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Maybe Little League Classic win is just what Braves needed

“It’s baseball in its purest form,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said after his team spent their afternoon with Little League baseball players.

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Falcons split QB1 snaps Monday as Michael Penix Jr. returns to 11-on-11

Coach Kevin Stefanski said it's still TBD whether Penix will play in Friday’s preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Former UGA DB reportedly plans to file lawsuit, enter transfer portal

JaCorey Thomas, a starting safety for the Bulldogs last season, seeks a temporary restraining order that will allow him to play this season.

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KEN SUGIURA

Former Perry star Dae’Quan Wright goes from NFL to ... LSU? Take a bow, NCAA.

Life doesn’t often grant do-overs, but Dae’Quan Wright apparently is getting one. He plans to leave the NFL and join LSU, thanks to NCAA inaction.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Light-hitting Braves lose another series

The Braves avoided a sweep by beating the Brewers on Sunday, but they could not avoid adding to the pile of evidence that they will struggle against top pitchers in October.

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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.

TV, scores & more

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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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Michael Cunningham’s columns

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Ken Sugiura’s columns

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

Maybe Little League Classic win is just what Braves needed

“It’s baseball in its purest form,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said after his team spent their afternoon with Little League baseball players.

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MLB

Braves replace Jim Jarvis with Brewer Hicklen

Hicklen had been added to the Braves’ roster for Sunday’s MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, from Triple-A Gwinnett.

MLB

Starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has thrived since joining Braves at trade deadline

Tyler Mahle has been exceptional for the Braves across four starts.

Georgia Bulldogs

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UGA

Former UGA golfer Carter Loflin latest to sue NCAA for extra eligibility

Carter Loflin is suing the NCAA in hopes of gaining a fifth season of eligibility.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Former UGA DB reportedly plans to file lawsuit, enter transfer portal

JaCorey Thomas, a starting safety for the Bulldogs last season, seeks a temporary restraining order that will allow him to play this season.

BULLDOGS

10 Georgia players who have stood out in fall practice

Five Bulldogs on offense and five on defense have become names to know or have cemented their status before the season starts.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons split QB1 snaps Monday as Michael Penix Jr. returns to 11-on-11

Coach Kevin Stefanski said it's still TBD whether Penix will play in Friday’s preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins.

NFL

What we learned from Falcons’ week in Indianapolis: QBs, run game, trench play

The Falcons used practices Wednesday and Thursday to get extensive snaps for their starters in controlled settings against the Colts’ first-teamers.

NFL

Falcons bet on Za’Darius Smith’s veteran presence. He proved why on Day 1.

The Falcons signed the 35-year-old pass rusher, who has 70½ career sacks, to a one-year, $6 million deal Aug. 18.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech has little preseason hype. But one AP voter sees a 4-0 start.

Only two Associated Press college football poll voters included Georgia Tech football on preseason ballots. Here’s why one ranked the Yellow Jackets No. 23.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech football’s tight ends are built differently. That’s the point.

Georgia Tech football assembled a group of tight ends, including NFL prospect Chris Corbo, with different ways to meet the demands of its expansive offense.

YELLOW JACKETS

Alabama transfer Jaylen Mbakwe has found a home at Georgia Tech

Jaylen Mbakwe’s focus with Georgia Tech football is on defense. But his football career has taken him just about everywhere else.

Atlanta United FC

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MLS

Atlanta tops Sporting KC to win third straight

United won three straight games — including two consecutive home matches — for the first time since 2021.

Atlanta United beats Minnesota in second win following seven-match winless streak

KEN SUGIURA

Home at last, Atlanta United finally has reason to celebrate

Including a U.S. Open Cup loss, Atlanta United was winless in eight games — a streak the Five Stripes ended Saturday with a 2-1 win over Red Bull New York on Saturday.

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

Hawks assistant GM Kyle Korver stepping away from franchise

Hawks assistant general manager Kyle Korver has stepped away from the organization.

NBA

Hawks have a tough start, brutal West Coast trip, other schedule takeaways

The Hawks will have a tough start to the 2026-27 NBA season and a few arduous road trips, including a brutal March trip to the West Coast.

NBA

Hawks to open season at Magic; home games scheduled to tip off earlier

The NBA and Hawks' 2026-27 schedule was released Thursday, and the Hawks will open the season on Oct. 21 at the Orlando Magic.

High Schools

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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

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MAROON TIGERS

Morehouse rebuild starts with new coach, record-seeking quarterback

The Maroon Tigers turn to veteran coach Brad Sherrod as Morehouse looks for its first winning season since 2018.

PANTHERS

Clark Atlanta starts over with prized quarterback, veteran coach

One year removed from an appearance in the conference championship game, the Clark Atlanta football program is starting over again.

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.

Photos: Buford defeats Gainesville in season opener

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Buford's Braylon Williams misses a pass during the first half against Gainesville on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Buford. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech has little preseason hype. But one AP voter sees a 4-0 start.

Only two Associated Press college football poll voters included Georgia Tech football on preseason ballots. Here’s why one ranked the Yellow Jackets No. 23.

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BULLDOGS

10 Georgia players who have stood out in fall practice

Five Bulldogs on offense and five on defense have become names to know or have cemented their status before the season starts.

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NFL

Stetson Bennett IV ‘comes to life’ for L.A. Rams, earns rave reviews

Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV came through with a convincing performance against New Orleans in NFL preseason action Saturday.

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NFL

Falcons bet on Za’Darius Smith’s veteran presence. He proved why on Day 1.

The Falcons signed the 35-year-old pass rusher, who has 70½ career sacks, to a one-year, $6 million deal Aug. 18.

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MLS

Atlanta tops Sporting KC to win third straight

United won three straight games — including two consecutive home matches — for the first time since 2021.

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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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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Tyler Goodson gives Falcons something to feel good about

The Falcons hope Brian Robinson can replace Tyler Allgeier's production, but Tyler Goodson's performance on Saturday showed he's another back who could contribute.

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AJC VARSITY

Buford keeps its poise, pulls away from Gainesville in national TV showdown

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No. 1 football prospect announces transfer to Georgia powerhouse

Jalen Brewster, the No. 1 senior recruit in the country, announced Saturday on his Instagram that he is transferring to Buford.

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NFL

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. medically cleared for full participation

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Thursday that the team has a plan in place for quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s acclimation period.