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Murphy’s two blasts power Braves past Cardinals

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After acknowledging he put self ahead of team, Kirk Cousins risks backlash

No one should be surprised Cousins hid his injury to keep his spot. The behavior is not uncommon in the NFL. But how will his admission go over with his Falcons teammates?

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Kobe Bufkin powers Hawks to win over Heat in Summer League opener

The Atlanta Hawks opened their Summer League play with a 105-98 win over the Heat.

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Jordin Canada catches fire, but Dream collapse in second half against Fever

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She was an All-American at UGA. Now, she’s carving her path in pro baseball.

Alex Hugo was a dominant force on the softball field for UGA, now she's making a name for herself in the baseball world.

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MLB All-Star Game

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Braves’ Matt Olson to replace Ronald Acuña Jr. in Home Run Derby

Ronald Acuña Jr. still plans to play in All-Star Game despite back injury.

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How have Braves fared in past Home Run Derbies?

From Dale Murphy to Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves players have swung big in the Home Run Derby. Acuña Jr. returns for his third try in 2025.

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PHOTOS: Putting final touches on All-Star Village for MLB fans in Atlanta

Media and special youth guests got a behind-the-scenes of the All-Star Village on Thursday as final preparation were being made for the fan experience at Cobb Galleria.

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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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Michael Cunningham’s columns

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Give us your opinion about the Club World Cup    

Fans can respond to two questions about the Club World Cup experience in Atlanta.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves' Sean Murphy watches his solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, July 11, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Murphy’s two blasts power Braves past Cardinals

Braves third baseman Austin Riley removed from Friday’s game

Braves have indefinite plans for weekend rotation

Braves starting pitchers Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach, AJ Smith-Shawver and Reynaldo Lopez are out of rotation with injuries

Georgia Bulldogs

Alex Hugo, a former All-American softball player for the Georgia Bulldogs, has gone on to play for the USA Baseball Women's National Team. She’ll also participate in Home Run Derby X during 2025 All-Star Week in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of USA Baseball)

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She was an All-American at UGA. Now, she’s carving her path in pro baseball.

Alex Hugo was a dominant force on the softball field for UGA, now she's making a name for herself in the baseball world.

Former UGA coach Mark Richt’s dad, Lou, dies

Lou Richt, father of former UGA football coach Mark Richt, died Wednesday at age 88 in Watkinsville, where he had been living in a nursing home.

Reloaded Georgia lacks star power in SEC offensive unit rankings

Quarterback Gunner Stockton appears set to take over the offense in place of departed starter Carson Beck, bringing added mobility and a sense of toughness to the position.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr (left) attempts a pass alongside quarterbacks coach D.J. Williams (right) at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Who is the quarterbacks coach working with Michael Penix Jr.? 

Falcons quarterback coach D.J. Williams was hoping to follow his father’s footsteps into the NFL.

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Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. ready to take the reins at quarterback

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. is preparing for his first full season as a starter, with coaches praising his poise, arm strength and leadership.

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After acknowledging he put self ahead of team, Kirk Cousins risks backlash

No one should be surprised Cousins hid his injury to keep his spot. The behavior is not uncommon in the NFL. But how will his admission go over with his Falcons teammates?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key (right) shakes hands with Alan Womack after Key signed his poster during Georgia Tech football’s annual First Saturday on The Flats at Bobby Dodd Stadium on July 27, 2024. (Steve Schaefer / AJC)

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Georgia Tech football announces date for its free preseason fan event

Georgia Tech's First Saturday on The Flats will be held Aug. 2 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Another defensive lineman from Florida commits to Georgia Tech football

Georgia Tech’s 2025 class grows with a Florida defensive lineman who had 11 sacks as a junior.

Tennessee AD says Tech’s Alpert is ‘exactly the right guy to grow that place’

Tennessee athletic director Danny White complimented Alpert’s interpersonal skills, competitiveness and dynamism and said having a chance to hire Alpert was a "no-brainer."

Atlanta United FC

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer reaches to block a shot during the first half in Club World Cup quarterfinals match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Give us your opinion about the Club World Cup    

Fans can respond to two questions about the Club World Cup experience in Atlanta.

Atlanta pleased with Club World Cup results ahead of World Cup

With smooth operations, Atlanta’s Club World Cup performance impressed FIFA and set the stage for next year’s World Cup matches.

Atlanta United needs more aggressiveness, Deila says

Atlanta Hawks

Asa Newell of the Atlanta Hawks wears his jersey for the first time for portraits from team photographer during a press conference at Emory Sports Medicine Complex, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Former Georgia basketball forward Asa Newell was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft (23rd overall.) (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Hawks’ Asa Newell makes NBA debut and other takeaways from Summer League opener

Kobe Bufkin powers Hawks to win over Heat in Summer League opener

The Atlanta Hawks opened their Summer League play with a 105-98 win over the Heat.

Hawks sign Nikola Djurisic to standard deal

The 6-8 wing was drafted last season but played for the College Park Skyhawks.

High Schools

Daniel Pierce, who played at Mill Creek High School, is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 MLB draft. (Courtesy of Paul Pierce)

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Former Mill Creek star Daniel Pierce approaches ‘surreal’ MLB draft night

An MLB team is expected to make Pierce a first-round draft pick Sunday. The 18-year-old shortstop stayed calm and collected as he discussed realizing a lifelong dream.

Arch Manning’s high school coach ready for Georgia challenge at Westminster

Stewart’s Isidore Newman teams were 162-54 with state playoff appearances in all 19 seasons. Current Texas quarterback Arch Manning was Stewart’s star player for four seasons.

Standing 6-foot-3 at 14, Marietta volleyball standout has Olympic dreams

At 6-foot-3.5, Kari Knotts has dreams of playing in the Olympics

State Report

NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) approaches the start line during Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Hampton. 11-year-old Rhealynn Mills recently won a contest for her artwork to appear on NASCAR driver Chase Elliott's car. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Home-state favorite Chase Elliott passes Brad Keselowski on final lap to win NASCAR Atlanta race

PHOTOS: Quaker State 400 key race in NASCAR season

The Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart was held Saturday at EchoPark Speedway.

Andruw Jones on Atlanta in MLB Speedway Classic: ‘You can call it Braves Country’

Anticipation is beginning to build around MLB’s Speedway Classic, and for Braves fans, that means another day closer to watching their favorite team play in a unique location.

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Baseballs hang from the ceiling in the Capital One All-Star Village at Cobb Galleria in Cobb County, GA, on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

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Braves’ comeback wasted in extra-inning loss

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Atlanta pleased with Club World Cup results ahead of World Cup

With smooth operations, Atlanta’s Club World Cup performance impressed FIFA and set the stage for next year’s World Cup matches.

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Braves, MLB give Conyers Boys & Girls Club its own field of dreams

Renovated All-Star Legacy Field unveiled at Barksdale Boys & Girls Club in Conyers, as well as donated baseball equipment and a vehicle to transport kids to and from games

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Atlanta United needs more aggressiveness, Deila says

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Tennessee AD says Tech’s Alpert is ‘exactly the right guy to grow that place’

Tennessee athletic director Danny White complimented Alpert’s interpersonal skills, competitiveness and dynamism and said having a chance to hire Alpert was a "no-brainer."

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Hawks add another to a two-way contract

Here’s where the Hawks’ roster stands now.

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Five things Hawks fans should keep an eye on at 2025 NBA Summer League

The Atlanta Hawks have not gone to the championship game in the NBA Summer League in years past, this year could be different.

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FROM UATL

They had the smoke: HBCU legends who left mark on the big leagues

Hall of Famers Lou Brock, Andre Dawson and Larry Doby are among the future MLB stars who played at historically Black schools.

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ESPN proposes 3 trades involving Braves’ Acuña. Do any make sense?

The chances that the Braves deal Acuña — who is under team control through 2028, including his club options — are low. But that doesn't stop the speculations.

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Bats wake up early and often for Braves in bounce-back win over A’s