The Atlanta Braves continue to play well despite injuries to players including Ronald Acuña Jr., Drake Baldwin, Sean Murphy, Spencer Schwellenback and Spencer Strider.

The contest begins in earnest this week as Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa vie for the Falcons' starting QB spot.

Atlanta Dream rookie Madina Okot impressed against the Aces, outplaying Angel Reese during a fourth-quarter rally that nearly erased a 17-point deficit.

Picked up as insurance, Mauricio Dubón has become a key contributor for the Braves with his glove, bat and ability to play nearly any position.

The Atlanta Falcons will face elite quarterbacks early in 2026, testing a young defense and new coaching staff from the start.

The Braves have been the best team in baseball for weeks. And they are dusting their East rivals like past great Braves teams couldn’t do until much deeper into the season.

Also: Vintage Spencer Strider; Bobby Cox’s human touch; Angel Reese saves Atlanta Dream.

Drafted in the third round, former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch could play multiple roles in the Falcons’ offense, coaches said at rookie minicamp.

The Braves are in L.A. to face their toughest test so far this season. They finally look like winners again, and now they can measure themselves against the mighty Dodgers.

The Atlanta Hawks’ playoff loss to the Knicks showed a need for more size, strength and toughness if the team wants to make a deeper run next season.