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Angel Reese, Allisha Gray get big receptions as Dream open vs. Aces

The Dream tip off the home slate with a marquee matchup against A’ja Wilson and the Aces on Sunday, with a ton of anticipation for what Atlanta can do.

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KEN SUGIURA

How Atlanta Dream’s vision for Angel Reese looks beyond obvious flaw

The Atlanta Dream believe Angel Reese’s offense can grow, a bet they hope leads to the franchise’s first WNBA title.

23 hours ago

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MLB

Braves’ Sandy León left Triple-A Gwinnett in Mexican League; now he’s back

After leaving Triple-A Gwinnett to play every day in Mexico, the 37-year-old catcher rejoins the Braves with Sean Murphy out for two months with a broken finger.

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NFL

Inside the Falcons’ viral NFL schedule release video

The new Falcons’ NFL schedule release video is a six-minute collage of 15 skits modeled after ESPN’s old “This is SportsCenter” commercials.

May 15, 2026

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YELLOW JACKETS

Back-to-back ACC regular-season titles for No. 3 Georgia Tech

At No. 23 Boston College, the No. 3 Yellow Jackets mashed the Eagles 14-1 to secure the conference regular-season championship with one game to spare.

May 16, 2026

AJC Varsity

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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’ Sandy León left Triple-A Gwinnett for Mexican League; now he’s back

After leaving Triple-A Gwinnett to play every day in Mexico, the 37-year-old catcher rejoins the Braves with Sean Murphy out for two months with a broken finger.

MLB

Late Red Sox homer ruins another excellent Elder start, as Braves fall 3-2

Willson Contreras’ homer with two strikes and two outs in the eighth inning lifts Boston over Atlanta.

MLB

Braves beat Red Sox with Yastrzemski’s extra-inning walk-off single

The win was the first of the extra-innings variety for the Braves this season, about the only way this club hasn’t found a way to victory a quarter through the season.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia football set for seven official visits on scavenger hunt weekend

Possible Georgia football recruits will be on campus to tour the school, learn about the team try to find coach Kirby Smart in a scavenger hunt.

BULLDOGS

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.

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.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

4 questions facing Falcons entering OTAs

Penix's health, competition at quarterback and linebacker and rookies are the key topics as the Falcons start organized team activities.

NFL

Picking 6 interesting games on Falcons schedule: Saints, Chiefs the headliners

This season, the Falcons have a bevy of challenging matchups to pair with a few noteworthy reunions and other contests with playoff implications.

NFL

Inside the Falcons’ viral NFL schedule release video

The new Falcons’ NFL schedule release video is a six-minute collage of 15 skits modeled after ESPN’s old “This is SportsCenter” commercials.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Back-to-back ACC regular-season titles for No. 3 Georgia Tech

At No. 23 Boston College, the No. 3 Yellow Jackets mashed the Eagles 14-1 to secure the conference regular-season championship with one game to spare.

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.

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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Titans top Marist to repeat as GHSA Class 4A girls soccer champs

Exactly one year after downing Marist in the state finals, the Blessed Trinity Titans did it again, edging Marist 1-0 in the 4A girls soccer state championship.

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.

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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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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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.

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MLB

Braves can’t complete sweep, blanked by Cubs in finale

Braves lose to Cubs in series finale, open a three-game series against the Red Sox on Friday.

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NFL

Falcons to open season at Steelers; here’s the rest of their 2026 schedule

Here is the Atlanta Falcons' full 2026 season schedule.

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MLB

‘There’s no egos here’: Braves lead NL East by 9 games, first team to 30 wins

The Atlanta Braves beat the Cubs Wednesday, winning a series for the 12th time in 14 tries and became MLB’s first 30-win team.

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AJC VARSITY

Thomasville girls soccer makes history with state title on OT corner kick goal

Thomasville takes a 1-0 overtime win over Model for the Georgia Class A Division I girls soccer championship.