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What we learned from Falcons’ 11th training camp practice: Tagovailoa stars.

Falcons quarterbac Tua Tagovailoa had his best practice yet at training camp.

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The St. Pius coaching factory: 1979 team gave Georgia three 200-win coaches

Keith Maloof, Paul Standard and Ed Dudley got their start under iconic coach George Maloof, one of the patriarchs of Georgia high school football.

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AJC Varsity Class 4A-2A Private preseason all-state: 4-star RB headlines picks

Here are the AJC Varsity Class 4A-2A Private preseason all-state picks.

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WNBA

Dream have just 12 games left to establish postseason seed

The Atlanta Dream (20-12) are tied for the best record in the Eastern Conference and are fourth overall, with just a half-game separating fourth and seventh place.

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MLB

Braves can’t recover from 5-0 first-inning hole in another loss to Mets

A five-run first inning by the visiting Mets proved to be too much for the Braves to overcome Monday in an 8-5 loss.

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AJC VARSITY

AJC Varsity preseason all-state teams: Watch for these standouts in 2026

AJC Varsity is announcing its preseason all-state teams ahead of the 2026 football season. Take a look at all 8 classes.

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AJC Super 11: Meet the 2026 class of elite senior football players

The 42nd AJC Super 11 team will be revealed this week, starting on Tuesday night.

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AJC VARSITY

This football hotbed leads Georgia’s 159 counties in prospects per capita

One little South Georgia county is No. 1 in an all-classification category — the most major college prospects this century per capita.

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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

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Vote: What’s your grade for Kevin Stefanski as Falcons coach?

Make your voice heard in the AJC’s poll.

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Vote: Which potential Falcons free agent is most important to re-sign?

The Falcons have 15 players that could become unrestricted free agents in March. Vote on which potential free agent is most important for the team to re-sign.

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Atlanta Braves

Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder delivers to a New York Mets batter at Truist Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Atlanta. The right-hander persevered through five innings, despite allowing 10 hits and surrendering seven earned runs. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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MLB

Braves can’t recover from 5-0 first-inning hole in another loss to Mets

A five-run first inning by the visiting Mets proved to be too much for the Braves to overcome Monday in an 8-5 loss.

MLB

Will Braves revisit Jacob deGrom trade talks in offseason?

Jacob deGrom put the kibosh on trade talks that would’ve sent him to Atlanta. Talks were extensive enough that the Braves and Rangers had the structure of a deal in place.

MLB

Weiss: Strider, Waldrep to begin ‘throwing progressions’ this week

Braves pitchers Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Strider will begin a throwing progression, typically interpreted as increasing distance of a throw and volume of throws over time.

Georgia Bulldogs

One former NFL scout said of Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center), pictured being tackled against Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff game in January: "He’s a talented kid and a great leader, but we have to see if the traits equate to the NFL.” (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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BULLDOGS

Is Gunner Stockton draftable? Former NFL scout breaks down Georgia players

A former NFL scout and personnel expert provided a breakdown of Georgia players who could be selected in the 2027 NFL Draft.

BULLDOGS

10 standouts from Georgia football 2-hour open practice

Kirby Smart leaned on his players in a 2-hour practice that featured 11-on-11 scrimmage action at Sanford Stadium on Sunday.

BULLDOGS

Why star safety KJ Bolden could be the last of his kind at Georgia

The former 5-star recruit took less NIL money to come to UGA and is now following the footsteps of recent Bulldogs standouts at safety.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (left) and Tua Tagovailoa — pictured during practice Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 — are competing for the starting role in Atlanta. “We will get to that point when we feel it’s necessary,” coach Kevin Stefanski said about tabbing a starter during training camp. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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NFL

How Falcons are evaluating Tagovailoa, Penix: ‘Can’t say it’s an equal scale’

Comparing Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa is difficult for the Falcons, as Tagovailoa is participating in 11-on-11s while Penix plays in 7-on-7s as he rehabs his knee.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

This is Tua’s time to take over as Falcons quarterback

Tua Tagovailoa is making his case to win the job of the No. 1 Falcons quarterback with his practice performance.

NFL

What we learned from Falcons’ 11th training camp practice: Tagovailoa stars.

Falcons quarterbac Tua Tagovailoa had his best practice yet at training camp.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech defensive ends/outside linebackers coach Kyle Pope speaks during a news conference after the Yellow Jackets’ sixth practice of fall camp on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Atlanta. (Fisher Isbell/AJC)

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech edge rushers ‘ready to lay it on the line’ for team, Pope says

Third-year defensive ends/outside linebackers coach Kyle Pope brings in several transfer additions as the Yellow Jackets look to attack the quarterback more this season.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Haynes King’s winning play comes at big cost

Also, balk call gets Braves' Sale tossed the next day, even though he wasn't scheduled to pitch.

NFL

Haynes King’s ‘dream come true’ draws Russell Wilson comparison from coach

Former Georgia Tech star Haynes King said it was “a dream come true” to play in the shadows of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his performance leaving Dave Canales impressed.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United surrendered a 2-0 lead in Saturday's loss to Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLS

Atlanta United surrender late lead, fall to Philadelphia Union

MLS

‘Everybody’s frustrated’: Atlanta United seeks first win since World Cup break

Atlanta United, who have lost twice and tied once in three matches since the World Cup break, have fallen to last place in the MLS' Eastern Conference.

MLS

Where Atlanta United stands after World Cup

Atlanta's soccer team began post-World Cup play with a 1-0 loss to No. 1 Nashville SC.

Atlanta Hawks

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks will once again host the Million Meal Pack at State Farm Arena. More than 5,000 volunteers, along with yet-to-be-announced celebrities, will package 1 million meals for food banks in metro Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2024)
NBA

Hawks announce date for sixth annual Million Meal Pack

Dominique Wilkins, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson are among the Hawks who have helped at the event, which has packed more than 5.1 million meals for Atlantans in need.

KEN SUGIURA

Why LeBron James to the 76ers isn’t a bad thing for the Hawks

LeBron James joining the 76ers could prove beneficial to the Hawks by increasing competition in the East.

NBA

Where do the Hawks fit in new-look Eastern Conference?

The Atlanta Hawks improved their roster this offseason, but LeBron James joining the 76ers adds another contender in the Eastern Conference.

High Schools

Loganville first basemen Zac Cuneio (left center) celebrates after Loganville beat Pope the seventh inning of Game 1 of the GHSA Class 5A baseball state championship series Monday, May 25, 2026, at Gwinnett Field in Lawrenceville. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

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PHOTOS: Loganville take first game of Class 5A baseball championships

Loganville takes first game, but rain plays havoc with Class 5A schedule. Senior Jake Boland pitches a complete game, withstanding over an hour delay in the sixth inning.

State Report

Kennesaw State head coach Jerry Mack celebrates with his players after the Owls defeated UTEPon Oct. 28, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)

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OWLS

Kennesaw State excited about talent infusion for Jerry Mack’s second season

Kennesaw State football, led by coach Jerry Mack, has been more selective in bringing in players after the Owls won the Conference USA title in his first season with the team.

PGA

East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027

The PGA Tour announced its season-ending playoffs, starting in 2028, will have a different structure, feature some form of match play and will rotate sites.

GOLF

Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur

PHOTOS: Fans watch Atlanta Falcons get ready for season
Atlanta Falcons Saturday Night Lights Practice
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Football fans cheer as they watch their favorite players in action during the Atlanta Falcons' "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Weekend Reflections: Haynes King’s winning play comes at big cost

Also, balk call gets Braves' Sale tossed the next day, even though he wasn't scheduled to pitch.

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AJC Varsity Class A preseason all-state: Linebackers lead the way

Ahead of the 2026 football season, AJC Varsity is announcing our preseason all-state teams. Today, we announce Class A.

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‘Proud of our guys’: Braves finish tough weekend in New York

In two trips to Citi Field, and one to Yankee Stadium, the Braves won just three of the nine games they played and lost all three series against the Mets and Yankees.

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NFL

Falcons defensive starters Deablo, Bates battling injuries as preseason looms

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo and safety Jessie Bates III won’t practice Monday because of injuries.

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BULLDOGS

Why star safety KJ Bolden could be the last of his kind at Georgia

The former 5-star recruit took less NIL money to come to UGA and is now following the footsteps of recent Bulldogs standouts at safety.

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MLB

Harris’ hit, Kinley’s save give Braves win over Yankees

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart hot on the mic at furious Georgia football practice

Georgia coach Kirby Smart was pushing his players during the Bulldogs two-hour practice on Sunday at Sanford Stadium.

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NFL

Haynes King’s ‘dream come true’ draws Russell Wilson comparison from coach

Former Georgia Tech star Haynes King said it was “a dream come true” to play in the shadows of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his performance leaving Dave Canales impressed.

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MLB

Chris Sale ejected Sunday, a day after a controversial balk call

Third base umpire Dan Merzel, who called a pivotal balk Saturday on Chris Sale, tossed the Braves ace before the first pitch Sunday.

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AJC Varsity preseason football rankings: 4 reigning champs start No. 1

Four reigning champions and four teams that have not won titles this decade are No. 1 in the AJC Varsity preseason football rankings.