The Atlanta Braves have won the first four games against the Phillies in a season for the first time since 2007, as the Braves win 5-3 Friday night.

The University of Georgia playmaker was the team’s second selection Friday night during the NFL draft, joining second-round pick and Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell.

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker won the NBA's Most Improved Player Award, the league announced on Friday. He increased his scoring average from last year by 11.4 points.

Follow the AJC's 2026 NFL Draft coverage to see which Georgia players are picked. In the last five NFL drafts, no school has had more players selected than Georgia (55).

The Hawks overhauled their roster in February, adding Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum. That decision is paying off as they lead the Knicks 2-1 in the first-round series.

One month into the season, the Braves have the best record in baseball and a 5 1/2-game lead in the NL East. Atlanta tops the majors in run differential and is second in ERAs.

The Falcons have two picks on the second day of the NFL draft, which includes the second and third rounds. Which players could they target?

In Game 3 of their NBA playoff series, the Hawks matched the Knicks' physicality and had more poise when it mattered the most.

The third-seeded Knicks may be the better team and have more playoff experience. But they don’t have Hawks guard CJ McCollum or home-court advantage.

Creekview held off county rival Cherokee 8-7 in the final slow-pitch softball state championship game. The sport was reclassified by the GHSA.