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Michael Penix Jr.: Falcons’ offense ‘should be the best’ in the NFL

Michael Penix Jr. took over for Kirk Cousins with three games to play last season. He was impressive enough to be declared the starting quarterback.

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Even in down year, Ozuna is among better trade candidates to bolster an offense

Marcell Ozuna, whose contract is expiring, is the Braves’ likeliest trade candidate and could certainly bolster a contender’s lineup even amid a down year.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM: Developing ‘urgency’ critical for Falcons to build good defense

On defense, the Falcons will need major contributions from several rookies and some second-year players who didn’t play much last season.

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Tech went 0-3 when he was injured. Now, Kyle Efford is back, ready to lead.

Linebacker Kyle Efford, who led Georgia Tech football in tackles the last two seasons, was recently cleared to return from a labrum injury in his shoulder

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Atlanta United season-ticket prices increase for 2026

Some ticket prices are increasing for Atlanta United fans next season.

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MLB All-Star Game

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The Battery is an owner’s dream, but new life is emerging where Braves left

The Battery Atlanta around Truist Park is the envy of MLB owners, The Wall Street Journal gushed. The area around Turner Field was never like that, but it's starting to grow.

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In agreement with Manfred on All-Star Week: ‘An extraordinary success’

MLB commissioner calls Braves ‘an exceptional host Club.’

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Braves Report: Difficult decisions

Now that the All-Star Game is behind us, what's ahead for the Braves?

TV, scores & more
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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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Vote: Who will win the 2025 ACC football championship?

The annual ACC Football Kickoff is underway. By the end of the week, media members will vote on who they think will win the conference championship in the coming season.

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Check out all of the AJC’s Falcons preseason position previews

Atlanta Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter breaks down the Atlanta Falcons before they report to training camp July 23 for their first practice July 24.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after striking out to end the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Even in down year, Ozuna is among better trade candidates to bolster an offense

Marcell Ozuna, whose contract is expiring, is the Braves’ likeliest trade candidate and could certainly bolster a contender’s lineup even amid a down year.

Braves Report: Slim odds and veto power

We also check in on the Braves farm system to see how those guys are doing.

Braves buried by Giants, lose second consecutive series

The Braves entered their series finale with the Giants Sunday looking to bounce back from a nine-run loss.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia WR commit gets strong endorsement from former UGA, NFL standout

Georgia WR commit Craig Dandridge received high praise from former UGA and NFL standout DB Tim Jennings, who sees big-time potential in the four-star recruit.

Mark Richt to Carson Beck on UGA-to-Miami moves: ‘You got paid more than I did’

Former UGA coach Mark Richt who moved to Miami joked that former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is making more money than Richt for his move, also to the University of Miami.

Report: UGA commit faces 2 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Chace Calicut, a four-star defensive back from Houston, is second Georgia commit to be arrested this month.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen, shown in Flowery Branch on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Falcons LB Troy Andersen to start camp on PUP list; others cleared to return

Andersen, who was selected in the second round out of Montana State in the 2022 NFL draft, only played two games in 2023 after suffering a pectoral injury.

PHOTOS: Falcons first day of training camp

Fans gathered to get their first view of Atlanta Falcons players on the first day of training camp.

OPINION

Developing ‘urgency’ critical for Falcons to build good defense in camp

On defense, the Falcons will need major contributions from several rookies and some second-year players who didn’t play much last season.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford, who missed the Yellow Jackets' Birmingham Bowl appearance with a labrum injury in his shoulder, speaks to the media Wednesday at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Neil Redmond/ACC)

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Tech went 0-3 when he was injured. Now, Kyle Efford is back, ready to lead.

Linebacker Kyle Efford, who led Georgia Tech football in tackles the last two seasons, was recently cleared to return from a labrum injury in his shoulder

It’s past time for Georgia Tech’s Haynes King to get his due

Talented, tough quarterback returns to lead Yellow Jackets.

Brent Key and company are a confident bunch at ACC Football Kickoff

The Georgia Tech coach and four of his players make an appearance at annual media event.

Atlanta United FC

After the game, a young Atlanta United fan celebrates his team’s 3-2 victory over Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Atlanta United season-ticket prices increase for 2026

Some ticket prices are increasing for Atlanta United fans next season.

Atlanta United disappointed in results, working on transfer plan to improve

‘We need to improve our defending,’ Chris Henderson says. ‘I think that’s put us in negative positions in some games.’

Atlanta United’s Chris Henderson explains Efrain Morales trade

The trade angered some Atlanta United supporters, who questioned why the team would trade a player who was starting and also pursuing a degree at Georgia Tech.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks fans celebrate at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The team will partner with a local nonprofit an all-new dining experience. (Jason Getz/AJC 2024)

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Hawks partner with local nonprofit for dining experience

On Sept. 28, the Hawks and Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit providing emergency assistance to food-service workers, will host Atlanta Hawks Forkside Seats.

Hawks lose Summer League finale to Celtics

Hawks sign guard to final open two-way roster spot

The Atlanta Hawks announced Friday that they re-signed guard Keaton Wallace to a two-way contract.

High Schools

MiKah King was a student at Arabia Mountain High School and a member of the football team. Photo Credit: DeKalb County School District.

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Arabia Mountain football player dies after medical emergency at practice

The player was identified as sophomore MiKah King.

GHSA reaffirms June decision to make two-time transfers ineligible for one year

Hardship appeals will be considered but will be difficult to win for the new bylaw, which will apply to athletes who transfer for a second time after Aug. 1.

Two Georgia high school football standouts charged with murder in shooting

Three suspects — ages 15-18 — face charges in the death of a 46-year-old man, Carrollton police say.

State Report

NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) approaches the start line during Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Hampton. 11-year-old Rhealynn Mills recently won a contest for her artwork to appear on NASCAR driver Chase Elliott's car. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Home-state favorite Chase Elliott passes Brad Keselowski on final lap to win NASCAR Atlanta race

PHOTOS: Quaker State 400 key race in NASCAR season

The Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart was held Saturday at EchoPark Speedway.

Andruw Jones on Atlanta in MLB Speedway Classic: ‘You can call it Braves Country’

Anticipation is beginning to build around MLB’s Speedway Classic, and for Braves fans, that means another day closer to watching their favorite team play in a unique location.

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts, center, is seen with teammates during the first practice of training camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Flowery Branch. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Can abundance of new faces help redirect the Georgia State football program?

The Panthers added 77 new players during the offseason — 34 high school signees and walk-ons and 43 transfers via the portal.

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Braves buried by Giants, lose second consecutive series

The Braves entered their series finale with the Giants Sunday looking to bounce back from a nine-run loss.

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Atlanta United completes trade that sends Efrain Morales to Montreal

Morales made five starts this season and appeared in nine regular-season matches. The trade is the fourth move made by Atlanta United ahead of the transfer window.

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Former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick begins new chapter at Norfolk State

Former NFL star Michael Vick is the new head coach at Norfolk State University, bringing his signature swagger to the sidelines.

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Carson Beck remembers ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’ from his Georgia days

Carson Beck says the Hurricanes are a good football fit with an offensive system in place that produced the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, quarterback Cam Ward.

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5 position battles to watch in Falcons training camp

Is cornerback Mike Hughes the weakest link on the defense?

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Vote: Who will win the 2025 ACC football championship?

The annual ACC Football Kickoff is underway. By the end of the week, media members will vote on who they think will win the conference championship in the coming season.

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Why first-year Kennesaw State football coach is ‘excited for the future’

First-year Kennesaw State football coach Jerry Mack plans to rebuild the Owls by recruiting local talent from Cobb County, metro Atlanta and across Georgia.

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Gray’s 24 points not enough, as Dream fall to Aces in Las Vegas, 87-72

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Braves blanked by Giants, as 9-0 loss evens series

The Atlanta Braves played their 100th game of the season Tuesday night at Truist Park, but the San Francisco Giants did all of the celebrating.