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US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay.

17 hours ago

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NFL

How Falcons rebuilt their defensive line: ‘We’ve got some beef up front.’

Atlanta Falcons add Maason Smith, Da’Shawn Hand and others to reshape defensive line, prioritizing size and movement to fix run defense issues.

2 hours ago

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MLB

Braves beaten by Bichette, Mets

The Braves (45-24) lost for the third time in a row and are now on just their second losing streak of at least three games this season.

18 hours ago

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BULLDOGS

It is getting harder and harder for Georgia football to recruit elite talent

Sentell’s Intel: The 411 on the 12 Georgia football weekend official visitors

June 12, 2026

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KEN SUGIURA

Questions, answers about Braves’ baserunning, Austin Riley, Grant Holmes

Why do the Braves keep getting picked off, why isn’t Austin Riley getting benched and why start Grant Holmes over JR Ritchie?

23 hours ago

AJC Varsity

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AJC VARSITY

Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

The AJC Varsity all-sports rankings are modeled after similar competitions used by college divisions and other high school associations but with a twist.

AJC VARSITY

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.

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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.

TV, scores & more

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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

Spencer Strider placed on 15-day injured list

The Braves’ 2026 season is well underway. Keep it here for all the team’s personnel and injury news.

MLB

Spencer Strider removed from Friday’s start after 68 pitches, velocity dip

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider is removed early against the Mets after a dramatic fastball velocity drop and arm soreness.

MLB

Braves beaten by Bichette, Mets

The Braves (45-24) lost for the third time in a row and are now on just their second losing streak of at least three games this season.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball lands its first transfer portal position player

Georgia baseball landed its first position player in the transfer portal as North Florida infielder Mathew Farner announced his commitment on Saturday.

32m ago

4-star OT Kennedee Jackson flips from Florida to Georgia football

With this decision, Kennedee Jackson is now the third-highest-rated commitment of the class.

49m ago

Cooper Walls details commitment to Georgia: ‘It was the right fit for me.’

With his signing to UGA, Cooper Walls is looking to get back to his first-year form at Hawaii, where he won the 2025 Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

How Falcons rebuilt their defensive line: ‘We’ve got some beef up front.’

Atlanta Falcons add Maason Smith, Da’Shawn Hand and others to reshape defensive line, prioritizing size and movement to fix run defense issues.

2h ago

NFL

Falcons OT Storm Norton out for season

Falcons offensive tackle Storm Norton will miss the season, the team announced Thursday. Norton also missed last season after an ankle injury.

NFL

Falcons trade for former Grayson 5-star tackle to bolster offensive line

The Falcons traded with the Chiefs for offensive tackle Wanya Morris, a former Grayson High standout who started 16 games in three years in Kansas City.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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AJC VARSITY

Former Super 11 pick Justice Haynes on why he decided to ‘come back home’

Justice Haynes dominated Friday nights in Georgia at Buford and Blessed Trinity. The transfer to Georgia Tech aims to do the same on Saturdays this fseason.

Vahn Lackey wins Johnny Bench Award as nation’s best catcher

It’s the latest honor for Lackey, who was among the best overall players this season and is expected to be among the first few selections in next month’s MLB draft.

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.

Atlanta United FC

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With ICE presence, some Atlanta-area communities won’t engage in World Cup

Immigrant communities balance the risk of potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids with opportunities to celebrate soccer at the highest level during the World Cup.

Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

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.

Atlanta Hawks

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OPINION

Knicks’ historic run changes nothing about how the Hawks lost to them

Losing the final 3 games of their first-round series against the Knicks by a combined 96 points drove home that Hawks need to get deeper, bigger, stronger and more physical.

KEN SUGIURA

Hawks’ extension of Quin Snyder keeps the team on an upward trajectory

The Hawks and coach Quin Snyder agreed to a multiyear contract extension after he guided the team to a 46-36 record and a No. 6 seed in the NBA playoffs.

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.

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: Atlanta gets ready for its World Cup close-up

Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup

FIFA prep around downtown Atlanta, Georgia

ATL International Airport welcomes teams, fans

The best restaurants in every terminal at the Atlanta airport

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BULLDOGS

Georgia’s Daniel Jackson wins top college baseball player award

Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson was named the Dick Howser Trophy winner. Heading into the College World Series, the Bulldogs star is batting .396 with 31 home runs and 86 RBIs.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia’s first challenge in CWS? Stellar Texas lefty Dylan Volantis

Georgia takes on Texas Saturday night in a College World Series game in Omaha, with the winner advancing to face either Oklahoma or Alabama on Monday.

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BULLDOGS

Andrew Smart, son of Kirby, gets first scholarship offer from a Georgia rival

Kirby Smart's son Andrew received his first scholarship offer on Thursday from an unlikely source.

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Braves-White Sox game postponed because of rain

The Atlanta Braves’ game against the Chicago White Sox has been postponed because of rain and thunderstorms. It was rescheduled for Aug.

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WNBA

Dream struggles in second half in loss to Liberty

Despite high-scoring efforts from Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard, Dream falls to 8-4 on season

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State champion TCC teammates remember ‘Big Coop,’ who died hours after graduating

'Big Coop — Deontavis Cooper — is remembered by his Thomas County Central football teammates, coach for his strength and his character. Cooper died hours after graduation.

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With ICE presence, some Atlanta-area communities won’t engage in World Cup

Immigrant communities balance the risk of potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids with opportunities to celebrate soccer at the highest level during the World Cup.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball ignited after secret meeting with Wes Johnson at airport

Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson and AD Josh Brooks share the backstory of how Johnson was hired into UGA three years ago.

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KEN SUGIURA

Can’t help but feel ambivalent about the World Cup in Atlanta

City boosters have planned to sell Atlanta to World Cup visitors from around the world. FIFA's high ticket prices could limit the tournament's impact.

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The new 28-3? Social media compares Spurs’ 29-point blown lead to Falcons’.

Social media is comparing the Knicks' NBA Finals rally from 29 points down to the Patriots' 25-point Super Bowl comeback against the Falcons.

Latest Sports News

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

How Falcons rebuilt their defensive line: ‘We’ve got some beef up front.’

Braves beaten by Bichette, Mets

It is getting harder and harder for Georgia football to recruit elite talent

Questions, answers about Braves’ baserunning, Austin Riley, Grant Holmes

Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

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

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

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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?

Spencer Strider placed on 15-day injured list

Spencer Strider removed from Friday’s start after 68 pitches, velocity dip

Braves beaten by Bichette, Mets

Georgia baseball lands its first transfer portal position player

4-star OT Kennedee Jackson flips from Florida to Georgia football

Cooper Walls details commitment to Georgia: ‘It was the right fit for me.’

How Falcons rebuilt their defensive line: ‘We’ve got some beef up front.’

Falcons OT Storm Norton out for season

Falcons trade for former Grayson 5-star tackle to bolster offensive line

Former Super 11 pick Justice Haynes on why he decided to ‘come back home’

Vahn Lackey wins Johnny Bench Award as nation’s best catcher

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

With ICE presence, some Atlanta-area communities won’t engage in World Cup

Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

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

Knicks’ historic run changes nothing about how the Hawks lost to them

Hawks’ extension of Quin Snyder keeps the team on an upward trajectory

Hawks give GM Onsi Saleh a promotion and a contract extension

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

More Sports news

Georgia’s Daniel Jackson wins top college baseball player award

Georgia’s first challenge in CWS? Stellar Texas lefty Dylan Volantis

Andrew Smart, son of Kirby, gets first scholarship offer from a Georgia rival

Braves-White Sox game postponed because of rain

Dream struggles in second half in loss to Liberty

State champion TCC teammates remember ‘Big Coop,’ who died hours after graduating

With ICE presence, some Atlanta-area communities won’t engage in World Cup

Georgia baseball ignited after secret meeting with Wes Johnson at airport

Can’t help but feel ambivalent about the World Cup in Atlanta

The new 28-3? Social media compares Spurs’ 29-point blown lead to Falcons’.