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Beginning of new AJC Varsity Crown all-sports competition is just days away

With a new school year comes sports competitions, and also the second edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s all-sports standings for GHSA schools.

Atlanta Falcons first day of training camp
KEN SUGIURA

Of course, Falcons start camp with both quarterbacks sidelined

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Sandy Creek coach Darius Smiley previews first two games against 7A powerhouses

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MLB

Chris Sale dominant again as Braves salvage second game of doubleheader

Cairo running back Bryian Duncan Jr. runs different drills during practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The Syrupmakers featured Duncan as a receiver as much as they did at running back last year, and he totaled over 700 yards in both categories. (A. Wallace for the AJC)
AJC VARSITY

South Georgia RB standout has eyes on 1,000-receiving yard milestone

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Clinch County prospect Trezmen Marshall
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This football hotbed leads Georgia’s 159 counties in prospects per capita

One little South Georgia county is No. 1 in an all-classification category — the most major college prospects this century per capita.

4A Girls State Championship game between Kell and Marist
AJC VARSITY

Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

The AJC Varsity all-sports rankings are modeled after similar competitions used by college divisions and other high school associations but with a twist.

Georgia baseball
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Clarke Central’s David Perno, former UGA baseball coach, reveals cancer diagnosis

Perno led the Bulldogs to three College World Series, including the program’s most recent in 2008.

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Atlanta Braves

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MLB

Chris Sale dominant again as Braves salvage second game of doubleheader

MLB

AJ Smith-Shawver turns in a positive outing in return to the Braves

MLB

Kyle Farmer back with the Braves

Georgia Bulldogs

Stetson Bennett Rams Dallas
BULLDOGS

Stetson Bennett makes ‘big time’ throw-in bid for Rams backup QB job

BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart wants to challenge, not anoint, promising DL Elijah Griffin

BULLDOGS

Former Georgia DT strikes NFL record-breaking $152 million deal

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons first day of training camp
KEN SUGIURA

Of course, Falcons start camp with both quarterbacks sidelined

NFL

What we learned from the Falcons’ first training camp practice

NFL

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. could still be 4 weeks from full return

Georgia Tech

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech eagerly counting down to season, Georgia rivalry game

YELLOW JACKETS

Media pick Georgia Tech to finish fifth in ACC

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech baseball announces pair of coaching promotions

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United's home opener versus Real Salt Lake
MLS

Where Atlanta United stands after World Cup

SOCCER

Mauricio Culebro introduced as Atlanta United, NWSL team’s president of soccer

With ICE presence, some Atlanta-area communities won’t engage in World Cup

Atlanta Hawks

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks will once again host the Million Meal Pack at State Farm Arena. More than 5,000 volunteers, along with yet-to-be-announced celebrities, will package 1 million meals for food banks in metro Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2024)
NBA

Hawks announce date for sixth annual Million Meal Pack

KEN SUGIURA

Why LeBron James to the 76ers isn’t a bad thing for the Hawks

NBA

Where do the Hawks fit in new-look Eastern Conference?

High Schools

creekview, cherokee

Beginning of new AJC Varsity Crown all-sports competition is just days away

Sandy Creek coach Darius Smiley previews first two games against 7A powerhouses

Georgia Power 100 specialists: Two top-10 nationally ranked kickers make list

State Report

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PGA

East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027

GOLF

Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur

GOLF

Masters lottery registration: 2027 ticket window open for limited time

PHOTOS: Andruw Jones, Chipper Jones and other Braves join Hall of Fame Legends Parade
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Former Brave Andruw Jones signs autographs during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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