their fourth training camp practice on Saturday, which was their last one without pads, in front of a sold-out crowd in Flowery Branch.

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MLB

Pitching on short notice, Pérez pushes Braves to another win

Braves left-hander Martín Pérez no-hit the Nationals for 6⅔ innings in a 8-3 victory at Truist Park.

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MLB

Braves starter scratched before Saturday’s game

Martín Pérez took the mound in place of Reynaldo López against the Nationals.

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WNBA

Dream reach five-game win streak in victory over Storm

Through a second-half offensive effort, the Atlanta Dream outlasted the Seattle Storm in a 98-89 win Friday night.

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NFL

Falcons, guard Matthew Bergeron ink contract extension through 2030

The Falcons announced Saturday that they signed starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension.

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MLB

Michael Harris II’s blast helps propel Braves past Nationals again

The Braves down the National, 6-2, securing at least a split of the four-game series at Truist Park in Atlanta.