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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons set to face tough slate of quarterbacks early in 2026

The Atlanta Falcons will face elite quarterbacks early in 2026, testing a young defense and new coaching staff from the start.

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MLB

Braves impress in series wins over top competitors Dodgers, Cubs

After what seemed like a cursed 2025, the 2026 Braves have the best record in baseball. But while it's still early, it's no fluke — and there's room for improvement.

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WNBA

Dream announce sellout of home opener at State Farm Arena

In addition to selling out their home opener at State Farm, the Dream have sold out their next five home games at Gateway Center Arena.

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AJC VARSITY

She won a state championship. Then her twin brother matched it 2 hours later.

Maeva Henderson helped Thomasville girls soccer take home a state title on Thursday, and hours later, her twin brother Finn did the same with Thomasville's boys.

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MLB

Javy López calls Drake Baldwin ‘a spark,’ details first encounter with Bobby Cox

Javy López, who spent 12 seasons with the Braves, praises current catcher Drake Baldwin and manager Walt Weiss and recalls his first interaction with the late Bobby Cox.

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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

Braves Report: Dubón keeps dubin’ on

“People sometimes still (say) it’s luck," the Braves Mauricio Dubón says. "It’s not luck. It’s hard work. It’s hard work, hard dedication, and now it’s paying off.”

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MLB

Javy López calls Drake Baldwin ‘a spark,’ details first encounter with Bobby Cox

Javy López, who spent 12 seasons with the Braves, praises current catcher Drake Baldwin and manager Walt Weiss and recalls his first interaction with the late Bobby Cox.

MLB

Braves impress in series wins over top competitors Dodgers, Cubs

After what seemed like a cursed 2025, the 2026 Braves have the best record in baseball. But while it's still early, it's no fluke — and there's room for improvement.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Some teams have rally caps. Georgia baseball has Buc-ee’s Sour Power.

The Georgia Bulldogs’ record-setting power surge includes an unlikely ingredient — Buc-ee’s Sour Power candy belts shared after every run.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia football’s Ja’Marley Riddle arrested on speeding, felony drug charges

Georgia defensive back Ja'Marley Riddle, who was limited by injury during spring practice, was charged with two felony counts after a traffic stop in Glynn County.

MLB

Georgia will need to fix its ‘wide receiver problem’ in 2026 season

Georgia Bulldogs coaches and analysts question whether young wide receivers can deliver the explosiveness needed for a 2026 championship run.

Atlanta Falcons

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome Daniel Flick, the AJC’s new Falcons beat writer

The AJC announced Thursday that it has hired a new Atlanta Falcons beat writer: Daniel Flick, who formerly covered the Falcons and Indiana Hoosiers for Sports Illustrated.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons set to face tough slate of quarterbacks early in 2026

The Atlanta Falcons will face elite quarterbacks early in 2026, testing a young defense and new coaching staff from the start.

NFL

Road matchups, primetime games and more takeaways from the Falcons’ schedule

Here are some quick takeaways from the Falcons’ 2026 schedule,

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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KEN SUGIURA

Georgia Tech leans heavily on potential impact of new athletics center

AD Ryan Alpert said that 80 to 90% of the center is focused on Yellow Jackets athletes, but it was nevertheless built to gain a financial return.

Keylan Rutledge loves ‘All ball, no nonsense’ approach with Houston Texans

Former Georgia Tech standout Keylan Rutledge is embracing a tough, no-nonsense approach as he begins his NFL career with the Houston Texans.

AJC VARSITY

UGA, Tech, Falcons stars on ballot for Georgia High School Football HOF

Former Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets, Falcons and others added to the 100 player ballot to be voted on this month.

Atlanta United FC

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MLS

Atlanta United blows lead again, falls to LA Galaxy

United hoped the first three-game winning streak across all competitions might be enough to turn around the season, but it wasn't.

FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to the World Cup final

FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Je

MLS

How Alexey Miranchuk became a leader when Atlanta United needed it most

Alexey Miranchuk, Atlanta United's captain while Miguel Almirón is sidelined, has scored six goals and led the Five Stripes to three straight wins in all competitions.

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

Former Hawks player Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player and a former member of the Atlanta Hawks, has died. He was 47 and died from a brain tumor.

NBA

The Hawks will pick at No. 8. Now what?

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Hawks get chance to draft Young’s replacement at No. 8

Also: Vintage Spencer Strider; Bobby Cox’s human touch; Angel Reese saves Atlanta Dream.

High Schools

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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

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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.

GOLF

Retief Goosen changes putting grip, wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Retief Goosen reverted to a previous grip during his practice round. That adjustment helped him win the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at TPC Sugarloaf.

GOLF

Zach Johnson hangs onto lead at wild Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The former Masters and British Open champion holds a 3-point lead over two-time U.S. Open champ Retief Goosen.

PHOTOS: Original World Cup trophy makes Atlanta stop on tour

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The 2026 FIFA Word Cup trophy is displayed at The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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AJC VARSITY

These teams aim to be the first South Ga. public school to win a girls soccer title

Thomasville, Irwin County look to continue "building the legacy" of girls soccer in their areas with GHSA state titles this week at Upson-Lee High in Thomaston.

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Dubón’s homer highlights three-run eighth that sinks Cubs

The Atlanta Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.

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NFL

Five biggest questions ahead of Falcons’ schedule release

The NFL will release the full schedule for every team on Thursday night. Here are the five biggest questions about the Falcons' potential schedule.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams gains support of ACC, Big 12

The ACC and Big 12 commissioners said Wednesday they are on board with a 24-team CFP field, leaving the SEC as the only Power Four conference preferring a 16-team field.

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Savannah Arts Academy soccer team wins school’s first boys state title in any sport

Savannah Arts Academy got first-half goals from Caden Powell and Sebastian Nunez to earn a 2-0 victory over Pierce County for the Class 2A boys soccer crown.

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AJC VARSITY

Greenbrier relishes ‘incredible feeling’ after first girls soccer title

The Greenbrier Wolfpack won the first state soccer title in program history on Wednesday night, shutting out Chamblee 3-0 to win the Class AAAAA girls’ championship.

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AJC VARSITY

Johns Creek’s frustrations end with first state championship

Johns Creek beat two-time defending champion River Ridge 2-0 to win the Class 5A boys soccer title at Duluth High School. It was the Gladiators' first state crown.

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AJC VARSITY

Top-seeded Pike County girls repeat as state champions

A year after defeating Savannah Arts Academy for its first state championship, the Pirates beat Coahulla Creek to repeat as Georgia High School Association Class 2A champions.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball is one win away from this school record

No. 4 Georgia baseball is a win away from a school record number of SEC wins and has already locked up the top seed in the SEC Tournament.

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Athens Rock Lobsters promoted as hockey gains traction in football hotbed

In the Classic City dominated by UGA football, it was fair to wonder whether a minor-league hockey franchise would resonate. Two seasons later, the team is moving up a league.