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NFL

Falcons are swinging big on Drake London, who’s wired to prove them right

With a $141 million contract extension, the Atlanta Falcons make Drake London the highest-paid receiver in team history — and a cornerstone of its new regime.

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KEN SUGIURA

Georgia Tech grad, Atlantan serves U.S. World Cup team in a most Tech way

Akshay Easwaran, a Milton High and Georgia Tech alum, has been hooked on soccer since watching the 2014 World Cup. Now, he works for U.S. Soccer as a senior data engineer.

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Charges against former Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch dismissed

Misdemeanor charges against former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, now with the Atlanta Falcons, were dismissed.

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GYMDOGS

Recent transfer and former Olympic alternate has a big dream for UGA gymnastics

Joscelyn Roberson, a 2024 Team USA Olympic alternate in gymnastics, has decided to transfer to Georgia after spending her first two years at Arkansas.

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Why signing Drake London for big money now is right move for Falcons

Opinion: It's good that the Falcons didn't wait until they had a better quarterback to throw to Drake London before signing the wide receiver to a rich contract extension.

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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.

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AJC VARSITY

New GHSA rule yields more blockbuster high school football games in 2026

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AJC VARSITY

Baseball finals recap: 3 teams win 1st titles; Loganville etches history

Three schools won their first-ever baseball titles this week as Georgia's high school state championships wrapped up.

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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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Braves outfielder David Justice celebrates after Game 6 of the 1995 World Series. Justice's home run provided the only run in the title-clinching victory for Atlanta. (Jonathan Newton/AJC File)

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MLB

Braves legend David Justice relives Game 6 home run in 1995 World Series

The Atlanta Braves celebrated David Justice, one of its 1995 World Series heroes, with a bobblehead night at Truist Park. He talked about his home run that helped win Game 6.

MLB

Olson’s homer lifts Braves to win over Blue Jays

The Braves open a three-game series in Atlanta with a win over the Blue Jays.

MLB

Spencer Schwellenbach on a 2026 return to the Braves: ‘That’s the goal’

Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach, sidelined by bone spurs in his right elbow, hopes to return to the mound in 2026 but is taking it one day at a time.

Georgia Bulldogs

Arkansas gymnast Joscelyn Roberson competes on the beam during an NCAA gymnastics meet against Auburn on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Michael Woods/AP)

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GYMDOGS

Recent transfer and former Olympic alternate has a big dream for UGA gymnastics

Joscelyn Roberson, a 2024 Team USA Olympic alternate in gymnastics, has decided to transfer to Georgia after spending her first two years at Arkansas.

BULLDOGS

Georgia AD Josh Brooks unhappy with baseball super regional start times

Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks posted on social media his displeasure with the baseball team's early game times for its super regional against Mississippi State.

BULLDOGS

Schedule set for Georgia’s NCAA super regional against Mississippi State

Georgia baseball's NCAA super regional in Athens against Mississippi State is a three-game series that will determine who advances to the College World Series.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons wide receiver Drake London, pictured here during a game in September, signed a four-year, $141 contract extension on Tuesday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)

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NFL

Where Drake London’s new deal ranks among highest-paid Atlanta sports stars

Here’s how Falcons wide receiver Drake London’s contract extension — four years for $141 million — compares to the highest annual salaries in Atlanta sports history.

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‘Everybody’s behind her’: Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon sets new standard - Clone

Carlie Irsay-Gordon, co-owner and CEO of the Colts, wears a headset on game days and attends team meetings — a rare approach that’s earned her deep respect in Indiana.

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NFL

Falcons’ 4 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows include Jessie Tuggle’s son

The Falcons' Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows are Khalid Blount, Clint Sintim, Justin Tuggle and Anthony Walker Jr. They also created an Ollie Wilson Coaching Fellowship.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey celebrates his two-run home run against Illinois Chicago during the Atlanta Regional at Russ Chandler Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Atlanta. Lackey leaves college among the most coveted prospects in the country. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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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.

KEN SUGIURA

Heartbreak is Georgia Tech’s unshakeable postseason companion

Ken Sugiura writes of what was supposed to be the year for Georgia Tech baseball team, and how it all ended on Monday.

YELLOW JACKETS

James Ramsey explains late-game bullpen decisions in stunning loss to Oklahoma

Georgia Tech baseball coach James Ramsey explains late-game bullpen decisions in season-ending loss to Oklahoma.

Atlanta United FC

A recent search of four FIFA online ticket markets for World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium showed the lowest get-in price was $155, and that was to see two of the tournament's weaker teams (the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uzbekistan) in a game that may not matter when it's played June 27. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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KEN SUGIURA

Frustration, disappointment for Georgia soccer fans priced out of World Cup

Excitement reigned when Atlanta was named a FIFA World Cup host, but ticket prices started high and have stayed "out of reach," many fans are saying.

WORLD CUP

World Cup group stage won’t be smooth for U.S. if Almirón has his say about it

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón will represent Paraguay in the upcoming World Cup, and the country's first group-state opponent will be the United States.

WORLD CUP

Atlanta not represented on the 2026 USMNT World Cup roster. Who could be next?

There are no Atlanta products on this year's USMNT roster for the World Cup. But there are plenty of young players from the area that show potential to make the 2030 roster.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks GM Onsi Saleh speaks at a press conference at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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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.

NBA

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson earns All-NBA honors after career-best season

In his fifth NBA season, Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson made the All-NBA third team following his first All-Star selection.

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.

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)

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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

Patrons watch Cameron Young tee off on eighth hole during final round of the Masters, at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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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: Georgia Tech loses pivotal game to Oklahoma in baseball regionals
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Georgia Tech's Kent Schmidt (10) reacts after Oklahoma hit a solo home run against Tech during the 10th inning to win the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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BULLDOGS

Schedule set for Georgia’s NCAA super regional against Mississippi State

Georgia baseball's NCAA super regional in Athens against Mississippi State is a three-game series that will determine who advances to the College World Series.

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KEN SUGIURA

Heartbreak is Georgia Tech’s unshakeable postseason companion

Ken Sugiura writes of what was supposed to be the year for Georgia Tech baseball team, and how it all ended on Monday.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Peach Bowl names David Epps new CEO, succeeding longtime leader Gary Stokan

David Epps, an Atlanta native, started as a Peach Bowl intern in 1994 and rose to the top spot after most recently serving as COO and VP of marketing.

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YELLOW JACKETS

James Ramsey explains late-game bullpen decisions in stunning loss to Oklahoma

Georgia Tech baseball coach James Ramsey explains late-game bullpen decisions in season-ending loss to Oklahoma.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech suffers stunning elimination against Oklahoma in regionals

The Yellow Jackets, No. 2 overall seed, lost 8-7 to Oklahoma in 10 innings on Monday, a devastating finish to a season that was supposed to end in immortality.

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BULLDOGS

Two Georgia players were in the stands for Tech’s shocking elimination loss

Georgia third baseman Tre Phelps and shortstop Kolby Branch made the short drive over to watch rival Georgia Tech see its season come to an end at the hands of Oklahoma.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Drew Burress grows emotional discussing Georgia Tech teammate Vahn Lackey

Georgia Tech’s upset loss to Oklahoma in the Atlanta Regional ended the most illustrious baseball season in program history.

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BULLDOGS

The only thing in the way of Georgia baseball going to Omaha? The Bulldogs.

No. 3 seeded UGA will host No. 14 seeded Mississippi State, which it has beaten four times this season.

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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.

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NFL

Falcons expect Avieon Terrell to be a ‘significant contributor’ as a rookie

The Falcons are counting on rookie cornerback Avieon Terrell to contribute in Year 1, though whether that will be on the perimeter or inside as a nickel is to be determined.