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Michael Harris II’s hitting focus shows in Braves’ win over Rockies

The center fielder says he is keeping his weight back in his swing in order to produce more line drives and fly balls.

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Father’s Day brings memories of baseball trips with my son, with a goal in mind

AJC Senior Sports Editor Rod Beard and his son Jonathan have been to 19 of the 30 Major League Baseball parks, a tradition they started years ago.

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Dream’s Brittney Griner makes WNBA history

In the Dream’s 88-70 win over the Chicago Sky, Brittney Griner passed Hall of Famer and former Sparks center Lisa Leslie for second on the WNBA’s all-time block leaders list.

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Former Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia returns to Atlanta

Arcia returned to his former home Friday, now a member of the Colorado Rockies, and was penciled in to start at shortstop and hit seventh in the series opener against Atlanta.

June 13, 2025
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3 takeaways from Rhyne Howard’s historic performance

In the Dream’s victory Friday, Rhyne Howard stole the show, pouring in a season-high 36 points that included tying the WNBA’s record for the number of 3s made in a game.

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‘It’s an experience’: Atlantans on why they love their clubs in Club World Cup

In their own words, Atlantans explain how they fell in love with some of the clubs playing in the Club World Cup in Atlanta.

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An Atlanta soccer fan’s guide to Club World Cup … wait, what is that?

From dates and teams to group stages, here's all you need to know about next week's soccer tournament in Atlanta.

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Stadium security at forefront for Club World Cup in Atlanta

Mercedes-Benz Stadium has hosted numerous international soccer events, so it has protocols and procedures in place, but it hasn’t hosted a tournament like the Club World Cup.

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The latest news, notes and more from high school sports action in the state of Georgia.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta center fielder Michael Harris II hit a game-tying, three-run home run in the Braves’ 12-4 victory over the Rockies on Friday. The Braves’ series-opening victory was a step in the right direction for a team looking to get back into the playoff race. (Mike Stewart/AP)

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Michael Harris II’s hitting focus shows in Braves’ win over Rockies

The center fielder says he is keeping his weight back in his swing in order to produce more line drives and fly balls.

Late home runs power Braves past Rockies

Atlanta turned four double plays in the win while Colorado could only muster four runs out of its 14 hits and left 12 on base.

PHOTOS: Braves use long ball to overpower Rockies

Marcel Ozuna hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to give Atlanta the lead, and the Braves stormed back from a three-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies, 12-4, at ...

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia linebacker CJ Allen has been the most productive of Georgia’s three linebackers it signed in the same recruiting class. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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This Georgia linebacker ‘won’t be kept out of the spotlight’ in 2025

Rising junior CJ Allen will take a leadership role for the Georgia.

No. 1 kicker in the nation commits to Georgia football

Five-star PK Harran Zureikat has committed to Georgia football for the Class of 2026

Kirby Smart questioned over quarterback management for the 2025 season

Coach Kirby Smart is already facing some questions about how Georgia has handled the quarterback position entering this upcoming season.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (center) with (from left) brother Mishon, dad Michael Penix Sr., mom Takisha Penix and brother Mekhi. (Photo courtesy of the Penix family).

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Love and discipline: Michael Penix Jr. received both from his dad

‘My Dad, that’s my hero,’ says Atlanta's starting quarterback.

Falcons announce 11 open practices during training camp

Now that renovations on their practice facility are complete, Atlanta's NFL team invites you to come watch them practice in Flowery Branch.

Cousins, rookies and injuries: 5 takeaways as Falcons wrap minicamp

‘I’m excited about where we are in the offseason,’ Atlanta coach Raheem Morris says as mandatory minicamp starts.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech fans storm the field after an NCAA college football game against Miami at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia Tech approves athletic budget for 2026 fiscal year

Georgia Tech's athletic department's budget increased to $159 million, a $22 million increase over 2025. Much of that is dedicated to revenue sharing with athletes.

Georgia Tech president Ángel Cabrera updates school’s AD search

Time is of the essence for Tech as it looks to replace former athletic director J Batt, who left this month to take the same position at Michigan State.

Georgia Tech basketball to face DePaul in Emerald Coast Classic

Georgia Tech basketball will be part of a four-team field for the November Emeral Coast Classic in Florida.

Atlanta United FC

Chelsea's Cole Palmer lifts the trophy after the Europa Conference League final soccer match between Real Betis and Chelsea in Wroclaw, Poland, May 28, 2025. (Denes Erdos/AP Photo)

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‘It’s an experience’: Atlantans on why they love their clubs in Club World Cup

In their own words, Atlantans explain how they fell in love with some of the clubs playing in the Club World Cup in Atlanta.

Four minutes could determine Atlanta United’s season

After dominating the first half until gifting NYCFC a goal with an almost predictable mistake, Atlanta United started the second half by giving up three goals in four minutes.

An Atlanta soccer fan’s guide to Club World Cup … wait, what is that?

From dates and teams to group stages, here's all you need to know about next week's soccer tournament in Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks head coach Quin Snyder (left) and guard Trae Young confer during an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on April 1 in Atlanta. Young and Snyder have built a strong relationship since the team hired Snyder in 2023. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Hawks block Knicks’ interview request for Quin Snyder; Trae Young chimes in

The Knicks reached out to the Hawks to seek permission to interview head coach Quin Snyder. But Atlanta firmly denied the request, and star Trae Young added his feedback.

NBA mock draft roundup: Who do experts think the Hawks will draft?

This year’s draft class has long been considered stronger than last year’s, and the Hawks can address a couple of their needs to develop for the future.

Hawks finalizing deals with two senior executives in front office

Pelicans’ Graham and 76ers’ Dinwiddie reportedly coming to Atlanta.

High Schools

Athena Yoo of Lambert High School, shown here at the 2023 Georgia Women's Amateur, was named Class 6A girls player of the year by the Georgia High School Golf Coaches Association. (Courtesy of Kate Awtrey-King/2023)

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All-state golf teams for Georgia high schools announced

The Georgia High School Golf Coaches Association named its Georgia high school golf players of the year and all-state teams for each classification of GHSA teams

GHSA set to make 3-school athletes ineligible, tightens transfer rules

Georgia high school athletes who change schools twice after the ninth grade will be ineligible for a year under new GHSA bylaws expected to get final approval next month.

He never played football in Russia. Moving to South Ga. hotbed made him a D-1 prospect.

The Thomas County Central football team has been a powerhouse in recent years, thanks in part to a center from Russia who had never played the sport as of a few years ago

State Report

Coco Gauff of the U.S. kisses the trophy as she won the final match of the French Tennis Open against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

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Former Atlantan Coco Gauff wins French Open

Judge approves $2.8 billion settlement, paving way for colleges to pay athletes

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.

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Colorado Rockies shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) tries to tag Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) with no ball during the eighth inning of Friday's game in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)

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Rhyne Howard makes nine 3-point shots in Dream’s win over Chicago

With the win, the Dream (7-3) earned their second Commissioner’s Cup victory in commanding fashion behind Rhyne Howard’s electrifying second-half performance.

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SEC commissioner on new collegiate sports model: ‘Growing pains can be expected’

Conference commissioners shared their vision, and confidence, in the new model governing college sports.

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Falcons announce 11 open practices during training camp

Now that renovations on their practice facility are complete, Atlanta's NFL team invites you to come watch them practice in Flowery Branch.

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Atlanta United blown out at NYCFC

The Five Stripes are shut out for the eighth time.

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One year out: Atlanta’s World Cup kickoff begins

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Jalon Walker bringing Georgia football’s teamwork culture to Falcons defense

Georgia football has a saying for its defensive line unit that is now ingrained into the mind of former Bulldog and Falcons first-round draft pick Jalon Walker.

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Schwellenbach goes the distance as Braves finish off Brewers

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Georgia-Alabama football game time among several kickoffs announced by ESPN

Georgia football’s September game against Alabama will be the first time since 2015 that they play each other in Sanford Stadium.

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Falcons’ Drake London ‘won’t be underappreciated’ much longer

The 2025 season, the wide receiver intends, will be the one in which the nation is forced to acknowledge him — and learn about him in ways the Falcons already know.

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4 Atlanta companies named as sponsors for city’s 2026 World Cup efforts

Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, Georgia-Pacific, Home Depot and Southern Co. will serve as sponsors for Atlanta's World Cup matches in June and July of 2026