State Sports Report

AJC VARSITY

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

WNBA

Dream launches new jersey, e-commerce experience

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

WNBA

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

WNBA

Dream defeat Sky as Reese faces former team

GOLF

Retief Goosen changes putting grip, wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic

GOLF

Zach Johnson hangs onto lead at wild Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Featured

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.

KEN SUGIURA

Dream proclaim Angel Reese is the missing piece. And maybe they’re right.

The Dream think they have finally found the missing piece in forward Angel Reese. After a tumultuous two years in Chicago, the Dream feels like just that for Reese herself.

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WNBA

‘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.

PGA

Five final takeaways from the 2026 Masters

The Masters looked like a runaway through two days. It became fascinating in the third round, then reached the result that seemed likeliest.

STAN AWTREY

Rory, Rory ... hallelujah: McIlroy owns Augusta with another Masters title

Rory McIlroy lost a six-stroke lead on Saturday, but righted the ship just in time to win his second straight Masters title.

GOLF

Masters final surprises, disappointments: Henley ties for third on birthday

The surprises and disappointments from the Masters final round, from Macon native Russell Henley tying for third on his birthday to Sergio Garcia breaking clubs.

GOLF

Rory McIlroy makes history again, captures second straight Masters victory

Rory McIlroy’s dominance at Augusta National moves him into exclusive group of back-to-back Masters champions.

At the Masters, one rule for keeping toddlers quiet: Don’t say ‘birdie’

Parents of young children at the Masters lean on snacks and naps to survive — and thrive — at Augusta National.

FROM

A Georgia icon attended the 1960 Masters. He’s been every year since.

Longtime Georgia Bulldogs broadcaster and columnist, Loran Smith, 87, says he still burns with the curiosity to find stories.

Will Cam Young break through? Here’s what to expect Sunday at Augusta National

On Sunday, Rory McIlroy will look to overcome his collapse in losing a historic 6-stroke lead while Cam Young seeks to win his first major championship.

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.

This Masters set for thrilling Sunday after all

Rory McIlroy held the biggest lead after 36 holes in Masters history on Friday. But a bad Saturday for him sets up an exciting finish.