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Chris Sale, a ‘manager’s dream,’ helps start Braves’ 2026 season in style

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Sale solid, Braves mash three homers in win over Royals on opening night

Chris Sale was (mostly) sharp, and Walt Weiss recorded his first win as the Braves’ manager in a 6-0 victory over the visiting Royals on Friday at Truist Park.

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‘Great knowledge of the game’: The Walt Weiss era arrives for the Braves

Braves manager Walt Weiss leads a team with World Series aspirations, with opening day set for Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Here’s how he became Atlanta’s skipper.

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Back to the playoffs? Check out the AJC’s season predictions for the Braves

The Braves are looking to bounce back from last year's disappointment. Will they? Here's what the AJC staff thinks.

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Braves announce full coverage plan, including deal with DirectTV

On Friday, the Braves released a comprehensive guide on how to watch BravesVision during the regular season this year.

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AJC Varsity

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AJC VARSITY

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.

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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Ken Sugiura’s columns

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

Chris Sale, a ‘manager’s dream,’ helps start Braves’ 2026 season in style

Sale solid, Braves mash three homers in win over Royals on opening night

Chris Sale was (mostly) sharp, and Walt Weiss recorded his first win as the Braves’ manager in a 6-0 victory over the visiting Royals on Friday at Truist Park.

PHOTOS: Fans celebrate opening day at Truist Park

Fans celebrate opening day with a parade and festivities outside Truist Park before the Braves take on the Royals on March 27, 2026.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Early standouts to watch during Georgia football spring practice

The Georgia football players making an impact this spring through five practices include QB Ryan Puglisi, RB Dante Dowdell, OT Jah Jackson and DL Valdin Sone.

BULLDOGS

What UGA basketball will do to ‘reshape’ amid challenges it faces to elevate

Georgia basketball looks to continue its ascension, but challenges lie ahead on brink of the transfer portal opening.

BULLDOGS

Georgia seems to have found another diamond in the rough with this freshman

Zykie Helton was one of the lower-ranked prospects in Georgia's 2026 recruiting class. Yet he's the one who is turning the most heads.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Falcons plan to add RB Brian Robinson to build backfield depth, reports say

The one-year, $2.5M contract will help bolster the backfield.

NFL

Tagovailoa seeks fresh start with Falcons

Tua Tagovailoa is at a bit of a career crossroads. He arrives in Atlanta with no promises other than the opportunity to compete with Michael Penix Jr.

NFL

Key Georgia staffer leaving role for job with Atlanta Falcons

Steve Drummond most recently served as Georgia’s deputy athletic director and chief marketing officer.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

‘Starting to click’: How Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey transformed his hitting game

Georgia Tech junior catcher Vahn Lackey has turned from great defensive player into elite MLB prospect after tweaking his hitting form.

KEN SUGIURA

Onus on Georgia Tech AD Ryan Alpert to deliver support for coach Scott Cross

For decades, Tech has been challenged to keep up with its peers in terms of coaching salaries, facilities and now, name, image and likeness deals.

YELLOW JACKETS

For first time since 2011, Tech baseball has won first 6 series of season

The Jackets defeated the Panthers 11-9 on Friday, lost 14-9 on Saturday and came back to win 12-4 on Sunday, bringing their record to 19-5 overall and 6-3 in the ACC.

Atlanta United FC

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Arthur Blank names president of soccer to oversee United, NWSL franchises

Mauricio Culebro comes to Atlanta with more than 22 years of vast experience across the soccer industry.

MLS

Atlanta United battles to scoreless draw

Five Stripes pick up a point in 0-0 finish vs. D.C. United.

Hamstring injury keeps Ronaldo out of Portugal friendly against U.S. in Atlanta

A hamstring injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s friendlies against the United States and Mexico. The 41-year-old Ronaldo hasn’t played since Feb.

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

Hawks rise to fifth in East. Here’s how their playoff outlook has changed.

After their win over the East-leading Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks ascended to fifth place in the standings.

NBA

Hawks escape Detroit, down East-leading Pistons in overtime

CJ McCollum scored 11 points in the fourth quarter to help the Hawks get to overtime, and Atlanta survived two game-winning shot attempts on the Pistons' final OT possession.

NBA

Hawks assistant named newest Butler coach

On Wednesday, Butler University named Hawks assistant Ronald Nored as its newest men’s basketball coach.

High Schools

Ranking the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time

The best GHSA finals of all-time list was released in 2023 and has been updated with six of the 24 finals played since, ranked. on entertainment and importance.

PHOTOS: AJC's Super 11 through the years

This year was the 40th anniversary of the AJC's Super 11, an annual preseason unveiling of the state's best high school senior football players.

State Report

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COLLEGE HOOPS

Kennesaw State battles start to finish, but can’t score NCAA Tournament win

Kennesaw State stayed close but fell 73-64 to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament, ending the Owls’ second March Madness trip after their CUSA title run.

KEN SUGIURA

Underdog par excellence, Kennesaw State having another moment in the sun

OWLS

Kennesaw State to face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament

PHOTOS: Fans celebrate opening day at Truist Park

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Fans cheer for a camera before the Braves parade at Truist Park on opening day, featuring the Braves vs. Kansas City Royals, on March 27, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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KEN SUGIURA

Worry not: Drake Baldwin’s success hasn’t gone to his (cheese) head

Baldwin was accorded an honor that any proud son of Wisconsin would cherish — a Packers cheesehead hat with his name on it, courtesy of the franchise.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia seems to have found another diamond in the rough with this freshman

Zykie Helton was one of the lower-ranked prospects in Georgia's 2026 recruiting class. Yet he's the one who is turning the most heads.

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Good news for Braves fans as another carriage agreement is expected soon

Indications are the Atlanta Braves have reached a television agreement with DirecTV to carry BravesVision, though an announcement has not been made as of Thursday afternoon.

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NBA

Hawks escape Detroit, down East-leading Pistons in overtime

CJ McCollum scored 11 points in the fourth quarter to help the Hawks get to overtime, and Atlanta survived two game-winning shot attempts on the Pistons' final OT possession.

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Who will win the National League East?

The Braves begin the regular season on Friday. Here's a look at the National League East favorites according to the oddsmakers.

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NFL

Falcons plan to add RB Brian Robinson to build backfield depth, reports say

The one-year, $2.5M contract will help bolster the backfield.

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From Profar to Nacho: A roundup of Braves news from Florida

From the moment the Braves reported to the team’s facilities in February at CoolToday Park until they closed up shop Tuesday, there was a fountain of talking points.

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AJC VARSITY

After 26 years and 4 titles at Pope, Holy Innocents’ coach hits rare milestone

His 26-year run yielded four state championships at Pope High School. Now he’s in the 600 win club.

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NFL

Tagovailoa seeks fresh start with Falcons

Tua Tagovailoa is at a bit of a career crossroads. He arrives in Atlanta with no promises other than the opportunity to compete with Michael Penix Jr.

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Raisel Iglesias tested free agency, but his heart was always with Braves

"My hope and desire was always to end up back here. So since I had the good fortune of not being traded last season," Iglesias says.