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How Michael Penix Jr. knew he was ready for Falcons’ return

Michael Penix Jr. to start at quarterback for first time in 10 months Thursday as the Falcons play the Packers.

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MLB

Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves Tuesday’s game with injury

Atlanta’s star right fielder has already missed 52 games this season, and was on the injured list two separate times because of a hamstring injury.

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MLB

Ritchie rebounds for solid outing against the Reds

The Atlanta Braves’ rookie right-hander allows just one run in five innings against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night at Truist Park.

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PSR update: Only 2 of 8 composite No. 1 teams projected to get No. 1 seed

This is the first season the GHSA has used the Post Season Rankings formula to seed every state playoff bracket.

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KEN SUGIURA

Obstacles aplenty await Michael Penix Jr. in his return from injury

Michael Penix Jr. returns to lead the Falcons agains Green Bay Thursday night but it’s going to be difficult for Penix to have the sort of performance he likely envisions.

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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.

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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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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

Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves Tuesday’s game with injury

Atlanta’s star right fielder has already missed 52 games this season, and was on the injured list two separate times because of a hamstring injury.

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MLB

Ritchie rebounds for solid outing against the Reds

MLB

6 things to watch over the Braves’ final six games

Six games in six days is all that stands between the Atlanta Braves and the postseason.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Report: Oklahoma star DT suffers serious knee injury ahead of Georgia game

Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone, a projected first-round NFL draft pick, suffered a knee injury in practice and will be out when the Sooners play Georgia on Saturday.

BULLDOGS

Future Georgia-Clemson football games reportedly called off

Report: Georgia and Clemson mutually agreed to call off the four nonconference games scheduled to be played on campus from 2029 through 2033.

BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart gives optimistic injury update for Georgia RB Nate Frazier

Bulldogs coach says running back should be fine and available to play against the Sooners.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

How Michael Penix Jr. knew he was ready for Falcons’ return

Michael Penix Jr. to start at quarterback for first time in 10 months Thursday as the Falcons play the Packers.

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NFL

Falcons place standout corner A.J. Terrell on injured reserve

C.J. Henderson will start at corner for the Falcons this week in place of A.J. Terrell, who was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

NFL

How Falcons, Stefanski have fared in short weeks in recent years

The Falcons suffered their worst home loss in Mercedes-Benz Stadium history Sunday, falling 34-3 to the Carolina Panthers, and they have no time to toil in their sorrows.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech has room to grow as conference play begins

Yellow Jackets will start ACC contests on West Coast against Stanford Cardinal.

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.

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 acquire Finney-Smith from Hornets for 2 players and cash, source says

Atlanta trades guards Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard to Charlotte in a deal to upgrade its frontcourt by acquiring forward Dorian Finney-Smith.

NBA

Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar suffers injury, expected to miss season

Veesaar was in line to get some playing time this season to give the Hawks size in the paint.

NBA

Hawks announce changes in coaching and development staff

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

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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BULLDOGS

Report: Oklahoma star DT suffers serious knee injury ahead of Georgia game

Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone, a projected first-round NFL draft pick, suffered a knee injury in practice and will be out when the Sooners play Georgia on Saturday.

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A familiar face in south Fulton has sparked Westlake’s best start in decades

Kevin Whitley has Westlake with its first 5-0 start since 1999.

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NFL

How Falcons, Stefanski have fared in short weeks in recent years

The Falcons suffered their worst home loss in Mercedes-Benz Stadium history Sunday, falling 34-3 to the Carolina Panthers, and they have no time to toil in their sorrows.

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WNBA

Dream close in on a top-4 seed with 95-84 win over Liberty

Jordin Canada scored 19 points, Angel Reese added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dream beat the Liberty 95-84 on Monday night.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Winning NL East title still means a lot for Braves

The Braves are NL East champions despite injuries and setbacks. Winning the division may be a bigger accomplishment than many fans realize.

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NFL

Falcons’ Stefanski on London’s exchange with fan: ‘You can never do that’

The verbal exchange came midway through the third quarter while the Falcons trailed 27-3. Drake London said a fan said "negative things" and some "personal stuff."

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MLB

How the Braves captured the National League East

The Atlanta Braves overcame injuries, suspensions and roster turnover to win the National League East behind key contributions across the roster.

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BULLDOGS

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How Michael Penix Jr. knew he was ready for Falcons’ return

Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves Tuesday’s game with injury

Ritchie rebounds for solid outing against the Reds

PSR update: Only 2 of 8 composite No. 1 teams projected to get No. 1 seed

Obstacles aplenty await Michael Penix Jr. in his return from injury

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

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

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

Atlanta TV sports listings

Michael Cunningham’s columns

Ken Sugiura’s columns

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

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

Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves Tuesday’s game with injury

Ritchie rebounds for solid outing against the Reds

6 things to watch over the Braves’ final six games

Report: Oklahoma star DT suffers serious knee injury ahead of Georgia game

Future Georgia-Clemson football games reportedly called off

Kirby Smart gives optimistic injury update for Georgia RB Nate Frazier

How Michael Penix Jr. knew he was ready for Falcons’ return

Falcons place standout corner A.J. Terrell on injured reserve

How Falcons, Stefanski have fared in short weeks in recent years

Georgia Tech has room to grow as conference play begins

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

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

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 acquire Finney-Smith from Hornets for 2 players and cash, source says

Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar suffers injury, expected to miss season

Hawks announce changes in coaching and development staff

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

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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Report: Oklahoma star DT suffers serious knee injury ahead of Georgia game

A familiar face in south Fulton has sparked Westlake’s best start in decades

How Falcons, Stefanski have fared in short weeks in recent years

Dream close in on a top-4 seed with 95-84 win over Liberty

Weekend Reflections: Winning NL East title still means a lot for Braves

Falcons’ Stefanski on London’s exchange with fan: ‘You can never do that’

How the Braves captured the National League East

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