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Lopez, Ritchie struggle with the long ball in loss to Padres

Tuesday’s loss was seemingly one-sided out of the gate, with the Padres racking up five runs on nine hits and three walks against Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López delivers to a San Diego Padres batter during the first...

Sports

After one season with the Kentucky Wildcats, RB Dante Dowdell is entering the transfer portal,...
Georgia running back Dante Dowdell sidelined indefinitely after off-campus accident

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves second baseman Kyle Farmer signs autographs before a baseball game between the...
‘Everybody’s favorite teammate’: Braves make difficult decision to release infielder Kyle Farmer

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against...
Braves-Padres: Everything you need to know about Tuesday’s game between Atlanta, San Diego

NCAA

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Olympics

Members of the U.S. Olympic women's soccer team celebrate a goal by Shannon MacMillan in the...

Atlanta Olympics flashback | On July 21, 1996, women’s soccer debuts, and USA makes a statement

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Tim Darnell
The first Olympic women’s football tournament begins with Team USA rolling.

Sports

Atlanta United Sporting Director Chris Henderson poses for photos with new defenders Junior...

Atlanta United signs defenders Júnior Alonso, Paulo Díaz to bolster backline

Updated: Jul. 20, 2026 at 11:33 PM EDT
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By Avery Braxton
Atlanta United has signed defenders Júnior Alonso and Paulo Díaz, the club announced, marking the first of several planned additions during the summer transfer window.

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves' Drake Baldwin (30) is greeted by manager Walt Weiss, right, after scoring...

Braves’ offense has seemingly woken up. Can the success continue vs. Padres?

Updated: Jul. 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM EDT
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By Aaron Schmidt
The Atlanta Braves answered a dismal June with a stellar start to July heading into the All-Star break, and their offensive firepower continued over the weekend against the Texas Rangers.

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Victor Mederos reacts after defeating the San Diego Padres during the...

Victor Mederos delivers electric first career save as Braves beat Padres

Updated: Jul. 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Victor Mederos pitched the final 2.1 innings for the Braves and recorded his first career save.

Sports

Business leaders look for ways to keep World Cup momentum going in Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta leaders aim to build on World Cup success

Updated: Jul. 20, 2026 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By Adam Murphy
After hosting thousands of visitors throughout the monthslong event, downtown leaders say the World Cup showcased a safer, more vibrant city.

Olympics

Argentina's Marcelo Delgado (17) battles the United States' Claudio Reyna (10) during first...

Atlanta Olympics flashback | On July 20, 1996, a lightning-start for Team USA soccer

Updated: Jul. 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Darnell
The first full day of competition brings early upsets, early medals, and a U.S. goal almost instantly.

Olympics

Argentina's Marcelo Delgado (17) battles the United States' Claudio Reyna (10) during first...

Atlanta Olympics flashback | On July 20, 1996, a lightning-start for Team USA soccer

Updated: Jul. 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Darnell
The first full day of competition brings early upsets, early medals, and a U.S. goal almost instantly.

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) reacts with first baseman Matt Olson, center,...

Refreshed Braves open second half with series win behind Baldwin, Riley

Updated: Jul. 19, 2026 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
In the Braves’ first games back from the All-Star break, the club clinched its 21st series — tying its total from the 2025 season.

Sports

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls during...

Hawks part ways with former 1st overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, acquire Lu Dort in 3-team trade

Updated: Jul. 19, 2026 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Atlanta Hawks are trading former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and acquiring Oklahoma City Thunder’s wing Lu Dort in a three-team deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Olympics

Opening Ceremonies at the Olympic Stadium for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, on July 19,...

Atlanta Olympics flashback | On July 19, 1996, Atlanta lights the flame

Updated: Jul. 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Darnell
Muhammad Ali ignites the cauldron as the Centennial Games officially open in Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks

Nickeil Alexander-Walker hosts first youth camp at Parkview High, reflects on Hawks momentum

Nickeil Alexander-Walker hosts first youth camp at Parkview High, reflects on Hawks momentum

Updated: Jul. 18, 2026 at 9:56 PM EDT
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By Kinsey Lee
Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker spent time giving back to the community this week.

Sports

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II runs the bases after hitting a one-run double during the...

Braves lose to Rangers despite Eli White, Michael Harris II homers

Updated: Jul. 18, 2026 at 7:41 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Braves right-hander Owen Murphy allowed three runs, two earned, in 2 2/3 innings in his first major league start.

Sports

FILE - New York Liberty Head Coach Sandy Brondello looks on as her team plays against the...

Toronto Tempo coach suspended 1 game for calling Dream’s Angel Reese a ‘protected species’

Updated: Jul. 18, 2026 at 7:32 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended for one game by the WNBA for an inappropriate comment she used during a game against the Atlanta Dream on Friday.

Sports

England's Bukayo Saka (7) celebrates scoring their fourth goal during the World Cup...

Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

Updated: Jul. 18, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.

Sports

Atlanta United FC midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) runs during an MLS soccer match against the...

Atlanta United lose fourth straight in Almirón’s return from World Cup

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 11:27 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Miguel Almirón, coming off a World Cup campaign with Paraguay, returned to Atlanta’s starting lineup for the first time since April 11.

Sports

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (0) plays against the Indiana Fever in the first half of a...

Naz Hillmon has perfect shooting night in the Dream’s victory over the Tempo

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 11:24 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Hillmon was 8 of 8 from the field, hitting four 3-pointers, and made four free throws without a miss.

Sports

Atlanta Braves' Drake Baldwin (30) celebrates his three-run homer against the Texas Rangers in...

Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin homer in Braves’ 15-1 rout of Rangers

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Sale (10-6) became the 27th major leaguer to reach 2,700 career strikeouts when he fanned Rangers shortstop Ezequiel Duran in the fifth.

Atlanta Braves

Delta, Braves honor Hall of Famer Andruw Jones with gate dedication at Atlanta airport

Delta, Braves honor Hall of Famer Andruw Jones with gate dedication at Atlanta airport

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By Kinsey Lee
The gate number is a nod to Jones’ legacy.

Sports

Spain played two group stage matches at Atlanta Stadium, beating Saudi Arabia but tying Cape...

‘ANF Overtime: Soccer’: Spain, Argentina collide in World Cup final

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
No matter who wins Sunday, the road to a World Cup trophy will have run through Atlanta.

Sports

Summerhill residents concerned about Formula 1 showrun in Atlanta

Summerhill residents raise concerns over planned Formula 1 Red Bull Showrun in Atlanta

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By Adam Murphy
A planned Formula 1 exhibition event in Atlanta’s rapidly growing Summerhill neighborhood is drawing mixed reactions from residents.

Sports

Crews dismantle FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta

Atlanta World Cup celebration ends as crews dismantle Fan Festival

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Adam Murphy
The FIFA World Cup celebration in Atlanta came to an end Thursday as crews dismantled the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park after a month of matches, concerts and festivities that drew hundreds of thousands of visitors to downtown.

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II (23) celebrates after he hits a home run in the fourth...

Braves’ 2027 schedule released, will open season on road vs. Dodgers, Brewers

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Atlanta is scheduled to open the season with back-to-back road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers before returning to Truist Park on April 2 for its home opener.

Atlanta Hawks

Fans cheer during the player introductions in this file photo. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Atlanta News First becomes official home of Atlanta Hawks

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 8:57 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Atlanta News First and its parent company Gray Media announced Thursday a landmark broadcast partnership with the Atlanta Hawks that will bring games during the season to homes throughout north Georgia.

Sports

High school football in the state of Georgia is just around the corner as Georgia High School...

WATCH: 2026 Georgia High School Football Media Day ushers in a new season

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 7:39 AM EDT
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By Max Wolborsky
Beginning at the Mechanical Trades Institute building in Atlanta on Thursday, July 16, teams from around the state will pile in to talk live on the air about their upcoming season and the outlook for their teams. Each program will have a chance to be interviewed by the Score Atlanta team including Georgia High School Sports Daily host Landon Knight alongside analysts Craig Sager II, Hayden Gilbert and Max Wolborsky.

Sports

Police clear Underground Atlanta’s World Cup party early

Police clear Underground Atlanta’s World Cup party early

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 10:03 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Police on Wednesday night cleared Underground Atlanta’s World Cup party early, but the Downtown venue says it wasn’t due to rowdy crowds.

Sports

Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye, left, dunks over Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith,...

Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye injured left foot, out 3-4 months, team says

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 8:35 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye will be out for at least three to four months after injured his left foot, the team said Wednesday.

Sports

The LA Clippers and Sacramento Kings play during the second half of an NBA Summer League...

How are the Hawks’ draft picks doing in the 2026 Summer League?

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
It’s taken just a few weeks for Hawks fans to get their first looks at the team’s 2026 draft picks.

Sports

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) scores the opening goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer...

Argentina takes lead in World Cup semifinal after 2 goals in 6 minutes

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
Argentina threw the kitchen sink at England as the clock ticked down in the World Cup semifinal, and La Albiceleste could not be denied forever.

Sports

Argentina's Cristian Romero (13) holds England's Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup...

World Cup semifinal sees third yellow card

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
Romero wrapped England star Jude Bellingham as Bellingham made a drive down the field in the 51st minute.

Sports

England's Anthony Gordon (18) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup...

England takes lead in World Cup semifinal off Anthony Gordon brace

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
England winger Anthony Gordon picked a perfect time to score his first World Cup goal.

Sports

Players get into an altercation during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England...

Physical World Cup semifinal sees 2 yellow cards in 5 minutes

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
England’s Elliot Anderson and Argentina's Lisandro Martinez have both been booked.

World Cup

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (20) and Enzo Fernandez (24) react to a decision by referee...

First half of World Cup semifinal sets record

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
The first half of the World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England set a record no one likely wanted to set.
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