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Photos: Falcons fall to Vikings in final seconds
The Falcons lost to the Vikings, 31-28, on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks off the field follow his team loss to the Vikings after an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs evades Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bud Dupree (48) and scrambles for a first down during the second half an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) fights through Viking defenders for a first down during the second half an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke scrambles for a first down during the second half an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Trishton Jackson (9) cores on a two point conversion covered by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah during the second half an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) scores a touchdown on a five yard run during the second half an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) recovers a forced fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs and returns it close the the goal line during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons celebrate after linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) recovered a forced fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs and returned it close the the goal line during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) recovers a forced fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs and returns it close the the goal line during the first half of an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (17) and linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) force a fumble Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15), recovered by the Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons place-kicker Younghoe Koo (6) scores one of three first-half field goals during  an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 against the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) celebrates stopping Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) on a goal line stand during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) is stopped on a scramble during the Falcons goal line stand by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) and cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) watches quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) during warmups before an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) losses up before an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs runs for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov, 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) reacts after scoring during the first half at the Gateway Center Arena, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in College Park.  (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream take on Indiana Fever

The Atlanta Dream hosted Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in a WNBA preseason game Saturday.

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Family and friends unveil a monument dedicated to the legacy of Organized Noize co-founder Rico Wade at Headland Shopping Center in East Point on Friday. (Natrice Miller/AJC)
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Photos: Rico Wade immortalized with East Point monument

Rico Wade, one-third of production trio Organized Noize, was one of Atlanta’s hip-hop forefathers and one of the city’s most vocal ambassadors.

A University of Georgia student reacts during the closing of the Spring Undergraduate Commencement at Sanford Stadium, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: University of Georgia spring 2025 graduation

The University of Georgia celebrates with undergraduates who participated in commencement ceremonies Friday night, May 9 at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

Atlanta Braves' Eli White, right, slides safely into third with a triple as Pittsburgh Pirates third base Ke'Bryan Hayes waits for a late relay during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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PHOTOS: Braves rally comes up short in Pittsburgh

Trailing 3-0, the Braves scored two runs in the top of the ninth. The rally came up short on Friday, May 9 in Pittsburgh, with Atlanta losing, 3-2.

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker (11) runs a drill as James Pearce Jr. (27) looks during the Atlanta Falcons Rookie Minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Falcons rookies take part in rookie minicamp

Falcons draft picks and undrafted free agents took part in the first day of rookie minicamp May 9, 2025, at the team's headquarters in Flowery Branch.

Ella Dorsey, meteorologist at WANF Atlanta News First, served as master of ceremony.
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PHOTOS: 2025 Celebrating Nurses awards luncheon

For the 20th consecutive year, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has celebrated 10 of the region’s best nurses and one outstanding nurse leader.

Atlanta Braves' Eli White (36) celebrates with Drake Baldwin, right, after hitting a walk off RBI during the eleventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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PHOTOS: Braves defeat Reds in extra innings

The Braves defeated the Reds in 11 innings on Thursday at Truist Park to take three out four games in the series.

Jake Holt, of Athens, Ga., participates in the Pepsi Challenge at The Interlock, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Atlanta. The Pepsi Challenge is going on at various locations in Atlanta thru Sunday, May 11th. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Pepsi challenge comes to Atlanta

Pepsi revives its Pepsi challenge in Atlanta, the headquarters of longtime rival Coke.