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Lions’ Gibbs passes Bijan as highest-paid RB; Falcons put Jalon Walker on IR
The Falcons and the Lions have the two highest-paid running backs in the NFL.
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Braves sweep Marlins to win 8th in a row
The Atlanta Braves extend their winning streak to eight games with an 11-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday at Truist Park.
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Haynes King leads Carolina to thrilling win over Arizona, Carson Beck
Haynes King scores the game-winning TD on the final play to lead Carolina to a win over Arizona in the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday night.
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Tyler Mahle to make Braves debut Friday
After a trade brought him to Atlanta, Tyler Mahle will make his first start for the Braves Friday night.
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Former Parkview coach charged with stealing $65K from booster club, police say
Former track coach Matthew Henson took the money between January 2018 and December 2025, officials said.
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Lithonia football surged in 2025. Now, they are loaded and hungry for more.
The Bulldogs were 10-3 last season, tied for the second-most wins in school history and the most since the 1982 team went 10-2.
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Why Falcons’ Bijan Robinson chose to hold-in — and why his contract is ‘rare’
Atlanta Falcons' running back Bijan Robinson discusses his hold-in at the beginning of training camp and how his new contract could help his peers at the position.
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AJC Varsity Class 3A preseason all-state: Two-way players shine
Ahead of the 2026 football season, AJC Varsity is announcing our preseason all-state teams. Today, we announce Class 3A.
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Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. not ‘chasing a timeline’ as health keeps improving
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. says he's focused on his recovery from an ACL tear and that he "can't worry about a starting job" while he's working his way back.
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Georgia’s Chris Cole is ready to ‘come for it all’ as an improved pass rusher
Georgia third-year linebacker Chris Cole led the Bulldogs in quarterback sacks last season with 4½, but he says he "left a lot on the table, a lot of missed sacks."




































