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Late Olson homer lifts Braves over Mariners

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Martín Pérez to start series finale against Mariners

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Matt Olson on track for another MVP-worthy season. How is he still underrated?

At 32 years old, Olson is the youngest active player with 300 home runs. Given his power prowess, sweet swing and everyday presence, joining the 500 club won’t be impossible.

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Macon Arena construction opens questions for GHSA basketball finals venue

GHSA wants to know how construction of the Macon Arena will affect fans and teams participating in the basketball finals in March of 2027 and 2028.

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Braves blow 4-0 lead in Seattle

In an outcome not experienced too many times over the first 36 games of the season, the Braves blew a big lead Monday against the Mariners and lost 5-4 at T-Mobile Park.

May 5, 2026

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Final girls basketball rankings: 4 first-time state champions finish No. 1

In the final girls basketball rankings after the state championships, four first-time winners finish No. 1.

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AJC VARSITY

Final boys basketball rankings: 3 first-time champions finish No. 1

St. Pius, Rabun County and Darlington won titles for the first time. Class 6A champion Wheeler won its 11th.

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Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Not only did the AJC Varsity name first-team all-state honorees for each GHSA classification, but it also added breakout players to watch in this year's all-state honors.

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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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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

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Closer Raisel Iglesias returns from IL

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

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia coach Kirby Smart and Tennessee coach Josh Heupel shake hands after the Bulldogs won in overtime at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart knows SEC road games will make or break Georgia’s chances

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart says the difficulty of a team's road schedule and how it handles it determines success in the SEC.

BULLDOGS

Georgia football leads the SEC in a key metric entering the 2026 season

Georgia ranks fifth in the country and first in the SEC in total snaps returning. The Bulldogs also rank first among teams that made last season's College Football Playoff.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Nick Saban says rampant, frequent transfers in college football are ‘an issue’

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban sounded off on the transfer issues college football is facing.

Atlanta Falcons

Washington defensive lineman Anterio Thompson lines up before a play against Illinois during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Seattle. “This can’t be real,” Anterio Thompson told Kevin Stefanski when the coach called to say Thompson had been drafted by the Falcons. (Lindsey Wasson/AP 2025)

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NFL

Meet the Falcons draftee who was ‘giving up on football’ 6 years ago

Atlanta Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson went from quitting football in high school to hearing his name called in the 2026 NFL draft.

NFL

How does the Falcons’ roster look after the draft?

What do the Falcons still need now that the dust has settled on the 2026 NFL draft? Here’s a glance at every unit and where it stands now.

NFL

Falcons add to front office with Bryce Johnston hire

Bryce Johnston, who spent the past 10 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, has joined the Atlanta Falcons as senior vice president of football administration.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Kell running back Moonie Gipson carries the ball for a touchdown against Cambridge during the first half Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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AJC VARSITY

4-star Atlanta-area running back commits to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech lands a commitment from Kell running back and 4-star recruit Quinterrius "Moonie" Gipson.

YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key stokes Georgia Tech NFL buzz: A look at program’s highest earners

Georgia Tech players have produced some historic NFL contracts, a review of the highest-paid Yellow Jackets reveals.

YELLOW JACKETS

Keylan Rutledge first-round contract will set Georgia Tech modern-era record

First-round pick Rutledge is expected to sign the richest modern-era rookie contract in Georgia Tech history after going 26th overall to Houston.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United forward Saba Lobjanidze (left) celebrates with midfielder Cooper Sanchez (right) after beating CF Montreal on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Atlanta. Lobjanidze scored two goals in the game. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)

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MLS

Atlanta United tops Montreal, secures back-to-back wins

Saba Lobjanidze scored twice as Atlanta United won back-to-back games for the first time since May 2025.

MLS

Martino: ‘I would be fired’ after 1-7-1 start if not for history with Atlanta United

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino acknowledged he'd probably be fired if not for his history with the team. The Five Stripes are 1-7-1 and have totaled seven goals.

MLS

Atlanta United losing streak reaches four

Atlanta United dropped its fourth straight game in a 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson leaves the court after the Knicks won Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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NBA

Jalen Johnson: ‘I’ll be better going forward’ after Hawks’ playoff exit

Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson vowed to "never get this type of feeling again" after his team was blown out in its NBA playoff series clincher against the New York Knicks.

NBA

Source: Bulls expected to hire Hawks assistant GM Bryson Graham

The Bulls will reportedly hire Hawks assistant general manager Bryson Graham to be their executive vice president of basketball operations.

NBA

Alexander-Walker: Hawks’ playoff loss an opportunity to ‘reshape,’ ‘respond’

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker says the team's first-round NBA playoff series loss against the Knicks is something it can build on next season.

High Schools

Milton girls lacrosse players huddle before the start of the second half of their GHSA Division 2 girls state lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton. Milton won 21-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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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

Retief Goosen holds the trophy for winning the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on April 26, 2026, at TPC Sugarloaf. (Courtesy of Kate Awtrey-King)

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GOLF

Retief Goosen changes putting grip, wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Retief Goosen reverted to a previous grip during his practice round. That adjustment helped him win the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at TPC Sugarloaf.

GOLF

Zach Johnson hangs onto lead at wild Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The former Masters and British Open champion holds a 3-point lead over two-time U.S. Open champ Retief Goosen.

Masters champion Zach Johnson grabs first-round Mitsubishi Electric lead

Zach Johnson, who won the 2007 Masters, leads the senior tour's Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf after the first round.

PHOTOS: Milton girls lacrosse trying for another state championship
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years
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Milton girls lacrosse players huddle before the start of the second half of their GHSA Division 2 girls state lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton. Milton won 21-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Braves, MLB community mourn the passing of legendary announcer John Sterling

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Of 20 possible titles, they’ve claimed 18 — and still have ‘something to prove’

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Strider has rocky start to 2026 season

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John Sterling, theatrical Yankees broadcaster known for enduring home run calls, dies at 87

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In Dream’s home preseason debut, Angel Reese makes her mark

The Dream had a new energy as star Angel Reese took to the court against the Mystics.

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Kyle Farmer relishes past three months with Braves

At 35, the former Marist and Georgia star has been living out his childhood dream of playing shortstop in Atlanta.

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Sale, Baldwin lead Braves to another record-setting victory

Chris Sale struck out 11 in seven innings and Drake Baldwin went 3-for-4 with four RBIs as the Braves clinched the series win over the Rockies.