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After finally finding good pass rush, Falcons search for answers again

Four productive pass rushers from last season now play for other teams, and James Pearce Jr. is facing a minimum six-game ban.

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State’s No. 4 prospect Chance Gilbert makes stunning commitment to Auburn

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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 Braves

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Braves continue to roll as they head to Chicago and New York this week

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Harris provides heroic hit, bullpen slams door in Braves’ sweep of Pirates

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Dominic Smith’s homer fuels three-run fifth in 6-3 win

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia football could get boost from eligibility clock rules movement

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For Georgia’s Kolby Branch, the trip to Omaha will be a family affair

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State’s No. 4 prospect Chance Gilbert makes stunning commitment to Auburn

Atlanta Falcons

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

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Falcons begin final week of OTAs

Falcons players offer predictions for World Cup ahead of Atlanta hosting

Georgia Tech

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Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey looks like ‘franchise-changing player’ in MLB draft

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Heartbreak is Georgia Tech’s unshakeable postseason companion

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James Ramsey explains late-game bullpen decisions in stunning loss to Oklahoma

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What are the chances the U.S. men’s national team plays a World Cup match in Atlanta?

KEN SUGIURA

A column turns into a plan to make children’s World Cup dreams come true

KEN SUGIURA

Frustration, disappointment for Georgia soccer fans priced out of World Cup

Atlanta Hawks

Game 6 : Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks
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Hawks’ extension of Quin Snyder keeps the team on an upward trajectory

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Hawks give GM Onsi Saleh a promotion and a contract extension

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Hawks’ Jalen Johnson earns All-NBA honors after career-best season

High Schools

GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School

Columbus holds off county schools duo for No. 1 in Class 2A in all-sports race

Private schools lead way in 4A; Marist takes No. 1 spot in all-sports standings

Bremen leads from start to finish in Class A Division I all-sports standings

State Report

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Titans top Marist to repeat as GHSA Class 4A girls soccer champs

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Prince Avenue’s Andrew Beard, the state’s No. 2 RB prospect, commits to Florida

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Georgia Bulldogs players celebrate after winning the NCAA Super Regional series by defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs 11-9 at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens. Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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