State Sports Report

PGA

Five final takeaways from the 2026 Masters

STAN AWTREY

Rory, Rory ... hallelujah: McIlroy owns Augusta with another Masters title

GOLF

Masters final surprises, disappointments: Henley ties for third on birthday

GOLF

Rory McIlroy makes history again, captures second straight Masters victory

At the Masters, one rule for keeping toddlers quiet: Don’t say ‘birdie’

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A Georgia icon attended the 1960 Masters. He’s been every year since.

Will Cam Young break through? Here’s what to expect Sunday at Augusta National

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This Masters set for thrilling Sunday after all

Rory McIlroy held the biggest lead after 36 holes in Masters history on Friday. But a bad Saturday for him sets up an exciting finish.

Masters Round 3 surprises, disappointments: Rory McIlroy leaves the door open

Rory McIlroy blows a six-shot lead to blur his chase for a second straight Masters title.

UGA leads all college programs with 4 former players in Masters final round

UGA has more former players in the field than any other college program. Brian Harman, Russell Henley, Harris English and Sepp Straka all made the cut.

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UGA leads all college programs with 4 former players in Masters final round

UGA has more former players in the field than any other college program. Brian Harman, Russell Henley, Harris English and Sepp Straka all made the cut.

WNBA

‘Committed to winning’: Dream re-sign Gray, Howard plus three core players

With the addition of two-time All-Star Angel Reese this week, the Dream are positioning themselves to be among the elite teams in the WNBA before the season starts next month.

Former UGA football star’s first Masters trip sparks idea for second career

The former Bulldogs linebacker and current Philadelphia Eagles edge ran into familiar faces from his football career around Augusta National’s 13th hole.

ICYMI

Catch up on all of the AJC’s content during Masters week

The AJC has you covered with in-depth coverage from all parts of Augusta National for the 90th edition of the Masters. ...

Georgia high schooler on Masters debut: ‘Everything I dreamed it would be’

South Georgia high schooler Mason Howell didn't make the cut in his Masters debut. But he said he'll remember forever the experience playing alongside Rory McIlroy.

Masters round 3: Here’s what to expect Saturday at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy birdied six of the final seven holes on Friday to take a 6-stroke lead over the field, the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history.

Surprises and disappointments: Tyrrell Hatton’s 66 provides 2nd-round boost

A look at the surprises and disappointments from the second round of the Masters, including Tyrell Hatton's big day and Bryson DeChambeau's nightmare on 18.

Masters’ ticket-resale restrictions are popular subject in Augusta

A once-sumptuous secondary ticket market has become desolate as the Masters is ruling with an iron fist to stop what it deems unwanted ticket exchanges.

WNBA

Atlanta Dream reportedly to re-sign three key players to new contracts

According to several ESPN reports, the Atlanta Dream are re-signing three key players, firming up their roster more after the addition of Angel Reese last week.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Angel Reese makes Atlanta Dream more popular, now she’s under pressure to win

The Dream immediately got better with the addition of Angel Reese. But both she and the team itself will be under more pressure to win than ever.