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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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Michael Cunningham’s columns

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Ken Sugiura’s columns

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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

Atlanta Braves' Drake Baldwin, front left, scores during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 20, 2026, in Washington. (Daniel Kucin Jr./AP)

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MLB

Braves can’t overcome rough start by López

The Braves' winning streak ends at six after a loss to the Nationals.

MLB

Spencer Strider shines in latest rehab outing

Former Braves minor leaguer arrested in Florida on vehicular homicide charge

Former Atlanta Braves minor leaguer Jonathan Matos Morales is charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a crash involving death, Florida Highway Patrol says.

Georgia Bulldogs

Jason Aldean performs in Nashville in December. On Saturday, he'll perform with Luke Bryan at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

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At the University of Georgia, Sanford Stadium is getting a big side hustle

Facing new athlete pay models, the University of Georgia is expanding revenue beyond football Saturdays and the Bulldogs. Enter Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan.

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Co-head coach no longer: Georgia’s GymDogs promote Cécile Canqueteau-Landi

After sharing head coaching duties the past two seasons, Cécile Canqueteau-Landi was named head coach for Georgia's gymnastics team. Ryan Roberts is headed to Auburn.

BULLDOGS

Georgia Bulldogs show how Kaiden Prothro fits into the offense

Georgia freshman tight end Kaiden Prothro, a highly touted recruit, shined in the Bulldogs' spring game. He was lined up in the slot for the bulk of his 45 snaps.

Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons used the franchise tag to sign tight end Kyle Pitts — pictured warming up before a November game against the Panthers — to a one-year, $15 million contract. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Trading Kyle Pitts for a draft pick would be a good move for the Falcons

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says ahead of the 2026 NFL draft that he's willing to listen to all trade offers, including for tight end Kyle Pitts. Atlanta only has five picks.

NFL

‘Receivers are deep’: Some takeaways from the Falcons’ pre-draft availability

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham and coach Kevin Stefanski met with the media on Monday to talk about how they will strategize making their five picks in Thursday's NFL draft.

NFL

Falcons trade DT Ruke Orhorhoro for Jaguars DT Maason Smith

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

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech pitcher Jackson Blakely is 5-1 this season, though he didn't get a decision in Sunday's 5-2 win over North Carolina. Blakely allowed four hits, three walks and two runs while striking out three in 2⅔ innings against the Tar Heels. (Courtesy of Georgia Tech)

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech salvages finale vs. North Carolina ahead of UGA matchup

The No. 3 Yellow Jackets will meet the No. 5 Bulldogs on Tuesday at Truist Park in the first top five Spring Classic between the teams.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech says Alberto Mendoza is expected starting quarterback

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key expects to go into 2026 with transfer Alberto Mendoza, brother of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando, as its starting quarterback.

YELLOW JACKETS

No. 2 Georgia Tech baseball continues to dominate with 12th straight victory

The second-ranked Yellow Jackets (30-5) scored 15 runs over the fifth and sixth innings to sweep the series against the fifth-ranked Seminoles.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (left) kicks the ball Saturday, April 18, 2026, against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Five Stripes lost 2-0. (Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)

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MLS

Atlanta United scoreless again in loss to Nashville SC

The Five Stripes were shut out for the fifth time this season and fell to 1-6-1 with a home loss to Nashville SC.

MLS

Atlanta United advances in U.S. Open Cup with 3-1 win over Chattanooga FC

The Five Stripes found their offense and took a 3-1 road victory over Chattanooga FC on Wednesday night to advance in the U.S. Open Cup.

MLS

Atlanta United falls to 1-5-1 with loss to Chicago Fire

Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks’ defense, powered by Jalen Johnson (back) and CJ McCollum, picked up in the fourth quarter, allowing Atlanta to overcome a double-digit deficit in their Game 2 win over the Knicks on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

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NBA

‘Just toughness’: Takeaways from Hawks’ turnaround win in Game 2

Powered by veteran guard CJ McCollum and some gutsy defensive plays down the stretch, the Hawks won 107-106 over the Knicks to even the series at one game apiece.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Old pro CJ McCollum saves young Hawks in New York

CJ McCollum scored six of his game-high 32 points in the final two-plus minutes of the Hawks' Game 2 win over the Knicks.

NBA

Everything you need to know about the Hawks’ opening playoff series

No play-in tournament for Atlanta this year. Team will start play Saturday.

High Schools

State Report

Ernie Els shot a 64 and was tied for the lead after 36 holes during last year’s Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth. Els finished second to winner Jerry Kelly. (Courtesy of Kate Awtrey-King 2025)

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PGA

Higher scores are goal for seniors at this week’s Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, the PGA Tour Champions event at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, has switched to Modified Stableford scoring for this year’s tournament.

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PGA

Five final takeaways from the 2026 Masters

The Masters looked like a runaway through two days. It became fascinating in the third round, then reached the result that seemed likeliest.

STAN AWTREY

Rory, Rory ... hallelujah: McIlroy owns Augusta with another Masters title

Rory McIlroy lost a six-stroke lead on Saturday, but righted the ship just in time to win his second straight Masters title.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech beats Georgia in top-5 baseball matchup
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park
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Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey (25) waves to fans after their win against Georgia in a NCAA baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 14-4. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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NBA PLAYOFFS

CJ McCollum steals the show as Hawks win Game 2, even series against Knicks

CJ McCollum led a fourth-quarter comeback as the Hawks overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half and took a 107-106 win over the Knicks in Game 2 of their playoff series.

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MLB

Braves batter Nationals’ bullpen, win sixth straight

The Braves win their sixth straight, downing the Nationals 9-4 in Washington.

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MLB

‘Gonna be fine’: Acuña is OK after twice being hit by pitches

The Braves star ended up leaving the Monday night game after being hit by a 91 mph fastball in the left hand by National’s starter Jake Irvin in the sixth inning.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Trading Kyle Pitts for a draft pick would be a good move for the Falcons

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says ahead of the 2026 NFL draft that he's willing to listen to all trade offers, including for tight end Kyle Pitts. Atlanta only has five picks.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Braves are best team in baseball

The Atlanta Braves aren't just leading the National League, they're the best team so far this season.

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NFL

‘Receivers are deep’: Some takeaways from the Falcons’ pre-draft availability

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham and coach Kevin Stefanski met with the media on Monday to talk about how they will strategize making their five picks in Thursday's NFL draft.

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NBA

What worked, what didn’t in Hawks’ opening playoff game against Knicks

Adjustments must be made for Monday night’s Game 2.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Hawks had bigger problems than Knicks stars Brunson, Towns in Game 1

Jalen Johnson struggled, and Atlanta failed to take advantage when New York's Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were on the bench.

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MLB

Braves sweep Phillies behind Harris’ three hits

Michael Harris II went 3-for-3 with a home run and a fifth-inning single that started a three-run inning to lead the Braves to a 4-2 win and three-game sweep of the Phillies.

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BULLDOGS

Former Georgia WR Zachariah Branch arrested in Athens after G-Day

The former Bulldogs wide receiver, who is projected to be selected in the second round in this week's NFL draft, was charged with two misdemeanors.