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Tyler Reddick, Michael Jordan claim second straight win at Autotrader 400

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Chris Sale sharp in Grapefruit League debut

Atlanta starting pitcher throws two scoreless innings against the Twins in his first action of spring training.

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‘Brave icon’ Ronald Acuña Jr. returning to leadoff in 2026

The Atlanta outfielder has 37 career home runs and is hitting close to .300 when leading off a game.

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Hawks figuring out new rotations as they defeat Nets in matinee outing

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Live updates: Braves lose to Twins at CoolToday Park

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.

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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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Rare region championship between two No. 1 teams yields playoff seeding anomaly

Region 5-2A’s championship featured two No. 1-ranked teams: Holy Innocents’ and KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. However, they will play for different state championships.

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Wild full-court buzzer-beater marks special moment in Cambridge brothers’ season

It wasn’t just a once-in-a-lifetime memory — it was a defining moment in Cambridge’s season.

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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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Atlanta Braves

Braves pitcher Chris Sale holds a baseball during the first day of pitchers and catchers workouts Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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SPRING TRAINING

Live updates: Braves lose to Twins at CoolToday Park

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.

Chris Sale sharp in Grapefruit League debut

Atlanta starting pitcher throws two scoreless innings against the Twins in his first action of spring training.

‘Brave icon’ Ronald Acuña Jr. returning to leadoff in 2026

The Atlanta outfielder has 37 career home runs and is hitting close to .300 when leading off a game.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling is widely considered the Bulldogs' top NFL draft prospect. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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A look at the Georgia Bulldogs invited to the NFL Scouting Combine

Georgia is sending 10 players to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week, while other notable Bulldogs did not get combine invites.

Late surge lifts Georgia past Texas

Mookie DeMoss to be Georgia men’s golf coach after Chris Haack retirement

Georgia announced Friday that Mookie DeMoss would be the next men’s golf head coach, with Coach Chris Haack retiring at the end of the season.

Atlanta Falcons

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch would be a good fit for the Falcons in the second round of the upcoming NFL draft. Here he fights off a tackle from Ole Miss safety Kapena Gushiken (right) on a punt return by Branch during the fourth quarter in the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Falcons’ new leadership prepping for the NFL Scouting Combine

The Falcons' new front office is preparing for its first NFL Scouting Combine, which starts on Feb. 24.

Dirty Birds Dispatch: Decisions on Pitts, Cousins loom

State of Georgia contingent for the NFL scouting combine is 33 deep

319 players were invited, including 18 who played at Georgia high schools, 10 from the University of Georgia, four from Georgia Tech and one from Georgia State.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech guard Lamar Washington (1) attempts to tip the ball away from Louisville guard J'vonne Hadley (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

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Georgia Tech losing streak reaches nine in a row

Another bad start sends Georgia Tech to eighth straight loss

The Yellow Jackets lost their eighth straight game on Wednesday, falling 94-68 to No. 14 Virginia at McCamish Pavilion.

Georgia Tech dominated at home by Virginia

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MLS

Atlanta United falls to FC Cincinnati after two late goals in season opener

Kévin Denkey and Nick Hagglund scored late goals to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-0 win over Atlanta United FC in an MLS regular season opener for both teams on Saturday.

Events planned for Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center

Youth and extended national teams will be among the first to use the new soccer center in Fayetteville, with camps expected to begin in May.

Atlanta United’s roster for 2026 MLS season

See the Five Stripes’ full 2026 MLS roster with players grouped by position — plus contract terms, roster designations and key 2025 performance stats.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Dëmin (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)

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Hawks figuring out new rotations as they defeat Nets in matinee outing

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Hawks move CJ McCollum to starting lineup, Zaccharie Risacher to second unit

With recent moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline, including trading Trae Young, the Hawks have a new roster and a new push forward.

Hawks kick off homestand on wrong foot, fall to Heat

High Schools

Bainbridge LB Anthony Brooks returns a punt for a touchdown after a Warner Robins punt was deflected off the backside of a player during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis for the AJC)

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

Fans watch cars race at the end of Stage 1 of the NASCAR Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Hampton, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Tyler Reddick, Michael Jordan claim second straight win at Autotrader 400

PHOTOS: Tyler Reddick wins again at Autotrader 400

The latest stop in the NASCAR Cup Series came to Georgia this weekend, as the Autotrader 400 was held on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Kennesaw State rallies in second half for win

PHOTOS: Tyler Reddick wins again at Autotrader 400
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23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick (45) lifts the trophy at Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Hampton, Ga. This marks Reddick’s second consecutive victory. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta United falls to FC Cincinnati after two late goals in season opener

Kévin Denkey and Nick Hagglund scored late goals to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-0 win over Atlanta United FC in an MLS regular season opener for both teams on Saturday.

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Yastrzemski shines in spring training debut with Braves

The Braves beat the Rays 5-1 on Saturday in their spring training opener as Mike Yastrzemski went 2-for-2 with a home run in his Braves' debut.

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Georgia Tech losing streak reaches nine in a row

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5 things to watch for as Braves begin Grapefruit League play

Don’t read too much into how the established Braves players perform in Grapefruit League play. Pay attention to the young Braves players and veterans trying to get a shot.

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Kennesaw State rallies in second half for win

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Georgia State no match for James Madison

Led by Cliff Davis' 27 points, the James Madison Dukes defeated the Georgia State Panthers 80-65 on Saturday.

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Hawks kick off homestand on wrong foot, fall to Heat

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Falcons’ new leadership prepping for the NFL Scouting Combine

The Falcons' new front office is preparing for its first NFL Scouting Combine, which starts on Feb. 24.

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Communication between Henderson, Martino will determine Atlanta United success

Much is riding on the relationship between Atlanta United's sporting director and its manager, a pairing that proved successful at Inter Miami.

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Longtime Georgia golf coach Chris Haack to retire following 2026 season

During Haack's time leading the program, Georgia won two national championships, eight SEC championships and produced many professional golfers.