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The Braves' Michael Harris II reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Phillies in Game 3 of a National League wild-card series at Truist Park on Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty)

Atlanta Braves hit 3 home runs to beat Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in NL wild-card series clincher

October 1, 2026 at 10:19 p.m.

Michael Harris II hit a three-run home run in the first inning, Ray Kerr threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Thursday...

The Phillies' Alec Bohm rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Braves in the 10th inning of Game 2 of a National League wild-card series at Truist Park on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The home run gave the Phillies a 4-3 win and extended the series to a decisive Game 3. (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty)

Alex Bohm HR in 10th lifts Philadelphia Phillies over Atlanta Braves 4-3 to force decisive Game 3

September 30, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a home run in the 10th inning, and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday to force a decisive third game in...

The Braves' Austin Riley hits a three-run home run off Phillies pitcher Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning during Game 1 of an NL wild-card series Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Don Mattingly’s decision to bring in closer Jhoan Duran in the 7th backfires in Philadelphia Phillies loss

September 29, 2026 at 8:39 p.m.

After Jhoan Duran gave up a three-run homer to Austin Riley in the eighth inning of the Philadelphia Phillies’ 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, Don Mattingly faced questions about...

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred attends the Little League Classic baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves in Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

5 major sports leagues and players associations ask for protections from sports bettors’ threats

September 15, 2026 at 2:10 p.m.

The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter sent Tuesday to gambling regulators in 35 states and the District of Columbia.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy stands for the national anthem before a game against the Braves on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy plans surgeries on his back Thursday and hip during All-Star break

June 20, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Saturday that he plans to have back surgery on Thursday, when the team is off, and a procedure on his hip during the All-Star...

Dream forward Angel Reese reacts after scoring against the Tempo on June 14, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Angel Reese is enjoying her 1st season in Atlanta as her double-doubles are helping the Dream earn wins

June 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Angel Reese looked like a perfect fit for the Atlanta Dream when she was traded from the Chicago Sky. After 13 games, the fit still looks perfect.

Braves players Bob Horner, left, and Dale Murphy pose for a photo in 1978 in Atlanta. (Louie Favorite/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Bob Horner, the Atlanta Braves slugger and No. 1 draft pick who hit 4 homers in a game, dies at 68

May 26, 2026 at 6:14 p.m.

Power-hitting 3B Bob Horner homered in his debut after skipping the minor leagues and joined two-time MVP Dale Murphy to form the heart of the 1980s Atlanta Braves lineup.

Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to fans after a loss to the Giants in Game 4 of a National League Division Series on Oct. 11, 2010, in Atlanta. (Dave Martin/AP)

Bobby Cox, manager of Atlanta Braves teams that ruled NL and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84

May 9, 2026 at 7:20 p.m.

Bobby Cox, the folksy manager of the Atlanta Braves whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first major title, died Saturday. He was...

Angel Reese speaks during her introduction during a news conference by the Atlanta Dream on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream acquired Reese for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Now with Atlanta, Angel Reese says she is grateful for her 2 years in Chicago but wanted more

April 17, 2026 at 9:21 p.m.

Angel Reese said Friday she is excited about the talent she'll be surrounded with in Atlanta following her trade from the Chicago Sky.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, talks with former quarterback Matt Ryan before a game against the Buccaneers on Oct. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (John Bazemore/AP)

Atlanta Falcons hire former quarterback Matt Ryan as president of football

January 10, 2026 at 4:48 p.m.

The Atlanta Falcons on Saturday named former longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to the newly created role of president of football.

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