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Braves snap skid with 3-1 win over Giants

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Hawks to kick off Las Vegas Summer League on its opening day

Las Vegas season set to begin July 9, with Atlanta playing early Salt Lake City Summer League games starting July 4.

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Braves reliever Suarez to be shut down ‘for a little bit’

Setup man Robert Suarez complained of forearm tightness in his pitching arm last week and wasn’t available to throw against the Padres in San Diego.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

With draft over, here are some moves the Hawks should make this summer

The Atlanta Hawks should look to target veteran wings and a center, avoid big contracts, and build depth after the draft under president Onsi Saleh.

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U.S. surrenders late goal, finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 for its only win of the World Cup.

June 26, 2026

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AJC VARSITY

Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

The AJC Varsity all-sports rankings are modeled after similar competitions used by college divisions and other high school associations but with a twist.

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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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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.

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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.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves' Mauricio Dubón, right, is congratulated by Drake Baldwin (30) after scoring on a single by Ozzie Albies during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

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Braves snap skid with 3-1 win over Giants

MLB

Braves reliever Suarez to be shut down ‘for a little bit’

Setup man Robert Suarez complained of forearm tightness in his pitching arm last week and wasn’t available to throw against the Padres in San Diego.

MLB

Setup man Robert Suarez headed to IL

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

Georgia Bulldogs

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and head coach Sean McVay discuss a play during the NFL football team's practice Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/AP)

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Matthew Stafford talks NFL future, relationship with Ty Simpson

Former Georgia star Matthew Stafford shares his approach to playing future seasons with the L.A. Rams and how he's interacting with first-round QB pick Ty Simpson.

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BULLDOGS

2 Georgia rookies among ‘biggest surprise players’ of NFL offseason

Georgia’s rookie class is producing two of the biggest surprise players of the NFL offseason.

BULLDOGS

SEC releases Georgia men’s basketball game locations, home-and-home opponents

The Bulldogs will have three home-and-home games. Ten of its 15 conference foes made the NCAA Tournament last season.

Atlanta Falcons

Nathan Carter of the Falcons recently visited the Dominican Republic as part of a trip with Compassion International. (Nathan Carter/Access Atlanta)

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NFL

How Falcons RB learned lesson in faith, joy through Dominican Republic trip

A trip to the Dominican Republic gave Falcons' second-year running back Nathan Carter new perspectives on life, joy and the lessons of faith.

NFL

Falcons wanted more time to evaluate Kyle Pitts. It led them to a big commitment

The contract extension, reportedly worth $54 million for three years, would keep the Falcons tight end in Atlanta through the 2028 season.

NFL

Falcons and Kyle Pitts agree to contract extension

The contract extension, reportedly worth $54 million for three years, would keep the Falcons tight end in Atlanta through the 2028 season.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The new wave of the new Georgia Tech x Under Armour gear hit the shelves and racks at the Barnes & Noble bookstore on campus Friday. (Courtesy of Georgia Tech Athletics)

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech begins to unveil new Under Armour merchandise

Georgia Tech's apparel deal with Under Armour officially begins July 1, but the first batch is available online and at the Barnes & Noble store at Georgia Tech.

YELLOW JACKETS

Four Georgia Tech baseball players named All-Americans by D1 Baseball

Four Georgia Tech position players were named All-Americans by D1 Baseball, setting a program record.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech lands 4-star offensive lineman Kal-El Johnson

The Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati) product chose Tech over Indiana, North Carolina and LSU.

Atlanta United FC

Mauricio Culebro (center), the president of soccer for Atlanta United and the city's upcoming NWSL franchise, answers questions at his introductory press conference. Josh Blank (left), vice president of executive for AMBSE, and Rich McKay (right), CEO of AMBSE, also took part. (Amna Subhan/AJC)

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SOCCER

Mauricio Culebro introduced as Atlanta United, NWSL team’s president of soccer

Mauricio Culebro was introduced as president of Atlanta United and the city's future National Women’s Soccer League team Monday. Here's what we learned.

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

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder speaks to local members of the media during the Atlanta Hawks introductory press conference for their 2026 NBA Draft Picks at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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NBA

Hawks committed to continuity with Snyder’s return

The Hawks demonstrated their commitment to continuity by extending coach Quin Snyder and promoting Onsi Saleh to president of basketball operations.

NBA

Hawks to kick off Las Vegas Summer League on its opening day

Las Vegas season set to begin July 9, with Atlanta playing early Salt Lake City Summer League games starting July 4.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

With draft over, here are some moves the Hawks should make this summer

The Atlanta Hawks should look to target veteran wings and a center, avoid big contracts, and build depth after the draft under president Onsi Saleh.

High Schools

Loganville first basemen Zac Cuneio (left center) celebrates after Loganville beat Pope the seventh inning of Game 1 of the GHSA Class 5A baseball state championship series Monday, May 25, 2026, at Gwinnett Field in Lawrenceville. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

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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

Golf fans head to the eighth fairway during the second round of the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Aug. 22, 2025. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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PGA

East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027

The PGA Tour announced its season-ending playoffs, starting in 2028, will have a different structure, feature some form of match play and will rotate sites.

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.

PHOTOS: Haiti faces Morocco at World Cup in Atlanta
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Haiti's Lenny Joseph, right makes move against Morocco's Sofyan Amrabat during first half of Morocco vs. Haiti Group C FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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SEC releases Georgia men’s basketball game locations, home-and-home opponents

The Bulldogs will have three home-and-home games. Ten of its 15 conference foes made the NCAA Tournament last season.

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Morocco, Haiti just gave us Atlanta’s most exciting World Cup match

Haiti exits the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling performance against African heavyweights Morocco.

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Atlanta’s only World Cup player gets welcome homecoming with Haiti

He wears the jersey of his native Haiti but Louicius Deedson developed his youthful skills in Atlanta.

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MLB

How good are you at Atlanta Braves trivia? Find out in this month’s quiz.

Try this quiz as the Braves navigate a tough June stretch with injuries, slumping bats and a shrinking NL East lead before the All-Star break.

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KEN SUGIURA

What does it mean that Atlanta’s NHL expansion groups were put on hold?

Two Texas cities — Houston and Austin — have the inside track on becoming the NHL’s 33rd team, commissioner Gary Bettman said.

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MLB

Braves swept by Padres, NL East lead down to 4.5 games

The Braves drop four straight after being swept by the Padres in San Diego as pitching and hitting struggles shrink Atlanta’s lead in the NL East.

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NBA

Hawks agree to trade; move up take Henri Veesaar at No. 52

The Hawks selected North Carolina center Henri Veesaar in the second round of the NBA draft.

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PGA

East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027

The PGA Tour announced its season-ending playoffs, starting in 2028, will have a different structure, feature some form of match play and will rotate sites.

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Why this World Cup means so much to metro Atlanta’s Moroccan community

Morocco fans in Atlanta talk 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cup excitement.

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NBA

What experts are saying about the Hawks’ top draft pick, Kingston Flemings

The Atlanta Hawks' choice with the No. 8 pick, Kingston Flemings, received high grades and praise from Yahoo Sports, ESPN, The Athletic, USA Today and CBS Sports.