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KEN SUGIURA

Georgia Tech looks better in loss to Vols, but nothing to celebrate

Just two games into the 2026 season, the winless Yellow Jackets are teetering on the brink of disaster.

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Check out updates from the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers

Follow live updates from the Falcons season opener against the Steelers as the team tries to win its first opener since 2023 without its top two quarterbacks.

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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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Georgia Tech takeaways: 5 yards from a comeback, miles from consistency

Georgia Tech football takeaways after the Yellow Jackets' second consecutive loss to open coach Brent Key’s fourth full season.

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Rush to start against Steelers despite back spasms

With injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., Falcons' third-string quarterback Cooper Rush will start Sunday's season-opener despite back spasms earlier Saturday.

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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.

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Atlanta Braves

The Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Phillies in the fourth inning Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Acuña also had an RBI single as part of the Braves' eight-run fourth inning. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)

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MLB

Braves crush Phillies thanks to 8-run fourth inning

Michael Harris II went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs to lead Atlanta, which cut its magic number in the NL East to 7.

MLB

Braves win thriller over Phillies to take further control of NL East

The game stretched into the 11th inning but the Braves rallied to stun the Phillies 6-5.

MLB

Joe Jiménez has hope again as comeback attempt takes notable step

The last time Braves reliever Joe Jiménez faced opposing major league hitters was during the 2024 Wild Card Series in San Diego.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia defensive back Demello Jones (center) returns an interception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Jones returned the interception 43 yards to the Hilltoppers 1 but was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, pushing the ball back to the 16 yard line. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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10 players who stood out in Georgia’s crushing win vs. Western Kentucky

Buford’s Tyriq Green recovered a fumble for a TD and scored on a kickoff return before leaving the game late after his ankle was rolled up on.

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How the Top 25 should look: Texas tops Ohio State, should be No. 1

Texas pulled out a last-minute win over Ohio State and should be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 rankings on Sunday.

BULLDOGS

Georgia’s Gunner Stockton has ‘pretty neat’ record-setting day in 70-20 win

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton took his record-breaking performance in stride after the Bulldogs' blowout win over Western Kentucky on Saturday.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

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LIVE UPDATES

Check out updates from the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers

Follow live updates from the Falcons season opener against the Steelers as the team tries to win its first opener since 2023 without its top two quarterbacks.

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Rush to start against Steelers despite back spasms

With injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., Falcons' third-string quarterback Cooper Rush will start Sunday's season-opener despite back spasms earlier Saturday.

Falcons eager to face ‘Hall of Famer’ Aaron Rodgers in final Week 1 start

At 42, Aaron Rodgers is the oldest player in the NFL. He'll lead the Steelers against the Falcons on Sunday.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe drinks water during a break in practice in August. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s Jaylen Mbakwe taken off on stretcher vs. Tennessee: Update

Update on Georgia Tech football cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, who was taken off on a stretcher in the second half against Tennessee.

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KEN SUGIURA

Georgia Tech looks better in loss to Vols, but nothing to celebrate

Just two games into the 2026 season, the winless Yellow Jackets are teetering on the brink of disaster.

2h ago
LIVE UPDATES

Don’t miss the recap from Georgia Tech’s loss to No. 18 Tennessee

Georgia Tech will be looking for its first win of the season on Saturday as the Yellow Jackets host No. 18 Tennessee.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United forward Breel Embolo celebrates after making a penalty kick against Inter Miami on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Miami. He became United’s ninth player to score in his first appearance with the club. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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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

The Atlanta Hawks make front office moves ahead of the 2026 season. (Jason Getz/AJC 2024)

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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.

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.

High Schools

State Report

A Florida A&M fan listens to entertainment at a fan fest before the Orange Blossom Classic between Florida A&M and South Carolina State on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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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.

TOUR CHAMPIONSHP

Scheffler claims FedEx Cup, passes Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

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Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza runs the ball during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets lost 45-24 against the Volunteers. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Don’t miss the recap from Georgia Tech’s loss to No. 18 Tennessee

Georgia Tech will be looking for its first win of the season on Saturday as the Yellow Jackets host No. 18 Tennessee.

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Storied football power rebounds from worst season since 1956 with 3-0 start

Commerce shut out Greene County to start the season 3-0, surpassing the Tigers' 2025 win total.

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Falcons eager to face ‘Hall of Famer’ Aaron Rodgers in final Week 1 start

At 42, Aaron Rodgers is the oldest player in the NFL. He'll lead the Steelers against the Falcons on Sunday.

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KEN SUGIURA

Folksy and full of tidbits, Jeff Dantzler leads UGA broadcasts in new era

A new era of Georgia football radio broadcasts has begun with Jeff Dantzler, who replaced Scott Howard in the offseason.

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MLB

Braves win thriller over Phillies to take further control of NL East

The game stretched into the 11th inning but the Braves rallied to stun the Phillies 6-5.

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Friday recap: Central Carrolton wins 2nd-highest scoring GHSA game in 100 years

Central of Carrollton and Houston County both went on scoring sprees Friday night, with Central taking the game 73-33.

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Inside Falcons’ chaotic QB room entering Week 1: ‘Welcome to the NFL’

The Falcons still have four quarterbacks on the active roster. None of them are in the same position now as they were this time a week ago.

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LIVE UPDATES

Georgia high school football recap: Highlights and upsets from Week 4

Follow along as we bring you all the action from Georgia high school football’s Week 4 games.

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NFL

Falcons to start QB Cooper Rush in season opener at Steelers

With Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. unavailable, the Atlanta Falcons will open the season Sunday at Pittsburgh with veteran Cooper Rush as their starting quarterback.

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Nation’s No. 1 prospect makes Buford debut in win over Miami Central

Jalen Brewster — a 6-foot-3, 300-pound DL and the No. 1 senior prospect in the country — makes his Wolves debut after transferring from Cedar Hill in north Texas.