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Four-run sixth by Giants ends Braves’ 7-game winning streak

The Atlanta Braves lost to the San Francisco Giants, 7-3, Monday, ending the Braves' seven-game winning streak.

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Georgia starting DL no longer on the roster days before season opener

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Falcons rookie Avieon Terrell ‘growing a lot,’ in line to start Week 1

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AJC Varsity rankings: Several teams enter Top 10s, new No. 1 team in 3A

Toombs County ascends to the top spot in 3A. Newton and Cook enter the 7A and 2A rankings, respectively, after beating highly ranked teams in overtime.

Cairo Syrupmakers running back Bryian Duncan participates in different drills during practice Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (A. Wallace for the AJC)

AJC VARSITY

AJC Varsity preseason all-state teams: Watch for these standouts in 2026

AJC Varsity is announcing its preseason all-state teams ahead of the 2026 football season. Take a look at all 8 classes.

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AJC Super 11: Meet the 2026 class of elite senior football players

The 42nd AJC Super 11 team will be revealed this week, starting on Tuesday night.

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MLB

Four-run sixth by Giants ends Braves’ 7-game winning streak

MLB

Burkhalter, Farmer to join Braves on Tuesday

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart: Georgia ‘ball of energy’ linebacker ready for impact

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Georgia starting DL no longer on the roster days before season opener

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Georgia gets good news on the injury front ahead of Week 1

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Falcons announce initial practice squad, including Goodson, Holmes, Jones

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Falcons rookie Avieon Terrell ‘growing a lot,’ in line to start Week 1

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Georgia Tech football’s offensive line is changing. Brent Key’s standard isn’t.

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Georgia Tech’s Justice Haynes ‘was born into’ a legacy bigger than football

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Georgia Tech football’s new defense starts with this simple philosophy

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Atlanta United's home opener versus Real Salt Lake

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Atlanta United loses to Charlotte FC, ending rare win streak

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‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt

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Atlanta tops Sporting KC to win third straight

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Former Hawks forward Kuminga reportedly agrees to 2-year deal with Minnesota

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Hawks assistant GM Kyle Korver stepping away from franchise

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Jackson County wins AJC Varsity Offensive Line of the Week Award

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Linebackers, running backs lead the way for AJC Varsity top performances from Week 2

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Scheffler claims FedEx Cup, passes Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

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PHOTOS: Tour Championship enters Round 2

Scottie Scheffler hits his second shot out of a bunker on the 16th fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Collin Morikawa reacts after his shot out of a bunker on the 18th green during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Chris Gotterup hits out of bunker at the 18th green during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ryan Gerard hits out of the bunker at the 18th green during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler fist-bumps his caddie on the 18th green after his round during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ludvig Aberg hits his second shot on the 18th fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Akshay Bhatia hits his second shot on the 16th fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Chris Gotterup greets his caddie on the 18th green after his round during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Spectators wait to cross the 18th crosswalk as the clubhouse is shown in the background during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler reacts after making his putt on the first hole during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ryan Fox hits his second shot on the first fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy reacts after hitting his second shot on the first fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Patrick Cantlay hits his second shot on the first fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Spectators watch the group with Rory McIlroy approach their balls on the first fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Scottie Scheffler hits his second shot out of a bunker on the 16th fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Kirby Smart doesn’t know if Georgia fans ‘can handle’ heat in season opener

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