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Hawks acquire Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield for Kristaps Porzingis

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors for wings Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield.

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Second half rally not enough as Georgia Tech falls to California

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Georgia defensive lineman arrested on felony property damage charges

The defensive tackle out of North Gwinnett High School was the No. 1325 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class and originally committed to play for Boston College.

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Mike Macdonald set to lead Seahawks into Super Bowl vs. Patriots

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald went from Centennial High in Roswell to UGA and Cedar Shoals High in Athens and then with the Harbaugh brothers at Michigan and with the Ravens.

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Here’s why the Hawks might make more deals ahead of Thursday trade deadline

After making two trades already, the Hawks may not be done reshaping their roster to try to make a playoff run.

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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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4-time state champ Bowdon coach to take Rockmart job

Richard Fendley, the coach of Bowdon’s four consecutive football state championship teams, is leaving to become Rockmart’s head coach, pending board approval Tuesday.

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Rome hires coach that led North Gwinnett to its only football state title

Bill Stewart, the football coach who led North Gwinnett to a 2017 state championship before joining Georgia Tech’s staff, was announced Thursday morning as Rome’s coach.

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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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Braves announce 24 nonroster invitees ahead of spring training next week

Nine of the organization’s top 30 prospects, plus a former All-Star pitcher and an Atlanta native, are slated to be among the team's 64 players in spring training.

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Braves will have new broadcast plan; could Gray Media be new TV partner?

The Braves will have a new television home for the 2026 season. But where and how are not yet clear.

Braves announce 2026 promotional schedule for home games

A Dale Murphy 1980s replica jersey and an Andruw Jones Hall of Fame-themed bobblehead are among giveaways on schedule for special nights at the ballpark.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia defensive lineman arrested on felony property damage charges

The defensive tackle out of North Gwinnett High School was the No. 1325 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class and originally committed to play for Boston College.

Kirby Smart wants Georgia to be more NIL competitive with Glory Glory initiative

The announcement of Glory Glory comes on the heels of Georgia football signing its lowest-rated recruiting class since Kirby Smart became head coach in 2016.

Report: Georgia assistant coach leaving for job with Dallas Cowboys

Chidera Uzo-Diribe spent four seasons as the Bulldogs outside linebackers coach.

Atlanta Falcons

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Mike Macdonald set to lead Seahawks into Super Bowl vs. Patriots

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald went from Centennial High in Roswell to UGA and Cedar Shoals High in Athens and then with the Harbaugh brothers at Michigan and with the Ravens.

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A new Falcons era begins with confidence, but will this one be different?

Can the new leaders be entrusted with the hopes of Falcons fans, who have endured eight consecutive losing seasons, all without a playoff berth?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Second half rally not enough as Georgia Tech falls to California

Georgia Tech baseball slated for nine national TV games

It’s the most national broadcasts the Yellow Jackets have been featured on in the past five years.

Georgia Tech taken down by local product in loss to North Carolina

Caleb Wilson dominated in the return to his hometown, scoring 22 points as No. 16 North Carolina cruised past Georgia Tech for a 91-75 victory.

Atlanta United FC

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Atlanta United signs Elias Baez as U22

Báez is the second U22 the Five Stripes have signed. They have one more slot they can fill.

Artificial turf removed from Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of World Cup

The artificial turf has been removed from Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of the World Cup. The installation of the grass is expected to be complete by March 7.

Atlanta United trades Jamal Thiare to Columbus

The trade brings in $200,000 and clears $730,000 from the team’s payroll, though it also leaves Atlanta United likely in need of another striker on the roster.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks acquire Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield for Kristaps Porzingis

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors for wings Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield.

Hawks agree to acquire Jock Landale from Jazz

With depth issues at center, the Hawks add the Australian for cash considerations ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

Here’s why the Hawks might make more deals ahead of Thursday trade deadline

After making two trades already, the Hawks may not be done reshaping their roster to try to make a playoff run.

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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Atlanta, Arthur Blank are first to join new WTGL high-tech golf league

Arthur Blank is expanding his interest in the indoor high-tech golf business with a women's team launched in partnership with the LPGA.

Kennesaw State extends home win streak to eight straight games

Led by RJ Johnson's 20 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 76-53 on Saturday

Young Harris’ ‘matchup nightmare’ becomes No. 1 scorer in NCAA DII

After years of steady improvement, Young Harris’ Carl Cleveland is Division II’s leading scorer and the program’s all‑time points leader.

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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) interacts with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during a break. Both players did not start tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Take 5: Five quick takeaways from Falcons GM Ian Cunningham’s introduction

Former Bears assistant GM has Georgia roots and will look to create latest version of local sports nostalgia.

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Report: Georgia assistant coach leaving for job with Dallas Cowboys

Chidera Uzo-Diribe spent four seasons as the Bulldogs outside linebackers coach.

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Georgia basketball lacking ‘urgency’ in recent losses

Effort is not a prevailing issue for Georgia, but inconsistency is. The Bulldogs have yet to establish a streak of playing complementary basketball in SEC play.

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Hawks forward Jalen Johnson learns NBA All-Star team

Three teams of NBA All-Stars will play a round-robin mini-tournament with four 12-minute games.

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Hawks acquire Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield for Kristaps Porzingis

Second half rally not enough as Georgia Tech falls to California

Georgia defensive lineman arrested on felony property damage charges

Mike Macdonald set to lead Seahawks into Super Bowl vs. Patriots

Here’s why the Hawks might make more deals ahead of Thursday trade deadline

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

4-time state champ Bowdon coach to take Rockmart job

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Braves announce 2026 promotional schedule for home games

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Second half rally not enough as Georgia Tech falls to California

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Atlanta United signs Elias Baez as U22

Artificial turf removed from Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of World Cup

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Hawks agree to acquire Jock Landale from Jazz

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