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Move over, mullets. Bleach blonde is the new high school playoffs hair trend.

Ridiculous hairstyles are synonymous with high school playoffs. Islands soccer coach Justin Brantley figures the trend started in baseball and permeated to other sports.

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NASCAR

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, according to a statement released by his family.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Early home runs power Georgia Tech baseball to ACC championship game

The top-seeded Yellow Jackets dispatched No. 5 seed Miami on Saturday afternoon in the ACC semifinals at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Gordon Lee pair throws one-hitter in state title-clinching win over Vidalia

Gordon Lee beat Vidalia 3-1 in Game 3 of the championship series to take home the school's second straight Class A Division I state title.

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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.

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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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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 do it again, beat Nationals in exciting extra-innings comeback

Braves catcher Chadwick Tromp emerges as the unexpected savior in their 5-4 victory over the Nationals on Friday night.

MLB

Martín Pérez continues to be the unsung MVP for the Braves’ pitching staff

Veteran pitcher Martín Pérez has stepped up for the Braves in whatever role he has been called upon by manager Walt Weiss. He has 6 starts and has pitched in relief 4 times.

PHOTOS: Braves beat Nationals in extra innings

The Braves came from behind to beat the Nationals on Friday, 5-4 in 11 innings at Truist Park.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Georgia’s softball season comes to rocky stop in Tennessee Super Regional

Georgia softball was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in Super Regional action in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday.

BULLDOGS

Flag football at UGA could move to ‘top of list’ when college sports stabilize

UGA athletic director Josh Brooks believes women's flag football could be among the most popular sports to add once college sports stabilize.

BULLDOGS

UGA approves 2027 athletic budget; AD says Bulldogs can keep up financially

Georgia approved its athletic budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Football ticket revenue is the second biggest projected revenue, behind the annual distribution from the SEC.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Bijan Robinson says Falcons’ run game under Stefanski is ‘going to be fun’

Led by Bijan Robinson, the Falcons' rushing attack has ranked in the top 10 in the NFL the last five seasons. He's eager to play in new coach Kevin Stefanski's offense.

KEN SUGIURA

Wishing Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s beautiful World Cup field were permanent

Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s lush World Cup grass is turning heads in Atlanta and renewing questions about why the Falcons still play on artificial turf.

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

Early home runs power Georgia Tech baseball to ACC championship game

The top-seeded Yellow Jackets dispatched No. 5 seed Miami on Saturday afternoon in the ACC semifinals at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Late-inning surge powers No. 3 Georgia Tech past Virginia in ACC quarters

After beating Virginia in the ACC baseball tournament, Georgia Tech will play the winner of Miami vs. Boston College on Saturday.

YELLOW JACKETS

Top-seeded Georgia Tech baseball seeks first ACC Tournament title since 2014

Georgia Tech's baseball team, which opens play in the ACC Tournament with a quarterfinal matchup against Virginia, is seeking its first championship in the event since 2014.

Atlanta United FC

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WORLD CUP

‘Atlanta Stadium’ ready with FIFA-standard pitch ahead of World Cup

Atlanta Stadium — as Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be known during the World Cup — has undergone its final makeover to get ready for the event.

WORLD CUP

Atlanta United training center to serve as Uzbekistan’s base camp for World Cup

The Uzbekistan team will arrive in Atlanta on June 10 and occupy most of the training center’s $25 million expansion completed in September 2025.

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.

Atlanta Hawks

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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.

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NBA

Hawks’ Dyson Daniels named to NBA’s All-Defensive Second Team

Atlanta guard Dyson Daniels has scooped up more recognition for his defensive efforts.

NBA

The Hawks are looking to ‘nail the draft.’ What will they do at No. 23?

The Hawks have three picks in the 2026 NBA draft, including two in the first round. GM Onsi Saleh has said he'll draft the best available players, regardless of position.

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: Braves beat Nationals in extra innings

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Atlanta Braves’ Chadwick Tromp, top, celebrates with teammates after he hit the game-winning walk-off single during the eleventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves won 5-4 in eleven innings. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Wesleyan, Holy Innocents’ headed for ‘survival of the fittest’ rubber game

A Monday game will decide which of Georgia’s two most dominant private school baseball teams is state champion.

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Inside a Georgia classroom, fifth graders saw a different side of Kyle Busch

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, who died Thursday, made a big impression earlier this year when a Georgia teacher invited him to visit her fifth grade class.

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MLB

Even without Drake Baldwin, Braves bash their way to series win in Miami

Without Drake Baldwin, the Atlanta Braves still flexed baseball’s top offense, outscoring Miami to win the series before heading home to Truist Park.

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AJC VARSITY

GHSA baseball state championships: Scores, full schedule

The 2026 Georgia high school baseball state championships will take place May 22-27 over four different locations around the state.

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BULLDOGS

UGA athletic director Josh Brooks on ‘biggest problem’ in NIL oversight

UGA athletic director Josh Brooks said the biggest issue with the College Sports Commission regarding NIL dealings is ensuring compliance, not the structure of deals.

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Athens takes on football venture beyond the Georgia Bulldogs. Will it work?

Another sports franchise is launching in Athens, backed by former UGA football star David Pollack, NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis and Atlanta Braves standout Brian Jordan.

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The school had no state titles a year ago. Baseball could be its 3rd this year.

North Paulding had never won a team state championship in any sport until this school year. Then they won titles in cheerleading and girls basketball. Baseball could be next.

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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.

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WORLD CUP

‘Atlanta Stadium’ ready with FIFA-standard pitch ahead of World Cup

Atlanta Stadium — as Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be known during the World Cup — has undergone its final makeover to get ready for the event.

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MLB

Braves beat Marlins to win 14th series of the season

The Braves downed the Marlins 9-3 to win their 14th series of the season.

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Move over, mullets. Bleach blonde is the new high school playoffs hair trend.

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says

Early home runs power Georgia Tech baseball to ACC championship game

Gordon Lee pair throws one-hitter in state title-clinching win over Vidalia

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

Final girls basketball rankings: 4 first-time state champions finish No. 1

Final boys basketball rankings: 3 first-time champions finish No. 1

Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

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Vote: What’s your grade for Kevin Stefanski as Falcons coach?

Vote: Which potential Falcons free agent is most important to re-sign?

Braves do it again, beat Nationals in exciting extra-innings comeback

Martín Pérez continues to be the unsung MVP for the Braves’ pitching staff

PHOTOS: Braves beat Nationals in extra innings

Georgia’s softball season comes to rocky stop in Tennessee Super Regional

Flag football at UGA could move to ‘top of list’ when college sports stabilize

UGA approves 2027 athletic budget; AD says Bulldogs can keep up financially

Bijan Robinson says Falcons’ run game under Stefanski is ‘going to be fun’

Wishing Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s beautiful World Cup field were permanent

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

Early home runs power Georgia Tech baseball to ACC championship game

Late-inning surge powers No. 3 Georgia Tech past Virginia in ACC quarters

Top-seeded Georgia Tech baseball seeks first ACC Tournament title since 2014

‘Atlanta Stadium’ ready with FIFA-standard pitch ahead of World Cup

Atlanta United training center to serve as Uzbekistan’s base camp for World Cup

Atlanta United blows lead again, falls to LA Galaxy

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

Hawks’ Dyson Daniels named to NBA’s All-Defensive Second Team

The Hawks are looking to ‘nail the draft.’ What will they do at No. 23?

PHOTOS: Milton girls lacrosse trying for another state championship

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

Retief Goosen changes putting grip, wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic

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Wesleyan, Holy Innocents’ headed for ‘survival of the fittest’ rubber game

Inside a Georgia classroom, fifth graders saw a different side of Kyle Busch

Even without Drake Baldwin, Braves bash their way to series win in Miami

GHSA baseball state championships: Scores, full schedule

UGA athletic director Josh Brooks on ‘biggest problem’ in NIL oversight

Athens takes on football venture beyond the Georgia Bulldogs. Will it work?

The school had no state titles a year ago. Baseball could be its 3rd this year.

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

‘Atlanta Stadium’ ready with FIFA-standard pitch ahead of World Cup

Braves beat Marlins to win 14th series of the season