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Braves’ Alex Anthopoulos explains decision to bring back Fredi Gonzalez as third base coach

Braves president of baseball operations and general manager Alex Anthopoulos speaks about bringing back former Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez to coach third base.

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Georgia Tech baseball at crossroads with departures of Hall, Batt

Hall's successor has not been named, and with Tech under the direction of an interim AD, news about the next baseball coach could be delayed.

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With track relocating, Georgia football on pace to get more practice fields

Athletic director Josh Brooks confirmed that the football program will acquire the space where the UGA track facility is currently located for practice fields and parking.

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Two Georgia high school athletes among 8 elite prospects signed by Adidas

Marist’s Kate Harpring is the consensus No. 2 senior girls basketball prospect in the U.S., according to 247Sports, and Grayson’s Caleb Holt is the consensus No. 5 boys player

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Georgia, SEC open to adding Big Ten football foes to schedule, UGA AD says

Georgia football's nonconference slate outside of the annual game with Georgia Tech is light for 2025 — Marshall, Austin Peay and Charlotte — but future schedules get tougher

June 2, 2025
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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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Atlanta Dream

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Club World Cup

With 300,000 visitors expected to descend on the city, and billions more watching at home, officials face mounting pressure to host the major event without issues.

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Atlanta Braves

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez argues with umpire Sam Holbrook during the infamous 2012 infield fly rule game.

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Braves Report: Fredi’s back

Firing the third base coach midseason is interesting enough, but bringing in Fredi Gonzalez to fill the spot? Pretty wild.

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Braves’ Alex Anthopoulos explains decision to bring back Fredi Gonzalez as third base coach

Braves president of baseball operations and general manager Alex Anthopoulos speaks about bringing back former Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez to coach third base.

Braves bring back Fredi Gonzalez as third base coach

Gonzalez coached under Bobby Cox for the Braves from 2003-06. He succeeded Cox after the 2010 season until he was fired in the 2016 season.

Georgia Bulldogs

Coach Kirby Smart watches spring football practice at the University of Georgia practice facility on March 13 in Athens. Smart says the Bulldogs could minimize some injuries with the addition of another grass practice field. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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With track relocating, Georgia football on pace to get more practice fields

Athletic director Josh Brooks confirmed that the football program will acquire the space where the UGA track facility is currently located for practice fields and parking.

Georgia baseball trying to reconcile weak finish with its strong season

Georgia baseball led the nation in homers, was No. 2 in RPI ratings and won 18 SEC games and 43 overall games — so what went wrong in the Athens regional?

Georgia, SEC open to adding Big Ten football foes to schedule, UGA AD says

Georgia football's nonconference slate outside of the annual game with Georgia Tech is light for 2025 — Marshall, Austin Peay and Charlotte — but future schedules get tougher

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) catches the ball during the team's OTA #4 at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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A.J. Terrell on Falcons’ defensive rookies: ‘They’re all about their business’

Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr. are drawing on the Falcons’ veterans for guidance.

Falcons sign one safety and release another

The Atlanta Falcons swapped safeties on their roster, cutting Benny Sapp III and adding Josh Thompson.

Falcons’ Kyle Pitts sidelined by injury, team is ‘extremely cautious’

Pitts has underwhelmed as the highest drafted tight end in history (No. 4 overall). He’s playing on his fifth-year option and will hit free agency in March.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech infielder Alex Hernandez (4) throws for a double play during the second inning inning against Georgia, April 15, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Georgia Tech baseball at crossroads with departures of Hall, Batt

Hall's successor has not been named, and with Tech under the direction of an interim AD, news about the next baseball coach could be delayed.

Two in-state wide receivers commit to Georgia Tech

Rome, Georgia, wide receivers Jeremy Winston Jr. and Darnell Collins both announced on X, formerly Twitter, that they have committed to Georgia Tech

Who could be Georgia Tech’s next athletic director?

J Batt accomplished much in just three years at Tech, breaking fundraising records, securing football field naming rights and moving Tech-UGA to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for 2025

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United's Pedro Amador (right) dribbles against Kyle Duncan of the New York Red Bulls on Saturday at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. (Brennan Asplen/Atlanta United)

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Eliminating ‘simple mistakes’ must be Atlanta United’s priority, Deila says

Atlanta United has allowed 10 goals in six matches and is 2-3-1 since switching to a back-five formation six matches ago.

Struggling Atlanta United stars may benefit from call-ups

Atlanta United win streak snapped at Red Bulls

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder talks with Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (3) during the second half of their game against the LA Clippers at State Farm Arena, in Atlanta, March, 14, 2025. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Re-signing Hawks guard entering free agency is team’s top priority

The Hawks want to re-sign Caris LeVert who provided the Hawks with plenty of scoring off the bench. They acquired at the trade deadline in February.

‘Larger than life’: Family of Dikembe Mutombo to host public memorial

Celebration of life for Hawks great will be at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion.

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels named to NBA All-Defensive first team

Daniels finished the season with 229 total steals, the most in a single season in Hawks history.

High Schools

Rising seniors Kate Harping of Marist (second from left) and Caleb Holt of Grayson (second from right) are among eight high school basketball players to sign NIL deals with Adidas. (Courtesy of Adidas)

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Two Georgia high school athletes among 8 elite prospects signed by Adidas

Marist’s Kate Harpring is the consensus No. 2 senior girls basketball prospect in the U.S., according to 247Sports, and Grayson’s Caleb Holt is the consensus No. 5 boys player

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On 29-game losing streak, Apalachee football introduces key tools to rebuild

Kevin Saunders is facing one of the bigger rebuilds of his career. He was named Apalachee’s coach in late March, inheriting a program on a 29-game losing streak.

GHSA reclassification helped cut private school titles in half in 2024-25

In 2024, GHSA implemented a new division for private schools to compete mainly with each other. GHSA said it was to restore fairness, but most private schools disagree.

State Report

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) dribbles the ball up the court during the first half against the Minnesota Lynx at the Gateway Center Arena, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Dream guard Jordin Canada set for return to lineup Friday

The Dream has had a hot start to the regular season, posting a 5-2 record, while winning their past four games, with guard Jordin Canada returning to the lineup Friday.

Dream use big nights by Howard, Gray to subdue Storm

2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament

Current and former college football coaches competed at the 2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament on Tuesday.

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Georgia players react after losing against Oklahoma State on a walk-off homer during the ninth inning in their NCAA Regional game at Foley Field, Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Oklahoma State defeated Georgia 11-9. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach sure looks like a future All-Star

‘I pride myself on throwing strikes,’ 25-year-old future ace says.

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J Batt’s departure for Michigan State reinforces Big Ten, SEC’s power

No one was surprised athletic director moving up. They are surprised it is to a Big Ten school.

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Who could be Georgia Tech’s next athletic director?

J Batt accomplished much in just three years at Tech, breaking fundraising records, securing football field naming rights and moving Tech-UGA to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for 2025

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Braves’ bats silenced by Garrett Crochet as team loses fourth consecutive series

The Atlanta Braves went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position after the Boston Red Sox took a 3-0 lead in the first inning. The Braves are off Monday.

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Sports Daily: Feeling the sting

It was a bad weekend for Atlanta sports (outside of the streaking Atlanta Dream), and the worst of it belonged to Georgia Tech, which is losing athletic director J Batt.

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Georgia Tech eliminated by Ole Miss

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Walk-off home run brings Georgia’s season to shocking end

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J Batt leaving Georgia Tech for Michigan State athletic director job, ESPN says

Since Athletic Director J Batt came to Georgia Tech in 2022, he hired Brent Key and Damon Stoudamire as coaches, got a title sponsor for the football field and more

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Eliminating ‘simple mistakes’ must be Atlanta United’s priority, Deila says

Atlanta United has allowed 10 goals in six matches and is 2-3-1 since switching to a back-five formation six matches ago.

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Spencer Schwellenbach matches career high in strikeouts as Braves beat Red Sox