State Sports Report

Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta

Trump executive order aimed at college sports’ ‘out-of-control arms race’

PANTHERS

New Georgia State coach Jon Cremins’ model is exactly who you would think

Early careers to golden years: A look at oldest and youngest Masters golfers

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KEN SUGIURA

Georgia State hires Vanderbilt assistant Jon Cremins, nephew of Bobby Cremins

GUIDE

The Masters 2026: Tee times, leaderboard, how to watch and what to know

A Masters 95? Augusta National can bring top players to their knees.

WNBA

Atlanta loses 2 players in WNBA expansion draft as Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations

Featured

Masters dictionary: 10 terms to know if headed to Augusta National

Practice rounds begin Monday for ‘a tradition unlike any other,’ and knowing the lingo is important for patrons.

Menu for Rory McIlroy’s exclusive Masters Champions Dinner has its appeal

Rory McIlroy's Masters Champions Dinner — prepared by Eric DaRin, executive chef at Atlanta Athletic Club — includes 4 appetizers and a choice of wagyu filet or seared salmon.

Masters betting odds: Scottie Scheffler heavily favored over elite contenders

Scottie Scheffler is the heavy favorite at the Masters next week, according to the oddsmakers.

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2026 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Final Four

EAGLES

Last Georgia team standing? Emory looks to win its first hoops national title

Emory basketball has never won a national championship, but the Eagles will play for one on Sunday, April 5 against Mary Washington in Indianapolis at 4:30 p.m.

Masters newcomers: 9 highly ranked golfers making their Augusta National debut

22 golfers will be looking to become the first since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979 to win the Masters on their first attempt.

Five contenders who need a win to earn final Masters invitation

An 11th-hour win in San Antonio means a happy late-night flight to Augusta to compete in the season’s first major.

LIV Golf’s presence will be felt at Augusta National

There are 11 LIV players in this year’s Masters field, including pre-tournament favorites Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.

Going to the Masters? Follow this plan to check all the important boxes

Here's what to do — and how to do it — if you're lucky enough to have practice-round tickets for the Masters.

Tiger Woods announces golf decision ahead of 2026 Masters Tournament

The Masters will again be played without Tiger Woods.

Dream partners to eliminate $10M in debt for Atlanta families

AJC HER+STORY

Dream president Morgan Shaw Parker blazing path for women in sports careers

WNBA executive credits curiosity, strong mentors and building diverse teams for her success, which includes three straight years of the Dream selling out season tickets.

COLLEGE HOOPS

Kennesaw State battles start to finish, but can’t score NCAA Tournament win

Kennesaw State stayed close but fell 73-64 to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament, ending the Owls’ second March Madness trip after their CUSA title run.

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KEN SUGIURA

Underdog par excellence, Kennesaw State having another moment in the sun

Kennesaw State’s most improbable year ascended to another plateau at 6:13 p.m. Sunday....

OWLS

Kennesaw State to face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament

Kennesaw State, the Conference USA champions, were selected as a No. 14 seed for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, and it will face 3rd-seeded Gonzaga in the first round....