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KEN SUGIURA

Damon Stoudamire’s time at Georgia Tech may have run its course

The Yellow Jackets have one of the ACC’s worst records over Stoudamire’s three years at Tech, including their current 10-game losing streak.

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ANALYSIS

What are Braves’ options after Jurickson Profar suspension?

The Braves were counting on Profar, whose future with the club is fairly in question, despite his contract.

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KEN SUGIURA

Braves have businesslike reaction to Jurickson Profar suspension

The Braves' players and manager Walt Weiss all had a fairly muted reaction to Jurickson Profar's 162-game suspension, eager to get back to business.

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AJC VARSITY

From fired to final four: Campbell coach finds ‘joy’ in year of validation

He was fired a year ago then rehired after an outpouring of community support. Now Campbell girls basketball coach Randy McClure has his team in the semifinals.

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BULLDOGS

Blue Cain poised to become first UGA 1,000-point scorer in 9 years

Blue Cain scored 16 points Tuesday night in Georgia basketball's 98-88 victory over No. 16 Alabama, making him one point shy of totaling 1,000 for his career.

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AJC Varsity

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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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Droughts broken to dynasties: Cool facts about the 112 basketball region champs

East Hall’s boys win their 31st region title, Lowndes’ girls win their 30th and Christian Heritage’s girls win their first.

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Rare region championship between two No. 1 teams yields playoff seeding anomaly

Region 5-2A’s championship featured two No. 1-ranked teams: Holy Innocents’ and KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. However, they will play for different state championships.

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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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

What are Braves’ options after Jurickson Profar suspension?

The Braves were counting on Profar, whose future with the club is fairly in question, despite his contract.

MLB

Live updates: Braves beat Colombian national team

Keep up with all the Braves news, big and small, in updates from new beat writer Chad Bishop and some of our other sports writers.

KEN SUGIURA

Braves have businesslike reaction to Jurickson Profar suspension

The Braves' players and manager Walt Weiss all had a fairly muted reaction to Jurickson Profar's 162-game suspension, eager to get back to business.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Blue Cain poised to become first UGA 1,000-point scorer in 9 years

Blue Cain scored 16 points Tuesday night in Georgia basketball's 98-88 victory over No. 16 Alabama, making him one point shy of totaling 1,000 for his career.

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BULLDOGS

Former Georgia teammates say Gunner Stockton will be even better in 2026

Bulldogs quarterback was subject of chatter at NFL combine even though he didn’t attend.

BULLDOGS

Georgia women’s basketball confident entering SEC Tournament

Transfers and freshmen have jelled quickly for the No. 8 seed Bulldogs, who play Thursday against the Arkansas-Kentucky winner.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Falcons to play international game in Europe next season

The NFL announced Tuesday that the Atlanta Falcons will play in the NFL Madrid game next season at Bernabéu, the home field to Real Madrid C.F.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Falcons fire assistant as Pearce remains on roster

Hawks handle business versus bad teams; Atlanta United still can’t score.

NFL

‘I really liked him’: Falcons OC Tommy Rees approved by former players

The offenses at Notre Dame and Alabama excelled with Tommy Rees as part of the staff, and former players also praised his ability to build relationships with them.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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KEN SUGIURA

Damon Stoudamire’s time at Georgia Tech may have run its course

The Yellow Jackets have one of the ACC’s worst records over Stoudamire’s three years at Tech, including their current 10-game losing streak.

ACC counting on Duluth to deliver as women’s basketball tournament host

The event has been in North Carolina for more than 20 years, but will be in Gwinnett County at Gas South Arena.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech women open ACC Tournament with a head of steam

Georgia Tech women's basketball hasn't had the success it wanted in coach Karen Blair's first season, but they enter ACC Tournament play with momentum and a scrappy roster.

Atlanta United FC

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What to know before the Atlanta United season home opener Saturday

A fan’s guide to traffic, parking, safety and weather for the first Atlanta United match of the season with an expected sellout crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

SOCCER

Grass growing fine in Mercedes-Benz Stadium with World Cup coming

The grass that will be put down in Mercedes-Benz Stadium for this summer’s World Cup should easily stay alive for the tournament’s match dates, a FIFA official says.

SOCCER

FIFA highlights World Cup technology at Atlanta summit

FIFA is holding a meeting in Atlanta for all of the federations competing in this summer's World Cup and Tuesday, they unveiled the new technology they will use.

Atlanta Hawks

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LATEST UPDATES

Hawks announce signing of guard Keshon Gilbert to two-way deal

With recent moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline, including trading Trae Young, the Hawks have a new roster and a new push forward.

NBA

Early returns show forward Jonathan Kuminga boosts the Hawks’ second unit

Forward injects energy into the rotation on both ends of the floor since his debut with the team.

NBA

Hawks’ postseason outlook appears brighter following four-game win streak

After winning four games in a row, the Hawks' record is back to .500 and their postseason outlook has improved considerably.

High Schools

Ranking the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time

The best GHSA finals of all-time list was released in 2023 and has been updated with six of the 24 finals played since, ranked. on entertainment and importance.

PHOTOS: AJC's Super 11 through the years

This year was the 40th anniversary of the AJC's Super 11, an annual preseason unveiling of the state's best high school senior football players.

Maxwell 2025 season summary | Buford, TCC, Carrollton top teams in state

Gainesville moves up from No. 14 to No. 6 in the all-class Maxwell Ratings heading into the Class 5A title game against Thomas County Central, which is rated fourth.

State Report

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Kennesaw State’s Pettway a finalist for Ben Jobe Award

This is the second year Kennesaw State men’s basketball coach Antoine Pettway has been named a finalist for the Ben Jobe award.

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OWLS

Kennesaw State opens spring practice with high energy, plenty of questions

Kennesaw State opens spring practice after a 10-4 campaign in 2025 that led to the program's first bowl game with more questions than answers.

Kennesaw State stretches win streak to four

Jaden Harris scored 22 points off of the bench to help lead the Kennesaw State Owls past the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 90-82.

Tucker coach James Hartry's final game leading the Tigers basketball team

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Tucker head coach James Hartry reacts during a basketball game at Cambridge High School, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Milton. Cambridge won 58-56 over Tucker. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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ACC counting on Duluth to deliver as women’s basketball tournament host

The event has been in North Carolina for more than 20 years, but will be in Gwinnett County at Gas South Arena.

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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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NFL

Falcons to play international game in Europe next season

The NFL announced Tuesday that the Atlanta Falcons will play in the NFL Madrid game next season at Bernabéu, the home field to Real Madrid C.F.

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MLB

ESPN: Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game ban for second positive PED test

Braves' designated hitter Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time, according to ESPN.

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KEN SUGIURA

Braves’ Matt Olson does not aspire to be our ABS challenge king

First baseman uses MLB’s new automated ball-strike challenge system to overturn call during spring training.

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AJC VARSITY

Tucker legend James Hartry retires from basketball — but not from coaching

After 26 seasons and more than 500 wins, Hartry retires from coaching basketball but still plans to attend games and lend his coaching talents to another sport at Tucker.

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AJC VARSITY

Two games pitting top-ranked teams vs. defending champs headline quarterfinals

Two No. 1 teams will host defending champs in Georgia high school basketball playoffs quarterfinals this week.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Falcons fire assistant as Pearce remains on roster

Hawks handle business versus bad teams; Atlanta United still can’t score.

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BULLDOGS

3 Georgia players likely upped their price at NFL combine, but how much?

The NFL combine provides an opportunity for players to showcase their athleticism and measure up against others, and three UGA players appeared to cash in.

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KEN SUGIURA

Two walks for Michael Harris II and Braves fans can dare to dream

Center fielder shows more discipline at the plate.