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‘Kind of beyond belief’: Braves waste masterful start from Bryce Elder, walked off by Giants

The 3-2 defeat marked the Braves’ ninth straight one-run loss and third consecutive game blowing a lead in the final inning.

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Former Atlantan Coco Gauff wins French Open

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Braves designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment after one scoreless outing

After just 14 pitches, Craig Kimbrel’s return to the Braves is over. The organization designated the nine-time All-Star for assignment Saturday.

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Judge approves $2.8 billion settlement, paving way for colleges to pay athletes

June 7, 2025
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Craig Kimbrel back on the mound for the Braves, but streak hits five losses

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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 manager Brian Snitker, right, speaks with home plate umpire Gabe Morales after being during ejected in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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‘Kind of beyond belief’: Braves waste masterful start from Bryce Elder, walked off by Giants

The 3-2 defeat marked the Braves’ ninth straight one-run loss and third consecutive game blowing a lead in the final inning.

Braves’ losing streak reaches six, as Giants score two in 9th to pull out a win

PHOTOS: Braves drop another heartbreaker to Giants

The Braves dropped their sixth straight game and fell a season-high nine games under .500 with a 3-2 loss to the Giants on Saturday.

Georgia Bulldogs

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What NCAA settlement means for Georgia athletics

Now that the judge has given approval, UGA must decide rosters, scholarships.

‘Intentional’ recruiting from UGA impresses in-state, four-star WR prospect

Even before Dandridge took his official visit to UGA last weekend, he was a major target for receivers coach James Coley.

UGA football lands commitment from nation’s No. 3 CB, brother of NFL safety

Justice Fitzpatrick, the nation's No. 3 cornerback prospect for 2026, has committed to play for Georgia football.

Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins is set to count $40 million against the Falcons’ 2025 salary cap, with a base salary of $27.5 million. Those numbers make him easily the highest-paid backup quarterback in the NFL. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Here are the Falcons’ options with Kirk Cousins ahead of mandatory minicamp

Cousins was demoted to backup quarterback last season, behind Michael Penix Jr.

Here’s a look at Kirk Cousins’ timeline with the Atlanta Falcons

The Kirk Cousins era with the Falcons has been marked by its highs and lows over the past 17 months. Let's take a look at the timeline.

‘Saquon type of season’ is next step for Falcons star Bijan Robinson

The Atlanta Falcons' Bijan Robinson had just one run longer than 30 yards in 304 attempts last season, while 31 players had at least two such runs in 2024

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech Athletic Director J Batt is leaving the school for a job at Michigan State. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia Tech AD watch: 5 more candidates to consider

With J Batt leaving for Michigan State, Tech is expected to move quickly to replace him.

Georgia Tech promotes longtime assistant to lead baseball program

James Ramsey will take over for Danny Hall, who announced in March the 2025 season would be his last with the Yellow Jackets.

J Batt welcomes joining ‘top 10 athletic department’ at Michigan State

Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz worked with J Batt when both were at North Carolina — Guskiewicz as a faculty member and Batt as a student-athlete

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United forward Cayman Togashi during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga., on Jan. 28, 2025. (Courtesy of Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

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Atlanta United’s Cayman Togashi undergoes knee surgery

Cayman Togashi suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee.

Eliminating ‘simple mistakes’ must be Atlanta United’s priority, Deila says

Atlanta United has allowed 10 goals in six matches and is 2-3-1 since switching to a back-five formation six matches ago.

Struggling Atlanta United stars may benefit from call-ups

Atlanta Hawks

Assistant coach Lloyd Pierce (left) talks with guard Tyrese Haliburton during the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals. The Pacers largely have leaned on Pierce’s offensive expertise since he joined the team in 2021. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

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‘You learn from it’: Ex-Hawks coach Pierce thriving with Pacers in NBA Finals

After leaving Atlanta in 2021, Lloyd Pierce has helped build a surprising Indiana team.

Hometown Thunder motivates Hawks’ Trae Young to bring NBA Finals to Atlanta

Trae Young was a big fan of the Thunder while growing up in Norman, Oklahoma. He's pulling for them to win in the NBA finals, naturally.

NBA working on plan for US-vs.-world format at All-Star Game next season

High Schools

Center Artem Korchagin came to Thomas County Central from Russia when he was a 14-year-old freshman. He had never played football before, but as a junior he made the all-Region 2-5A first team last season and committed to California in April. (Courtesy of Thomas County Central)

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He never played football in Russia. Moving to South Ga. hotbed made him a D-1 prospect.

The Thomas County Central football team has been a powerhouse in recent years, thanks in part to a center from Russia who had never played the sport as of a few years ago

Presenting the 2024-25 AJC high school athletes of the year

Here are the top athletes in 27 GHSA sports whose performances during the past year led to individual glory and team success.

Marist extends run of dominance in Georgia high school all-sports competition

Marist won the most recent Class 4A directors cup at the expense of their private-school rival Westminster.

State Report

Coco Gauff of the U.S. kisses the trophy as she won the final match of the French Tennis Open against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

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Former Atlantan Coco Gauff wins French Open

Judge approves $2.8 billion settlement, paving way for colleges to pay athletes

Dream guard Jordin Canada set for return to lineup Friday

The Dream has had a hot start to the regular season, posting a 5-2 record, while winning their past four games, with guard Jordin Canada returning to the lineup Friday.

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San Francisco Giants' Matt Chapman (26) celebrates as he runs the bases following his game-winning, two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 7, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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5 disturbing stats about the Braves’ struggles

If the Braves are going to turn this around, it needs to happen soon.

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U.S. Soccer provides updates on training center

The facility in Fayetteville remains on schedule for an April 2026 completion date, two months before the World Cup.

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Presenting the 2024-25 AJC high school athletes of the year

Here are the top athletes in 27 GHSA sports whose performances during the past year led to individual glory and team success.

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Here are the Falcons’ options with Kirk Cousins ahead of mandatory minicamp

Cousins was demoted to backup quarterback last season, behind Michael Penix Jr.

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‘You learn from it’: Ex-Hawks coach Pierce thriving with Pacers in NBA Finals

After leaving Atlanta in 2021, Lloyd Pierce has helped build a surprising Indiana team.

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Epic collapse: Braves bullpen implodes to continue skid

The 11-10 defeat marked the Braves’ first loss when leading by at least six runs through eight innings since 1973.

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Braves call up former closer Craig Kimbrel, according to report

The nine-time All-Star posted a 2.00 ERA with nine walks and 23 strikeouts in 18 Minor League appearances.

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Braves’ AJ Smith-Shawver to undergo surgery next week, extent remains unknown

The 22-year-old will either have Tommy John surgery or an internal brace procedure.

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Cunningham: ‘Saquon type of season’ is next step for Falcons star Bijan Robinson

The Atlanta Falcons' Bijan Robinson had just one run longer than 30 yards in 304 attempts last season, while 31 players had at least two such runs in 2024

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Marist extends run of dominance in Georgia high school all-sports competition

Marist won the most recent Class 4A directors cup at the expense of their private-school rival Westminster.