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Ted Turner’s passion, vision for Braves helped turn them into ‘America’s Team’

Ted Turner's colorful character came out as an Atlanta sports team owner. Turner died Wednesday at age 87.

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MLB

Braves bats quieted by Mariners in rubber game

The Braves dropped the final game of the series against the Mariners by a 3-1 score as their bats went quiet. It was their first series loss of the season.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Hawks must get stronger and tougher for next season to last longer

The Atlanta Hawks’ playoff loss to the Knicks showed a need for more size, strength and toughness if the team wants to make a deeper run next season.

13 hours ago
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AJC VARSITY

UGA, Tech, Falcons stars on ballot for Georgia High School Football HOF

Former Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets, Falcons and others added to the 100 player ballot to be voted on this month.

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KEN SUGIURA

Before he became a soccer magnate, Arthur Blank was a soccer dad

Arthur Blank is known as the co-founder of The Home Depot and owner of the Falcons. He's one of the world's most impactful soccer dads, helping bring the World Cup to Atlanta.

May 6, 2026

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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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AJC VARSITY

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.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Martin Perez delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)

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MLB

Braves bats quieted by Mariners in rubber game

The Braves dropped the final game of the series against the Mariners by a 3-1 score as their bats went quiet. It was their first series loss of the season.

Ted Turner’s passion, vision for Braves helped turn them into ‘America’s Team’

Ted Turner's colorful character came out as an Atlanta sports team owner. Turner died Wednesday at age 87.

MLB

Braves call up infielder Jim Jarvis for series finale in Seattle

The Braves called up former Alabama star Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett. The 25-year-old infielder was drafted by the Tigers in 2023 and was traded Atlanta in 2025.

Georgia Bulldogs

Washington County’s AJ Gray, the AJC’s 2014 all-classification player of the year, is on the ballot to join the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame. (Phil Skinner/AJC 2014)

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AJC VARSITY

UGA, Tech, Falcons stars on ballot for Georgia High School Football HOF

Former Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets, Falcons and others added to the 100 player ballot to be voted on this month.

BULLDOGS

How Zayden Walker’s injury this spring could impact Georgia’s defense

Sophomore inside linebacker Zayden Walker missed out on most of Georgia football's spring practices after shoulder surgery. His position is one of the deepest on the team.

BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart knows SEC road games will make or break Georgia’s chances

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart says the difficulty of a team's road schedule and how it handles it determines success in the SEC.

Atlanta Falcons

Washington County’s AJ Gray, the AJC’s 2014 all-classification player of the year, is on the ballot to join the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame. (Phil Skinner/AJC 2014)

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AJC VARSITY

UGA, Tech, Falcons stars on ballot for Georgia High School Football HOF

Former Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets, Falcons and others added to the 100 player ballot to be voted on this month.

NFL

Meet the Falcons draftee who was ‘giving up on football’ 6 years ago

Atlanta Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson went from quitting football in high school to hearing his name called in the 2026 NFL draft.

NFL

How does the Falcons’ roster look after the draft?

What do the Falcons still need now that the dust has settled on the 2026 NFL draft? Here’s a glance at every unit and where it stands now.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Washington County’s AJ Gray, the AJC’s 2014 all-classification player of the year, is on the ballot to join the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame. (Phil Skinner/AJC 2014)

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AJC VARSITY

UGA, Tech, Falcons stars on ballot for Georgia High School Football HOF

Former Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets, Falcons and others added to the 100 player ballot to be voted on this month.

AJC VARSITY

4-star Atlanta-area running back commits to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech lands a commitment from Kell running back and 4-star recruit Quinterrius "Moonie" Gipson.

YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key stokes Georgia Tech NFL buzz: A look at program’s highest earners

Georgia Tech players have produced some historic NFL contracts, a review of the highest-paid Yellow Jackets reveals.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United forward Saba Lobjanidze (left) celebrates with midfielder Cooper Sanchez (right) after beating CF Montreal on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Atlanta. Lobjanidze scored two goals in the game. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)

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MLS

Atlanta United tops Montreal, secures back-to-back wins

Saba Lobjanidze scored twice as Atlanta United won back-to-back games for the first time since May 2025.

MLS

Martino: ‘I would be fired’ after 1-7-1 start if not for history with Atlanta United

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino acknowledged he'd probably be fired if not for his history with the team. The Five Stripes are 1-7-1 and have totaled seven goals.

MLS

Atlanta United losing streak reaches four

Atlanta United dropped its fourth straight game in a 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks had a 3% chance of landing the No. 1 pick when they won the NBA draft lottery and selected Zaccharie Risacher in 2024. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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NBA

Another No. 1 pick? Here’s what to know about Hawks in the NBA draft lottery

Even as a playoff team, the Atlanta Hawks have lottery odds in a loaded NBA draft. A look at how the system works and what pick the Hawks could land.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Hawks must get stronger and tougher for next season to last longer

The Atlanta Hawks’ playoff loss to the Knicks showed a need for more size, strength and toughness if the team wants to make a deeper run next season.

NBA

Jalen Johnson: ‘I’ll be better going forward’ after Hawks’ playoff exit

Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson vowed to "never get this type of feeling again" after his team was blown out in its NBA playoff series clincher against the New York Knicks.

High Schools

Milton girls lacrosse players huddle before the start of the second half of their GHSA Division 2 girls state lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton. Milton won 21-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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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

Retief Goosen holds the trophy for winning the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on April 26, 2026, at TPC Sugarloaf. (Courtesy of Kate Awtrey-King)

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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.

GOLF

Zach Johnson hangs onto lead at wild Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The former Masters and British Open champion holds a 3-point lead over two-time U.S. Open champ Retief Goosen.

Masters champion Zach Johnson grabs first-round Mitsubishi Electric lead

Zach Johnson, who won the 2007 Masters, leads the senior tour's Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf after the first round.

PHOTOS: Milton girls lacrosse trying for another state championship
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
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Milton girls lacrosse players huddle before the start of the second half of their GHSA Division 2 girls state lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton. Milton won 21-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Braves blow 4-0 lead in Seattle

In an outcome not experienced too many times over the first 36 games of the season, the Braves blew a big lead Monday against the Mariners and lost 5-4 at T-Mobile Park.

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NBA

Jalen Johnson: ‘I’ll be better going forward’ after Hawks’ playoff exit

Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson vowed to "never get this type of feeling again" after his team was blown out in its NBA playoff series clincher against the New York Knicks.

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NFL

Meet the Falcons draftee who was ‘giving up on football’ 6 years ago

Atlanta Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson went from quitting football in high school to hearing his name called in the 2026 NFL draft.

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BULLDOGS

Could Georgia baseball win the SEC for the first time in almost 20 years?

Georgia baseball has surged into first place in the SEC with a late-season sweep, putting the Bulldogs in position to win their first regular-season title since 2008.

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Source: Bulls expected to hire Hawks assistant GM Bryson Graham

The Bulls will reportedly hire Hawks assistant general manager Bryson Graham to be their executive vice president of basketball operations.

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Sean Murphy back with Braves, activated from injured list

Catcher Sean Murphy rejoined the Braves in Seattle after his activation from the injured list on Monday.

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GHSA denies proposal to allow eighth graders to play varsity sport

The Georgia High School Association rejects a proposal to let eighth grade wrestlers compete at the varsity level, citing safety, fairness and eligibility issues.

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MLB

Braves, MLB community mourn the passing of legendary announcer John Sterling

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NBA

Hawks have decisions on their roster. Who stays and who doesn’t?

Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are among the players expected to remain with Atlanta.

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MLB

‘It’s pretty unbelievable’: Braves rookie JR Ritchie back home to face Mariners

Atlanta Braves rookie pitcher JR Ritchie will make his third major league start against his hometown team, the Seattle Mariners. He's from nearby Bainbridge Island.