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Cunningham: It turns out Jurickson Profar may have swindled the Braves

Michael Cunningham: They paid for his power, but positive PED test suggests it was chemically enhanced.

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Braves’ Jurickson Profar suspended 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing substance

The suspension would seem an unsettling turn for a team that prides itself on its professionalism and also is trying to break a four-game losing streak to start the season.

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Austin Riley, Matt Olson react to Jurickson Profar’s suspension

The Braves’ top offseason acquisition is now out of the picture for months and ineligible for the postseason.

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Braves’ starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez placed on IL with shoulder inflammation

Lopez, who made the 2024 All-Star team, was scheduled to start Wednesday against Dodgers lefty Blake Snell. Instead, the Braves will turn to Bryce Elder for his season debut.

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Braves call up Jesse Chavez, designate Hector Neris for assignment

This is Chavez’s sixth time with the Braves, appearing in game with the team in 2010, 2012 and the past three seasons.

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The Masters

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What if Scottie Scheffler doesn’t win? Here are five long shots for the Masters

The top-ranked players don’t always win at Augusta; Danny Willet shocked the world with his victory in 2016, and Trevor Immelman did the same in 2008.

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10 things every first-time Masters visitor must do

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The Dogs have it: UGA keeps pumping out pros for Masters field

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Scarred Augusta still digging out from Helene as Masters tees up

Six months after deadly Hurricane Helene hammered Georgia, Augusta residents are still recovering as the city's famed Masters golf tournament looms.

TV, scores & more

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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 women’s tournament bracket

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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Austin Riley, Matt Olson react to Jurickson Profar’s suspension

The Braves’ top offseason acquisition is now out of the picture for months and ineligible for the postseason.

It turns out Jurickson Profar may have swindled the Braves

Michael Cunningham: They paid for his power, but positive PED test suggests it was chemically enhanced.

Braves’ starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez placed on IL with shoulder inflammation

Lopez, who made the 2024 All-Star team, was scheduled to start Wednesday against Dodgers lefty Blake Snell. Instead, the Braves will turn to Bryce Elder for his season debut.

Georgia Bulldogs

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A look at Georgia’s linebackers this spring, while eyes are on a transfer option

Georgia baseball walk-off homer sweeps No. 11 Auburn

Nate Frazier offers Georgia a lot, but Bulldogs need more from run game

If the Bulldogs are to compete for a national championship, that means a 16- or possibly 17-game season. That’s a lot to put on one back, even one as good as Frazier.

Atlanta Falcons

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What the Falcons can learn from top AFC pass-rush teams

For most of the past decade, the Falcons have been near or at the bottom of the NFL annually in rushing the passer. Constructing a pass rush is a major offseason project.

Pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson remains on trading block. Could he help the Falcons?

Hendrickson requested a trade last season, and the Bengals have given him permission to seek a trade this offseason.

Icons Serena Williams, Caitlin Clark on key panel at NFL’s annual meeting

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Georgia Tech baseball drops series to Clemson

Georgia Tech women’s basketball coach Nell Fortner to retire effective immediately

Report: Georgia Tech running back plans to transfer

Atlanta United FC

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Atlanta United may have found a more productive lineup

Atlanta United 4, NYCFC 3: Inside the numbers

Atlanta United rallies from two goals down to defeat NYCFC

Atlanta Hawks

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Skyhawks assistant Kari Korver helping to build the Hawks developmental system

Hawks guard Trae Young to become assistant GM of Oklahoma men’s basketball

He also announced that he would donate $1 million to the program.

Hawks fall to Heat despite historic night from Trae Young

Atlanta star became youngest player in NBA history with 12,000 points and 4,500 assists. More observations from Thursday's game:

High Schools

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Holy Innocents’ players to represent Georgia in McDonald’s All-American games

GHSA responds to Bruce Pearl’s ‘shame on them’ comment

Youth no deterrent as Greater Atlanta Christian boys tennis pursues championship

State Report

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What if Scottie Scheffler doesn’t win? Here are five long shots for the Masters

The top-ranked players don’t always win at Augusta; Danny Willet shocked the world with his victory in 2016, and Trevor Immelman did the same in 2008.

How social media boosts ‘a-peel’ for Savannah Bananas

The Bananas first went viral on Facebook in 2016 with “Can’t Stop the Peeling,” a rendition of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling.”

Photos: Savannah Bananas bring their show to Truist Park

The Savannah Bananas brought their traveling baseball entertainment show to Truist Park on March 29, 2025.

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Fans light the ball park with cell phone flashlights during a Savannah Bananas baseball game Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Cunningham: It turns out Jurickson Profar may have swindled the Braves

Braves’ Jurickson Profar suspended 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing substance

Austin Riley, Matt Olson react to Jurickson Profar’s suspension

Braves’ starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez placed on IL with shoulder inflammation

Braves call up Jesse Chavez, designate Hector Neris for assignment

What if Scottie Scheffler doesn’t win? Here are five long shots for the Masters

10 things every first-time Masters visitor must do

The Dogs have it: UGA keeps pumping out pros for Masters field

Scarred Augusta still digging out from Helene as Masters tees up

Atlanta TV sports listings

The Masters AJC

NCAA men’s tournament bracket

NCAA women’s tournament bracket

High school news, notes and more

Austin Riley, Matt Olson react to Jurickson Profar’s suspension

It turns out Jurickson Profar may have swindled the Braves

Braves’ starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez placed on IL with shoulder inflammation

A look at Georgia’s linebackers this spring, while eyes are on a transfer option

Georgia baseball walk-off homer sweeps No. 11 Auburn

Nate Frazier offers Georgia a lot, but Bulldogs need more from run game

What the Falcons can learn from top AFC pass-rush teams

Pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson remains on trading block. Could he help the Falcons?

Icons Serena Williams, Caitlin Clark on key panel at NFL’s annual meeting

Georgia Tech baseball drops series to Clemson

Georgia Tech women’s basketball coach Nell Fortner to retire effective immediately

Report: Georgia Tech running back plans to transfer

Atlanta United may have found a more productive lineup

Atlanta United 4, NYCFC 3: Inside the numbers

Atlanta United rallies from two goals down to defeat NYCFC

Skyhawks assistant Kari Korver helping to build the Hawks developmental system

Hawks guard Trae Young to become assistant GM of Oklahoma men’s basketball

Hawks fall to Heat despite historic night from Trae Young

Holy Innocents’ players to represent Georgia in McDonald’s All-American games

GHSA responds to Bruce Pearl’s ‘shame on them’ comment

Youth no deterrent as Greater Atlanta Christian boys tennis pursues championship

What if Scottie Scheffler doesn’t win? Here are five long shots for the Masters

How social media boosts ‘a-peel’ for Savannah Bananas

Photos: Savannah Bananas bring their show to Truist Park

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Pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson remains on trading block. Could he help the Falcons?

A look at Georgia’s linebackers this spring, while eyes are on a transfer option

Georgia Tech’s Brent Key displeased with inconsistencies in spring scrimmage

What the Falcons can learn from top AFC pass-rush teams

Here are the numbers that define Braves’ four-game sweep at hands of Padres to open 2025 season

Report: Georgia Tech running back plans to transfer

Holy Innocents’ players to represent Georgia in McDonald’s All-American games

Braves will be OK, but this is ‘pretty bad’ start

Pearl ensures SEC primed for more basketball history

How Johni Broome’s dramatic return from injury helped propel Auburn to Final Four