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Starting over: Falcons move on from coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot

Raheem Morris was fired after consecutive 8-9 seasons, and Terry Fontenot went 37-48 with no playoff appearances in five seasons as Atlanta's general manager.

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Here are 10 potential coaching candidates for the Falcons’ open position

Many of the possible options to replace Raheem Morris as the Falcons' head coach will be coaching in the playoffs.

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Changing coach and GM only start of what Falcons franchise needs

It would be wise for Falcons owner Arthur Blank to subject himself to serious introspection about what else needs to be done within his franchise beyond two new hires.

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Take 5: Five quick takeaways from the Falcons’ win over the Saints

The Falcons finished the season on a four-game winning streak, beating the Falcons in the season finale, 19-17. The defense made plays late and even special teams contributed.

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AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

11 super insights into the 2025 edition of the AJC's Super 11, the 40th edition of our preseason listing of the top high school football players in Georgia.

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Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Not only did the AJC Varsity name first-team all-state honorees for each GHSA classification, but it also added breakout players to watch in this year's all-state honors.

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Who stood out in Atlanta? Announcing the 2025 AJC Varsity all-metro team

See who made the AJC Varsity's 2025 all-metro teams, separated into Atlanta/South Fulton, Cobb County, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, North Fulton and Southside.

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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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2025 College Football Playoff quiz

How well do you know the College Football Playoff? Take a quiz to find out.

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VOTE: Did the Braves make the right hire in choosing Walt Weiss?

The Atlanta Braves have promoted bench coach Walt Weiss to succeed Brian Snitker as the team’s manager. What do you think of the hire?

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Atlanta’s new pitching coach says his philosophy is hard to define because it’s more about ‘What do the pitchers need?’

Braves have promising 2026 outlook after productive offseason

Atlanta cleared the bases by filling its lineup and reliever holes, though adding another starting pitcher could make this offseason a grand slam.

New Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner wants to solve problems, not overhaul

‘This is a really robust group and dynamic group,’ Hefner says of pitching squad.

Georgia Bulldogs

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How Nick Saban would ‘fix’ college football transfer portal

Former Alabama and LSU head coach Nick Saban made some suggestions to fix the ills of college football, including its wide-open portal window season.

Georgia lands first transfer portal commitment in Clemson defensive back Khalil Barnes

Georgia got its first transfer portal commitment on Sunday as Clemson safety Khalil Barnes opted to join the Bulldogs next season.

These 2 Georgia football strengths led to season-ending loss to Ole Miss

Georgia's strengths this season were scoring red-zone touchdowns and converting on fourth down. But Ole Miss was better in the red zone and Georgia struggled on fourth down.

Atlanta Falcons

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Changing coach and GM only start of what Falcons franchise needs

It would be wise for Falcons owner Arthur Blank to subject himself to serious introspection about what else needs to be done within his franchise beyond two new hires.

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Here are 10 potential coaching candidates for the Falcons’ open position

Many of the possible options to replace Raheem Morris as the Falcons' head coach will be coaching in the playoffs.

Starting over: Falcons move on from coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot

Raheem Morris was fired after consecutive 8-9 seasons, and Terry Fontenot went 37-48 with no playoff appearances in five seasons as Atlanta's general manager.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Georgia Tech starting center to transfer

Georgia Tech's starting center Harrison Moore announced Saturday on his social media that he was going to transfer.

Kirouac’s dunk sparks Georgia Tech to victory over Boston College

Georgia Tech had its hands full with Boston College at times, but pulled away late for a 65-53 win, the Jackets' first in ACC play.

Freshman becomes fourth Georgia Tech wide receiver in transfer portal

Yet another Georgia Tech wide receiver is in the NCAA’s transfer portal. Jamauri Brice, according to 247Sports, could be leaving the program.

Atlanta United FC

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MLS unveils ball for 2026 season

The ball includes design elements to celebrate the 2026 World Cup.

Botafogo misses deadline to pay Atlanta United for Almada transfer

Botafogo failed to pay Atlanta United the $21 million it owes for the purchase of Thiago Almada, plus another $9 million. Botafogo could face a transfer ban if it doesn’t pay.

Atlanta United shopping in South America again with Tuesday signing

Five Stripes add Tomas Jacob of Argentina.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks give front office plenty to chew on in Trae Young’s absence

The Hawks have not gotten a chance to see how their stars mesh together. But the team having a better record without Trae Young (15-12) than with him (2-8) is surprising.

Hawks run out of gas, fall to Raptors on second night of back-to-back games

Hawks guard Trae Young to miss fourth straight game

Hawks' guard Trae Young has not played since Dec. 27 and will miss his fourth straight game on Saturday. He has played in just 10 games this season.

High Schools

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PHOTOS: AJC's Super 11 through the years

This year was the 40th anniversary of the AJC's Super 11, an annual preseason unveiling of the state's best high school senior football players.

Maxwell 2025 season summary | Buford, TCC, Carrollton top teams in state

Gainesville moves up from No. 14 to No. 6 in the all-class Maxwell Ratings heading into the Class 5A title game against Thomas County Central, which is rated fourth.

PHOTOS: Calvary Day and Hebron Christian battle for Class 3A-A title

Calvary Day and Hebron Christian met on Wednesday in the Class 3A-A state football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Jerry Mack’s new contract has escalating salary, significant bonus increases

In the program’s second year at college football’s highest division, the Owls went 10-3 and won Conference USA, and Mack was named Conference USA coach of the year.

Get ready to heckle: Atlanta Drive prepares to defend TGL golf title

City-themed holes are new for the second year of the TGL golf league, pitting teams of players against each other on a giant golf simulator inside a high-tech studio.

Kennesaw State falls to Western Michigan in first-ever bowl game

The Owls earned a bid to the Myrtle Beach Bowl with a 10-3 record after winning the Conference USA Championship Game over Jacksonville State.

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Saints to win season finale

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With two sacks by James Pearce Jr., Falcons break franchise record

The Falcons have tied the franchise's single-season sack record in the first half against the Saints with their 55th.

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When Arthur Blank assumed Raheem Morris was ‘going to win a lot of games’

Falcons owner Arthur Blank believed Raheem Morris would deliver wins. Instead, Atlanta faces its eighth straight losing season and tough decisions ahead.

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‘We screwed that up’: Kirby Smart gives his reasoning on third, fourth-down calls

Georgia coach Kirby Smart elaborated on the reasons for some of the fourth-quarter play calls he made on third and fourth down in the Sugar Bowl loss that didn't work out.

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Hawks continue momentum with road win over Knicks

The Hawks beat the Knicks 111-99 in New York with six players in double figures, led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Onyeka Okongwu.

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Georgia football loses to Ole Miss after holding 2-possession lead at halftime

Georgia lost 39-34 to Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl quarterfinal on Thursday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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Is the Kirk Cousins era coming to an end for the Falcons?

Sunday’s battle with the Saints could be Cousins’ last game with the Falcons.

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Veteran Georgia running back announces plans to enter transfer portal

Roderick Robinson is third Bulldog to enter the portal.

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