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SEC’s Greg Sankey vows ‘responsible’ use of power over college sports

Greg Sankey said the burden of shaping the new college sports system is “shared by presidents and chancellors, athletics directors and coaches.”

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Braves’ Acuña to hit second for National League in All-Star Game

Acuña was selected as an All-Star starter despite missing the first 49 games of the season while recovering from a torn ACL. In the 45 games he’s played, he is batting .323.

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As Truist Park revels in All-Star glow, has it been worth it for Cobb County?

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All-Star Week gives Braves, Atlanta national platform to celebrate Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuña Jr. has been among the most prolific offensive players in the sport, as exemplified by him earning a starting spot in the National League’s All-Star outfield.

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Braves’ Ronald Acuña to hit second for National League in All-Star Game

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Atlanta legend talks All-Star memories, Andruw Jones

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A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

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Braves starter Chris Sale to start throwing in ‘next few days’

Chris Sale, who fractured his rib cage in June, says he’s close to throwing again as he works toward a return to the Braves’ rotation.

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Braves’ Ronald Acuña to hit second for National League in All-Star Game

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Atlanta legend talks All-Star memories, Andruw Jones

Georgia Bulldogs

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SEC’s Greg Sankey vows ‘responsible’ use of power over college sports

Greg Sankey said the burden of shaping the new college sports system is “shared by presidents and chancellors, athletics directors and coaches.”

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Vote: Who will win the 2025 SEC football championship?

You can vote for your favorite team or your team’s rival.

Will Muschamp not listed on Georgia football 2025 coaching staff

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons hoping to unlock the various skills of Kyle Pitts

This is a very important season for Kyle Pitts, who’s in the final year of his rookie contract with the Falcons.

Check out all of the AJC’s Falcons preseason position previews

Atlanta Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter breaks down the Atlanta Falcons before they report to training camp July 23 for their first practice July 24.

Falcons’ Chris Lindstrom heads up rugged O-line, a strength of the team

The Atlanta Falcons lost center Drew Dalman in free agency but return the rest of their offensive line starters heading into training camp

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Georgia Tech’s Kyle Lodise selected by Chicago White Sox in MLB draft

Lodise started 55 games at shortstop for the Yellow Jackets and was taken with the 76th overall pick.

New Georgia Tech AD was raised ‘to think critically’

Ryan Alpert, Georgia Tech’s new athletic director, brings a lifelong curiosity and leadership style shaped by family, sports and academic rigor.

Georgia Tech football announces date for its free preseason fan event

Georgia Tech's First Saturday on The Flats will be held Aug. 2 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Atlanta United FC

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Atlanta United’s Emmanuel Latte Lath breaks scoring drought … what’s next?

Emmanuel Latte Lath, who Atlanta United purchased for $22 million in the offseason, was relieved to score for the first time in 14 games Saturday.

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Atlanta United’s Brad Guzan should return for Chicago match

Guzan’s streak of 45 consecutive starts stopped Saturday in the team’s 1-1 draw at Toronto because of a fractured cheekbone suffered two matches ago.

Chelsea beats PSG 3-0 for Club World Cup title

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks’ Asa Newell posts double-double, plus takeaways from win over Suns

Former Georgia standout finishes with 18 points, 11 rebounds as Atlanta improves to 2-0.

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.

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.

High Schools

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5 NFL players from Hillgrove High give back with skills camp for youth

Hillgrove has had the most active players in the NFL the past couple of seasons.

Mill Creek’s Daniel Pierce drafted No. 14 overall by Tampa Bay Rays

Daniel Pierce was immediately mobbed by friends and family when the Tampa Bay Rays selected him with the No. 14 overall pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday.

Georgia football lands back-to-back commitments from top in-state prospects

Tight end Kaiden Prothro and athlete Tyriq Green commit to UGA football, which is second in the 2026 247Sports Composite team rankings behind USC.

State Report

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Home-state favorite Chase Elliott passes Brad Keselowski on final lap to win NASCAR Atlanta race

PHOTOS: Quaker State 400 key race in NASCAR season

The Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart was held Saturday at EchoPark Speedway.

Andruw Jones on Atlanta in MLB Speedway Classic: ‘You can call it Braves Country’

Anticipation is beginning to build around MLB’s Speedway Classic, and for Braves fans, that means another day closer to watching their favorite team play in a unique location.

PHOTOS: All-Star Village draws baseball fans in Atlanta

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Baseball fans overlook the galleria floor during the Capital One All-Star Village opening at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

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SEC’s Greg Sankey vows ‘responsible’ use of power over college sports

Vote: Who will win the 2025 SEC football championship?

Will Muschamp not listed on Georgia football 2025 coaching staff

Falcons hoping to unlock the various skills of Kyle Pitts

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Falcons’ Chris Lindstrom heads up rugged O-line, a strength of the team

Georgia Tech’s Kyle Lodise selected by Chicago White Sox in MLB draft

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Georgia Tech football announces date for its free preseason fan event

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