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Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich gets $100,000 fine for failing to keep information confidential.

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Braves tally just three hits against Rockies as bid for .500 record falls short

After taking the first two games of their series against the Rockies by a combined 14-5 margin, the Braves managed only three hits this game.

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Falcons exercise $16.8 million fifth-year option for receiver Drake London

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Jalon Walker, Malaki Starks leaders among NFL prospects drafted into good situations

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How do you grade the Falcons’ NFL draft performance?

If you think Atlanta deserves better than what ESPN or our beat reporter scored them, let us know.

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Buccaneers, Panthers and Saints get high marks for their NFL draft picks.

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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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The Masters AJC

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NCAA women’s tournament bracket

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The latest news, notes and more from high school sports action in the state of Georgia.

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Braves tally just three hits against Rockies as bid for .500 record falls short

After taking the first two games of their series against the Rockies by a combined 14-5 margin, the Braves managed only three hits this game.

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Hall of Famers, interactive games part of Atlanta All-Star Village fan fest

Braves and MLB unveil attractions in 500,000-square-foot space at Cobb Galleria Centre.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia football leads SEC in 2025 NFL Draft picks with 13 players drafted

Lions selected ex-Georgia Bulldog Dominic Lovett in NFL draft

Lions select ex-Georgia Bulldog Dan Jackson in NFL draft

The safety was a walk-on for all six seasons at Georgia.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons exercise $16.8 million fifth-year option for receiver Drake London

The Falcons have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract for receiver Drake London.

NFL fines Falcons $250,000 for breach that led to prank call on Sanders

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich gets $100,000 fine for failing to keep information confidential.

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Keeping Kirk Cousins was a choice, and Falcons have made the right one - Clone

The Falcons were right to keep Kirk Cousins, Ken Sugiura says.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech receives commitment from German shooting guard

Davi Remagen reportedly has given Tech a commitment to play for the Yellow Jackets for the 2025-26 season

Walk-off homer in extra innings breaks Georgia Tech’s seven-game skid

Kent Schmidt’s heroics gave the Yellow Jackets their first win in two weeks.

Two ex-Georgia Tech players in NFL draft, others sign as free agents

For the first time since 2021, Georgia Tech saw multiple former players selected during the NFL draft.

Atlanta United FC

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Soccer stats: Previewing Atlanta United vs. Nashville

A preview of the Atlanta United vs. Nashville game scheduled for Saturday in Atlanta.

Atlanta United’s Brooks Lennon more concerned about games than new contract

Lennon said the team had a long meeting after Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Orlando and another before Tuesday’s session.

Atlanta United coach Ronny Deila: Way out is safety, trust and fun

The United coach said he thinks the team has hit the bottom and took responsibility for it after Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Orlando.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher finishes runner-up in NBA Rookie of the Year voting

A look at the Hawks roster: Who stays and who doesn’t?

Though the Atlanta Hawks finished the regular season with 40 wins, they experienced major slides because of their lack of depth and size in the frontcourt.

Do you remember? Moments that jumped out from the Hawks’ 2024-25 season

The Hawks shocked the league with an NBA Cup semifinals run, handed the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers their first loss at home and crushed a few records along the way.

High Schools

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Soccer sister act: Trio help Oconee chase third straight Class 3A title

They share DNA, but each girl brings her own strengths and skills to a Warriors team seeking a three-peat.

Top high school golfers in Georgia come from smaller private schools

Brookwood in Thomasville and Rivers Academy of Alpharetta tee up championship teams.

Hughes senior Maurice Gleaton is fastest high school runner in Georgia history

Hughes senior and track star Maurice Gleaton is breaking records all over Georgia.

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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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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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Jeff Ulbrich’s apology admirable, as was Shedeur Sanders’ forgiveness

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Braves tally just three hits against Rockies as bid for .500 record falls short

Hall of Famers, interactive games part of Atlanta All-Star Village fan fest

Falcons exercise $16.8 million fifth-year option for receiver Drake London

Jalon Walker, Malaki Starks leaders among NFL prospects drafted into good situations

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NCAA women’s tournament bracket

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Braves tally just three hits against Rockies as bid for .500 record falls short

Braves Report: The hunt for .500

Hall of Famers, interactive games part of Atlanta All-Star Village fan fest

Georgia football leads SEC in 2025 NFL Draft picks with 13 players drafted

Lions selected ex-Georgia Bulldog Dominic Lovett in NFL draft

Lions select ex-Georgia Bulldog Dan Jackson in NFL draft

Falcons exercise $16.8 million fifth-year option for receiver Drake London

NFL fines Falcons $250,000 for breach that led to prank call on Sanders

Keeping Kirk Cousins was a choice, and Falcons have made the right one - Clone

Georgia Tech receives commitment from German shooting guard

Walk-off homer in extra innings breaks Georgia Tech’s seven-game skid

Two ex-Georgia Tech players in NFL draft, others sign as free agents

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Atlanta United’s Brooks Lennon more concerned about games than new contract

Atlanta United coach Ronny Deila: Way out is safety, trust and fun

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher finishes runner-up in NBA Rookie of the Year voting

A look at the Hawks roster: Who stays and who doesn’t?

Do you remember? Moments that jumped out from the Hawks’ 2024-25 season

Soccer sister act: Trio help Oconee chase third straight Class 3A title

Top high school golfers in Georgia come from smaller private schools

Hughes senior Maurice Gleaton is fastest high school runner in Georgia history

2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament

Kelly sets scoring record in winning Mitsubishi Electric Classic

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

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