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Photos: Braves drop first game of wild-card series with Padres
AJC photos from Game 1 between the Braves and the Padres in the National League wild-card series on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0.
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna strikes out against the San Diego Padres and catcher Kyle Higashioka during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) strikes ut against San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam as catcher Kyle Higashioka watches during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Luke Jackson (22) reacts after delivering a home run pitch to San Diego Padres’ Kyle Higashioka during the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) reacts after a 2-RBI home run to San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr., left, during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) walks from the pitching mound during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) grooms the pitching mound after a 2-RBI home run to San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. watches a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) reacts to a strikeout against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Brave’ Matt Olson (28) hits a single against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts to a strikeout against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) and Braves manager Brian Snitker participate in player introductions before during the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Aaron Bummer (49) delivers to the San Diego Padres after a pitching change in the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker makes a pitching change against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) is relieved during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth (9) dives back to first base while Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) covers during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) is relieved during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth (9) scores against the Atlanta Braves on a sacrifice fly by Kyle Higashioka during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson (28) strikes out and tagged by San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) singles against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies strikes out against the San Diego Padres and catcher Kyle Higashioka, left, during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) singles against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King is recognized after recording his tenth strikeout against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) is applauded after recording his tenth strikeout against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez (60) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) doubles against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Aaron Bummer (49) reacts after ending the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) doubles against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud (16) slides safely into second base on a double as San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (13) applies a late tag during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) throws past San Diego Padres’ baserunner Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) for a double play on a grounder bySan Diego Padres’ Manny Machado during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud (16) slides safely into second base on a double as San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (13) applies a late tag during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) strikes out against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) singles against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Luke Jackson (22) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) is recognized after 12 strikeouts through the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) is forced out  by San Diego Padres first baseman Donovan Solano, left, to end the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. San Diego won 4-0.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) is forced out  by San Diego Padres first baseman Donovan Solano, left, to end the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. San Diego won 4-0.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) celebrates a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) is forced out  by San Diego Padres first baseman Donovan Solano, left, to end the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. San Diego won 4-0.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna strikes out against the San Diego Padres and catcher Kyle Higashioka during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Kennesaw State head coach Jerry Mack celebrates with players after Kennesaw State beat UTEP during an NCAA college football game at Fifth Third Stadium, Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Kennesaw. Kennesaw State won 33-20 over University of Texas at El Paso. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Kennesaw State football defeats UTEP, becomes bowl eligible

Kennesaw State defeated UTEP 33-20 to earn bowl eligibility in its second year of FBS play.

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Rusty Mansell, co-chairman of the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame, listens to remarks from Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart after Smart was inducted into the Georgia Football Hall of Fame association Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Kirby Smart was in attendance as a 2025 inductee into the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins looks down after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-10. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Falcons fall at home to Dolphins

The Falcons lost at home on Sunday to the Miami Dolphins, falling 34-10 at Mercedes Benz Stadium.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (left) celebrates with Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 41-16 over Syracuse. The Yellow Jackets are 8-0 for the first time since 1966 and 5-0 in the ACC for the first time ever. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech rolls over Syracuse

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets kept their undefeated season alive with a convincing 41-16 win over Syracuse Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Kell running back Moonie Gipson carries the ball for a touchdown against Cambridge during the first half on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Kell High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: Kell vs. Cambridge high school football

Kell defeated Cambridge 45-18 in a football game at Carlton J. Kell Stadium in Marietta on Friday.

Former UGA football coach Mark Richt poses for a photo with his wife Katharyn and four of their grandchildren during the third annual Chick-fil-A Dawg Bowl fundraiser for Parkinson’s and Crohn’s disease research at Showtime Bowl in Athens on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Richt, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021, hosted the event. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: 2025 Dawg Bowl

The 2025 Dawg Bowl, a fundraising event hosted by former UGA football coach Mark Richt, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

Radio personality Bert Weiss speaks onstage during 2025 Beloved Benefit at The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta. Weiss is ending his popular "The Bert Show" on Oct. 24, 2025 after 25 years on air in Atlanta. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: 'The Bert Show' through the years

Bert Weiss is ending "The Bert Show" after 25 years. The syndicated show has become hugely popular and transformed Atlanta morning radio.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Raptors in season opener

The Atlanta Hawks opened the 2025-26 NBA season in disappointing fashion, falling to the Toronto Raptors 138-118 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.