Trae Young will decline his 2026–27 player option and test free agency, but the Wizards’ Bird‑rights leverage gives Washington the inside track to re‑sign him.

Georgia's College World Series run hit a snag as the Bulldogs fell 4-3 to Oklahoma in Omaha and now must beat Texas in an elimination game to stay alive.

Spencer Strider was placed on the 15‑day injured list after imaging showed right elbow inflammation. J.R. Ritchie will take his rotation spot and Anthony Molina was recalled.

A Decatur seminary field is being honored as the birthplace of organized youth soccer as Atlanta hosts World Cup matches this summer.

The Florida‑Georgia rivalry will be played at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Oct. 31 with a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on ABC. Fans should watch presale windows and final TV confirmations.

Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday’s game in Chicago with left hamstring tightness, reigniting concerns after a recent IL stint.

Georgia swept Mississippi State in Athens, winning 11–9 in extras to reach the College World Series — the Bulldogs’ first trip to Omaha since 2008.

Organizers say the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl will relocate to Atlanta for Feb. 27, 2027, shifting its weeklong career fair and showcase to a deeper HBCU market. The move includes an extended Allstate title partnership.

The Falcons agreed to a four-year, $141M extension with Drake London, guaranteeing $100M and keeping the 24-year-old receiver under contract through 2030.

David Epps, a longtime Peach Bowl executive and former intern, assumed the CEO role in June 2026 as Gary Stokan retired. The handoff puts a locally grown leader in charge as college football shifts under NIL and playoff changes.

Oklahoma erupted for eight runs in a wild fourth inning to beat Georgia Tech 15-8 and force a Monday winner‑take‑all in Atlanta.

Bob Horner, the Braves' 1978 NL Rookie of the Year and a towering power hitter, has died at 68. His four‑home‑run game and decade of slugging left a lasting mark on Atlanta baseball.

Georgia's season ended in a 2-1 Super Regional loss at Tennessee as Coach Tony Baldwin delivered an emotional postgame tribute to his seniors. The Bulldogs pushed late but fell short in Knoxville.