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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. faces multiple felony charges after arrest in Florida

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Terrance Gore, member of Braves 2021 World Series champions, dies at 34

Terrance Gore, a member of the Braves 2021 World Series championship team, died unexpectedly Saturday at age 34.

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Could this team of former Georgia high school players win the Super Bowl?

Former Georgia high school football stars who are now in the NFL could make up a strong Super Bowl team on their own defensively. But offense would have question marks.

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Hawks come up short against Hornets, losing potential tiebreaker

The Hawks fell 126-119 to the Hornets on Saturday, dropping what could be a potential tiebreaker in the standings.

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Solid practices created ‘buy-in’ for Georgia basketball in victory over LSU

A strong week of practice turned into an overpowering victory for Georgia basketball on Saturday night. The Bulldogs defeated LSU, 83-71, in the Maravich Assembly Center.

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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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Atlanta Braves

Royals general manager Dayton Moore, who once worked for the Braves, is doused by James Shields and Terrance Gore after the team clinches a wild card. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/MCT)

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Terrance Gore, member of Braves 2021 World Series champions, dies at 34

Terrance Gore, a member of the Braves 2021 World Series championship team, died unexpectedly Saturday at age 34.

Braves Report: 2 intriguing dudes

In this week's Braves newsletter, a look at the nonroster players that could make an impact and the search for a broadcast home for Braves games this season continues.

Left-hander Cam Caminiti leads Braves’ improving farm system

The Braves' farm team has at least one top-100 prospect going off media consensus. That’s young lefty Cam Caminiti.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia guard Marcus Millender (left) drives the ball around LSU guard PJ Carter (right) during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

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Solid practices created ‘buy-in’ for Georgia basketball in victory over LSU

A strong week of practice turned into an overpowering victory for Georgia basketball on Saturday night. The Bulldogs defeated LSU, 83-71, in the Maravich Assembly Center.

Matthew Stafford becomes third Georgia Bulldog to win NFL MVP

The former Georgia quarterback narrowly edged out the New England Patriots’ Drake Maye on Thursday night, winning by a margin of 366 to 361.

Georgia women’s basketball finding its footing in SEC

Georgia women’s basketball is navigating uncharted waters this season this season with eight new faces on its 12-player roster. So far, the Bulldogs have stayed afloat.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. is facing charges in Miami after an incident on Saturday. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. faces multiple felony charges after arrest in Florida

How to build a Super Bowl team: What Falcons can learn from Patriots, Seahawks

Can new Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski lead a one-year turnaround like Mike Vrabel did in New England?

Developing QBs in the NFL is a major issue facing more teams than Falcons

The Falcons can see there is not just one way to develop a QB, as Drake Maye and Sam Darnold were high draft picks that have taken drastically different Super Bowl paths.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Georgia Tech struggles in second half of loss to Stanford

Ebuka Okorie scores a career-high 40 points, leading Stanford to a 95-72 victory over Georgia Tech. The game ends Stanford's five-game losing streak

Season tickets surge for loaded Georgia Tech baseball

With a week to go before college baseball begins, Georgia Tech — the preseason ACC favorite — has sold the most season tickets in program history.

Second-half rally not enough as Georgia Tech loses to California

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada greets fans upon the team’s arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024, moments before the team faces the Chicago Fire. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta United, Botafogo reach settlement on Thiago Almada

Atlanta United has reached a settlement with Botafogo on Thiago Almada after nearly two years and will get the money it is owed.

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 Hawks

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges dribbles against Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard/AP)

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Hawks come up short against Hornets, losing potential tiebreaker

The Hawks fell 126-119 to the Hornets on Saturday, dropping what could be a potential tiebreaker in the standings.

Who is Jock Landale? New Hawks center makes a big first impression in debut.

After trade, big man drives from Memphis to Atlanta and turns in a career-best performance.

Jock Landale makes a splash to help Hawks past Jazz

High Schools

Bainbridge LB Anthony Brooks returns a punt for a touchdown after a Warner Robins punt was deflected off the backside of a player during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis for the AJC)

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

Kennesaw State Owls head coach Antoine Pettway calls a play during the second half of an Conference USA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Offense disappears for Kennesaw State in loss to Jacksonville State

Led by Mostapha El Moutaouakkil's 26 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Kennesaw State Owls 77-58 on Saturday

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.

Weeks after playing Augusta National for first time, Georgia native gets ANWA invite

Johns Creek native Ava Merrill earned an invite to the Augusta National Women's Amateur tournament just weeks after playing Augusta National for the first time.

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson dunks during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Tales from Cedar Shoals show early potential of Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald

Macdonald and the Seahawks will take on the Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

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Matthew Stafford becomes third Georgia Bulldog to win NFL MVP

The former Georgia quarterback narrowly edged out the New England Patriots’ Drake Maye on Thursday night, winning by a margin of 366 to 361.

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Before and after trade deadline, Hawks look like fringe playoff team

After the trade deadline, the Hawks are still what they were before — a fringe playoff team. But their options for building for more remain open.

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Tucker’s Thomas Brown has chance to earn second Super Bowl ring

Former UGA standout, Falcons draftee a key member of Patriots coaching staff.

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Jock Landale makes a splash to help Hawks past Jazz

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Left-hander Cam Caminiti leads Braves’ improving farm system

The Braves' farm team has at least one top-100 prospect going off media consensus. That’s young lefty Cam Caminiti.

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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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Source: Hawks trade Luke Kennard to Lakers for guard, draft pick

The Hawks are sending guard Luke Kennard to the Los Angeles Lakers for guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick, a league source confirmed Thursday to the AJC.

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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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NFC South foes Drew Brees, Luke Kuechly selected for Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees were announced on Thursday, and the list includes two players from NFC South rivals of the Falcons in Drew Brees and Luke Kuechly.