Ken Sugiura

Ken Sugiura is a sports columnist at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Formerly the Georgia Tech beat reporter, Sugiura started at the AJC in 1998 and has covered a variety of beats, mostly within sports.

Latest from Ken Sugiura

What does it mean that Atlanta’s NHL expansion groups were put on hold?

Two Texas cities — Houston and Austin — have the inside track on becoming the NHL’s 33rd team, commissioner Gary Bettman said.

Atlanta Dream host the Toronto Tempo in an WNBA game at State Farm Arena

Dream run a test of their fan base, and the results are encouraging

The Atlanta Dream draw 9,685 fans at State Farm Arena in a weeknight test game, signaling growth and momentum for the WNBA team’s future in Georgia.

Why the Hawks should draft Houston point guard Kingston Flemings

Kingston Flemings, a second-team All-American as a freshman at Houston, could be a 2026 NBA draft target for the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 8 overall pick.

In Atlanta, Lamine Yamal’s World Cup starting debut is full of flavor

Sunday at Atlanta Stadium, 18-year-old global phenomenon Lamine Yamal made his first World Cup start, soccer’s next superstar performing his artistry before the world.

My favorite thing in Omaha had nothing to do with the College World Series

Ken Sugiura: Not only did Omaha’s bike share take me out to the ballgame, but it also didn’t seem to care if I ever got back.

Power still missing, Georgia eliminated from College World Series

The Bulldogs’ joyride reached its final destination Wednesday night after they took their second loss in their double-elimination bracket at the College World Series.

Special Georgia season comes to an end against Oklahoma in College World Series

Here’s how Georgia baseball can beat Oklahoma twice to advance to CWS final

By losing a winner’s bracket game to Oklahoma, the Bulldogs put themselves in position of needing to beat the Sooners twice to win their bracket at the College World Series.

4 reasons why Georgia can beat Oklahoma twice to make CWS final