![Safety Malaki Starks, center, the Baltimore Ravens' first round draft pick, 27th overall, third from left, poses for a photo with his father, Larry Starks, fiancée Savanna Jackson and his mother, Martisha Starks, during an NFL football press conference at the Under Armor Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md., Friday, April 25, 2025. (]Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)](https://www.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BX5II7BXMIG6IJQPLIUGAR253A.jpg?auth=79b1d999d02686f9494a2c95e5214620fdcb39cb0a0526e93153457127d5566b&width=750&height=500&smart=true)
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These 5 Braves have been pleasant surprises so far
The Braves are within one victory of .500 yet again, continuing their improved play since a dreadful 0-7 start. They’ve already had multiple unexpected contributors emerge.
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Falcons’ Nate Ollie accepts biggest of challenges: Revival of pass rush
The Falcons' new defensive line coach, Nate Ollie, has a vision for an aggressive style to pressure quarterbacks.
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Hawks have already cashed in on returns of Dejounte Murray trade
Almost one year after Daniels and a trove of potential, the Atlanta Hawks are ready to embark on their next steps.
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Amador’s return improves Atlanta United’s attack down left side
Also, Chelsea will play winner of playoff between Club America and LAFC in a Club World Cup group stage match next month.
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Braves Report: The Reds ride into town
The Braves' four-game home set with the Cincinnati Reds will feature some pretty good pitching matchups, starting with AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Brady Singer.
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On special night, Braves’ AJ Smith-Shawver comes six outs from no-hitter
Smith-Shawver’s final line: eight innings, one hit, no runs, four walks, five strikeouts, 99 pitches — and one night to remember.
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Georgia lands commitment from Jared Curtis, No. 1 QB prospect in the country
Jared Curtis, the nation’s No. 1 QB prospect for the Class of 2026 is going to Georgia.
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Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to begin rehab assignment in May
Ronald Acuña Jr., finishing rehab from ACL surgery, will soon begin a rehab assignment, the Atlanta Braves said Monday.