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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

“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 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

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

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

KEN SUGIURA

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

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

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WNBA

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....

WNBA

Angel Reese, Allisha Gray help Dream tame Lynx in season-opening road win

Gray scored 18 of her 24 points in the second half as Atlanta rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to win Reese's Dream debut.

AJC VARSITY

Prince Avenue’s Andrew Beard, the state’s No. 2 RB prospect, commits to Florida

The Prince Avenue Christian running back is the nephew of former Georgia All-American Garrison Hearst.

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AJC VARSITY

Prince Avenue’s Andrew Beard, the state’s No. 2 RB prospect, commits to Florida

The Prince Avenue Christian running back is the nephew of former Georgia All-American Garrison Hearst.

WNBA

Dream launches new jersey, e-commerce experience

The Dream’s new jersey taps into Atlanta’s identity, pride, and purpose.

Atlanta Dream women dominate on the court, and in the front office too

AJC HER+STORY

Behind the scenes of the Atlanta Dream, women also lead

It's important to show players on the WNBA team “that we, you know, walk the walk,” said Dream Assistant General Manager Brooklyn Cartwright.

WNBA

In Dream’s home preseason debut, Angel Reese makes her mark

The Dream had a new energy as star Angel Reese took to the court against the Mystics.

WNBA

Dream defeat Sky as Reese faces former team

Angel Reese scores 8 points to go with 7 rebounds in her debut with the Atlanta Dream after being traded earlier this month by the Chicago Sky.

GOLF

Retief Goosen changes putting grip, wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Retief Goosen reverted to a previous grip during his practice round. That adjustment helped him win the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at TPC Sugarloaf.

GOLF

Zach Johnson hangs onto lead at wild Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The former Masters and British Open champion holds a 3-point lead over two-time U.S. Open champ Retief Goosen.

Masters champion Zach Johnson grabs first-round Mitsubishi Electric lead

Zach Johnson, who won the 2007 Masters, leads the senior tour's Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf after the first round.

PGA

Higher scores are goal for seniors at this week’s Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, the PGA Tour Champions event at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, has switched to Modified Stableford scoring for this year’s tournament.