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Hawks trade former No. 1 pick Risacher in three-team deal, get elite defender

It’s the second trade this summer between the Hawks and Thunder, along with the June deal that brought guard Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta.

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NFL

‘Competition is the best’: Falcons QBs Penix, Tagovailoa set to battle for job

Falcons quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. both view the starting job as up for grabs, while coaches stress footwork and accuracy.

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MLB

Rangers edge Braves after bullpen allows four-run sixth

The Braves couldn't overcome a shaky sixth inning from their bullpen in a 7-6 loss to the Rangers on Saturday.

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MLB

Braves’ first-rounder Gracia recaps ‘pretty cool’ first week in organization

A week after the MLB draft, AJ Gracia spent his first day at Truist Park on Friday.

July 17, 2026

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BULLDOGS

Former Georgia assistant ready to offer Andrew Smart a Power 4 scholarship

Former Georgia assistant Fran Brown said he's seen enough to offer Kirby Smart's son, rising freshman Andrew Smart, a scholarship to attend and play for Syracuse.

July 17, 2026

AJC Varsity

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AJC VARSITY

This football hotbed leads Georgia’s 159 counties in prospects per capita

One little South Georgia county is No. 1 in an all-classification category — the most major college prospects this century per capita.

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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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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 line up starting pitching for Padres series

The Braves have set a tentative pitching lineup for a four-game series with the Padres next week, and it could include the return of Martín Pérez from the injured list.

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MLB

Owen Murphy optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett

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

MLB

Braves’ rookie Murphy lasts just 2 ⅔ innings in first MLB start

The Braves rookie allowed a leadoff home run to the first batter he faced, but a fielding error in the third helped lead to his early exit.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Everything to know about UGA’s most recent portal pickup, Gio Colasante

The addition of Colasante sets Georgia at 19 portal acquisitions, moving the Bulldogs back into first place in the 64Analytics transfer portal team rankings.

BULLDOGS

Former Georgia assistant ready to offer Andrew Smart a Power 4 scholarship

Former Georgia assistant Fran Brown said he's seen enough to offer Kirby Smart's son, rising freshman Andrew Smart, a scholarship to attend and play for Syracuse.

BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball transfer portal tracker 2026: Bulldogs add a two-way infielder from Harvard

Georgia baseball transfer portal tracker 2026

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

‘Competition is the best’: Falcons QBs Penix, Tagovailoa set to battle for job

Falcons quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. both view the starting job as up for grabs, while coaches stress footwork and accuracy.

NFL

Falcons want Bralen Trice to ‘show the world who he is’ after 2 lost seasons

Falcons outside linebacker Bralen Trice, who missed his first two NFL seasons with knee injuries, is poised to compete for a roster spot when training camp starts July 29.

NFL

How Olamide Zaccheaus’ newfound ‘winning mentality’ elevates Falcons in reunion

Zaccheaus, back with Atlanta and entering his eighth season as an NFL receiver, is different from his last stint.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Bill Belichick challenged to cement future as North Carolina head coach

Six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick had a rocky start during his transition from the NFL ranks to a collegiate atmosphere last season at North Carolina.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s Justice Haynes: ‘I believe we can win a national championship’

Georgia Tech football's Justice Haynes, a transfer from Michigan, says the Yellow Jackets can win a national championship this season if they play to their standard.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

By embracing change, Georgia Tech’s Brent Key shows that he gets it

Atlanta United FC

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SOCCER

Mauricio Culebro introduced as Atlanta United, NWSL team’s president of soccer

Mauricio Culebro was introduced as president of Atlanta United and the city's future National Women’s Soccer League team Monday. Here's what we learned.

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

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks trade former No. 1 pick Risacher in three-team deal, get elite defender

It’s the second trade this summer between the Hawks and Thunder, along with the June deal that brought guard Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta.

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NBA

Hawks eliminated from Summer League title contention

The Hawks had the chance to punch their way to a spot in the Summer League playoffs with a win, but were eliminated from the championship race after a loss to the Grizzlies.

NBA

Hawks reach broadcast agreement with Gray Media for 2026-27 season

This is not the first time ANF and Peachtree TV have broadcast Hawks games locally.

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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PGA

East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027

The PGA Tour announced its season-ending playoffs, starting in 2028, will have a different structure, feature some form of match play and will rotate sites.

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.

PHOTOS: High school students go bass fishing for championship

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Contestants arrive early in the morning at Lake Sinclair for the Georgia High School Association’s 2026 Bass Fishing State Championship at Dennis Station boat ramp on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Eatonton. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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ROD BEARD

Confessions of a soccer novice: Atlanta’s World Cup was a sports experience

Now I can see how soccer is the world’s most popular sport. It’s bigger than baseball, bigger than the NFL and NBA.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

No FIFA ‘help’ needed: Argentina is too good to be denied World Cup final

Argentina is headed to the World Cup final after beating England in a semifinal match in Atlanta.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key reveals ‘biggest difference’ that’s helped Georgia Tech’s recruiting

Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key says his players have helped the program recruit. The Yellow Jackets' 2027 class is ranked 25th by 247Sports.

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MLB

Braves announce 2027 schedule, will start on the road against the Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves announced their 2027 MLB schedule, which includes starting the season in Los Angeles and a home opener against the Astros on April 2.

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What Georgia Tech coach Brent Key said at ACC Kickoff

Georgia football coach Brent Key discussed transfers Alberto Mendoza and Justice Haynes and weighed in on the sport’s evolving landscape at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, N.C.

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AJC VARSITY

A dream. A homecoming. A sense of pride. 10 coaches return to their alma maters.

“I think everybody has a certain pride about coaching … on a field that you played on yourself,” new Montgomery County coach Gabe Gay said.

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MLB, players association’s divide on salary cap could ‘hurt the fans the most’

The introduction of a salary cap for baseball has MLB and the MLB Players Association at odds, and the issue could lead to a work stoppage in 2027.

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NBA

Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye to miss start of NBA season

Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye will miss the start of the regular season after having surgery Tuesday for a foot fracture, the team announced Wednesday.

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MLB

Among the game’s best, Braves’ Drake Baldwin continues to prove he belongs

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, the 2025 NL Rookie of the Year, started and caught three innings in the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia.

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Defending champion Argentina does it again with stunning comeback vs. England

Argentina mounted a stunning comeback in the World Cup semifinal Wednesday, defeating England 2-1.

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Hawks trade former No. 1 pick Risacher in three-team deal, get elite defender

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Rangers edge Braves after bullpen allows four-run sixth

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Former Georgia assistant ready to offer Andrew Smart a Power 4 scholarship

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Braves line up starting pitching for Padres series

Owen Murphy optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett

Braves’ rookie Murphy lasts just 2 ⅔ innings in first MLB start

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‘Competition is the best’: Falcons QBs Penix, Tagovailoa set to battle for job

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Mauricio Culebro introduced as Atlanta United, NWSL team’s president of soccer

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

Hawks trade former No. 1 pick Risacher in three-team deal, get elite defender

Hawks eliminated from Summer League title contention

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