Alex Slitz
Photojournalist

Drivers compete during the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 25, 2024 in Hampton, Georgia. 

Alex Hooper, left, and Serge, who declined to give a last name, both of Charlotte, N.C., enjoy the spring weather by playing a game of two on two basketball with others at Latta Park in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, March 21, 2022.

Caden Prieskorn #86 of the Mississippi Rebels celebrates his touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions by dunking on a basketball hoop on the sideline during the second quarter in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Mississippi beat Penn State 38-25.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) dunked the ball past Buffalo Bulls forward Nick Perkins (33) during their game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Saturday, March 17, 2018. Kentucky beat Buffalo 95-75.

Mississippi Rebels fans cheer against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the fourth quarter in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, crosses the finish line ahead of Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BodyArmor Zero Sugar Ford, to win the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 25, 2024 in Hampton, Georgia.

Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Calais Campbell #93 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Minnesota beat Atlanta 31-28.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Danuel House Jr. goes to the basket above Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Collins was called for a foul. 

Isaiah Bond #17 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a touchdown against Georgia during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Medina Spirit (8) with John R. Velazquez up, leads heading into the final stretch of the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, May 1, 2021. Medina Spirit and Velazquez went on to win the race.

Athletes compete in the Girls’ Div 1A state cross country meet in Carrolton, Ga., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) leaps for a touchdown over Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Aaron Beasley (24) during a game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.

Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 during the match against New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Saturday, March 9, 2024. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United) Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 during the match against New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Saturday, March 9, 2024. 

Hakim Hart #13 of the Maryland Terrapins shoots against Patrick Suemnick #24 and Tre Mitchell #3 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Ala., on March 16, 2023.

Justify with Mike Smith up, center, after winning the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, May 5, 2018. Justify with Mike Smith up won, Good Magic with Jose Ortiz up came in second and Audible with Javier Castellano up finished third.

Saddiq Bey #41 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball oevr Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half at State Farm Arena on January 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Clay Holstad (25) headers the ball past Louisville Cardinals midfielder Bradley Sample (13) during their game at Lynn Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Louisville beat Kentucky 3-0.

Athletes compete in the 400-meter relay during the IHSAA boys track state finals at Indiana University, Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Bloomington, Ind.