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Jacob Toppin is ready for what’s ahead with the Hawks

The Hawks extended a qualifying offer to Toppin at the end of June. He signed the offer sheet one day before the team opened Summer League.

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How have Braves fared in past Home Run Derbies?

From Dale Murphy to Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves players have swung big in the Home Run Derby. Acuña Jr. returns for his third try in 2025.

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How a New Yorker became the official artist for Atlanta’s MLB All-Star Game

Since 2003, Charles Fazzino has been selected by the MLB to commemorate the All-Star Game. He noted that Atlanta has “a lot to draw,” which helped form his creative vision.

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Braves place Austin Riley on 10-day injured list

Nacho Alvarez Jr. takes the place of Riley, who left Friday’s 6-5 win with lower abdominal tightness and was placed on the injured list Saturday morning.

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Businesses near Truist Park bank on big All-Star Game boost

Restaurants and other businesses near Truist Park are staffing up, extending hours and planning special events to capture All-Star Game crowds.

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MLB icons Baker, Griffey discuss importance of HBCU Swingman Classic

The game, which features top athletes from historically Black colleges and universities, is one of the many All-Star Week events taking place at the Braves’ home ballpark.

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Morehouse College alum detained by ICE in Texas

Alex Maganda, a former Morehouse football player, came to the U.S. from Mexico at 5 years old, his attorney said. A hearing on his case is expected within the next two weeks.

Metro Atlanta food scene has big week in TV, and more local restaurant happenings

An area chef won chopped, an Atlanta farmer's TV show was nominated for a Daytime Emmy and the AJC previewed a new Thai restaurant coming to West Midtown.

Who is the quarterbacks coach working with Michael Penix Jr.?

Falcons quarterback coach D.J. Williams was hoping to follow his father’s footsteps into the NFL.

Laughs are not accidental in journalism novel ‘The Accident Report’

Interview with author and former AJC writer Ralph Ellis, whose 'The Accident Report' is a novel about a Watergate-inspired reporter digging for dirt in the small-town South.

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Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. ready to take the reins at quarterback

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. is preparing for his first full season as a starter, with coaches praising his poise, arm strength and leadership.

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Georgia had third-highest SNAP payment error rate in country in 2024

The state’s error rate during fiscal 2024 was exceeded by only Alaska and the District of Columbia

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Homeless camp cleared but memories of man killed there live on

The clearing comes after years of pressure from community stakeholders, including businesses and developers, to shut down a camp that obstructs traffic.

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Hawks’ Asa Newell makes NBA debut and other takeaways from Summer League opener

The Hawks have one Summer League game under their belt. They downed the Heat 105-98 after a big outing from third-year guard Kobe Bufkin.

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Murphy’s two home runs help Braves outlast Cardinals 6-5

Atlanta did something in the first inning Friday that it hadn’t done in four previous chances against Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore — score a run.

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Braves’ Austin Riley removed from Friday’s game after injury

Atlanta's third baseman left before the top of the fourth inning. Before that, he had gone 1-for-2 with an RBI single, a run scored and also made three assists.

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Jordin Canada catches fire, but Dream collapse in second half against Fever

Jordin Canada powered the Atlanta Dream in the first half, but the Indiana Fever responded with a dominant second-half surge.

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Braves have indefinite plans for weekend rotation

Braves starting pitchers Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach, AJ Smith-Shawver and Reynaldo Lopez are out of rotation with injuries

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Braves’ Matt Olson to replace Ronald Acuña Jr. in Home Run Derby

Ronald Acuña Jr. still plans to play in All-Star Game despite back injury.

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Kobe Bufkin powers Hawks to win over Heat in Summer League opener

The Atlanta Hawks opened their Summer League play with a 105-98 win over the Heat.