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Georgia reserve cornerback undergoes ACL surgery

Afer being spotted on crutches during G-Day, the Bulldog shared on his Instagram story that he had successful ACL surgery on Wednesday.

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Spencer Strider impresses in return from injury, but Braves strike out 19 times

The Atlanta Braves are off to a slow start, but the return of pitcher Spencer Strider could provide a big lift.

April 16, 2025
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After loss to Magic, Hawks must reset and prepare for elimination game at home

With the Magic clicking on offense and facing the pressure of playing through a lot of contact, the Hawks simply fell apart.

April 16, 2025
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Hawks’ fourth-quarter implosion vs. Magic seals need for second play-in game

Five observations from the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 loss to the Orlando Magic in the first game of the NBA play-in tournament.

April 16, 2025
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Here’s what mature Spencer Schwellenbach took from rough outing in loss to Blue Jays

April 16, 2025
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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

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The Masters AJC

Majors season is still over two weeks away, but betting odds for The Masters are live now.

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NCAA men’s tournament bracket

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NCAA women’s tournament bracket

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High school news, notes and more

The latest news, notes and more from high school sports action in the state of Georgia.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II celebrates after his two-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

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It’s early but already getting late for Braves to turn season around

None of the 30 teams that started 5-13 in MLB's wild-card era made the playoffs. To buck that trend, the Atlanta Braves need to start winning a lot more games — now.

Braves Report: ‘We can’t do this (stuff) forever’

The first 3,000 kids at this Sunday’s game will get a free “Blooper Mascot Security” T-shirt.

Braves offense matches unfortunate history to overshadow Spencer Strider’s return

Atlanta is left balancing two ends of the spectrum: recognizing baseball is a long season but acknowledging it must show urgency and not write off this poor start as a fluke.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle (2) runs against defensive back Jacob Fleming (35) during spring football practice at the University of Georgia practice facility, Thursday, March, 13, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Suspended Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle plans to enter transfer portal

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Georgia reserve cornerback undergoes ACL surgery

Afer being spotted on crutches during G-Day, the Bulldog shared on his Instagram story that he had successful ACL surgery on Wednesday.

Georgia RB Branson Robinson plans to enter transfer portal

Atlanta Falcons

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne runs a drill during the school’s NFL Pro Day at the University of Georgia Indoor Practice Facility, March, 12, 2025, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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NFL draft: Trevor Etienne among running backs hoping to surprise in rookie year

Trevor Etienne, running back for the Bulldogs, starred for some bad Florida teams before playing for Georgia and may be a late-round pick in the coming draft.

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Top 10 running back prospects in the 2025 NFL draft

Here are the top 10 quarterback prospects for the NFL draft set for April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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NFL draft prospects: Wide receivers ‘OK,’ but lack star power of recent years

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech players gather in the outfield before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Truist Park on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets are putting that loss behind them as they head to Miami. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Georgia Tech baseball heads to Miami looking to stay atop ACC

Yellow Jackets put loss to Georgia behind them as they head south to face the Hurricanes.

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Bullpen, bombs lead Bulldogs to 5-2 victory over Yellow Jackets at Truist Park

Former Miami (Ohio) and Xavier forward commits to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech men’s basketball has picked up its first transfer of the offseason.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) reacts as he leaves at the end of the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron finding his position, helps team by staying there

When Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron plays as a winger, manager Ronny Deila said he is one of the best in MLS but agreed he needs to stay outside.

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Soccer stats: Previewing Atlanta United at Philadelphia

Preview of Atlanta United prospects against Philadelphia.

Atlanta United’s ‘healthy frustration’ showing as players struggle through slow start

Bartosz Slisz of the Atlanta United says the team is "too nice" and getting more aggressive is going to help them as they regroup after a franchise-worst start.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) react after a play during their win against the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 98-86. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Things to watch when the Hawks face the Heat in deciding Play-In game

The matchup will determine the final spot in the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs and a first-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Hawks ‘have to make plays’ vs. Heat to extend their season past Friday

Beating Miami is last chance for Atlanta to make Eastern Conference playoffs.

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After loss to Magic, Hawks must reset and prepare for elimination game at home

With the Magic clicking on offense and facing the pressure of playing through a lot of contact, the Hawks simply fell apart.

High Schools

Mount Paran Christian hired Connie Arnold (left) as football coach on Monday, and Trinity Christian hired Jeff Schmidlkofer on Tuesday. That brings to 70 the number of GHSA schools that have hired coaches this offseason. (Photos courtesy of Mount Paran Christian, Starr's Mill)

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Updated football coaching changes: 80 openings, 70 filled

GHSA football coaching update: Trinity Christian hires Starr's Mill defensive coordinator; Mount Paran Christian offers job to interim coach from 2024.

GHSA slow-pitch softball championship tournament scores, schedule

Sixteen teams will compete in the all-classification, double-elimination GHSA slow-pitch softball championship tournament at the Twin Creeks Softball Complex in Woodstock.

Is slow-pitch softball going away in Georgia? No. 1-seed Richmond Hill hopes not

State Report

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the Masters golf tournament with caddie Harry Diamond at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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If Rory McIlroy can win at the Masters, there’s hope for all of us

Rory McIlroy releases years of frustration and bottled-up emotion with Masters championship

Rory McIlroy checked a lot of boxes with his emotional victory at the Masters on Sunday.

Here’s how 5 Masters patrons kill downtime at Augusta National

Masters patrons have creative ways to pass the time between the 7 a.m. entry and the first tee time at Augusta National Golf Club.

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Georgia Tech in baseball
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Georgia players celebrates after the Bulldogs defeated the Yellowjackets 5-2 on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Frustrated Chris Sale blames himself for Sunday’s loss, but everyone played part in series loss to Rays

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