Charles Lester Cross

The Atlanta Braves are finally getting one of their most intriguing young arms back. Right-hander Hurston Waldrep has been reinstated from the injured list, giving Atlanta another starting option at a time when every inning matters and every healthy arm feels valuable. For a Braves team that has already spent much of the season working around pitching injuries, Waldrep’s return is more than just another roster move.

This past Sunday, the NBA Draft Lottery took place, and with roughly a 10 percent chance of landing the first overall pick for the second time in three years, the Atlanta Hawks ultimately landed the No. 8 selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. While the top pick would have been ideal in a strong class, Atlanta instead finds itself in a familiar position, outside the top tier but still in range to add meaningful talent. The Hawks are picking No. 8 in the 2026 NBA Draft.

As we slowly approach the 2026 college football season, it only feels right that we talk about the Georgia Bulldogs. Over the past decade, Kirby Smart has solidified himself as a winner. Without Nick Saban to worry about, the consensus best coach in America looks to return the Bulldogs to glory in 2026. With a star-studded roster and a top-10 caliber quarterback running the offense, no one should be counting out the Dawgs this year.