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AJC VARSITY

Maxwell projections: Sandy Creek, Roswell favored in games vs. higher classes

The projections are a combination of the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

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MLB

Kim provides walk-off winner as Braves take series from Dodgers

The Braves clinch the season series against the NL West’s top team ahead of Thursday’s series finale.

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NFL

Za’Darius Smith hit a ‘dark place’ after retirement. The Falcons helped save him.

For Za’Darius Smith, the past year led him to his lowest point. Football led him back to happiness.

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A look at the top 10 Georgia high school football Week 2 games

The best matchups this week in Georgia high school football's Week 2 feature some opponents with a lot of history, and some that have never faced off before.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s Brent Key enjoys ‘inexact science’ of the transfer portal

With the transfer portal one of the most criticized parts of college football, Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key speaks positively about building a roster through it.

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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

Kim provides walk-off winner as Braves take series from Dodgers

Braves honor life and legacy of Dolly Parton

The Atlanta Braves honored Dolly Parton during their games Tuesday and Wednesday at Truist Park.

MLB

Braves claim Tigers pitcher off waivers

The Braves’ 2026 season is well underway. Keep it here for all the team’s personnel and injury news.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Georgia football’s in-state recruiting edge sets it apart in SEC

Georgia football continues to thrive by developing top in-state talent under Kirby Smart.

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BULLDOGS

‘That battle’s not over.’ Where things stand with Georgia’s backup QB spot

UGA coach Kirby Smart says last year’s No. 2 quarterback, Ryan Puglisi, hasn’t necessarily won the job over Ryan Montgomery and others.

BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart shoots straight on Gunner Stockton fall camp

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Gunner Stockton has overall been good, but he was brutally honest about the quarterback making mistakes in scrimmage action.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Za’Darius Smith hit a ‘dark place’ after retirement. The Falcons helped save him.

For Za’Darius Smith, the past year led him to his lowest point. Football led him back to happiness.

NFL

Falcons to play starters — but not Penix — in preseason finale vs. Dolphins

The Falcons will start Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback in their final exhibition game Friday against the Dolphins.

NFL

Falcons ‘very excited’ about Jack Strand’s development as roster decision looms

The former Minnesota State Moorhead star is fighting for a roster spot with Atlanta after a solid camp and a standout preseason performance vs. the Colts.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s Brent Key enjoys ‘inexact science’ of the transfer portal

With the transfer portal one of the most criticized parts of college football, Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key speaks positively about building a roster through it.

YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key names Georgia Tech football captains. They might surprise you.

Three Georgia Tech football captains announced Tuesday each took a different path to the role.

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.

Atlanta United FC

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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.

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

Atlanta Hawks

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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.

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.

High Schools

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GOLF

What to know ahead of the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake

The 2026 Tour Championship will take place this weekend at East Lake Golf Club. Here’s what to know as the FedEx Cup playoffs conclude in Atlanta.

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.

Photos: Buford defeats Gainesville in season opener

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NFL

QB battle heats up as Falcons wrap penultimate training camp practice

Tuesday marked the Falcons’ penultimate training camp practice. They end this phase of the offseason program Wednesday afternoon.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key names Georgia Tech football captains. They might surprise you.

Three Georgia Tech football captains announced Tuesday each took a different path to the role.

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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.

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MLB

After skipping turn in rotation, Bryce Elder to return to face Dodgers

The Braves starting pitcher, who has been dealing with discomfort and swelling in his right knee, last pitched Aug. 16 against the Diamondbacks.

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AJC VARSITY

Quarterbacks lead the way for AJC Varsity top performances from Week 1

Here are the top performances from Week 1 of the Georgia high school football season.

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NFL

Michael Penix Jr. starts slow, ends strong in first full Falcons practice

On Monday afternoon, Michael Penix Jr was able to get to work at full capacity with the Falcons `after a nine-month rehab process.

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Angel Reese breaks WNBA rebounding records as Dream win fourth straight

The Dream star has 458 rebounds this season, seven more than A’ja Wilson’s mark set in 2024. Reese finished with 11 points.

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MLB

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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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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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.