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Stephon Castle has been owning big moments since his Georgia high school days

Stephon Castle's high school coach at Newton said of the San Antonio Spurs star: “The bigger the game, the bigger he’s going to play."

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MLB

Braves lose lead, game and star in extra-inning loss

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NFL

Falcons say there’s no QB competition until Penix gets healthy

The Falcons have tried to split snaps as evenly as possible between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. during OTAs, but Tagovailoa has received more reps by default.

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BULLDOGS

3 early keys for Bulldogs’ ahead of Saturday’s matchup vs. Texas

The Bulldogs and Longhorns are two of a record five SEC conference schools — Alabama, Oklahoma and Ole Miss — to make it to Omaha, with three joining UGA in bracket two.

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Softball legend surprises Buford pitcher with national player of the year award

Buford pitcher Caroline Stanton was given the Gatorade National Player of the Year award by her coach and softball great Cat Osterman on Tuesday morning.

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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.

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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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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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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

Braves put reliever Tyler Kinley on IL; rookie JR Ritchie back in the majors

The Atlanta Braves added JR Ritchie and James Karinchak to their pitching staff after place Tyler Kinley on the injured list and designating Carlos Carrasco for assignment.

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MLB

Hurston Waldrep taking another step toward returning to Braves

Atlanta Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep will make his third rehab outing Thursday, for Double-A Columbus. He was sidelined by an elbow injury during spring training.

MLB

Braves lose lead, game and star in extra-inning loss

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

UGA AD took step ‘no one else was willing to take,’ renowned sports lawyer says

UGA AD Josh Brooks took unprecedented action in publicly declaring UGA programs will not schedule Texas Tech in any sports after the Brendan Sorsby injunction was granted.

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BULLDOGS

3 early keys for Bulldogs’ ahead of Saturday’s matchup vs. Texas

The Bulldogs and Longhorns are two of a record five SEC conference schools — Alabama, Oklahoma and Ole Miss — to make it to Omaha, with three joining UGA in bracket two.

BULLDOGS

Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff

Georgia baseball's Joey Volchko is 10-2 with a 4.07 ERA. His start against Mississippi State in the super regionals was rough, but he persevered to make it through 5 innings.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Falcons say there’s no QB competition until Penix gets healthy

The Falcons have tried to split snaps as evenly as possible between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. during OTAs, but Tagovailoa has received more reps by default.

NFL

Drake London ‘forever indebted to Atlanta,’ eyes a Falcons Super Bowl victory

After signing a four-year, $141 million contract, Falcons star wide receiver Drake London says he wants to bring the city of Atlanta its first Super Bowl victory.

NFL

How a midseason meeting changed Kyle Pitts’ season and his Falcons trajectory

The Falcons tight end excelled down the stretch after a sit-down with position coach Kevin Koger after Week 12 last season.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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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.

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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.

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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.

KEN SUGIURA

A column turns into a plan to make children’s World Cup dreams come true

Sports marketing executive Vince Thompson was moved to buy World Cup tickets for some fans who have been priced out of the event.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 baseball on its way to College World Series

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Georgia Bulldogs players celebrate after winning the NCAA Super Regional series by defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs 11-9 at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens. Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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BULLDOGS

Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff

Georgia baseball's Joey Volchko is 10-2 with a 4.07 ERA. His start against Mississippi State in the super regionals was rough, but he persevered to make it through 5 innings.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

After finally finding good pass rush, Falcons search for answers again

Four productive pass rushers from last season now play for other teams, and James Pearce Jr. is facing a minimum six-game ban.

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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.

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From Spain to Haiti, here’s one thing about World Cup teams playing in Atlanta

Two teams ranked in the world's top 10 will be among those in World Cup competition in Atlanta.

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State’s No. 4 prospect Chance Gilbert makes stunning commitment to Auburn

BREAKING: Major UGA target Chance Gilbert commits to Auburn football

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BULLDOGS

UGA AD forbids school from scheduling Texas Tech in wake of Sorsby ruling

Josh Brooks suggests programs consider not playing Texas Tech in any sports after judge grants injunction overriding NCAA ban on QB who gambled.

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NFL

Falcons begin final week of OTAs

Here’s what we learned about who was on the field — and who wasn’t — during Monday’s session.

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Stephon Castle has been owning big moments since his Georgia high school days

Braves lose lead, game and star in extra-inning loss

Falcons say there’s no QB competition until Penix gets healthy

3 early keys for Bulldogs’ ahead of Saturday’s matchup vs. Texas

Softball legend surprises Buford pitcher with national player of the year award

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?

Braves put reliever Tyler Kinley on IL; rookie JR Ritchie back in the majors

Hurston Waldrep taking another step toward returning to Braves

Braves lose lead, game and star in extra-inning loss

UGA AD took step ‘no one else was willing to take,’ renowned sports lawyer says

3 early keys for Bulldogs’ ahead of Saturday’s matchup vs. Texas

Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff

Falcons say there’s no QB competition until Penix gets healthy

Drake London ‘forever indebted to Atlanta,’ eyes a Falcons Super Bowl victory

How a midseason meeting changed Kyle Pitts’ season and his Falcons trajectory

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

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

Heartbreak is Georgia Tech’s unshakeable postseason companion

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

A column turns into a plan to make children’s World Cup dreams come true

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

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

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Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff

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From Spain to Haiti, here’s one thing about World Cup teams playing in Atlanta

State’s No. 4 prospect Chance Gilbert makes stunning commitment to Auburn

UGA AD forbids school from scheduling Texas Tech in wake of Sorsby ruling

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