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Not their fault this time, but Falcons can’t escape embarrassment

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NFL investigates prank call to Shedeur Sanders from number leak off Falcons’ iPad

Shedeur Sanders said he got a prank call from someone claiming to be Saints GM Mickey Loomis during the NFL draft. The NFL is looking into it.

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Braves leave Phoenix with a series win and momentum in young season

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Kelly sets scoring record in winning Mitsubishi Electric Classic

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Ian Anderson back with Braves after they claim him off waivers

Just about a month after the Braves traded Ian Anderson to the Angels, he is back with the Atlanta team.

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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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The Masters AJC

Majors season is still over two weeks away, but betting odds for The Masters are live now.

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NCAA men’s tournament bracket

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NCAA women’s tournament bracket

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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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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves' Eli White, right, celebrates his run scored against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Braves' Austin Riley (27) during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Braves leave Phoenix with a series win and momentum in young season

Braves see 3-game win streak snapped in 6-4 loss to Diamondbacks

Ian Anderson back with Braves after they claim him off waivers

Just about a month after the Braves traded Ian Anderson to the Angels, he is back with the Atlanta team.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks onto the field before their game against Clemson at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia football leads SEC in 2025 NFL Draft picks with 13 players drafted

Lions selected ex-Georgia Bulldog Dominic Lovett in NFL draft

Lions select ex-Georgia Bulldog Dan Jackson in NFL draft

The safety was a walk-on for all six seasons at Georgia.

Atlanta Falcons

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the Buffaloes play host to North Dakota State at Folsom Field in 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post/TNS)

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NFL investigates prank call to Shedeur Sanders from number leak off Falcons’ iPad

Shedeur Sanders said he got a prank call from someone claiming to be Saints GM Mickey Loomis during the NFL draft. The NFL is looking into it.

Draft selections hurt Kirk Cousins’ trade market

The Falcons were mindful of the teams selecting quarterbacks in the draft and how they might affect Kirk Cousins’ trade market.

Report card: Falcons earn C- for mortgaging future to get pass rush

Because the Falcons mortgaged their future with the hopes of revitalizing the pass rush and lost a pick for tampering, the front office earned a C- for the 2025 NFL draft.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Zeek Biggers runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Dolphins select ex-Georgia Tech lineman Zeek Biggers in NFL draft

Bills select ex-Georgia Tech tight end Jackson Hawes in NFL draft

The tight end graduated from Yale after four seasons with the Bulldogs, where he had 35 receptions for 371 yards and six touchdowns.

Former Georgia Tech defensive tackle returning to Yellow Jackets

Akelo Stone played for Tech for three seasons before transferring to Ole Miss in 2023.

Atlanta United FC

United head coach Ronny Deila gives his team direction during their match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

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Atlanta United coach Ronny Deila: Way out is safety, trust and fun

The United coach said he thinks the team has hit the bottom and took responsibility for it after Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Orlando.

Atlanta United shut out for third consecutive match

Guzan and Deila: Despite on-field results, Atlanta United spirit remains strong

From 2017-19, during Atlanta United's heyday, there were often social media posts of players enjoying dinner or events together. Lately, those posts aren’t as frequent.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) celebrates with Atlanta Hawks guard Terance Mann (14) after making a shot during the first half against the LA Clippers at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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A look at the Hawks roster: Who stays and who doesn’t?

Though the Atlanta Hawks finished the regular season with 40 wins, they experienced major slides because of their lack of depth and size in the frontcourt.

Do you remember? Moments that jumped out from the Hawks’ 2024-25 season

The Hawks shocked the league with an NBA Cup semifinals run, handed the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers their first loss at home and crushed a few records along the way.

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels second in Defensive Player of Year voting

The Atlanta Hawks guard averaged three steals per game, finished the year with 229 and became the first player in 15 years to record more than 200 in a single season.

High Schools

Marietta wide receiver Ricky White (7) scores a touchdown in a 2019 game. White was among 24 former Georgia high school football players taken in the 2025 NFL draft April 24-26. The former first-team all-state player and member of Marietta's 2019 state championship team went in the seventh round to the Seahawks.(Daniel Varnado/Special)

23 former Georgia HS players go in NFL draft, 3rd most nationally

5 state champions crowned in GHSA esports spring state tournament

North Forsyth, North Oconee win state gymnastics meet

State Report

Jerry Kelly won the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, March 27, 2025, at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth. Kelly set a tournament record at 20 under par.

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Kelly sets scoring record in winning Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Els, Kelly share lead entering final round at Mitsubishi Electric Classic

A caddie and two turtles made my once-in-a-lifetime round at Augusta National

AJC columnist Ken Sugiura reflects on his day playing on Masters turf

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Atlanta Falcons first round draft picks Jalon Walker, from Georgia, left, and James Pearce Jr., from Tennessee, hold Falcons jerseys during their press conference with their first draft picks from the 2025 NFL draft at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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‘Eighth round’ draft tracker for the Falcons

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Eagles select ex-Georgia Bulldog Smael Mondon in NFL draft

The linebacker led the 2022 national championship team in tackles with 76.

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Lions selected ex-Georgia Bulldog Dominic Lovett in NFL draft

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Dolphins select ex-Georgia Tech lineman Zeek Biggers in NFL draft

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Falcons take ex-Wisconsin offensive tackle Jack Nelson in 7th round of NFL draft

With their final pick in the NFL draft, the Falcons decided to attempt to fortify their offensive line by taking Wisconsin offensive tackle Jack Nelson on Saturday.

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Sugiura: Trading up again, Falcons’ Terry Fontenot banks on questionable strategy

Worried that another team would take the player they really wanted, Terry Fontenot traded the Falcons' third-round pick and 2026 fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Lions select ex-Georgia Bulldog Dan Jackson in NFL draft

The safety was a walk-on for all six seasons at Georgia.

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Falcons’ draft bio: A look at ex-Wisconsin offensive tackle Jack Nelson

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Falcons select ex-Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. in fourth round of NFL draft

The Atlanta Falcons kept their attention on the defense Saturday and selected smallish safety Billy Bowman Jr. with the 118th pick of the NFL draft in the fourth round.

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Bills select ex-Georgia Tech tight end Jackson Hawes in NFL draft

The tight end graduated from Yale after four seasons with the Bulldogs, where he had 35 receptions for 371 yards and six touchdowns.