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Cunningham: Falcons, Kirk Cousins may be stuck with one another unless Aaron Rodgers retires

If the Atlanta Falcons keep Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback, they will have the most expensive backup in NFL history. He counts for $40M against the salary cap.

May 1, 2025

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Tony Barnhart, ‘Mr. College Football,’ retiring after 50 years in sports media

Tony Barnhart, known as "Mr. College Football," is retiring from sports media after 50 years in the business — including roles at the AJC, ESPN, CBS and the SEC Network.

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Craig Kimbrel expects to provide far more than nostalgia in Braves return

If one asks Craig Kimbrel, he’ll tell you he believes he’ll be an asset for a reimagined Braves bullpen at some point this summer — and maybe even another one after that.

May 1, 2025

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Sugiura: Jeff Ulbrich’s apology admirable, as was Shedeur Sanders’ forgiveness

Shedeur Sanders and Deion Sanders could have taken out their NFL Draft frustrations on Jeff Ulbrich and Jax Ulbrich, but instead they chose grace and forgiveness.

May 1, 2025

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Georgia lands another large in-state OL for 2026 recruiting class

Graham Houston is now the first offensive line prospect to commit to Georgia for this cycle and is the third in-state recruit.

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NFL Draft

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Jalon Walker, Malaki Starks leaders among NFL prospects drafted into good situations

The 2025 NFL draft is in the books. Here are several players we’ve noted who landed in ideal situations.

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5 key moments in this year’s NFL draft

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How do you grade the Falcons’ NFL draft performance?

If you think Atlanta deserves better than what ESPN or our beat reporter scored them, let us know.

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NFC South draft recap: Falcons to face Tetairoa McMillan, Emeka Egbuka

Buccaneers, Panthers and Saints get high marks for their NFL draft picks.

TV, scores & more

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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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The Masters AJC

Majors season is still over two weeks away, but betting odds for The Masters are live now.

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NCAA women’s tournament bracket

High school news, notes and more

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

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Braves Report: Dodgers and DFAs

The Atlanta Braves lost their series finale to the Rockies, but on the plus side, Chris Sale put forth his first Chris Sale-like start of the season.

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Braves Report: Craig Kimbrel wants more

The Atlanta Braves lost their series finale to the Rockies, but on the plus side, Chris Sale put forth his first Chris Sale-like start of the season.

Craig Kimbrel expects to provide far more than nostalgia in Braves return

If one asks Craig Kimbrel, he’ll tell you he believes he’ll be an asset for a reimagined Braves bullpen at some point this summer — and maybe even another one after that.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Tony Barnhart, ‘Mr. College Football,’ retiring after 50 years in sports media

Tony Barnhart, known as "Mr. College Football," is retiring from sports media after 50 years in the business — including roles at the AJC, ESPN, CBS and the SEC Network.

Mental execution and short game: Brian Curley’s path to Georgia baseball’s ace

The former VCU reliever transferred to UGA this offseason, using a closer’s swagger to compete for a starting spot.

Georgia football leads SEC in 2025 NFL Draft picks with 13 players drafted

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons exercise $16.8 million fifth-year option for receiver Drake London

The Falcons have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract for receiver Drake London.

NFL fines Falcons $250,000 for breach that led to prank call on Sanders

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich gets $100,000 fine for failing to keep information confidential.

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Keeping Kirk Cousins was a choice, and Falcons have made the right one - Clone

The Falcons were right to keep Kirk Cousins, Ken Sugiura says.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Shortstop Kyle Lodise is a leader for Yellow Jackets in offense, energy

Georgia Tech shortstop Kyle Lodise first played for Augusta and is now one of the top shortstop prospects in the upcoming MLB draft.

Georgia Tech receives commitment from German shooting guard

Davi Remagen reportedly has given Tech a commitment to play for the Yellow Jackets for the 2025-26 season

Walk-off homer in extra innings breaks Georgia Tech’s seven-game skid

Kent Schmidt’s heroics gave the Yellow Jackets their first win in two weeks.

Atlanta United FC

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Fixing Atlanta United with a few simple tweaks

With 23 matches remaining, including Saturday’s against Nashville, Atlanta United has plenty of time to turn around its franchise-worst season start.

Soccer stats: Previewing Atlanta United vs. Nashville

A preview of the Atlanta United vs. Nashville game scheduled for Saturday in Atlanta.

Atlanta United’s Brooks Lennon more concerned about games than new contract

Lennon said the team had a long meeting after Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Orlando and another before Tuesday’s session.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks’ Dyson Daniels wins the NBA’s Most Improved Player award

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher finishes runner-up in NBA Rookie of the Year voting

A look at the Hawks roster: Who stays and who doesn’t?

Though the Atlanta Hawks finished the regular season with 40 wins, they experienced major slides because of their lack of depth and size in the frontcourt.

High Schools

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Angler recruits sister to qualify for state bass fishing finals

Churchill Harris and his sister Tinsley joined forces to qualify for the state bass fishing finals, Churchill says fishing helped him overcome shyness.

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UGA ties inspire Clarke Central’s area champion decathlete

Most high school track and field athletes specialize in one or two events. Being a true decathlete, such as Clarke Central freshman Jackson Brooks, is rare.

Soccer sister act: Trio help Oconee chase third straight Class 3A title

They share DNA, but each girl brings her own strengths and skills to a Warriors team seeking a three-peat.

State Report

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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.

Kelly sets scoring record in winning Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Els, Kelly share lead entering final round at Mitsubishi Electric Classic

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Current and former college football coaches take part in the 2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament in Greensboro, GA Tuesday

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Latest Sports News

Cunningham: Falcons, Kirk Cousins may be stuck with one another unless Aaron Rodgers retires

Tony Barnhart, ‘Mr. College Football,’ retiring after 50 years in sports media

Craig Kimbrel expects to provide far more than nostalgia in Braves return

Sugiura: Jeff Ulbrich’s apology admirable, as was Shedeur Sanders’ forgiveness

Georgia lands another large in-state OL for 2026 recruiting class

Jalon Walker, Malaki Starks leaders among NFL prospects drafted into good situations

5 key moments in this year’s NFL draft

How do you grade the Falcons’ NFL draft performance?

NFC South draft recap: Falcons to face Tetairoa McMillan, Emeka Egbuka

Atlanta TV sports listings

The Masters AJC

NCAA men’s tournament bracket

NCAA women’s tournament bracket

High school news, notes and more

Braves Report: Dodgers and DFAs

Braves Report: Craig Kimbrel wants more

Craig Kimbrel expects to provide far more than nostalgia in Braves return

Tony Barnhart, ‘Mr. College Football,’ retiring after 50 years in sports media

Mental execution and short game: Brian Curley’s path to Georgia baseball’s ace

Georgia football leads SEC in 2025 NFL Draft picks with 13 players drafted

Falcons exercise $16.8 million fifth-year option for receiver Drake London

NFL fines Falcons $250,000 for breach that led to prank call on Sanders

Keeping Kirk Cousins was a choice, and Falcons have made the right one - Clone

Shortstop Kyle Lodise is a leader for Yellow Jackets in offense, energy

Georgia Tech receives commitment from German shooting guard

Walk-off homer in extra innings breaks Georgia Tech’s seven-game skid

Fixing Atlanta United with a few simple tweaks

Soccer stats: Previewing Atlanta United vs. Nashville

Atlanta United’s Brooks Lennon more concerned about games than new contract

Hawks’ Dyson Daniels wins the NBA’s Most Improved Player award

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher finishes runner-up in NBA Rookie of the Year voting

A look at the Hawks roster: Who stays and who doesn’t?

Angler recruits sister to qualify for state bass fishing finals

UGA ties inspire Clarke Central’s area champion decathlete

Soccer sister act: Trio help Oconee chase third straight Class 3A title

2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament

Kelly sets scoring record in winning Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Els, Kelly share lead entering final round at Mitsubishi Electric Classic

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Sugiura: Keeping Kirk Cousins was a choice, and Falcons have made the right one

AJ Smith-Shawver’s strong start, lineup’s outburst power Braves to 8-2 victory

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher finishes runner-up in NBA Rookie of the Year voting

Hours after returning to majors, pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver gets the start vs. Rockies

Jalon Walker, Malaki Starks leaders among NFL prospects drafted into good situations

Hughes senior Maurice Gleaton is fastest high school runner in Georgia history

Braves batters scorch last-place Rockies with 14 hits in series-opening victory

Eddie Rosario, Ian Anderson join Braves ahead of series against Colorado

Weekend reflections: Jeff Ulbrich’s negligence leads to latest Falcons fiasco

5 key moments in this year’s NFL draft