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Braves legendary manager Bobby Cox, 84, has died

Bobby Cox, the legendary Braves manager who guided the team to 14 straight division championships and a World Series victory, died Saturday at the age of 84.

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The baseball world reacts to the passing of Braves icon Bobby Cox

It’s been a tough week for Braves fans and the Braves organization, coping with the deaths of Ted Turner on Wednesday and Bobby Cox on Saturday.

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BULLDOGS

5-star prospect flips commitment to Miami

A 5-star Georgia cornerback commitment changed his

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BULLDOGS

Former UGA football player gets Kirby Smart shoutout at Savannah Bananas game

Jake Skole, a former UGA defensive back, was honored by coach Kirby Smart during the Savannah Bananas’ Banana Ball league game at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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MLB

Braves squander scoring opportunities in 3-1 loss to Dodgers

Missed chances and strong Dodgers pitching send the Braves to a 3-1 loss in Los Angeles, just Atlanta’s second losing streak of the season.

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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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The baseball world reacts to the passing of Braves icon Bobby Cox

It’s been a tough week for Braves fans and the Braves organization, coping with the deaths of Ted Turner on Wednesday and Bobby Cox on Saturday.

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MLB

Jim Jarvis has memorable night in Los Angeles

The 24-year-old rookie shortstop, after making his MLB debut on Wednesday in Seattle, was in the heart of all the action Friday during the Braves’ 3-1 loss to the Dodgers.

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BREAKING

Braves legendary manager Bobby Cox, 84, has died

Bobby Cox, the legendary Braves manager who guided the team to 14 straight division championships and a World Series victory, died Saturday at the age of 84.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

5-star prospect flips commitment to Miami

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BULLDOGS

Former UGA football player gets Kirby Smart shoutout at Savannah Bananas game

Jake Skole, a former UGA defensive back, was honored by coach Kirby Smart during the Savannah Bananas’ Banana Ball league game at Truist Park in Atlanta.

BULLDOGS

Down key hitter Henry Allen, Georgia baseball looks to its depth

With slugger Henry Allen out for the season, No. 5 UGA baseball is leaning on its depth as it chases an SEC title and a trip to Omaha.

Atlanta Falcons

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons see bigger role for ex-Georgia WR Zachariah Branch

Drafted in the third round, former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch could play multiple roles in the Falcons’ offense, coaches said at rookie minicamp.

NFL

Kevin Stefanski on Falcons rookie minicamp: ‘Goal is to learn our system’

Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski speaks at rookie minicamp, outlining goals for first‑year players.

NFL

Falcons’ Avieon Terrell out to prove he’s more than A.J.’s brother — again

Though Atlanta Falcons draft pick Avieon Terrell followed his brother and teammate A.J.’s footsteps at Westlake High and Clemson, their personalities differ dramatically.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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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.

AJC VARSITY

4-star Atlanta-area running back commits to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech lands a commitment from Kell running back and 4-star recruit Quinterrius "Moonie" Gipson.

YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key stokes Georgia Tech NFL buzz: A look at program’s highest earners

Georgia Tech players have produced some historic NFL contracts, a review of the highest-paid Yellow Jackets reveals.

Atlanta United FC

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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.

MLS

Atlanta United tops Montreal, secures back-to-back wins

Saba Lobjanidze scored twice as Atlanta United won back-to-back games for the first time since May 2025.

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

School’s out: Hawks grades for the season

The AJC's Lauren Williams grades the Hawks players and coaches at season's end.

NBA

‘We’re in a good place’: Hawks focused on development ahead of draft lottery

Atlanta Hawks say the franchise is well positioned heading into the NBA draft lottery, with multiple picks and a long-term development plan.

NBA

Another No. 1 pick? Here’s what to know about Hawks in the NBA draft lottery.

Even as a playoff team, the Atlanta Hawks have lottery odds in a loaded NBA draft. A look at how the system works and what pick the Hawks could land.

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: The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center opens in Fayetteville

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Visitors tour the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center during the opening ceremony in Fayetteville on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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WNBA

Dream launches new jersey, e-commerce experience

The Dream’s new jersey taps into Atlanta’s identity, pride, and purpose.

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KEN SUGIURA

Here’s why Ted Turner should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Although it's too late for Ted Turner to enjoy the honor, he should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame for his visionary leadership that brought the game to millions via TBS.

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BULLDOGS

Soccer returns to Sanford Stadium. Here’s when you can get your ticket.

Aug. 20 marks the first time the Bulldogs soccer team plays in the iconic football venue of Sanford Stadium. Admission to the game is free.

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BULLDOGS

No UGA runner had clocked a sub-4-minute mile. Then 2 did it in the same race.

Georgia Bulldogs runners Ryan Olree and Matias Reynaga made school history when they ran a sub-four-minute mile at the Torrin Lawrence Memorial track meet.

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The World Cup will be missing some star players as injuries mount before the big kickoff

Kylian Mbappe is sidelined by a hamstring injury. Lamine Yamal is out for the rest of the club season and so is Brazil star Estevao.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia football calls off another marquee nonconference home-and-home series

Georgia football’s home-and-home series against Florida State has been called off. A neutral-site game between the Bulldogs and Seminoles remains a possibility.

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NFL

Falcons’ Avieon Terrell out to prove he’s more than A.J.’s brother — again

Though Atlanta Falcons draft pick Avieon Terrell followed his brother and teammate A.J.’s footsteps at Westlake High and Clemson, their personalities differ dramatically.

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KEN SUGIURA

College flag football’s best QB is from, you guessed it, metro Atlanta

Cherokee's Kathryn Hutchinson, a college flag football quarterback at Warner University, has smashed NAIA single-season records for TD passes, completions and passing yards.

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BULLDOGS

Amid playoff expansion talk, Kirby Smart says ‘no value’ to non-CFP bowl games

Coach Kirby Smart voiced support for an expanded playoff field, and the AFCA voted to recommend just that — in addition to eliminating league title games.

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Ted Turner’s passion, vision for Braves helped turn them into ‘America’s Team’

Ted Turner's colorful character came out as an Atlanta sports team owner. Turner died Wednesday at age 87.