Georgia Tech had two players taken in the first round of the MLB draft for the first time in program history on Saturday.

Jimmy Crooks homered in the eighth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 early Saturday in a game that featured a 2-hour, 44-minute rain delay.

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died. He was 25. Adams played for his nation at the World Cup.

The state is well-represented in pre-season national polls, including those from from High School Football America, SBLive and the Public Schools Top 100.

Hawks rookie Henri Veesaar's impact has increased over the last two Summer League games.

The No. 4 overall pick by Chicago in the draft had 35 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals in his NBA Summer League debut Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Atlanta Braves rookie shortstop Jim Jarvis, who is batting .292, is not a full-time starter and could be the odd man out when Ronald Acuña Jr. returns from injury.

Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson is expected to be a first-round MLB draft pick on Saturday, but he could fall into the second. Based on his numbers, that could be a mistake.

Atlanta Braves minor leaguer Tate Southisene, who plays at High-A Rome, is known for his speed on the base paths. He has stolen 43 bases this season.

The Atlanta Braves, who are 54-38 after defeating the Pirates 10-5, have their most wins before the All-Star break since the 2023 team won 60.