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Though Braves may be out of the running, why rest of the season still matters

The Braves are likely out of the playoff hunt, but the rest of 2025 could shape key decisions.

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10 takeaways on Kirk Cousins after binge-watching season 2 of ‘Quarterback’

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is a central figure for the second consecutive season of 'Quarterback.' Here are 10 things we learned while watching it.

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Atlanta United to open content studio at headquarters in Marietta

The studio will be the first of its kind in MLS.

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After 42 years, Georgia Tech’s ‘Moose’ retires

Mike Stamus, who began his career at Georgia Tech in 1983, retired July 1.

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Braves potentially have a fascinating trade deadline ahead

Unless the Braves find a level of play that’s eluded them for months over the coming weeks, this team’s attention should shift to the future. The present is a lost cause.

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MLB All-Star Game

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Braves share special lineup of MLB All-Star Game foods

The Atlanta Braves are highlighting Southern cuisine by introducing a variety of specialty food items around Truist Park for the 2025 MLB All-Star Week festivities.

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4 years after losing All-Star Game, Cobb says county is ready to host event

The MLB All-Star Game is Tuesday at Truist Park. Cobb County officials all say they are ready to host the game, plus a week of other activities.

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Ludacris, Zac Brown Band to headline MLB All-Star Game performances

Jermaine Dupri and Kane Brown will also entertain the crowd at the 2025 Midsummer Classic.

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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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Michael Cunningham’s columns

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Ken Sugiura’s columns

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Can you ace this quiz about Hawks draft history?

Here's a 10-question, multiple-choice quiz on Atlanta Hawks' draft history.

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Atlanta Braves

Southern nachos are served in a vessel called "the boom box," made with pulled pork, beans and multiple flavors of barbecue sauce on top of pork rinds. (Henri Hollis/AJC)

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Braves share special lineup of MLB All-Star Game foods

The Atlanta Braves are highlighting Southern cuisine by introducing a variety of specialty food items around Truist Park for the 2025 MLB All-Star Week festivities.

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Didier Fuentes’ move to Triple-A shows Braves are mindful of his confidence

The Braves made Fuentes the youngest starting pitcher to debut with the club in more than 19 years when they called him up June 20.

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PHOTOS: MLB All-Star Game specialty food items

The Atlanta Braves and concessions vendor Delaware North unveiled a special lineup of food items created for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. (Henri Hollis/AJC)

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Georgia Bulldogs

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Reloaded Georgia lacks star power in SEC offensive unit rankings

Quarterback Gunner Stockton appears set to take over the offense in place of departed starter Carson Beck, bringing added mobility and a sense of toughness to the position.

SEC quarterback rankings: Where does UGA’s Gunner Stockton fall?

The Georgia football team will rely on an inexperienced Gunner Stockton at quarterback this fall. Where does Stockton rank in our preseason list of the SEC's 16 starting QBs?

Georgia tied a school record with 4 titles in 2024-25. All were in women’s sports.

Georgia women won two titles in tennis, plus one in equestrian and in track and field, the most titles won since 1998-1999.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (left) attempts a pass next to quarterback Michael Penix Jr. during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, in Flowery Branch. (Jason Getz/TNS/AJC 2024)

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10 takeaways on Kirk Cousins after binge-watching season 2 of ‘Quarterback’

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is a central figure for the second consecutive season of 'Quarterback.' Here are 10 things we learned while watching it.

Falcons’ Raheem Morris has been a part of some strong second seasons

How quickly the Falcons head coach, Jeff Ulbrich and the defensive staff can pull things together will be key to any win-improvement goal.

Report: Falcons set to hire new area scout

Alex Brown, a former general manager at SMU, also worked at Rice and Houston.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech associate director for communications and public relations Mike Stamus retired in June after 42 years. (Courtesy Georgia Tech Athletics)

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After 42 years, Georgia Tech’s ‘Moose’ retires

Mike Stamus, who began his career at Georgia Tech in 1983, retired July 1.

Georgia Tech pulls from SEC school for new athletic director

Ryan Alpert, 37, will come to Atlanta from Tennessee, where he is currently the deputy athletics director and chief operating officer.

Key named to Dodd Trophy preseason watch list

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key is among 26 coaches named to the 2025 Dodd Trophy watch list.

Atlanta United FC

A computer rendering of how the new studio at Atlanta United's training ground may look. (Courtesy of Atlanta United)

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Atlanta United to open content studio at headquarters in Marietta

The studio will be the first of its kind in MLS.

Atlanta United’s Brad Guzan undergoes surgery ahead of Saturday match

Guzan had successful surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured cheekbone that occurred in a collision with teammate Luis Abram in last week’s draw at D.C. United.

Atlanta United offense keeps sputtering in draw at D.C. United

Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young (right) and the Hawks will take on the Cavaliers in Atlanta as part of Group East A group play during the 2025 NBA Cup. (Jason Allen/AJC 2024)

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Hawks draw Cavaliers, Pacers, two others in Group East A of NBA Cup

On the heels of their semifinals appearance in last year's NBA Cup, the Atlanta Hawks drew the Cavaliers, Pacers, Raptors and Wizards in East Group A for the 2025 NBA Cup

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Kobe Johnson with Hawks, excited about reunion with his brother, Jalen

Kobe Johnson, who signed with the Hawks as an undrafted free agent, will be with the team and brother Jalen for Summer League play.

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Exclusive: Kristaps Porzingis helping Hawks ‘be a force offensively’

New Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis says he’s ready to help Atlanta “be a force offensively.”

High Schools

Nelson Stewart was named Westminster's football coach in January. Stewart, formerly at Isidore Newman in New Orleans, is replacing the retired Gerry Romberg, Westminster's coach for 33 seasons. (Courtesy of Westminster)

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Arch Manning’s high school coach ready for Georgia challenge at Westminster

Stewart’s Isidore Newman teams were 162-54 with state playoff appearances in all 19 seasons. Current Texas quarterback Arch Manning was Stewart’s star player for four seasons.

Standing 6-foot-3 at 14, Marietta volleyball standout has Olympic dreams

At 6-foot-3.5, Kari Knotts has dreams of playing in the Olympics

Legendary Georgia high school football coach dies at age 83

T. McFerrin, high school football coach and member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, dies at 83.

State Report

NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) approaches the start line during Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Hampton. 11-year-old Rhealynn Mills recently won a contest for her artwork to appear on NASCAR driver Chase Elliott's car. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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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.

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Southern nachos, served in a vessel called "the boom box," made with pulled pork, beans and multiple flavors of barbecue sauce on top of pork rinds. (Henri Hollis / henri.hollis@ajc.com)

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Braves troubles start early in fifth consecutive loss

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After 89 games and brutal homestand, Braves’ season appears beyond salvaging

It feels entirely reasonable to say that it just isn’t going to happen for the 2025 Braves.

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Atlanta United’s Brad Guzan undergoes surgery ahead of Saturday match

Guzan had successful surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured cheekbone that occurred in a collision with teammate Luis Abram in last week’s draw at D.C. United.

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Naz Hillmon, Allisha Gray help Dream pull away late to defeat Valkyries

Atlanta improved to 8-3 at home, capitalizing on Valkyries turnovers that led to 25 points. They dominated inside, scoring 34 points in the paint and 19 points off the bench.

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Arch Manning’s high school coach ready for Georgia challenge at Westminster

Stewart’s Isidore Newman teams were 162-54 with state playoff appearances in all 19 seasons. Current Texas quarterback Arch Manning was Stewart’s star player for four seasons.

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Four takeaways from the Braves’ being swept by the Orioles

The team’s postseason chances appear bleak.

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Another top Georgia Tech athletics staffer headed to Michigan State

Michigan State announced Monday that Jon Palumbo will join J Batt’s staff as the executive deputy athletic director and chief operating officer.

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Braves’ Olson, Sale overcome slow starts to earn All-Star selections

Despite their lackluster season, the host Braves will have three All-Stars on July 15 at the Midsummer Classic at Truist Park.

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Hawks make Alexander-Walker sign-and-trade official

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Reliever Jesse Chavez returns for another stint with Braves

Jesse Chavez comes to the Braves from Triple-A, where he's pitched since being re-signed May 1. The reliever previously played for Atlanta in 2010 and 2021-2024.