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In Game 5 against Knicks, Hawks will have to raise their level of intensity

Quin Snyder says Atlanta needs to be resilient to withstand New York’s runs to start the first and third quarters.

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KEN SUGIURA

Can’t believe Avieon Terrell’s NFL draft story? Neither can his parents.

Avieon Terrell was drafted by the Falcons and will join brother A.J. on Atlanta's roster. Being selected by his hometown team was a dream come true for the Terrell family.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Mediocre grades for the Falcons’ draft picks

The Falcons' NFL draft received mediocre grades from analysts while Atlanta held onto tight end Kyle Pitts. The Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker has struggled vs. the Knicks.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Keylan Rutledge first-round contract will set Georgia Tech modern-era record

First-round pick Rutledge is expected to sign the richest modern-era rookie contract in Georgia Tech history after going 26th overall to Houston.

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As Georgia searches for next top QB prospect, Bryson Beaver becomes more valuable

Bryson Beaver's importance to Georgia football has grown as the Bulldogs miss out on their top class of 2027 quarterback targets. He showed flashes during the spring game.

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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.

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Atlanta Braves

Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim throws to first base to put out Nationals catcher Jorge Alfaro (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLB

Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to begin rehab assignment this week

Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, who injured his right middle finger during the offseason, will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Columbus. Kim missed all of spring training.

MLB

Why Ozzie Albies might be the key to unlocking the Braves’ potent offense

The Braves' ability to move switch-hitting second baseman Ozzie Albies up and down the batting order is leading to matchup problems for Atlanta's opposition.

MLB

Braves set rotation for Tigers series

Martín Pérez will get the ball for the Braves on Tuesday, followed by rookie JR Ritchie on Wednesday and Bryce Elder on Thursday against Detroit.

Georgia Bulldogs

Bryson Beaver-Georgia football-quarterback

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As Georgia searches for next top QB prospect, Bryson Beaver becomes more valuable

Bryson Beaver's importance to Georgia football has grown as the Bulldogs miss out on their top class of 2027 quarterback targets. He showed flashes during the spring game.

BULLDOGS

Georgia 2026 NFL draft class valued, but falls short of lofty projection

Georgia had eight players selected in the 2026 NFL draft, and their four-year rookie contracts totaled about $72.5 million in value.

BULLDOGS

Georgia once again among the leaders in developing NFL draft picks

8 Bulldogs are drafted, tied for seventh-most among college programs.

Atlanta Falcons

The Terrell family, (from left) A.J. (holding his daughter, Amina), Arieaunna (holding her daughter, Arai), mother Aliya, Avieon, father Aundell and Ariel, say having the brothers playing on the same team is the "ultimate blessing." (Courtesy of Aliya Terrell)

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KEN SUGIURA

Can’t believe Avieon Terrell’s NFL draft story? Neither can his parents.

Avieon Terrell was drafted by the Falcons and will join brother A.J. on Atlanta's roster. Being selected by his hometown team was a dream come true for the Terrell family.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Mediocre grades for the Falcons’ draft picks

The Falcons' NFL draft received mediocre grades from analysts while Atlanta held onto tight end Kyle Pitts. The Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker has struggled vs. the Knicks.

NFL

Meet the Falcons’ 2026 NFL draft class: Grades, quotes and analysis

How did Atlanta fare overall and for each of its six draft picks?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Houston Texans first-round draft pick Keylan Rutledge speaks during an NFL football press conference Friday, April 24, 2026, in Houston. (Annie Mulligan/AP)

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YELLOW JACKETS

Keylan Rutledge first-round contract will set Georgia Tech modern-era record

First-round pick Rutledge is expected to sign the richest modern-era rookie contract in Georgia Tech history after going 26th overall to Houston.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Here’s where Georgia Tech football players have landed after the NFL draft

Georgia Tech's football program had two NFL draft picks, Keylan Rutledge and Jordan van den Berg, while other players, including Haynes King, signed as undrafted free agents.

NFL

Georgia Tech’s Haynes King signs with Panthers as undrafted free agent

The Yellow Jackets’ record-setting quarterback was the ACC Player of the Year last season.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino watches his team during the second half in its home opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Real Salt Lake won 3-2. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLS

Martino: ‘I would be fired’ after 1-7-1 start if not for history with Atlanta United

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino acknowledged he'd probably be fired if not for his history with the team. The Five Stripes are 1-7-1 and have totaled seven goals.

MLS

Atlanta United losing streak reaches four

Atlanta United dropped its fourth straight game in a 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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.

Atlanta Hawks

Onyeka Okongwu (left), Jalen Johnson and the rest of the Hawks will take on the Knicks on Tuesday night for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York. The series is tied 2-2. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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In Game 5 against Knicks, Hawks will have to raise their level of intensity

Quin Snyder says Atlanta needs to be resilient to withstand New York’s runs to start the first and third quarters.

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NBA

Hawks left frustrated by Knicks as series heads back to MSG

Atlanta can’t find answer for New York’s physicality, aggressiveness on defense in Game 4.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Knicks strike back against the Hawks: ‘They wanted it more’

New York ties series 2-2, regains home-court edge.

High Schools

State Report

Retief Goosen holds the trophy for winning the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on April 26, 2026, at TPC Sugarloaf. (Courtesy of Kate Awtrey-King)

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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.

Masters champion Zach Johnson grabs first-round Mitsubishi Electric lead

Zach Johnson, who won the 2007 Masters, leads the senior tour's Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf after the first round.

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NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks
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Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) makes the go-ahead basket against Knicks guard Miles McBride in the final minute of Game 3 during the first round of the NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 109-108. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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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.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Knicks strike back against the Hawks: ‘They wanted it more’

New York ties series 2-2, regains home-court edge.

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AJC VARSITY

5 of 22 Georgia players taken in NFL draft are first from their high school

History is made with draft picks from Mill Creek, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, Kennesaw Mountain, Putnam County and Providence Christian.

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MLB

Braves stumble in extras, lose to Phillies for first time this season

Philadelphia beats Atlanta 8-5 in 10 innings.

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MLB

Braves induct Brian Snitker into team Hall of Fame

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NBA

Hawks struggle in Game 4 loss to Knicks

The Eastern Conference first-round series is tied 2-2.

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KEN SUGIURA

New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham’s first two picks have more than local vibes

Without a pick for the first round, the Falcons rookie general manager (who himself has local ties) had his first day as draft shot-caller Friday night.

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NFL

Falcons GM: Zachariah Branch’s arrest had no impact on draft evaluation

The 22-year-old declined the opportunity to share his side of the story Friday night, instead opting to focus on the joys of being drafted.

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AJC VARSITY

Georgia HS football coaching changes: UGA great hired as LBs coach by reigning champ

Several high schools made coaching changes during the regular season, and several more have already announced openings.

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NFL

Falcons select Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels in fourth round

The Falcons traded down with the Raiders in the fourth round to get a sixth-round pick and then drafted Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels at No. 134 overall.