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Weekend Reflections: Falcons fire assistant as Pearce remains on roster

Hawks handle business versus bad teams; Atlanta United still can’t score.

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Braves offense looking to make jump in Tim Hyers’ second season

Braves' hitting coach Tim Hyers, in his second year with the team, is looking to help a healthier and improving offense make the jump this season.

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NFL

‘I really liked him’: Falcons OC Tommy Rees approved by former players

The offenses at Notre Dame and Alabama excelled with Tommy Rees as part of the staff, and former players also praised his ability to build relationships with them.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech baseball continues historic start

Georgia Tech has outscored opponents by 123 runs so far this season, the biggest margin through 12 games in program history.

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart: 24-team CFP field provides room for more marquee matchups

Georgia is among SEC teams that have canceled high-profile nonconference games because of the 12-team format.

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AJC Varsity

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Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Not only did the AJC Varsity name first-team all-state honorees for each GHSA classification, but it also added breakout players to watch in this year's all-state honors.

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Droughts broken to dynasties: Cool facts about the 112 basketball region champs

East Hall’s boys win their 31st region title, Lowndes’ girls win their 30th and Christian Heritage’s girls win their first.

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Rare region championship between two No. 1 teams yields playoff seeding anomaly

Region 5-2A’s championship featured two No. 1-ranked teams: Holy Innocents’ and KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. However, they will play for different state championships.

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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 offense looking to make jump in Tim Hyers’ second season

Braves' hitting coach Tim Hyers, in his second year with the team, is looking to help a healthier and improving offense make the jump this season.

MLB

News and notes from Braves spring training in North Port

Starters are staying on the mound longer; WBC participants head to the big game.

MLB

Two walks for Michael Harris II and Braves fans can dare to dream

Center fielder shows more discipline at the plate.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart: 24-team CFP field provides room for more marquee matchups

Georgia is among SEC teams that have canceled high-profile nonconference games because of the 12-team format.

Georgia beats South Carolina to reach 20-win mark

Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 18 points off the bench, and Georgia never trailed in an 87-68 senior-night win over South Carolina on Saturday.

Carson Beck clears air on alleged ‘bad blood’ with Georgia, explains transfer

Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck spent a large portion of his NFL Combine podium interview discussing his time with the Bulldogs and transfer to Miami.

Atlanta Falcons

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Weekend Reflections: Falcons fire assistant as Pearce remains on roster

Hawks handle business versus bad teams; Atlanta United still can’t score.

NFL

‘I really liked him’: Falcons OC Tommy Rees approved by former players

The offenses at Notre Dame and Alabama excelled with Tommy Rees as part of the staff, and former players also praised his ability to build relationships with them.

NFL

It’s offensive line’s time to shine on final day of NFL Combine

These five offensive linemen working out Sunday at the NFL Combine could fit into the Falcons’ plans.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech baseball continues historic start

Georgia Tech has outscored opponents by 123 runs so far this season, the biggest margin through 12 games in program history.

Georgia Tech suffers 10th straight loss

Georgia Tech losing streak reaches nine in a row

Atlanta United FC

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MLS

Atlanta United adds midfielder Matías Galarza on loan

The acquisition is meant to add "energy and intensity" to a team that was shut out in two straight losses to open the season, chief soccer officer Chris Henderson says.

Atlanta United shut out again to open season 0-2

Aflac will be NWSL Atlanta’s first jersey sponsor

Atlanta's NWSL team, which has yet to be named, has its first sponsor in the insurance company Aflac Inc., the team and Aflac announced on Wednesday.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks’ postseason outlook appears brighter following four-game win streak

After winning four games in a row, the Hawks' record is back to .500 and their postseason outlook has improved considerably.

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NBA

Hawks dominate shorthanded Trail Blazers to pick up fourth straight win

The Hawks finally have an even record again. After downing the Trail Blazers 135-101 on Sunday, the Hawks returned to .500 after winning their fourth consecutive game.

Hawks’ Corey Kispert finds his footing with career night against old team

By the end of the night, the Atlanta forward had scored a game-high 33 points on 11-of-19 shooting.

High Schools

Ranking the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time

The best GHSA finals of all-time list was released in 2023 and has been updated with six of the 24 finals played since, ranked. on entertainment and importance.

PHOTOS: AJC's Super 11 through the years

This year was the 40th anniversary of the AJC's Super 11, an annual preseason unveiling of the state's best high school senior football players.

Maxwell 2025 season summary | Buford, TCC, Carrollton top teams in state

Gainesville moves up from No. 14 to No. 6 in the all-class Maxwell Ratings heading into the Class 5A title game against Thomas County Central, which is rated fourth.

State Report

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Kennesaw State stretches win streak to four

Jaden Harris scored 22 points off of the bench to help lead the Kennesaw State Owls past the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 90-82.

Emory’s record-setting duo still has national goals to reach

Ben Pearce and Jair Knight, a duo that played together for four years, have led Emory to a No. 1 ranking in Division III and will celebrate Senior Day on Saturday.

Georgia State football adds Alabama, Clemson as future opponents

Georgia State has added games with Clemson on Sept. 25, 2027, and will open the 2028 season at Alabama on Sept. 2.

Photos: Cambridge defeats Tucker in second round of state basketball tournament

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Cambridge's Bryson Okelley shoots over Tucker Julian Glenewinkel in the Bears' win Saturday. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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It’s offensive line’s time to shine on final day of NFL Combine

These five offensive linemen working out Sunday at the NFL Combine could fit into the Falcons’ plans.

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OPINION

In spring training debut, the life in Spencer Strider’s fastball returns

Braves right-hander Spencer Strider's arm held up well in his first spring training start, and he also showed life and movement on his fastball.

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GHSA boys basketball state tournament second-round scores

The second-round games in the GHSA boys basketball state tournament are beginning to come into focus after the first round began on Tuesday night.

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Georgia beats South Carolina to reach 20-win mark

Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 18 points off the bench, and Georgia never trailed in an 87-68 senior-night win over South Carolina on Saturday.

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Seven prospects to watch for Falcons in Saturday’s NFL combine drills

Quarterbacks, receivers and running backs will grace the turf inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday. The Falcons have needs at all three.

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At NFL combine, Caleb Downs touts strength of football in Gwinnett County

What's the best high school football county in the nation? Former Georgia high school football standouts Josh and Caleb Downs have one word: Gwinnett.

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Latest Sports News

Weekend Reflections: Falcons fire assistant as Pearce remains on roster

Braves offense looking to make jump in Tim Hyers’ second season

‘I really liked him’: Falcons OC Tommy Rees approved by former players

Georgia Tech baseball continues historic start

Kirby Smart: 24-team CFP field provides room for more marquee matchups

Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Droughts broken to dynasties: Cool facts about the 112 basketball region champs

Rare region championship between two No. 1 teams yields playoff seeding anomaly

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

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Braves offense looking to make jump in Tim Hyers’ second season

News and notes from Braves spring training in North Port

Two walks for Michael Harris II and Braves fans can dare to dream

Kirby Smart: 24-team CFP field provides room for more marquee matchups

Georgia beats South Carolina to reach 20-win mark

Carson Beck clears air on alleged ‘bad blood’ with Georgia, explains transfer

Weekend Reflections: Falcons fire assistant as Pearce remains on roster

‘I really liked him’: Falcons OC Tommy Rees approved by former players

It’s offensive line’s time to shine on final day of NFL Combine

Georgia Tech baseball continues historic start

Georgia Tech suffers 10th straight loss

Georgia Tech losing streak reaches nine in a row

Atlanta United adds midfielder Matías Galarza on loan

Atlanta United shut out again to open season 0-2

Aflac will be NWSL Atlanta’s first jersey sponsor

Hawks’ postseason outlook appears brighter following four-game win streak

Hawks dominate shorthanded Trail Blazers to pick up fourth straight win

Hawks’ Corey Kispert finds his footing with career night against old team

Ranking the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time

PHOTOS: AJC's Super 11 through the years

Maxwell 2025 season summary | Buford, TCC, Carrollton top teams in state

Kennesaw State stretches win streak to four

Emory’s record-setting duo still has national goals to reach

Georgia State football adds Alabama, Clemson as future opponents

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