Rod Beard

Rod Beard is the Senior Sports Editor for pro and college sports at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joining the team after 23-plus years at The Detroit News, where he was the sports editor and assistant sports editor, after serving as a beat writer for the Pistons for seven years and five years covering the Michigan men's basketball team.

Latest from Rod Beard

Take heart, Egypt fans: Atlanta has been there before

Argentina's epic World Cup comeback gave fans in Atlanta reason to celebrate — unlike the feelings after the comeback by Tom Brady and the Patriots in the 2017 Super Bowl.

What are the possible Atlanta matchups for the World Cup semifinal?

The U.S. team won its group, so it won't be coming to Atlanta for World Cup knockout round games, but Argentina and Egypt will Tuesday.

U.S. will have Folarin Balogun available vs. Belgium after red card overturned

FIFA overturned the red card given against Bosnia-Herzegovina, meaning the Americans’ leading scorer is available for Monday's World Cup round of 16 match.

Argentina holds on to beat Cape Verde, will face Egypt on Tuesday in Atlanta

Argentina advances to face Egypt — the winner over Australia on penalty kicks Friday — in the round of 16 at noon Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium.

National pride for Cape Verde after draw: ‘Just to be here today is a win’

It’s not quite David and Goliath or Mike Tyson versus Buster Douglas. ...

Game 6 : Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks

Another No. 1 pick? Here’s what to know about Hawks in the NBA draft lottery.

Even as a playoff team, the Atlanta Hawks have lottery odds in a loaded NBA draft. A look at how the system works and what pick the Hawks could land.

‘Atlanta speaks for itself’: Angel Reese speaks on the city and joining Dream

New Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese, acquired in a trade with the Chicago Sky on April 6, met with the media along with her new teammates on Friday.

2026 Masters final-round tee times and groups for Sunday

Co-leaders Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy will tee off in final group at 2:25 p.m. at Augusta National Golf Club.

2026 Masters second-round tee times and groups for Friday

Second-round tee times are set for Friday at Augusta National, with Rory McIlroy among the final groups as the 2026 Masters continues in Georgia.

Kevin Hart, Jason Kelce join the Masters fun as caddies for Par 3 Contest

Comedian Kevin Hart caddied for Bryson DeChambeau while former NFL star Jason Kelce carried the bag for Akshay Bhatia. Of course, that brought some laughter and jokes with it.