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Dominic Smith hits walk-off grand slam as Braves beat Royals 6-2

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López impressive in first start in a year

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Hawks bounce back, down Kings in 12th-straight win at home

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Let us count the ways that Braves manager Walt Weiss aced his debut

In his first game as Atlanta Braves manager, Walt Weiss’ lineup choices and philosophy paid off in a 6-0 opening night win at Truist Park.

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Belgium blows out U.S. 5-2 in World Cup friendly

Belgium blew out the United States 5-2 in a World Cup warmup that exposed the Americans’ defensive difficulties, rallying from a late first-half deficit on two goals by Dodi L

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AJC VARSITY

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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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

PHOTOS: Braves go to 2-0 after walk-off grand slam

The Braves moved to 2-0 on the season with a 6-2 win over the Royals, led by Dominic Smith's walk-off grand slam.

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López impressive in first start in a year

Dominic Smith hits walk-off grand slam as Braves beat Royals 6-2

Georgia Bulldogs

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Early standouts to watch during Georgia football spring practice

The Georgia football players making an impact this spring through five practices include QB Ryan Puglisi, RB Dante Dowdell, OT Jah Jackson and DL Valdin Sone.

BULLDOGS

What UGA basketball will do to ‘reshape’ amid challenges it faces to elevate

Georgia basketball looks to continue its ascension, but challenges lie ahead on brink of the transfer portal opening.

BULLDOGS

Georgia seems to have found another diamond in the rough with this freshman

Zykie Helton was one of the lower-ranked prospects in Georgia's 2026 recruiting class. Yet he's the one who is turning the most heads.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Falcons plan to add RB Brian Robinson to build backfield depth, reports say

The one-year, $2.5M contract will help bolster the backfield.

NFL

Tagovailoa seeks fresh start with Falcons

Tua Tagovailoa is at a bit of a career crossroads. He arrives in Atlanta with no promises other than the opportunity to compete with Michael Penix Jr.

NFL

Key Georgia staffer leaving role for job with Atlanta Falcons

Steve Drummond most recently served as Georgia’s deputy athletic director and chief marketing officer.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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‘Starting to click’: How Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey transformed his hitting game

Georgia Tech junior catcher Vahn Lackey has turned from great defensive player into elite MLB prospect after tweaking his hitting form.

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Onus on Georgia Tech AD Ryan Alpert to deliver support for coach Scott Cross

For decades, Tech has been challenged to keep up with its peers in terms of coaching salaries, facilities and now, name, image and likeness deals.

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For first time since 2011, Tech baseball has won first 6 series of season

The Jackets defeated the Panthers 11-9 on Friday, lost 14-9 on Saturday and came back to win 12-4 on Sunday, bringing their record to 19-5 overall and 6-3 in the ACC.

Atlanta United FC

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Arthur Blank names president of soccer to oversee United, NWSL franchises

Mauricio Culebro comes to Atlanta with more than 22 years of vast experience across the soccer industry.

MLS

Atlanta United battles to scoreless draw

Five Stripes pick up a point in 0-0 finish vs. D.C. United.

Hamstring injury keeps Ronaldo out of Portugal friendly against U.S. in Atlanta

A hamstring injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s friendlies against the United States and Mexico. The 41-year-old Ronaldo hasn’t played since Feb.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks bounce back, down Kings in 12th-straight win at home

NBA

Hawks struggle to stifle Pritchard, fall to Celtics

Payton Pritchard’s hot night proved too much for the Atlanta Hawks, who went cold after halftime in a 109-102 loss to the Celtics.

NBA

Hawks rise to fifth in East. Here’s how their playoff outlook has changed.

After their win over the East-leading Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks ascended to fifth place in the standings.

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.

State Report

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COLLEGE HOOPS

Kennesaw State battles start to finish, but can’t score NCAA Tournament win

Kennesaw State stayed close but fell 73-64 to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament, ending the Owls’ second March Madness trip after their CUSA title run.

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Underdog par excellence, Kennesaw State having another moment in the sun

OWLS

Kennesaw State to face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament

PHOTOS: Braves go to 2-0 after walk-off grand slam

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Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hits a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Braves announce full coverage plan, including deal with DirectTV

On Friday, the Braves released a comprehensive guide on how to watch BravesVision during the regular season this year.

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Back to the playoffs? Check out the AJC’s season predictions for the Braves

The Braves are looking to bounce back from last year's disappointment. Will they? Here's what the AJC staff thinks.

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Weiss’ first lineup features Albies hitting third, White starting in left

New Braves manager Walt Weiss' first lineup on Opening Day includes Ozzie Albies batting third and Eli White starting in left field.

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‘Starting to click’: How Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey transformed his hitting game

Georgia Tech junior catcher Vahn Lackey has turned from great defensive player into elite MLB prospect after tweaking his hitting form.

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5 things to watch for the Braves this season

Five things to watch for the Atlanta Braves in the 2026 season include question marks for the starting rotation, injury issues, a strong offense and a stellar bullpen.

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BULLDOGS

What UGA basketball will do to ‘reshape’ amid challenges it faces to elevate

Georgia basketball looks to continue its ascension, but challenges lie ahead on brink of the transfer portal opening.

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Braves announce agreement with Xfinity

BravesVision, which will air pregame, postgame and live game telecasts, will be available on Xfinity beginning with Friday's game against the Royals.

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KEN SUGIURA

Worry not: Drake Baldwin’s success hasn’t gone to his (cheese) head

Baldwin was accorded an honor that any proud son of Wisconsin would cherish — a Packers cheesehead hat with his name on it, courtesy of the franchise.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia seems to have found another diamond in the rough with this freshman

Zykie Helton was one of the lower-ranked prospects in Georgia's 2026 recruiting class. Yet he's the one who is turning the most heads.

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Good news for Braves fans as another carriage agreement is expected soon

Indications are the Atlanta Braves have reached a television agreement with DirecTV to carry BravesVision, though an announcement has not been made as of Thursday afternoon.