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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart shrugs off decision by LSU to add NFL players

Smart has said he wants to keep his focus on his program, which opens the season Saturday at 3 p.m.

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LIVE UPDATES

Find out the final moves as Falcons trim down to reach their 53-man roster

The preseason games are done and teams are making their final decisions to help trim their rosters down to the 53-man maximum ahead of Sunday’s 6 p.m. deadline.

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NFL

Falcons add defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. in trade with Bears

The Falcons' new defensive lineman becomes the tallest, and heaviest, defender on Atlanta's defense and bolsters the team's pass rush.

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NFL

Source: Falcons release local product Wanya Morris despite June trade

Atlanta had traded a sixth-round pick to the Chiefs for the offensive lineman from Grayson.

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ANALYSIS

We charted every Falcons pass in training camp. Here’s what the numbers say.

Michael Penix Jr. threw 134 passes to Tua Tagovailoa’s 133 during training camp. We break down how they —and the other quarterbacks — fared during training camp.

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AJC Varsity

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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

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II reacts after hitting a 2-RBI double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

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MLB

Michael Harris II’s double lifts Braves past Rockies for 6th straight win

Michael Harris II hits a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.

MLB

Acuña, Harris lead Braves to win over Rockies

Ronald Acuña Jr. went 3-for-3 with a walk and three runs scored Friday night in the Braves’ 6-4 win over the Rockies in the series opener of a three-game set at Truist Park.

MLB

Braves pitchers Waldrep, Schwellenbach to have elbow surgery

Braves pitchers Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach will both have season-ending elbow surgery, the team announced Friday.

Georgia Bulldogs

Kirby Smart said it's up to each program how they handle the possibility of adding NFL players from the 2022 class to their roster, but Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz believes what's happening right now is a 'clown show' that reflects poor leadership.

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart shrugs off decision by LSU to add NFL players

Smart has said he wants to keep his focus on his program, which opens the season Saturday at 3 p.m.

48m ago
BULLDOGS

UGA president Jere Morehead has long pushed for the SEC to play by its own rules

The SEC's announcement that it will punish schools for signing professional players is a step towards the kind of self-governance UGA president Jere Morehead has pushed for.

BULLDOGS

Georgia football’s in-state recruiting edge sets it apart in SEC

Georgia football continues to thrive by developing top in-state talent under Kirby Smart.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski and his staff will make some critical decisions about how the roster is shaped this weekend. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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LIVE UPDATES

Find out the final moves as Falcons trim down to reach their 53-man roster

The preseason games are done and teams are making their final decisions to help trim their rosters down to the 53-man maximum ahead of Sunday’s 6 p.m. deadline.

1h ago
NFL

Source: Falcons release local product Wanya Morris despite June trade

Atlanta had traded a sixth-round pick to the Chiefs for the offensive lineman from Grayson.

NFL

Falcons add defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. in trade with Bears

The Falcons' new defensive lineman becomes the tallest, and heaviest, defender on Atlanta's defense and bolsters the team's pass rush.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech's Kyle Efford attempts to block a pass from Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones during the second half of the game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech football’s new defense starts with this simple philosophy

Jason Semore is Georgia Tech's fifth different defensive coordinator in as many seasons. Will the Yellow Jackets defense improve in 2026?

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s Brent Key enjoys ‘inexact science’ of the transfer portal

With the transfer portal one of the most criticized parts of college football, Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key speaks positively about building a roster through it.

YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key names Georgia Tech football captains. They might surprise you.

Three Georgia Tech football captains announced Tuesday each took a different path to the role.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United Head Coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino reacts during the second half in Atlanta United's home opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Real Salt Lake won 3-2 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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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.

MLS

Atlanta tops Sporting KC to win third straight

United won three straight games — including two consecutive home matches — for the first time since 2021.

Atlanta Hawks

Jonathan Kuminga (0) averaged 12.3 points for the Hawks in 16 games during the regular season. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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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.

NBA

Hawks assistant GM Kyle Korver stepping away from franchise

Hawks assistant general manager Kyle Korver has stepped away from the organization.

NBA

Hawks have a tough start, brutal West Coast trip, other schedule takeaways

The Hawks will have a tough start to the 2026-27 NBA season and a few arduous road trips, including a brutal March trip to the West Coast.

High Schools

State Report

Collin Morikawa reacts after his shot out of a bunker on the 18th green during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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PHOTOS: Tour of Championship enters Round 2

Scottie Scheffler moved up the leaderboard Friday while reigning Masters' champion Rory McIlroy struggled during Round 2 of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in At...

PHOTOS: Tour of Championship starts at East Lake

The first round of the Tour Championship began Thursday at East Lake Golf Club.

KEN SUGIURA

In LIV Golf’s apparent demise, the instrumental player was Tiger Woods

Ahead of the Tour Championship in Atlanta, analyst Brandel Chamblee argues Tiger Woods' decision to reject LIV Golf may well have preserved the PGA Tour.

PHOTOS: Tour of Championship enters Round 2
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club
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Scottie Scheffler hits his second shot out of a bunker on the 16th fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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NFL

Falcons’ Tagovailoa booed in Miami return, still cherishes ‘cool homecoming’

There were no cheers for the man once deemed Miami’s franchise quarterback, a top-five pick and anointed savior. There were only boos. And Tua heard every bit of it.

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NFL

Tagovailoa starts, Falcons top Dolphins 17-12 in preseason finale

The Falcons beat the Dolphins 17-12 on Friday in their preseason finale at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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AJC VARSITY

Friday night recap: 22 top-10 teams lose; Newton, Sandy Creek post big wins

Newton and Sandy Creek defeat premium opponents for the second straight week, while Blessed Trinity and Troup win county rivalry games on Friday night.

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AJC VARSITY

After toppling two 7A powers, 4A team says it ‘can play on a national level’

Sandy Creek shuts out Douglas County, the No. 7 Class 7A team full of highly touted prospects, 21-0 on Friday.

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AJC VARSITY

Rockdale County-Heritage football game not played because of pregame incident

The football game between Rockdale County and Heritage of Conyers was called off before kickoff Friday night because of a pregame incident.

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MLB

Acuña, Harris lead Braves to win over Rockies

Ronald Acuña Jr. went 3-for-3 with a walk and three runs scored Friday night in the Braves’ 6-4 win over the Rockies in the series opener of a three-game set at Truist Park.

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KEN SUGIURA

Atlanta’s future with PGA Tour does not brim with hope

Atlanta could lose its only PGA Tour event after 2027 as East Lake’s Tour Championship-hosting era ends.

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Check out a recap of the Falcons’ preseason win over the Dolphins

Following an eye-popping turnaround in their second preseason game last week, the Atlanta Falcons wrap up their exhibition season against the Miami Dolphins on Friday night.

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WNBA

Dream get rude awakening in tough loss to Fire at home

The Atlanta Dream struggled from the start Friday and fell 101-83 to the Portland Fire despite another double-double from Angel Reese.

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GABRIEL BURNS

Sign us up for more Braves vs. Dodgers in October

The Braves swept the Dodgers with three narrow, thrilling victories this week. Each game felt playoff quality, from the play to the competitiveness to the atmosphere.