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OWLS

Kennesaw State one win away from trip to NCAA Tournament

No. 6 seed Kennesaw State upset No. 2 seed Sam Houston in the Conference USA Tournament semifinals, leaving the Owls a win away from their second-ever NCAA Tournament berth.

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KEN SUGIURA

4 takeaways from new Falcons GM Ian Cunningham’s free agency media session

Four takeaways from a videoconference with Falcons GM Ian Cunningham Friday to mark the end of the first week of free agency.

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PANTHERS

Georgia State reportedly parts ways with basketball coach Jonas Hayes

Georgia State has reportedly dismissed men’s basketball coach Jonas Hayes after four seasons and a 48-77 record, ending a tenure that began with high hopes in Atlanta.

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AJC VARSITY

‘My girls are fighters’: East Laurens claims school’s 1st championship in any sport

East Laurens beat Elbert County 63-55 in the girls Class A Division I state championship, winning the school's first state title in any sport.

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AJC VARSITY

‘What we’ve always dreamed of’: Creekview holds off No. 1 team for 5A title

Creekview defeated Milton a 45-43 in the GHSA Class 5A girls basketball championship game Friday at the Macon Coliseum.

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AJC Varsity

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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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AJC VARSITY

GHSA basketball state championships: Full schedule, livestream and TV info

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 GHSA basketball state championships schedule. Four games will be played daily over four days in Macon.

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Droughts broken to dynasties: Cool facts about the 112 basketball region champs

East Hall’s boys win their 31st region title, Lowndes’ girls win their 30th and Christian Heritage’s girls win their first.

TV, scores & more

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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

Updates: Braves reassign pair to minor league camp

What's going on with the Braves as opening day approaches March 27.

MLB

Game updates: Braves top Yankees

Keep up with all the Braves news, big and small, in updates from new beat writer Chad Bishop and some of our other sports writers.

Outfielder Ben Gamel pushing to make Braves roster

The veteran outfielder is powering his way into the Braves’ roster conversation with four spring homers and a strong Grapefruit League showing in North Port.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Georgia hopes new assistants hit the ground running in spring practice

Georgia enters spring practice with two new assistants — Phil Rauscher on the O‑line and Larry Knight at outside linebacker — tasked with boosting the Bulldogs’ trenches.

BULLDOGS

What comes next for Georgia basketball after early exit from SEC tournament?

The seventh-seeded Bulldogs fell to No. 15 Ole Miss, 76-72, Thursday night in the second round of the SEC tournament.

BULLDOGS

David Pollack announces his wife is cancer-free 1 year after brain surgery

Georgia football legend David Pollack says his wife, Lindsey, is cancer‑free one year after her brain surgery, sharing the news and his gratitude in a post on X.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. now faces three felonies

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. is now facing three felony charges and his ex-girlfriend has filed a petition for a permanent protective order from him.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

NFC South champ Panthers improve in free agency, Falcons get worse

The Falcons lost more than they gained during free agency, while some of their NFC South rivals improved.

KEN SUGIURA

Signing Kirk Cousins wasn’t the problem as much as it was everything else

Things looked bright in half a season after Atlanta gave $100M to Kirk Cousins. Then came the Saints' hit on Cousins, and the decisions that followed are what doomed the move.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Photos: Haynes King among Yellow Jackets at Georgia Tech's 2026 Pro Day

Georgia Tech football held its annual Pro Day on Friday, March 13, 2026.

YELLOW JACKETS

Haynes King, Jordan van den Berg impress at Georgia Tech pro day

Several Georgia Tech players helped themselves on Friday as Georgia Tech hosted its pro day, showcasing the talents of 19 players for NFL scouts.

KEN SUGIURA

7 coaching candidates Georgia Tech could consider and why

A few potential hires have connections to the Yellow Jackets and athletic director Ryan Alpert.

Atlanta United FC

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CELEBRATING WOMEN

‘United We Dream’: Atlanta’s WNBA, MLS team up for retail collaboration

The Atlanta Dream and Atlanta United announced the “United We Dream” apparel collection for Women’s History Month, blending both teams’ identities in three exclusive pieces.

PHOTOS: Atlanta United falls in home opener to Real Salt Lake

Atlanta United fell in the home opener to Real Salt Lake, 3-2, on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Five Stipes are now 0-3-0 to begin the MLS season.

MLS

Home opener spoiled as Atlanta United falls to Real Salt Lake

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

Hawks’ next 2 games critical before season gets tougher

The Hawks will have far less room for error as their schedule winds down. Of the 16 games left in the regular season, six are against teams with a .500 record or better.

NBA

Hawks move to eighth in the East after downing Nets

The eight-game win streak is a season-best for the Hawks and continues the NBA’s longest active winning streak.

NBA

Dyson Daniels unlocking more tools

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has struggled to shoot the ball this year, but his on-ball defense and ability to penetrate and facilitate on offense have been key.

High Schools

Ranking the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time

The best GHSA finals of all-time list was released in 2023 and has been updated with six of the 24 finals played since, ranked. on entertainment and importance.

PHOTOS: AJC's Super 11 through the years

This year was the 40th anniversary of the AJC's Super 11, an annual preseason unveiling of the state's best high school senior football players.

Maxwell 2025 season summary | Buford, TCC, Carrollton top teams in state

Gainesville moves up from No. 14 to No. 6 in the all-class Maxwell Ratings heading into the Class 5A title game against Thomas County Central, which is rated fourth.

State Report

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PANTHERS

Georgia State reportedly parts ways with basketball coach Jonas Hayes

Georgia State has reportedly dismissed men’s basketball coach Jonas Hayes after four seasons and a 48-77 record, ending a tenure that began with high hopes in Atlanta.

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OWLS

Kennesaw State one win away from trip to NCAA Tournament

No. 6 seed Kennesaw State upset No. 2 seed Sam Houston in the Conference USA Tournament semifinals, leaving the Owls a win away from their second-ever NCAA Tournament berth.

COLLEGE HOOPS

Freshman scores 26 to lead Kennesaw into CUSA semifinals

Trey Simpson, who was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team this week, scored 26 points to help Kennesaw State beat Western Kentucky in a CUSA tournament game.

Photos: Alexander defeats Woodward Academy for the 5A boys state championship

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Woodward Academy’s Myles Hayes shows emotion during the first half of the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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BULLDOGS

What comes next for Georgia basketball after early exit from SEC tournament?

The seventh-seeded Bulldogs fell to No. 15 Ole Miss, 76-72, Thursday night in the second round of the SEC tournament.

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COLLEGE HOOPS

Freshman scores 26 to lead Kennesaw into CUSA semifinals

Trey Simpson, who was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team this week, scored 26 points to help Kennesaw State beat Western Kentucky in a CUSA tournament game.

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NBA

Hawks move to eighth in the East after downing Nets

The eight-game win streak is a season-best for the Hawks and continues the NBA’s longest active winning streak.

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MLB

Holmes throws five no-hit innings, fans nine

Braves righthander Grant Holmes continued his strong spring, throwing five no-hit innings and striking out nine in a loss to the Pirates on Thursday.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

NFC South champ Panthers improve in free agency, Falcons get worse

The Falcons lost more than they gained during free agency, while some of their NFC South rivals improved.

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KEN SUGIURA

Signing Kirk Cousins wasn’t the problem as much as it was everything else

Things looked bright in half a season after Atlanta gave $100M to Kirk Cousins. Then came the Saints' hit on Cousins, and the decisions that followed are what doomed the move.

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AJC VARSITY

St. Pius uses crucial 3-pointer to finish undefeated and win first state title

A clutch 3-pointer lifted St. Pius past Pace Academy 54-51 for the Georgia 4A boys basketball title, completing the Golden Lions’ unbeaten season.

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AJC VARSITY

Clinch County ends 37-year title drought behind sophomore’s 25-point effort

Clinch County won its first basketball state title since 1989, defeating Portal 63-43 in the Class A Division II championship game.

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WBC

Albies says WBC was ‘one of the best moments and experiences of my life’

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies says playing for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic was "one of the best moments and experiences of my life."

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Jerry Mack: Players transferring for NIL money is mark of success. ‘I love it’

Kennesaw State coach Jerry Mack supports players who leave his program for better opportunities.