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Late home runs power Braves past Rockies

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Dream’s Brittney Griner makes WNBA history

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Former Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia returns to Atlanta

Arcia returned to his former home Friday, now a member of the Colorado Rockies, and was penciled in to start at shortstop and hit seventh in the series opener against Atlanta.

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Rhyne Howard makes nine 3-point shots in Dream’s win over Chicago

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Love and discipline: Michael Penix Jr. received both from his dad

‘My Dad, that’s my hero,’ says Atlanta's starting quarterback.

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Club World Cup
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An Atlanta soccer fan’s guide to Club World Cup … wait, what is that?

From dates and teams to group stages, here's all you need to know about next week's soccer tournament in Atlanta.

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Stadium security at forefront for Club World Cup in Atlanta

Mercedes-Benz Stadium has hosted numerous international soccer events, so it has protocols and procedures in place, but it hasn’t hosted a tournament like the Club World Cup.

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Is the Club World Cup a dry run for World Cup? Sort of.

The scale of hosting the Club World Cup will be smaller than the World Cup, but because it is the same sport it will offer some good tests for the stakeholders.

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High school news, notes and more

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

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MLS games, schedule, standings and stats from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his three-run homer against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Late home runs power Braves past Rockies

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PHOTOS: Braves use long ball to overpower Rockies

Marcel Ozuna hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to give Atlanta the lead, and the Braves stormed back from a three-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies, 12-4, at ...

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Former Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia returns to Atlanta

Arcia returned to his former home Friday, now a member of the Colorado Rockies, and was penciled in to start at shortstop and hit seventh in the series opener against Atlanta.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia linebacker CJ Allen has been the most productive of Georgia’s three linebackers it signed in the same recruiting class. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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This Georgia linebacker ‘won’t be kept out of the spotlight’ in 2025

Rising junior CJ Allen will take a leadership role for the Georgia.

No. 1 kicker in the nation commits to Georgia football

Five-star PK Harran Zureikat has committed to Georgia football for the Class of 2026

Kirby Smart questioned over quarterback management for the 2025 season

Coach Kirby Smart is already facing some questions about how Georgia has handled the quarterback position entering this upcoming season.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (center) with (from left) brother Mishon, dad Michael Penix Sr., mom Takisha Penix and brother Mekhi. (Photo courtesy of the Penix family).

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Love and discipline: Michael Penix Jr. received both from his dad

‘My Dad, that’s my hero,’ says Atlanta's starting quarterback.

Falcons announce 11 open practices during training camp

Now that renovations on their practice facility are complete, Atlanta's NFL team invites you to come watch them practice in Flowery Branch.

Cousins, rookies and injuries: 5 takeaways as Falcons wrap minicamp

‘I’m excited about where we are in the offseason,’ Atlanta coach Raheem Morris says as mandatory minicamp starts.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech fans storm the field after an NCAA college football game against Miami at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia Tech approves athletic budget for 2026 fiscal year

Georgia Tech's athletic department's budget increased to $159 million, a $22 million increase over 2025. Much of that is dedicated to revenue sharing with athletes.

Georgia Tech president Ángel Cabrera updates school’s AD search

Time is of the essence for Tech as it looks to replace former athletic director J Batt, who left this month to take the same position at Michigan State.

Georgia Tech basketball to face DePaul in Emerald Coast Classic

Georgia Tech basketball will be part of a four-team field for the November Emeral Coast Classic in Florida.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United midfielder Will Reilly dribbles during the second half of the match against the New York City FC at Yankee Stadium in New York City's Bronx borough on Thursday. Reilly says he thinks more players are speaking up and being leaders. (Dustin Satloff/Atlanta United)

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Four minutes could determine Atlanta United’s season

After dominating the first half until gifting NYCFC a goal with an almost predictable mistake, Atlanta United started the second half by giving up three goals in four minutes.

An Atlanta soccer fan’s guide to Club World Cup … wait, what is that?

From dates and teams to group stages, here's all you need to know about next week's soccer tournament in Atlanta.

Stadium security at forefront for Club World Cup in Atlanta

Mercedes-Benz Stadium has hosted numerous international soccer events, so it has protocols and procedures in place, but it hasn’t hosted a tournament like the Club World Cup.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks head coach Quin Snyder (left) and guard Trae Young confer during an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on April 1 in Atlanta. Young and Snyder have built a strong relationship since the team hired Snyder in 2023. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Hawks block Knicks’ interview request for Quin Snyder; Trae Young chimes in

The Knicks reached out to the Hawks to seek permission to interview head coach Quin Snyder. But Atlanta firmly denied the request, and star Trae Young added his feedback.

NBA mock draft roundup: Who do experts think the Hawks will draft?

This year’s draft class has long been considered stronger than last year’s, and the Hawks can address a couple of their needs to develop for the future.

Hawks finalizing deals with two senior executives in front office

Pelicans’ Graham and 76ers’ Dinwiddie reportedly coming to Atlanta.

High Schools

Athena Yoo of Lambert High School, shown here at the 2023 Georgia Women's Amateur, was named Class 6A girls player of the year by the Georgia High School Golf Coaches Association. (Courtesy of Kate Awtrey-King/2023)

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All-state golf teams for Georgia high schools announced

The Georgia High School Golf Coaches Association named its Georgia high school golf players of the year and all-state teams for each classification of GHSA teams

GHSA set to make 3-school athletes ineligible, tightens transfer rules

Georgia high school athletes who change schools twice after the ninth grade will be ineligible for a year under new GHSA bylaws expected to get final approval next month.

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

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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Colorado Rockies shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) tries to tag Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) with no ball eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Atlanta United blown out at NYCFC

The Five Stripes are shut out for the eighth time.

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One year out: Atlanta’s World Cup kickoff begins

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Jalon Walker bringing Georgia football’s teamwork culture to Falcons defense

Georgia football has a saying for its defensive line unit that is now ingrained into the mind of former Bulldog and Falcons first-round draft pick Jalon Walker.

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Schwellenbach goes the distance as Braves finish off Brewers

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Georgia-Alabama football game time among several kickoffs announced by ESPN

Georgia football’s September game against Alabama will be the first time since 2015 that they play each other in Sanford Stadium.

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Falcons’ Drake London ‘won’t be underappreciated’ much longer

The 2025 season, the wide receiver intends, will be the one in which the nation is forced to acknowledge him — and learn about him in ways the Falcons already know.

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4 Atlanta companies named as sponsors for city’s 2026 World Cup efforts

Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, Georgia-Pacific, Home Depot and Southern Co. will serve as sponsors for Atlanta's World Cup matches in June and July of 2026

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Ranking the top 10 athletes in Georgia right now ... and it’s not easy

There are still plenty of good players in these parts.

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Does Ronny Deila have key to help Atlanta United win in Yankee Stadium?

Deila managed New York City from 2020 through part of 2022, leading the club to the MLS Cup in 2021. “You have to be quicker on the ball,” he said.

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Kirk Cousins reports to work for Falcons, vows to ‘stay ready’ as backup

The Falcons could have fined Cousins up to $100,000 if he didn’t show up for minicamp. But why forfeit money for three days of the kind of work he'd be doing anyway?