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The Johnson girls soccer team saw its season come to an end in a 1-0 defeat to Alexander in the first round of the Class AAAA playoffs on Tuesday in Douglasville.

The North Georgia Christian Lady Chargers soccer team defeated the Horizon Christian Lady Warriors 5-4 in penalty kicks on Tuesday night in Cumming in the semifinal round of the ICSGA state soccer playoffs.

The Indianapolis Indians rode the pitching of starter Francisco Liriano, a solid bullpen and timely hitting to a 9-2 win over the Gwinnett Braves on Tuesday afternoon in the finale of the four-game series at Victory Field.

The Atlanta Hawks were feeling a lot better about themselves Tuesday. There were plenty of smiles and good-natured ribbing, especially during a 3-point contest between Jeff Teague and Josh Smith to close out practice.

There was a time when when soccer teams from northeast Georgia struggled for recognition and respect -- at least of the nature reserved for the power programs of metro Atlanta.

State officials have approved an agreement with the firm that will design a new $1 billion retractable-roof stadium in downtown Atlanta.

Lakeview Academy football made history recently when two Lions standouts signed to play on the collegiate level

One of Ty Cobb's grandsons has written a book about his grandfather and the Ty Cobb Museum will be hosting a book signing Saturday, May 18.

The Atlanta Braves, who began the night with the most home runs in the majors, showed they can win playing small ball.

Heading to his locker to get dressed, Josh Smith griped a bit when told he would have to go to the podium for the second game in a row.