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Falcons understand boos in lopsided loss: ‘They shouldn’t be happy’

Falcons players and their head coach said fans had every right to boo during a 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday as the team fell to 0-2 and frustration mounted.

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KEN SUGIURA

Even for Falcons, 34-3 loss to Panthers was unacceptable

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons fans deserve better than this

The Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday was the worst defeat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and left their fans understandably frustrated.

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MLB

Braves claim another NL East crown

The Braves beat the Astros 4-2 on Sunday to clinch the franchise's 19th National League East title.

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Former GHSA school’s upset of city rival is among top surprises of Week 5

Savannah Country Day won as a 28-point underdog gainst Savannah Christian. Columbia ended a 37-game losing against Top 10 opponents when it beat Hapeville Charter.

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AJC Varsity

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AJC Varsity rankings: Johnson County No. 1 for 1st time since Herschel Walker era

Here are the AJC Varsity high school football rankings after Week 5 of GHSA games.

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‘Grossly overlooked’ RB flies up leaderboard with 411-yard rushing game

A look at Georgia high school football's rushing, passing and receiving leaders through the first four weeks of action.

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AJC Varsity rankings: Prince Ave. back on top, 2025 champ drops out in 3A

After starting the season No. 1 in Class 3A, two-time defending champion Carver of Columbus dropped out of the rankings.

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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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

Braves claim another NL East crown

The Braves beat the Astros 4-2 on Sunday to clinch the franchise's 19th National League East title.

MLB

Remembering Bill Lucas’ Braves legacy on 50th anniversary of history

Baseball’s first Black general manager set the franchise on the right course, including hiring a young Bobby Cox.

MLB

Braves can clinch division Sunday after win over Astros

The Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-3 on Saturday behind Ronald Acuña Jr.'s grand slam and can clinch the NL East with a win Sunday.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Georgia heaviest favorite in SEC league games this week

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the Bulldogs have a lot to work on before playing Oklahoma in Sanford Stadium on Saturday.

BULLDOGS

10 players who stood out for Georgia in its road win over Arkansas

Three linebackers are among the Bulldogs who stepped up during the rout of the Razorbacks.

AJC Super 11 selection making his case as Georgia’s best freshman

Former Cambridge standout Craig Dandridge scored his first collegiate touchdown Saturday for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Atlanta Falcons

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KEN SUGIURA

Even for Falcons, 34-3 loss to Panthers was unacceptable

Falcons understand boos in lopsided loss: ‘They shouldn’t be happy’

Falcons players and their head coach said fans had every right to boo during a 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday as the team fell to 0-2 and frustration mounted.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons fans deserve better than this

The Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday was the worst defeat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and left their fans understandably frustrated.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech takeaways: Brent Key goes ‘nuclear’ at halftime of Mercer victory

Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key compared his halftime speech during Saturday’s win against Mercer to the fireworks that went off at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech beats Mercer, but concerns linger before ACC opener

Georgia Tech secured its first victory of the season Saturday against Mercer ahead of ACC play beginning next week.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech beats Mercer, but leaves plenty to be desired ahead of ACC play

Georgia Tech football never trailed and won comfortably 44-11, but they still showed issues that hampered them in losses to Colorado and 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 changes in coaching and development staff

Jason Love, Ettore Messina and Sergi Oliva join Quin Snyder’s team.

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.

High Schools

State Report

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Texas is No. 1, but Georgia looks best among contenders

Also, Georgia Tech’s defense can’t back up Brent Key’s talk, and Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese wins another championship.

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.

PHOTOS: Falcons struggled offensively, defense can only do so much

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank enters the field moments before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Tap in for the recap from the Falcons’ loss to Carolina

Game updates from AJC staff from the Atlanta Falcons' home opener against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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NFL

Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. could return vs. Packers, ESPN reports

Atlanta’s starting quarterback hasn’t played since suffering an ACL injury last season.

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MLB

Braves can clinch division Sunday after win over Astros

The Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-3 on Saturday behind Ronald Acuña Jr.'s grand slam and can clinch the NL East with a win Sunday.

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AJC Varsity rankings: Johnson County No. 1 for 1st time since Herschel Walker era

Here are the AJC Varsity high school football rankings after Week 5 of GHSA games.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia skewers Arkansas on the road in SEC opener

Georgia scored a convincing 45-17 win at Arkansas to open SEC play on Saturday.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech beats Mercer, but leaves plenty to be desired ahead of ACC play

Georgia Tech football never trailed and won comfortably 44-11, but they still showed issues that hampered them in losses to Colorado and Tennessee.

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BULLDOGS

How the Top 25 should look: Texas holds No. 1, Ole Miss win shuffles Top 10

A wild Saturday afternoon should shuffle the Top 10, but Texas should remain No. 1.

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BULLDOGS

Gunner Stockton shows he’s just as much ‘a weapon’ on the ground for UGA

Gunner Stockton nearly became Georgia's first 100-yard rushing quarterback since 2018 as he led the Bulldogs to a 45-17 win over Arkansas on Saturday.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech takeaways: Brent Key goes ‘nuclear’ at halftime of Mercer victory

Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key compared his halftime speech during Saturday’s win against Mercer to the fireworks that went off at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

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MLB

Braves clinch playoff berth with win in Houston

The Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Friday night, clinching a spot in the postseason for the eighth time in the last nine seasons.