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Dream struggles in second half in loss to Liberty

Angel Reese’s 57th career double-double boosts Dream past former team

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Reese leads Dream to win; Mystics coach ejected, escorted off court by police.

Big second half gives Dream win over Sun in first Commissioner’s Cup matchup

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Masters lottery registration: 2027 ticket window open for limited time

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Angel Reese’s double-double helps lead Dream to road win over Portland

Dream give up big third-quarter run in loss at Minnesota

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Atlanta Dream are best in WNBA despite one bad habit

Also: The Hawks’ Jalen Johnson named to All-NBA third team, the Braves’ bats go quiet against the Nationals and Georgia and Georgia Tech make marks in college baseball.

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Dream complete 15-point comeback to down Mercury

The Dream closed the game on 14-5 run for a 82-80 victory over the Mercury to improve to a WNBA-best 4-1 to start the season.

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Dream dominate Wings as Rhyne Howard returns

Behind a strong outing from Rhyne Howard in her return from concussion protocol, the Dream downed the Wings, 86-69.

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The Dream's Allisha Gray (center) shoots against the Aces' A'ja Wilson (left), Jackie Young (right center) and NaLyssa Smith during the second half Sunday, May 17, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Gray scored 25 points and had nine rebounds. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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Despite first loss, Dream feel they have bright outlook

Atlanta’s rookies played well and the Dream took the defending champ Aces to the wire despite missing two All-Stars.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese reacts during player intros before the start of a WNBA game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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Atlanta Dream home opener: 5 Black culture moments we loved

It was a loss for the Dream, but a win for Atlanta.

“I think everybody can see what Madina (Okot) is capable of becoming,” the Dream's head coach said after Sunday's game at State Farm Arena. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Dream rookie Madina Okot outshines Angel Reese

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

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese, left, grabs an offensive rebound against Las Vegas Aces forward Stephanie Talbot, center, guard Jewell Loyd (24) and guard Chelsea Gray (12) during the second half of a WNBA game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

KEN SUGIURA

In uneven home debut, Angel Reese still shows what she can offer Dream

In her Atlanta Dream debut at State Farm Arena, Angel Reese shot poorly but rebounded, defended and passed well in a dramatic loss to the Las Vegas Aces.

Dream forward Angel Reese reacts during the first half against the Aces on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Dream’s fourth-quarter rally comes up short in final seconds vs. Aces

The Dream rallied from a 19-point deficit to take a late lead, but the defending champion Aces pulled out the victory with a shot with 3.6 seconds to go.

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray shoots during pregame warmups before the start of a WNBA game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Dream rally in fourth quarter but fall to defending champion Aces, 85-84

The Dream tip off the home slate with a marquee matchup against A’ja Wilson and the Aces on Sunday, with a ton of anticipation for what Atlanta can do.

KEN SUGIURA

How Atlanta Dream’s vision for Angel Reese looks beyond obvious flaw

The Atlanta Dream believe Angel Reese’s offense can grow, a bet they hope leads to the franchise’s first WNBA title.

Titans top Marist to repeat as GHSA Class 4A girls soccer champs

Exactly one year after downing Marist in the state finals, the Blessed Trinity Titans did it again, edging Marist 1-0 in the 4A girls soccer state championship.

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Dream announce sellout of home opener at State Farm Arena

In addition to selling out their home opener at State Farm, the Dream have sold out their next five home games at Gateway Center Arena.

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Allisha Gray’s 26 points leads Dream to road win, 2-0 start

Allisha Gray scored 26 points, Angel Reese had 12 points and 16 rebounds for her 51st career double-double, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Dallas Wings 77-72 on Tuesday night....