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A hunt for Home Run Derby ball turns up different sort of prize

Ditching the press box for the outfield stands seemed to offer the most potential for fun in the Home Run Derby at Truist Park, the precursor to Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.

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Falcons D-line plans to throw haymakers ‘like Mike Tyson’

New Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach Nate Ollie and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich are tasked with improving a D that ranked second-to-last in sacks last season.

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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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Kirby Smart clarifies status of Muschamp, shoots down Saban return to coaching

Smart clarified Tuesday that Muschamp will be with the program, despite not being listed in the team’s online media guide.

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Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 prospect in Georgia, commits to Texas

Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, the top-ranked linebacker in the nation, has committed to Texas, turning down UGA’s long-standing pursuit.

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MLB All-Star Game

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Commissioner Rob Manfred answers why MLB All-Star Game returned to Atlanta

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred avoids politics in explaining why the MLB All-Star Game is back in Atlanta.

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Bright lights, big stage: Atlanta readies for the All-Star Game spotlight

The Braves, Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta have been preparing for the MLB All-Star Game for years, and all will be the epicenter of the baseball world Tuesday night.

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Twins’ Byron Buxton, a Baxley native, returns to Georgia an All-Star

The Baxley native and former No. 2 overall pick from Appling High School is in town for his second All-Star Game.

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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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Vote: Who will win the 2025 SEC football championship?

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

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Commissioner Rob Manfred answers why MLB All-Star Game returned to Atlanta

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred avoids politics in explaining why the MLB All-Star Game is back in Atlanta.

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Braves Report: Time to shine

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Bright lights, big stage: Atlanta readies for the All-Star Game spotlight

The Braves, Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta have been preparing for the MLB All-Star Game for years, and all will be the epicenter of the baseball world Tuesday night.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 prospect in Georgia, commits to Texas

Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, the top-ranked linebacker in the nation, has committed to Texas, turning down UGA’s long-standing pursuit.

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Kirby Smart clarifies status of Muschamp, shoots down Saban return to coaching

Smart clarified Tuesday that Muschamp will be with the program, despite not being listed in the team’s online media guide.

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.”

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons D-line plans to throw haymakers ‘like Mike Tyson’

New Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach Nate Ollie and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich are tasked with improving a D that ranked second-to-last in sacks last season.

Falcons are on the clock after Garrett Wilson signs megadeal with Jets

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who was drafted two spots behind Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London, reset the new market for the position.

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.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Pair of Georgia Tech pitchers drafted

Two Yellow Jackets had their names called on the second day of the MLB draft.

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.

Atlanta United FC

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Atlanta United’s Ronny Deila: ‘Don’t be a firefly’

Team preps for Wednesday match against Chicago.

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.

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.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks’ Bufkin, Djurisic engineer Summer League overtime rally

Kobe Bufkin and Nikola Djurisic took over at different points to engineer the Hawks' win over the Rockets in NBA Summer League play.

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.

High Schools

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Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 prospect in Georgia, commits to Texas

Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, the top-ranked linebacker in the nation, has committed to Texas, turning down UGA’s long-standing pursuit.

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Parkview’s Malachi Washington competes in High School Home Run Derby

The Georgia native, who participated in Saturday’s High School Home Run Derby, hit seven home runs in the first round and added two in the second.

No. 1-ranked Georgia prospect Tyler Atkinson to announce his commitment on Tuesday

Tyler Atkinson, a five-star linebacker and the No. 1 player in the state of Georgia for the 2026 recruiting cycle, is set to announce his commitment on Tuesday.

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: 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta

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Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson hits a home run during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC

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No. 1-ranked Georgia prospect Tyler Atkinson to announce his commitment on Tuesday

Tyler Atkinson, a five-star linebacker and the No. 1 player in the state of Georgia for the 2026 recruiting cycle, is set to announce his commitment on Tuesday.

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A hunt for Home Run Derby ball turns up different sort of prize

Falcons D-line plans to throw haymakers ‘like Mike Tyson’

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

Kirby Smart clarifies status of Muschamp, shoots down Saban return to coaching

Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 prospect in Georgia, commits to Texas

Commissioner Rob Manfred answers why MLB All-Star Game returned to Atlanta

Bright lights, big stage: Atlanta readies for the All-Star Game spotlight

Twins’ Byron Buxton, a Baxley native, returns to Georgia an All-Star

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Commissioner Rob Manfred answers why MLB All-Star Game returned to Atlanta

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Bright lights, big stage: Atlanta readies for the All-Star Game spotlight

Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 prospect in Georgia, commits to Texas

Kirby Smart clarifies status of Muschamp, shoots down Saban return to coaching

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

Falcons D-line plans to throw haymakers ‘like Mike Tyson’

Falcons are on the clock after Garrett Wilson signs megadeal with Jets

Falcons hoping to unlock the various skills of Kyle Pitts

Pair of Georgia Tech pitchers drafted

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

New Georgia Tech AD was raised ‘to think critically’

Atlanta United’s Ronny Deila: ‘Don’t be a firefly’

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

Atlanta United’s Brad Guzan should return for Chicago match

Hawks’ Bufkin, Djurisic engineer Summer League overtime rally

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

Jacob Toppin is ready for what’s ahead with the Hawks

Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 prospect in Georgia, commits to Texas

Parkview’s Malachi Washington competes in High School Home Run Derby

No. 1-ranked Georgia prospect Tyler Atkinson to announce his commitment on Tuesday

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

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