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A beloved mascot tradition will return for a Georgia football team. But when?
Georgia Southern's bald eagle mascot, Freedom, died unexpectedly in March 2025. Training of the next generation, Freedom II, continues as the 2026 season nears kickoff.
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Haynes King: The story just gets better and better
Former Georgia Tech QB goes from undrafted to making an NFL roster.
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Sudden departure of starting DL catches Georgia teammates by surprise
Georgia teammates express surprise at the departure of defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod who said in a social media post he is “done with football.”
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Summer school: Falcons’ rookie class aced first exams, poised to play early
The Falcons’ crop of first-year players appears poised to factor into the team’s fabric this fall. Here’s a player-by-player look at those who made the 53-man roster.
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Deion Sanders on Georgia Tech football: ‘Thank God that quarterback is gone’
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders said he's happy his team won’t have to deal with Haynes King in Thursday’s season-opening rematch against Georgia Tech.
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How Sean Murphy has recovered from broken finger that derailed his season
After plenty of signs of offensive life, there is hope that the Gold Glove-winning catcher can be a major boost to the Braves as they hunt down another division title.
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Which Falcons should you draft in fantasy football? Meet slam-dunks and fliers.
The AJC spoke with Sports Illustrated senior fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano to get his take on the Falcons’ fantasy-relevant players.
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No, Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa didn’t actually comment under his own social post
Instagram users had fun recently after Tua Tagovailoa's account wrote “We’re so proud of you!! You got this” in response to an earlier post on Tagovailoa's account.
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Four-run sixth by Giants ends Braves’ 7-game winning streak
The Atlanta Braves lost to the San Francisco Giants, 7-3, Monday, ending the Braves' seven-game winning streak.






















