error: no ad slot id exists: undefined

Latest Sports News

Placeholder Image

Credit: Justin Tran

Atlanta hosts its first World Cup match today: What to know

Your Atlanta World Cup 2026 guide to match schedules, tickets, watch parties, MARTA and travel tips, restaurants, hotels and things to do around the city.

4 hours ago
Placeholder Image

Credit: AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Braves may never see ‘old’ Spencer Strider again

There is a big gap between the Hawks and Knicks; addition to Angel Reese’s game is a minus.

4 hours ago
Placeholder Image

Credit: Amanda Tobin

KEN SUGIURA

Remembering Betty Lindberg, Atlanta’s centenarian running queen

Betty Lindberg took up running at age 63 and eventually became a national- and world-record holder as a nonagenarian — and a beloved figure in Atlanta.

15 hours ago
Placeholder Image

Credit: Colin Hubbard

YELLOW JACKETS

Three games we’re excited to see on Georgia Tech’s 2026 football schedule

From exploiting Tennessee’s defense to the implications of beating Clemson, these matchups will be ones to see.

4 hours ago
Placeholder Image

Credit: Amna Subhan

Local Cape Verdeans hope World Cup boosts island nation into vacation spot

Many Cape Verde supporters are hoping to promote tourism as the island nation debuts against Spain to open the World Cup in Atlanta on Monday.

2 hours ago

AJC Varsity

Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

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.

Placeholder Image
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.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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
Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Jeremy Freeman / Dagger

Michael Cunningham’s columns

Michael Cunningham’s columns

Placeholder Image

Credit: Jeremy Freeman / Dagger

Ken Sugiura’s columns

Ken Sugiura’s columns

Placeholder Image

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

Make your voice heard in the AJC’s poll.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

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
Sponsored Content
Placeholder Image

Credit: Northeast Georgia Health System

How nurses are fueling progress at Northeast Georgia Health System
What would you do if you recognized opportunities in your nursing unit?
Placeholder Image

Credit: Getty

Nurses: Enter now to win a cabin trip to the mountains of Georgia!
Northside Hospital and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution know how much nurses need some relaxation. To help, we’re...
Placeholder Image

Credit: Wellstar Health System

How Wellstar’s CareerCare program transformed one employee’s journey
More than two decades into her career at Wellstar Health System, Deidre Jenkins wasn’t ready to retire — she was ready...
Most Read

Atlanta Braves

Braves left fielder Mike Yastrzemski watches Braden Montgomery's walk-off home run leave the park in the 10th inning of a loss to the White Sox in Chicago on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Paul Beaty/AP)

Credit: AP Photo/Paul Beaty

MLB

Braves endure rough trip on and off the field

Injuries and losses piled up in series against White Sox and Mets, as the Braves lost Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider and Tyler Kinley and went 1-4 on a road trip.

2h ago
MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Braves may never see ‘old’ Spencer Strider again

There is a big gap between the Hawks and Knicks; addition to Angel Reese’s game is a minus.

MLB

Braves blasted by Mets, lose series in New York

Last-place New York routs first-place Atlanta 8-1, as the Braves lost a series rubber game for just the third time in 11 tries this season.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is all smiles during the second half of a 31-3 victory over Mississippi State. (Curtis Compton/AJC)

Credit: ccompton@ajc.com

BULLDOGS

4-star Jamir Dean flips commitment to UGA, gives Bulldogs second 2027 WR

Jamir Dean, a 4-star wide receiver from Alcoa High in Tennessee, had only recently committed to Penn State. He’d also taken recent visits to both Penn State and Georgia.

48m ago
KEN SUGIURA

Why a win for Georgia vs. Sooners would open door to national championship

And if the Bulldogs reach the finals, history would set them as favorites to win the whole thing.

1h ago
BULLDOGS

When Georgia needed a spark, Rylan Lujo delivers on the big stage

Rylan Lujo went 2-for-5 with a home run, double and three RBIs in Georgia’s College World Series win over Texas on Saturday.

Atlanta Falcons

Tackle Jawaan Taylor during Atlanta Falcons practice, Monday, June 8, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Credit: Erik S. Lesser for the AJC

NFL

4 storylines to watch as Falcons begin mandatory minicamp

The Falcons are entering their final week of the offseason’s third phase, the last barrier to clear before a lengthy break. What should you look out for?

NFL

‘Ambassador of Strain’: Falcons banking on big year for Zach Harrison

Defensive lineman’s versatility will be a boost for Atlanta — if he can stay healthy in his contract year.

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.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key addresses his team after the White and Gold Game April. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Credit: Colin Hubbard

YELLOW JACKETS

Three games we’re excited to see on Georgia Tech’s 2026 football schedule

From exploiting Tennessee’s defense to the implications of beating Clemson, these matchups will be ones to see.

YELLOW JACKETS

Andrew Smart, Knox Kiffin and 4-star linemen: Latest in Georgia Tech recruiting

Brent Key extended scholarship offers to the sons of a rival coaches Kirby Smart and Lane Kiffin, and the Yellow Jackets added several offers to improve their defensive line.

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.

Atlanta United FC

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup, the Latino Community Fund is sponsoring a soccer clinic and workshop for families to learn how to handle potential ICE interactions during the event. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Credit: Ben Hendren

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

Hawks players react during the fourth quarter of their 140-89 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff series Thursday, April 30, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

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

Loganville first basemen Zac Cuneio (left center) celebrates after Loganville beat Pope the seventh inning of Game 1 of the GHSA Class 5A baseball state championship series Monday, May 25, 2026, at Gwinnett Field in Lawrenceville. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Credit: Estela Muñoz/AJC

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

Evan Rogers of Duluth won the 105th Georgia Amateur Championship on June 14, 2026, at Ocean Forest Golf Club in Sea Island, Ga. Rogers shot 278 and matched the record with an 8-shot win. (Photo by Stan Awtrey)

Credit: Stan Awtrey

GOLF

Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur

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.

PHOTOS: Atlanta gets ready for its World Cup close-up
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
FIFA Fan Festival preps
Fifa preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
Fifa preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
Signage and work for FIFA
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
FIFA prep around downtown Atlanta, Georgia
ATL International Airport welcomes teams, fans
FIFA Fan Festival preps
FIFA Fan Festival preps
FIFA Fan Festival preps
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
FIFA Fan Festival preps
FIFA Fan Festival preps
FIFA Fan Festival preps
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
FIFA preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
The best restaurants in every terminal at the Atlanta airport
MARTA Police chief speaks to media
MARTA police chief speaks to media
FIFA preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
FIFA prep around downtown Atlanta, Georgia
FIFA preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
FIFA preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
FIFA preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
Signage and work for FIFA
Signage and work for FIFA
Signage and work for FIFA
FIFA preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
Games before the Games
FIFA prep around downtown Atlanta, Georgia
1/35
The Atlanta skyline is shown along Centennial Olympic Park Drive as a large billboard shows advertisements promoting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Stadium’s first World Cup match is on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

More Sports news

Placeholder Image

Credit: Stan Awtrey

GOLF

Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur

Placeholder Image

Credit: Cody Chaffins

BULLDOGS

‘Step on the throat:’ UGA baseball makes Texas pay for its mistakes in Omaha

Texas committed three errors against Georgia, leading to Longhorns standout pitcher Dylan Volantis allowing seven runs (two earned).

Placeholder Image

Credit: AP Photo/Noah K. Murray

MLB

Pérez, White help Braves slip by Mets

Good pitching and timely hitting led the Braves to a 3-1 win over the Mets, halting a 3-game losing streak.

Placeholder Image

Credit: AP Photo/Andre Penner

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.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

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.

Placeholder Image

Credit: AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

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.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

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

Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

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?

Placeholder Image

Credit: AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

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.

Placeholder Image

Credit: AP Photo/Mike Stewart

Why Spain’s World Cup chances may rest on the shoulders of an 18-year-old star

Lamine Yamal, Spain's best player, had been limited by a hamstring injury and returned to practice on Thursday. His status for Spain's World Cup opener has not been announced.