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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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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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Ebola threat in Atlanta ‘extremely low’ ahead of Congo’s World Cup match

The Democratic Republic of the Congo national team will play Uzbekistan in the World Cup in Atlanta on June 27. Since qualifying, the country is facing an outbreak of Ebola.

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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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MLB

‘It’s just a relentless mentality’: Braves bullpen still MLB’s best

The Atlanta Braves bullpen, led by Dylan Lee, Robert Suárez and Raisel Iglesias, is the MLB's best. They threw 11 scoreless innings over a three-game sweep of the Pirates.

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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.

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Atlanta Braves

Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias runs onto the field in the ninth inning against the Blue Jays at Truist Park on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Atlanta won 4-3. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLB

‘It’s just a relentless mentality’: Braves bullpen still MLB’s best

The Atlanta Braves bullpen, led by Dylan Lee, Robert Suárez and Raisel Iglesias, is the MLB's best. They threw 11 scoreless innings over a three-game sweep of the Pirates.

MLB

How many All-Stars will Braves have in 2026?

At last season All-Star Game, the Braves had a franchise-record eight players. Atlanta has even more players who deserve consideration for this year's Midsummer Classic.

MLB

Braves continue to roll as they head to Chicago and New York this week

The Braves, coming off a sweep of the Pirates, have the best record in baseball and lead the NL East. Up next are series against the White Sox and Mets.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia's Joey Volchko throws a pitch against Long Island during the first inning of their NCAA regional game at Foley Field on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/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.

BULLDOGS

Georgia keeps its ‘foot on the gas pedal’ heading into College World Series

Georgia baseball, which begins College World Series play with a game against Texas on Saturday, aced their test against Mississippi State in the super regionals.

Georgia’s in-state recruiting efforts trending to be worst of Smart’s tenure

Four-star prospect Chance Gilbert’s commitment to Auburn was the latest setback for Georgia football and coach Kirby Smart's in-state recruiting efforts.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons wide receiver Drake London practices Monday, June 8, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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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.

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.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech's Vahn Lackey celebrates his two-run home run against Illinois Chicago during the third inning of an NCAA Atlanta Regional baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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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.

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.

Atlanta United FC

Security is shown outside of Atlanta Stadium, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Stadium’s first World Cup match is on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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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

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)

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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.

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)

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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.

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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

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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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.

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Falcons players offer predictions for World Cup ahead of Atlanta hosting

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KEN SUGIURA

Heavy mettle: More than brawn, Georgia has what it takes to win it all

There is more to Georgia Bulldogs baseball than being able to bludgeon other teams into submission.

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MLB

Braves continue to roll as they head to Chicago and New York this week

The Braves, coming off a sweep of the Pirates, have the best record in baseball and lead the NL East. Up next are series against the White Sox and Mets.

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AJC VARSITY

Baseball coach’s three decades of devotion capped with one last state title

Jeff Segars began his coaching career at Loganville 31 years ago and steadily built a powerhouse program. He went out the only way he could have, with one last title.

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BULLDOGS

‘He’s the best player in the country.’ Daniel Jackson comes through for Georgia

Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson heaps praise on Daniel Jackson as the Bulldogs advance to the College World Series with a thrilling win over Mississippi State.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball makes College World Series after wild win in extra innings

UGA catcher Daniel Jackson hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning as Georgia edged Mississippi State to make the College World Series for the first time since 2008.

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BULLDOGS

What Wes Johnson had to say after Georgia’s super regional-clinching win

Georgia defeats Mississippi State 11-9 in 10 innings on a two-run homer off the bat of Daniel Jackson.