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Blessed Trinity, Cartersville to decide Class 4A title after splitting twin bill

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Lanier County baseball defends title, wins Class A Division II

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Rockmart wins first state title in baseball

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Braves vs. Nationals on Wednesday postponed because of rain

After losing the series opener on Monday, the Atlanta Braves were hoping to bounce back with budding youngster AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound Wednesday.

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Kirby Smart still loves expectations for Georgia football amid new landscape

This could be the last season Georgia plays eight SEC games, as the league is weighing the decision to expand to nine conference games if there are changes to the CFP format.

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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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Michael Cunningham’s columns

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Ken Sugiura’s columns

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Atlanta Dream

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Club World Cup

With 300,000 visitors expected to descend on the city, and billions more watching at home, officials face mounting pressure to host the major event without issues.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies throws to first base for an out on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Luis García Jr. during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Washington, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Terrance Williams/AP)

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Braves vs. Nationals on Wednesday postponed because of rain

After losing the series opener on Monday, the Atlanta Braves were hoping to bounce back with budding youngster AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound Wednesday.

Braves Report: Shaking off the rust

A recap of Spencer Strider's performance in Tuesday night's Braves-Nationals game, and readers weigh in on the Freeman-Olson debate.

Spencer Strider deems return start unacceptable. ‘It’s got to be better’

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia baseball's Wes Johnson celebrates with his players after the Bulldogs defeated the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets 5-2 on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Georgia announces raise, contract extension for baseball coach Wes Johnson

Wes Johnson is in his second season with the Bulldogs. The team is the No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament.

Kirby Smart still loves expectations for Georgia football amid new landscape

This could be the last season Georgia plays eight SEC games, as the league is weighing the decision to expand to nine conference games if there are changes to the CFP format.

Georgia softball looks to repeat history in underdog role at Florida

Georgia advances to play the Gators and now have a trip to the Women’s College World Series on the line.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. enters OTAs as the leader of the offense, a step up from his rookie season, when he opened the year as the backup. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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It’s time for Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. to take the reins

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Four takeaways from first week of Falcons’ offseason program

From expectations surrounding the rookie class to veterans taking their play to the next level.

‘Like a kid going to the toy store’: Why Falcons’ rookies have coaches excited

The Falcons' Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. already are making an impression on their coaches.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech bench reacts after a double play during the second inning against Georgia on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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After securing No. 1 seed, Georgia Tech baseball opens ACC tournament Thursday

Georgia Tech opens its ACC baseball tournament schedule Thursday against California in Durham, North Carolina.

‘Sisu?’ Key wants Georgia Tech football focused on mindset this summer

Tech football enters 2025 coming off back-to-back 7-6 seasons that include some big victories, some head-scratching losses and no win over UGA since 2016

Vote: How many games will Georgia Tech football win in 2025 regular season?

Georgia Tech fans, what are your expectations for the 2025 season? Vote in our poll for how many games you think they'll win.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United president Garth Lagerwey, chief soccer officer & sporting director Chris Henderson and head coach Ronny Deila pose for a photo at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga., on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. (Courtesty of Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

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Atlanta United’s Garth Lagerwey said Deila, Henderson are safe

The club president said a cocktail of bad data, bad scouting, bad tactics and bad luck is why Atlanta United’s results are so poor.

Atlanta United’s Tristan Muyumba out for several weeks with injuries

Brooks Lennon to miss at least one match because of pulled hamstring.

After calling team soft, Atlanta United’s Ronny Deila running short of options

There are worse things that a coach or manager can call his or her team, but the list is short. If Atlanta United players are indeed soft, accountability goes upstairs.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher averaged 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 75 games. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher named to NBA’s All-Rookie first team

Atlanta forward received 99 first-place votes to finish second, behind Covington’s Stephon Castle.

Hawks’ Trae Young responds to Knicks fans’ latest trolling

Feud goes back to 2021 playoffs, when Atlanta eliminated New York.

Who at the scouting combine might the Hawks target in the NBA draft?

The Hawks are eyeing several players at the NBA Scouting Combine in Chicago.

High Schools

The Blessed Trinity dugout watches the final inning of its win over Cartersville. The teams meet for the championship on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

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Blessed Trinity, Cartersville to decide Class 4A title after splitting twin bill

Lanier County baseball defends title, wins Class A Division II

Rockmart wins first state title in baseball

State Report

Current and former college football coaches take part in the 2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament in Greensboro, GA Tuesday

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2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament

Current and former college football coaches competed at the 2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament on Tuesday.

Kelly sets scoring record in winning Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Els, Kelly share lead entering final round at Mitsubishi Electric Classic

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

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Braves lose to Nationals in Spencer Strider’s return

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Walton’s Bleached Blond Bombers sweep Lowndes to capture Class 6A title

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Class 3A, A Division II series tied 1-1 in GHSA baseball championships

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Sugiura: Asking, answering questions about Braves Acuña, Kimbrell and Baldwin

Rehabs, returns and realizations around three players.

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Lambert’s sixth straight title comes by 69 shots in Class 6A

Boys and girls high school golf titles determined in eight classifications around the state.

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Campbell principal, athletic director reassigned after coaches get jobs back

Basketball coaches James Gwyn and Randy McClure, who both coached at the school since the 1990s, saw Campbell name its gym in their honor in 2019

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Braves Report: Enough of the Freddie Freeman talk

The Braves didn’t choose Matt Olson over Freddie Freeman, Freeman wasn’t re-signing. So Atlanta traded for his replacement. And a really good one.

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‘Sisu?’ Key wants Georgia Tech football focused on mindset this summer

Tech football enters 2025 coming off back-to-back 7-6 seasons that include some big victories, some head-scratching losses and no win over UGA since 2016

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Vote: How many games will Georgia Tech football win in 2025 regular season?

Georgia Tech fans, what are your expectations for the 2025 season? Vote in our poll for how many games you think they'll win.