Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, a Collins Hill product from Suwanee, was chosen third overall by the Minnesota Twins after a breakout season and defensive polish. Local fans and coaches celebrated.

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, has been found dead after representing his country at the 2026 World Cup. Authorities have opened an inquest while teammates and officials pay tribute.

An on‑air line by a Braves TV analyst celebrating a teammate’s newborn went viral after listeners heard a racially charged aside. Fans are demanding answers.

The NASCAR Cup Series hits EchoPark Speedway this Sunday for the Quaker State 400, a primetime night race that doubles as Round 3 of the In‑Season Tournament.

Egypt led defending champions Argentina 1-0 at halftime in Atlanta after Yasser Ibrahim’s 15th-minute header and a Lionel Messi penalty was saved.

The Falcons locked Kyle Pitts in on a three‑year, $54M deal with $36M guaranteed, betting his 2025 breakout can be sustained. The move removes the franchise‑tag uncertainty and repositions Pitts as a focal point of Atlanta’s offense.

Resale ticket transfers failed for dozens of Atlanta fans, leaving many outside Mercedes‑Benz Stadium while the match went on. Resellers and FIFA are trading blame as buyers hunt for refunds or replacements.

Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea and a first-ever trip to the World Cup Round of 32.

Claressa Shields returns to middleweight to challenge unified champion Kaye Scott on Aug. 15 in Atlanta. The DAZN-televised headliner will be the first women's title top-billed at State Farm Arena.

The Hawks used the No. 8 pick to add Houston guard Kingston Flemings, a freshman playmaker with two-way upside. Expect him to enter Atlanta's offseason program this summer.

The Hawks re-signed C.J. McCollum to a one-year, $21M deal and traded for Aaron Wiggins, adding veteran scoring and wing depth just before the NBA Draft.

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.