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Georgia baseball makes College World Series after wild win in extra innings

UGA catcher Daniel Jackson hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning as Georgia edged Mississippi State to make the College World Series for the first time since 2008.

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MLB

Harris provides heroic hit, bullpen slams door in Braves’ sweep of Pirates

Pinch hitter Michael Harris II hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to give Braves a 3-2 win over the Pirates.

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MLB

Dominic Smith’s homer fuels three-run fifth in 6-3 win

The Braves secured their 18th series win in 21 tries Saturday with a 6-3 win over the Pirates at Truist Field. They will go for the series sweep on Sunday.

22 hours ago

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BULLDOGS

‘Where everyone wants to go’: Kudzu Hill ups the energy at UGA super regional

Kudzu Hill gave Georgia baseball the boost it needed, and it gave fans what it always has: a free vantage point to watch the game and still be a part of it.

20 hours ago

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BULLDOGS

Georgia storms back to claim victory in super regional slugfest

Georgia baseball overcame a seven-run deficit to beat Mississippi State 13-12 on Saturday. With the Game 1 win, the Bulldogs are a win away from the College World Series.

June 6, 2026

AJC Varsity

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AJC VARSITY

Public school leads GHSA in state championships for first time in 48 years

The last time a public school won the most titles of any GHSA school, with no ties, came in 1978, when Lakeside of DeKalb County won three of the 49 held.

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New GHSA rule yields more blockbuster high school football games in 2026

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AJC VARSITY

Baseball finals recap: 3 teams win 1st titles; Loganville etches history

Three schools won their first-ever baseball titles this week as Georgia's high school state championships wrapped up.

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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

Harris provides heroic hit, bullpen slams door in Braves’ sweep of Pirates

Pinch hitter Michael Harris II hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to give Braves a 3-2 win over the Pirates.

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MLB

Dominic Smith’s homer fuels three-run fifth in 6-3 win

The Braves secured their 18th series win in 21 tries Saturday with a 6-3 win over the Pirates at Truist Field. They will go for the series sweep on Sunday.

KEN SUGIURA

Mauricio Dubón is perfect example of why Braves are winning big

The 31-year-old continues to be a supremely valuable addition, playing all over the field, batting up and down the lineup, and delivering one key hit after another.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia baseball makes College World Series after wild win in extra innings

UGA catcher Daniel Jackson hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning as Georgia edged Mississippi State to make the College World Series for the first time since 2008.

26m ago

With Georgia making it to Omaha, here’s the full CWS schedule

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BULLDOGS

Michael O’Shaughnessy’s belief pays off in Georgia’s Game 1 win

Playing in place of the suspended Tre Phelps, Georgia's Michael O’Shaughnessy hit two home runs, including the go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Falcons need ‘more than one guy’ to replace Kaden Elliss. So, who is it?

Christian Harris has been the Falcons' primary starter alongside Divine Deablo during OTAs, but replacing Kaden Elliss will likely be a multiplayer effort.

NFL

Falcons offensive line embracing challenge from ‘prolific’ Bill Callahan

The 69-year-old offensive line coach isn’t trying to rewire brains or reinvent the wheel. Callahan merely wants to make a few tweaks to an already humming operation.

NFL

Falcons DC Ulbrich ‘hopeful’ for head coaching interviews after NFL program

The experience, Jeff Ulbrich says, “was fantastic” — and he’s optimistic he’ll eventually get the chance to bear its fruit during a hiring cycle.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey looks like ‘franchise-changing player’ in MLB draft

An unheralded recruit from Suwanee, the Georgia Tech star transformed into the nation’s best catcher. And it’s the type of power that’ll draw national attention.

KEN SUGIURA

Heartbreak is Georgia Tech’s unshakeable postseason companion

Ken Sugiura writes of what was supposed to be the year for Georgia Tech baseball team, and how it all ended on Monday.

YELLOW JACKETS

James Ramsey explains late-game bullpen decisions in stunning loss to Oklahoma

Georgia Tech baseball coach James Ramsey explains late-game bullpen decisions in season-ending loss to Oklahoma.

Atlanta United FC

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WORLD CUP

What are the chances the U.S. men’s national team plays a World Cup match in Atlanta?

It's unlikely that the U.S. men's national team ends up playing a World Cup match in Atlanta, but there are a few ways it could happen.

KEN SUGIURA

A column turns into a plan to make children’s World Cup dreams come true

Sports marketing executive Vince Thompson was moved to buy World Cup tickets for some fans who have been priced out of the event.

KEN SUGIURA

Frustration, disappointment for Georgia soccer fans priced out of World Cup

Excitement reigned when Atlanta was named a FIFA World Cup host, but ticket prices started high and have stayed "out of reach," many fans are saying.

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

Hawks give GM Onsi Saleh a promotion and a contract extension

Hawks GM Onsi Saleh, who was promoted to president of basketball operations, made moves that helped the team bypass the play-in tournament for the first time since 2020-21.

NBA

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson earns All-NBA honors after career-best season

In his fifth NBA season, Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson made the All-NBA third team following his first All-Star selection.

Hawks’ blowout loss to Knicks doesn’t look as bad in hindsight

Since the Hawks pushed the first-round matchup to six games, the Knicks have gone on to stack up nine consecutive wins in the playoffs.

High Schools

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PHOTOS: Loganville take first game of Class 5A baseball championships

Loganville takes first game, but rain plays havoc with Class 5A schedule. Senior Jake Boland pitches a complete game, withstanding over an hour delay in the sixth inning.

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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GOLF

Masters lottery registration: 2027 ticket window open for limited time

Time to apply for coveted 2027 Masters Tournament tickets at Augusta National runs for three weeks. Here’s what you need to know.

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.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses pivotal game to Oklahoma in baseball regionals

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Georgia Tech's Kent Schmidt (10) reacts after Oklahoma hit a solo home run against Tech during the 10th inning to win the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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MLB

Dubón does it again as Braves beat Pirates

Dubón not only continued his hot start to June, but he also earned everyone in attendance at Friday’s game at Truist Park a free small ice cream from RaceTrac gas stations.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia lands its quarterback for 2027 recruiting class in 4-star Colton Nussmeier

Colton Nussmeier, a 4-star at Denton Ryan High School in Texas, announced his verbal commitment to Georgia football across his social media.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia unfazed by early games this weekend: ‘We’re ready to go no matter what’

Georgia AD Josh Brooks was not happy with the early start times for the Bulldogs' super regional against Mississippi State this weekend, but the team is unfazed.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Braves skipper Walt Weiss is handling ‘juggling act’ with lineups

The Braves are the top team in baseball while rotating players at several positions.

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BULLDOGS

Kemon Spell and Jayden Aparicio-Bailey headline UGA football official visits

Kemon Spell stands to be the highest-rated RB signee for the Bulldogs since Zamir White back in 2018. 4-star DB Jayden Aparicio-Bailey has yet to make a college commitment.

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MLB

Braves can’t sweep Blue Jays in 7-2 loss

An off night at the plate dooms the Atlanta Braves in a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, snapping hopes of a sweep at Truist Park on Thursday night.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

HBCU pre-draft showcase game moving to Atlanta

The HBCU Legacy Bowl is moving from New Orleans to Atlanta.

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NFL

Falcons receivers adjusting to rare lefty quarterback room

Atlanta Falcons receivers are adjusting not just to having a lefty quarterback — but to having two lefty quarterbacks.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

There’s a flaw in NAACP’s appeal to Black college athletes, but will it work?

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Clarke Central’s David Perno, former UGA baseball coach, reveals cancer diagnosis

Perno led the Bulldogs to three College World Series, including the program’s most recent in 2008.

Latest Sports News

Georgia baseball makes College World Series after wild win in extra innings

Harris provides heroic hit, bullpen slams door in Braves’ sweep of Pirates

Dominic Smith’s homer fuels three-run fifth in 6-3 win

‘Where everyone wants to go’: Kudzu Hill ups the energy at UGA super regional

Georgia storms back to claim victory in super regional slugfest

Public school leads GHSA in state championships for first time in 48 years

New GHSA rule yields more blockbuster high school football games in 2026

Baseball finals recap: 3 teams win 1st titles; Loganville etches history

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Harris provides heroic hit, bullpen slams door in Braves’ sweep of Pirates

Dominic Smith’s homer fuels three-run fifth in 6-3 win

Mauricio Dubón is perfect example of why Braves are winning big

Georgia baseball makes College World Series after wild win in extra innings

With Georgia making it to Omaha, here’s the full CWS schedule

Michael O’Shaughnessy’s belief pays off in Georgia’s Game 1 win

Falcons need ‘more than one guy’ to replace Kaden Elliss. So, who is it?

Falcons offensive line embracing challenge from ‘prolific’ Bill Callahan

Falcons DC Ulbrich ‘hopeful’ for head coaching interviews after NFL program

Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey looks like ‘franchise-changing player’ in MLB draft

Heartbreak is Georgia Tech’s unshakeable postseason companion

James Ramsey explains late-game bullpen decisions in stunning loss to Oklahoma

What are the chances the U.S. men’s national team plays a World Cup match in Atlanta?

A column turns into a plan to make children’s World Cup dreams come true

Frustration, disappointment for Georgia soccer fans priced out of World Cup

Hawks give GM Onsi Saleh a promotion and a contract extension

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson earns All-NBA honors after career-best season

Hawks’ blowout loss to Knicks doesn’t look as bad in hindsight

PHOTOS: Loganville take first game of Class 5A baseball championships

PHOTOS: Milton girls lacrosse trying for another state championship

Masters lottery registration: 2027 ticket window open for limited time

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

Prince Avenue’s Andrew Beard, the state’s No. 2 RB prospect, commits to Florida

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Dubón does it again as Braves beat Pirates

Georgia lands its quarterback for 2027 recruiting class in 4-star Colton Nussmeier

Georgia unfazed by early games this weekend: ‘We’re ready to go no matter what’

Braves skipper Walt Weiss is handling ‘juggling act’ with lineups

Kemon Spell and Jayden Aparicio-Bailey headline UGA football official visits

Braves can’t sweep Blue Jays in 7-2 loss

HBCU pre-draft showcase game moving to Atlanta

Falcons receivers adjusting to rare lefty quarterback room

There’s a flaw in NAACP’s appeal to Black college athletes, but will it work?

Clarke Central’s David Perno, former UGA baseball coach, reveals cancer diagnosis