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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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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.

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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Michael Cunningham’s columns

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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

Braves drop third straight with 7-5 loss to Giants

MLB

Spencer Strider moved to 60-day injured list

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

MLB

Braves go quietly in 7-2 loss to Giants; 1-5 in last 6 games

The Atlanta Braves couldn’t muster any offense in Wednesday’s continuation of Tuesday’s game against the Giants. San Francisco won 7-2.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Everything Wes Johnson said after Georgia’s season ended Wednesday to Oklahoma

Power still missing, Georgia eliminated from College World Series

BULLDOGS

Report: Location for Georgia-Florida State 2028 game revealed

The Bulldogs and Seminoles are going to play football in 2028 at the Tennessee Titans’ new stadium in Nashville, according to warchant.com.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

5 takeaways from Falcons’ mandatory minicamp

How did the Falcons' quarterbacks, defense, offense, Avieon Terrell and James Pearce Jr. fare Wednesday in Flowery Branch?

NFL

Falcons sign 3 UFL standouts, release Casey Washington and 2 others

The Falcons signed three UFL players on Wednesday and released three more, including receiver and 2024 sixth-round draft pick Casey Washington.

NFL

What we learned from first day of Falcons mandatory minicamp

The quarterback race remains wide open, and James Pearce Jr. is at minicamp.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Former Georgia Tech athletic director J Batt hired by Kentucky

J Batt, who was the athletic director at Georgia Tech from 2022-25 before spending one year at Michigan State, was hired to be Kentucky's next AD.

YELLOW JACKETS

Three games we’re excited to see on Georgia Tech’s 2026 football schedule

From exploiting Tennessee’s defense to the implications of beating Clemson, these matchups will be ones to see.

YELLOW JACKETS

Andrew Smart, Knox Kiffin and 4-star linemen: Latest in Georgia Tech recruiting

Brent Key extended scholarship offers to the sons of a rival coaches Kirby Smart and Lane Kiffin, and the Yellow Jackets added several offers to improve their defensive line.

Atlanta United FC

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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

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.

Atlanta Hawks

Can the Hawks find luck with No. 8 NBA draft pick? Here’s what history says.

No No. 8 picks have earned All-Star honors since the 2000-01 season. But some from the last 26 years carved out solid careers.

NBA

‘It’s crazy’: Atlanta native Caleb Wilson readies for NBA draft moment

The UNC forward, and a projected top-four pick, reflects on his journey and prepares for NBA draft night in New York.

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.

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

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.

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.

Photos: Georgia beats Texas to stay alive in College World Series

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Georgia pitcher Justin Byrd celebrates their 2-0 win over Texas during a College World Series elimination game on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Omaha, Neb. (Vera Nieuwenhuis/AP)

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MLB

Braves fan Jimmie Boulware attends 500th consecutive home game

Jimmie Boulware's attendance at Braves home games goes back to 2019. He attended his 500th consecutive home game Tuesday, and he's looking forward to more.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia scrapes by Texas to keep season alive at College World Series

Georgia scrapes by Texas to keep season alive at College World Series.

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MLB

Giants-Braves game suspended, set to resume Wednesday afternoon

Before Tuesday’s game was washed out, Atlanta Braves starter Grant Holmes found himself in a pickle in the top of the first.

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NFL

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. still not 100%, but ‘right where I need to be’

The Falcons’ season opener is set for Sept. 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball vs. Oklahoma: Game time, matchup info for CWS rematch

Georgia took a 2-0 win over Texas Tuesday night and now will face Oklahoma Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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BULLDOGS

Everything Wes Johnson said following Georgia’s elimination win over Texas

Georgia defeated Texas 2-0 Tuesday night and moves on to face Oklahoma on Wednesday in the College World Series..

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MLB

Michael Harris II leaves Tuesday’s game

Michael Harris II left Tuesday’s game at Truist Park with what the Braves said was “lower back tightness.”

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NFL

What we learned from first day of Falcons mandatory minicamp

The quarterback race remains wide open, and James Pearce Jr. is at minicamp.

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Falcons welcome back James Pearce Jr.: ‘He understands what’s expected of him’

James Pearce Jr., who’s in a diversion program after an arrest from an altercation with his ex-girfriend, is with the team for mandatory minicamp, coach Stefanski confirmed.

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MLB

Braves starter Spencer Strider shut down for four weeks

With Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider shut down for four weeks because of an elbow injury, rookie JR Ritcher will start Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants.