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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.

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Sean Murphy back with Braves, activated from injured list

Catcher Sean Murphy rejoined the Braves in Seattle after his activation from the injured list on Monday.

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

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GHSA denies proposal to allow eighth graders to play varsity sport

The Georgia High School Association rejects a proposal to let eighth grade wrestlers compete at the varsity level, citing safety, fairness and eligibility issues.

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Hawks have decisions on their roster. Who stays and who doesn’t?

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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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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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Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy reacts after hitting a double during the third inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 7-3 over New York Yankees. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Sean Murphy back with Braves, activated from injured list

Catcher Sean Murphy rejoined the Braves in Seattle after his activation from the injured list on Monday.

MLB

Which Andruw Jones artifacts are on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame?

The Baseball Hall of Fame inductee exhibit for Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones includes a home run ball from the 1996 World Series and a helmet from the 2005 All-Star Game.

MLB

‘It’s pretty unbelievable’: Braves rookie JR Ritchie back home to face Mariners

Atlanta Braves rookie pitcher JR Ritchie will make his third major league start against his hometown team, the Seattle Mariners. He's from nearby Bainbridge Island.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia Bulldogs outfielder Henry Allen is third on the team in home runs and fourth in batting average. (UGA Athletics)

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Georgia baseball loses one of its top hitters for rest of the season

Georgia Bulldogs baseball announced that outfielder Henry Allen, one of its top hitters, will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right knee against Missouri.

Could Georgia baseball win the SEC for the first time in almost 20 years?

Georgia baseball has surged into first place in the SEC with a late-season sweep, putting the Bulldogs in position to win their first regular-season title since 2008.

BULLDOGS

A sleeper? More like a history-maker. Daniel Jackson aims to be ‘undeniable.’

Daniel Jackson has already made both Georgia and SEC history as the first catcher to ever record 20 stolen bases and 20 home runs in a season.

Atlanta Falcons

“This can’t be real,” Anterio Thompson told Kevin Stefanski when the coach called to say Thompson had been drafted by the Falcons. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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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

The Hawks hired Bryson Graham as senior vice president of basketball operations. The team announced the hire of Graham on June 18, 2025. (Courtesy of the Atlanta Hawks)

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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.

NBA

Hawks have decisions on their roster. Who stays and who doesn’t?

Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are among the players expected to remain with Atlanta.

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

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Kyle Farmer relishes past three months with Braves

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Sale, Baldwin lead Braves to another record-setting victory

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Braves’ Acuña leaves game in Colorado with injury

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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.

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

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With season on the line, Hawks’ historic loss defies belief

Atlanta was destroyed 140-89 by the New York Knicks in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.

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Braves erase 6-0 deficit with eight unanswered to beat Rockies

Down 6-0 early, the Atlanta Braves stormed back with eight unanswered runs, beating the Colorado Rockies on a Michael Harris II home run in the ninth.

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Walt Weiss returns to Colorado, this time as Braves manager

Braves manager Walt Weiss reflects on his return to Colorado for the first time as an opposing manager. Weiss spent 15 years with the Rockies as a player, assistant and manage