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Check out updates from the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers

Follow live updates from the Falcons season opener against the Steelers as the team tries to win its first opener since 2023 without its top two quarterbacks.

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KEN SUGIURA

Georgia Tech looks better in loss to Vols, but nothing to celebrate

Just two games into the 2026 season, the winless Yellow Jackets are teetering on the brink of disaster.

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BULLDOGS

10 players who stood out in Georgia’s crushing win vs. Western Kentucky

Buford’s Tyriq Green recovered a fumble for a TD and scored on a kickoff return before leaving the game late after his ankle was rolled up on.

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart not counting on ‘fluffy stats’ against angry Arkansas

Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield said his team is angry after losing to No. 20 Utah on the road, while Kirby Smart says Georgia has inflated stats due to lesser competition.

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How the Top 25 should look: Texas tops Ohio State, should be No. 1

Texas pulled out a last-minute win over Ohio State and should be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 rankings on Sunday.

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AJC Varsity

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AJC VARSITY

AJC Varsity rankings: Several teams enter Top 10s, new No. 1 team in 3A

Toombs County ascends to the top spot in 3A. Newton and Cook enter the 7A and 2A rankings, respectively, after beating highly ranked teams in overtime.

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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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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.

Atlanta Sports

Setup man Robert Suarez takes next step, throws to hitters at Truist Park

Atlanta's standout setup man has been on the injured list since June.

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MLB

Braves crush Phillies thanks to 8-run fourth inning

Michael Harris II went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs to lead Atlanta, which cut its magic number in the NL East to 7.

MLB

Braves win thriller over Phillies to take further control of NL East

The game stretched into the 11th inning but the Braves rallied to stun the Phillies 6-5.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart not counting on ‘fluffy stats’ against angry Arkansas

Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield said his team is angry after losing to No. 20 Utah on the road, while Kirby Smart says Georgia has inflated stats due to lesser competition.

2h ago

BULLDOGS

10 players who stood out in Georgia’s crushing win vs. Western Kentucky

Buford’s Tyriq Green recovered a fumble for a TD and scored on a kickoff return before leaving the game late after his ankle was rolled up on.

How the Top 25 should look: Texas tops Ohio State, should be No. 1

Texas pulled out a last-minute win over Ohio State and should be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 rankings on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons

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LIVE UPDATES

Check out updates from the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers

Follow live updates from the Falcons season opener against the Steelers as the team tries to win its first opener since 2023 without its top two quarterbacks.

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Rush to start against Steelers despite back spasms

With injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., Falcons' third-string quarterback Cooper Rush will start Sunday's season-opener despite back spasms earlier Saturday.

Falcons eager to face ‘Hall of Famer’ Aaron Rodgers in final Week 1 start

At 42, Aaron Rodgers is the oldest player in the NFL. He'll lead the Steelers against the Falcons on Sunday.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s Jaylen Mbakwe taken off on stretcher vs. Tennessee: Update

Update on Georgia Tech football cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, who was taken off on a stretcher in the second half against Tennessee.

KEN SUGIURA

Georgia Tech looks better in loss to Vols, but nothing to celebrate

Just two games into the 2026 season, the winless Yellow Jackets are teetering on the brink of disaster.

LIVE UPDATES

Don’t miss the recap from Georgia Tech’s loss to No. 18 Tennessee

Georgia Tech will be looking for its first win of the season on Saturday as the Yellow Jackets host No. 18 Tennessee.

Atlanta United FC

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MLS

Atlanta United loses to Orlando City in Embolo’s home debut

Atlanta United’s newest striker may be the “Breel thing,” but that wasn’t enough to overcome Orlando City as the Five Stripes fall 3-2 during his home debut Wednesday night.

MLS

Atlanta United loses to Charlotte FC, ending rare win streak

Atlanta United's three-game winning streak ended Saturday with a 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC, dropping the Five Stripes to 13th in the Eastern Conference.

MLS

‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt

Atlanta United is riding a 3-game win streak for the first time in five seasons and just got a big boost after making a major summer transfer window splash by signing Embolo.

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

Hawks announce front office promotions

Atlanta elevates Peter Dinwiddie and Maxwell Kupchak, and hires Tim Bontemps.

NBA

Hawks, Skyhawks shuffle staffing

Atlanta and its College Park G League affiliate say Ryan Silverstein will become the fifth general manager of the Skyhawks.

NBA

Former Hawks forward Kuminga reportedly agrees to 2-year deal with Minnesota

Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a new deal to join the Timberwolves, according to a report.

High Schools

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Wins, bands and bragging rights: 10 takeaways from HBCU football’s Week 1

Clark Atlanta, Fort Valley State, Albany State and Benedict all made headlines as Week 1 offered an early look at the HBCU season.

WOMEN’S TEAM GOLF

Atlanta Drive announces roster for inaugural WTGL season

In team golf match play, three team members compete in an interactive format that features fast-paced action with players mic’d up.

TOUR CHAMPIONSHP

Scheffler claims FedEx Cup, passes Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses home game against Tennessee

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Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza runs the ball during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets lost 45-24 against the Volunteers. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Kirby Smart goes off on media after ‘sloppy’ finish to Georgia win

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said after the Bulldogs' 70-20 win over Western Kentucky Saturday that there's still a lot to learn about his team.

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Here’s what Kirby Smart knows about his Georgia team after two easy wins

Georgia football is 2-0 after dominant wins, but coach Kirby Smart said Saturday that the Bulldogs still have a lot to prove before SEC play begins.

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U.S. OPEN

Atlanta native Ben Shelton is on the cusp of more Black tennis excellence

Atlanta native Ben Shelton will face top-seeded Alexander Zverev in the U.S. Open men's final on Sunday, with Shelton the first Black American man in the final since 1972.

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LIVE UPDATES

Don’t miss the recap from Georgia Tech’s loss to No. 18 Tennessee

Georgia Tech will be looking for its first win of the season on Saturday as the Yellow Jackets host No. 18 Tennessee.

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Storied football power rebounds from worst season since 1956 with 3-0 start

Commerce shut out Greene County to start the season 3-0, surpassing the Tigers' 2025 win total.

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Falcons eager to face ‘Hall of Famer’ Aaron Rodgers in final Week 1 start

At 42, Aaron Rodgers is the oldest player in the NFL. He'll lead the Steelers against the Falcons on Sunday.

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KEN SUGIURA

Folksy and full of tidbits, Jeff Dantzler leads UGA broadcasts in new era

A new era of Georgia football radio broadcasts has begun with Jeff Dantzler, who replaced Scott Howard in the offseason.

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Check out updates from the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers

Georgia Tech looks better in loss to Vols, but nothing to celebrate

10 players who stood out in Georgia’s crushing win vs. Western Kentucky

Kirby Smart not counting on ‘fluffy stats’ against angry Arkansas

How the Top 25 should look: Texas tops Ohio State, should be No. 1

AJC Varsity rankings: Several teams enter Top 10s, new No. 1 team in 3A

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

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

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

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Setup man Robert Suarez takes next step, throws to hitters at Truist Park

Braves crush Phillies thanks to 8-run fourth inning

Braves win thriller over Phillies to take further control of NL East

Kirby Smart not counting on ‘fluffy stats’ against angry Arkansas

10 players who stood out in Georgia’s crushing win vs. Western Kentucky

How the Top 25 should look: Texas tops Ohio State, should be No. 1

Check out updates from the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers

Rush to start against Steelers despite back spasms

Falcons eager to face ‘Hall of Famer’ Aaron Rodgers in final Week 1 start

Georgia Tech’s Jaylen Mbakwe taken off on stretcher vs. Tennessee: Update

Georgia Tech looks better in loss to Vols, but nothing to celebrate

Don’t miss the recap from Georgia Tech’s loss to No. 18 Tennessee

Atlanta United loses to Orlando City in Embolo’s home debut

Atlanta United loses to Charlotte FC, ending rare win streak

‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt

Hawks announce front office promotions

Hawks, Skyhawks shuffle staffing

Former Hawks forward Kuminga reportedly agrees to 2-year deal with Minnesota

Wins, bands and bragging rights: 10 takeaways from HBCU football’s Week 1

Atlanta Drive announces roster for inaugural WTGL season

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