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Weekend Reflections: Giants give Harbaugh something Falcons couldn’t give

Also: The Hawks are still bad on defense without Trae Young, Matt LaFleur stays in Green Bay and Georgia men's basketball is No. 28 in adjusted efficency ratings.

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Hawks’ attempt to rally falls short, ends in loss to Bucks on MLK Day

Atlanta comes nearly all the way back from a 23-point third-quarter deficit, but last-second shot falls short.

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A year after offseason turmoil, Campbell coaches enjoying return to court

"I mean, it’s not world peace, but it became a pretty big story," boys basketball coach James Gwyn said of the community support he and girls coach Randy McClure received.

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How will Kevin Stefanski use the Falcons’ weapons on offense?

New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski could use Bijan Robinson to set up play-action, as he did with Dalvin Cook in Minnesota and Nick Chubb in Cleveland.

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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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Boys basketball rankings: Holy Innocents’ is No. 1 after avenging rare loss

Nationally ranked Wheeler drops to 15-5 after two losses in three games in Missouri, but the defending Class 6A champs stay No. 1 in their class.

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Girls basketball rankings: Three new teams enter top 10s this week

Josey takes No. 1 spot back from region rival Thomson in Class 2A, while Cherokee Bluff (3A), Union County (2A) and Banks County (Class A Division I) enter rankings.

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Falcons tracker: Day 15 of search for new leadership

Eight NFL teams — including the Atlanta Falcons — are searching for new head coaches.

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Atlanta Braves

Jorge Mateo (left) — pictured with the Orioles sliding home to score past Braves catcher Sean Murphy in June 2024 — joins the Braves after he was signed Monday. (Nick Wass/AP 2024)

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Braves announce signing of infielder Jorge Mateo

The five-year veteran is expected to provide depth with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim out for several months after hand surgery.

Mauricio Dubón addition now looms large for Braves

Offseason acquisition from Astros will likely handle shortstop duties with Ha-Seong Kim out four to five months following surgery on his right hand.

Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim suffers hand injury, will miss 4-5 months

Atlanta will likely look to Mauricio Dubon — acquired in the offseason from the Astros — while the veteran infielder Kim recovers from the surgery he underwent Sunday.

Georgia Bulldogs

Former UGA football coach Mark Richt gives an interview during the third annual Chick-fil-A Dawg Bowl fundraiser for Parkinson’s and Crohn’s disease research at Showtime Bowl in Athens on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Richt, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021, hosted the event. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)

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Mark Richt: Miami has big advantage over Indiana, but winning won’t be easy

Former UGA and Miami coach Mark Richt believes Hurricanes can beat Indiana, but it won't' be easy.

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Georgia basketball earns longest ranked stretch in more than 20 years

Georgia basketball has become a fixture in the AP Top 25 rankings this season, maintaining a presence for six straight weeks.

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Fear not, SEC: Someday, you’ll be back in the CFP title game

As the Big Ten goes for three straight titles and the ACC — yes, the ACC — is playing for the crown, the conference that won 13 of 17 championships is looking for answers.

Atlanta Falcons

Kevin Stefanski — pictured during a news conference as Browns coach on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 — is now the Atlanta Falcons coach. (Joshua A. Bickel/AP)

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How will Kevin Stefanski use the Falcons’ weapons on offense?

New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski could use Bijan Robinson to set up play-action, as he did with Dalvin Cook in Minnesota and Nick Chubb in Cleveland.

Falcons’ Jeff Ulbrich to return as defensive coordinator for Stefanski

Under Jeff Ulbrich, Atlanta broke the franchise record for sacks last season and had several young defensive players blossom in their first or second years.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech's Kowacie Reeves Jr. battles for the ball with North Carolina State's Terrance Arceneaux during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Karl DeBlaker/AP)

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Georgia Tech rallies in second half to defeat NC State

Georgia Tech snapped a 3-game skid and won its first true road game of the season on Saturday, edging N.C. State in Raleigh, 78-74.

Turnovers the name of the game for new Georgia Tech defensive coordinator

New Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Jason Semore says he wants to focus on forcing turnovers, and based on his body of work, that's what his defenses have done.

Georgia Tech picks up third tight end out of the transfer portal

Atlanta United FC

General view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an MLS soccer match between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Atlanta, Ga. (Brett Davis, AP File)

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There are 150 days to go, and World Cup work is ongoing in Atlanta

Friday marked 150 days until Spain and Cape Verde play a World Cup match in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Spain supporters lead requests for World Cup tickets

Spain will play at least two of its World Cup matches in Atlanta in June, and its supporters are among the world leaders in requesting tickets.

Gerardo Martino confident Atlanta United’s attack, defense will improve

New manager Gerardo Martino, one of the best in MLS history, seemed confident Wednesday that both the offense and the defense would improve this season.

Atlanta Hawks

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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Hawks’ attempt to rally falls short, ends in loss to Bucks on MLK Day

Atlanta comes nearly all the way back from a 23-point third-quarter deficit, but last-second shot falls short.

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PHOTOS: Hawks and Bucks in action on MLK Day

The Hawks and the Bucks met Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at State Farm Arena on the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.

Hawks announce MLK Day jerseys will return next season

Atlanta went 9-1 while wearing the jersey when the team debuted it for the 2020-21 season, the same year the Hawks reached the Eastern Conference finals.

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 guard Simeon Cottle — pictured shooting against Alabama on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 — scored a game-high 28 points to lead the Owls past Jacksonville State on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Vasha Hunt/AP)

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Cottle once again leads the way as Kennesaw State defeats Jacksonville State

Led by Simeon Cottle's 28 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 88-82 on Saturday.

Big second half lifts Georgia State over Marshall, 81-73

Led by Jelani Hamilton's 23 points, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd 81-73

Kennesaw State reportedly picks up transfer QB with ACC, SEC experience

Kennesaw State, fresh off its impressive turnaround season, has added Syracuse transfer quarterback Rickie Collins to the mix, according to On3.

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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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Boys basketball rankings: Holy Innocents’ is No. 1 after avenging rare loss

Nationally ranked Wheeler drops to 15-5 after two losses in three games in Missouri, but the defending Class 6A champs stay No. 1 in their class.

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Hawks’ past week left much to be desired; could this week turn the tide?

This week, the 10th-place Hawks play three teams that aren’t in the top six of their respective conferences — the Bucks, Grizzlies and Suns.

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Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim suffers hand injury, will miss 4-5 months

Atlanta will likely look to Mauricio Dubon — acquired in the offseason from the Astros — while the veteran infielder Kim recovers from the surgery he underwent Sunday.

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Don’t be so quick to judge Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski on Browns tenure

Kevin Stefanski had two playoff appearances in six seasons in Cleveland, while Atlanta has now gone eight seasons without a playoff berth.

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Hiring losing coach is confident move by new Falcons president Matt Ryan

Choosing Kevin Stefanski, who had a 45-56 record with the Browns, could be unpopular with Falcons fans.

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In first act, Matt Ryan hires a coach Arthur Blank probably wouldn’t have

Kevin Stefanski was recently fired by the Browns, yet history suggests the Falcons owner prefers hiring first-time head coaches.

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Celtics walk into State Farm Arena, embarrass Hawks

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Georgia earns redemption in victory over Arkansas: ‘We wanted to respond.’

No. 21-ranked Georgia basketball defeated No. 17 Arkansas, 90-76, in a game it never trailed.

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Falcons tracker: Day 15 of search for new leadership

Eight NFL teams — including the Atlanta Falcons — are searching for new head coaches.

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A new era: Falcons announce Kevin Stefanski as head coach

Former Browns coach takes reins two weeks after regular season ends with Atlanta firing Raheem Morris.