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MLB

Austin Riley named Braves’ 2026 Roberto Clemente Award nominee

The Roberto Clemente Award is considered perhaps the most prestigious individual honor in baseball. Austin Riley was nominated for his commitment to the military community.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

It’s a sad start to the season for star-crossed Falcons

The Falcons fought hard Sunday in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers, but not many teams overcome being forced to start their third-string quarterback.

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NFL

Film review: 3 key plays from Falcons’ Week 1 loss to Steelers

Here’s an in-depth look at three of the plays that defined the Falcons-Steelers game, with help from the players and coaches involved in bringing them to life.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Texas is No. 1, but Georgia looks best among contenders

Also, Georgia Tech’s defense can’t back up Brent Key’s talk, and Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese wins another championship.

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart says comments made by Arkansas coach ‘much ado about nothing’

Georgia is a heavy favorite to beat Arkansas this week.

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AJC Varsity

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AJC Varsity rankings: Prince Ave. back on top, 2025 champ drops out in 3A

After starting the season No. 1 in Class 3A, two-time defending champion Carver of Columbus dropped out of the rankings.

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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.

TV, scores & more

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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.

Atlanta Sports

Austin Riley named Braves’ 2026 Roberto Clemente Award nominee

The Roberto Clemente Award is considered perhaps the most prestigious individual honor in baseball. Austin Riley was nominated for his commitment to the military community.

MLB

Braves call up pitcher Owen Murphy

The Braves continue to close in on another postseason berth. Keep it here for all the team’s personnel and injury news.

MLB

Braves head to Chicago with sights set on clinching

The Braves head to Chicago on the verge of clinching a postseason berth and remain in control of the NL East race with two weeks to play.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart says comments made by Arkansas coach ‘much ado about nothing’

Georgia is a heavy favorite to beat Arkansas this week.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia-Oklahoma game time, TV channel announced for Week 4 game

The SEC announced Monday that Georgia’s Sept. 26 game against No. 24 Oklahoma is set for 3:30 p.m.

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BULLDOGS

AP Top 25 rankings have a new No. 1 team entering Week 3

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons say ‘no updates’ on starting QB entering Week 2

Coach Stefanski said there’s no specific date on the timeline for the Falcons to name their Week 2 starting quarterback.

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Falcons Week 1 wrap: Steelers win opener 20-17

Here’s a look back at AJC stories on the Falcons' Week 1

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NFL

Film review: 3 key plays from Falcons’ Week 1 loss to Steelers

Here’s an in-depth look at three of the plays that defined the Falcons-Steelers game, with help from the players and coaches involved in bringing them to life.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s Jaylen Mbakwe taken off on stretcher vs. Tennessee: Update

Update on Georgia Tech football cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, who was taken off on a stretcher in the second half against Tennessee.

KEN SUGIURA

Georgia Tech looks better in loss to Vols, but nothing to celebrate

Just two games into the 2026 season, the winless Yellow Jackets are teetering on the brink of disaster.

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Don’t miss the recap from Georgia Tech’s loss to No. 18 Tennessee

Georgia Tech will be looking for its first win of the season on Saturday as the Yellow Jackets host No. 18 Tennessee.

Atlanta United FC

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MLS

Atlanta United loses to Orlando City in Embolo’s home debut

Atlanta United’s newest striker may be the “Breel thing,” but that wasn’t enough to overcome Orlando City as the Five Stripes fall 3-2 during his home debut Wednesday night.

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.

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

Hawks announce front office promotions

Atlanta elevates Peter Dinwiddie and Maxwell Kupchak, and hires Tim Bontemps.

NBA

Hawks, Skyhawks shuffle staffing

Atlanta and its College Park G League affiliate say Ryan Silverstein will become the fifth general manager of the Skyhawks.

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.

High Schools

State Report

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Texas is No. 1, but Georgia looks best among contenders

Also, Georgia Tech’s defense can’t back up Brent Key’s talk, and Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese wins another championship.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Wins, bands and bragging rights: 10 takeaways from HBCU football’s Week 1

Clark Atlanta, Fort Valley State, Albany State and Benedict all made headlines as Week 1 offered an early look at the HBCU season.

WOMEN’S TEAM GOLF

Atlanta Drive announces roster for inaugural WTGL season

In team golf match play, three team members compete in an interactive format that features fast-paced action with players mic’d up.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses home game against Tennessee

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Georgia Tech players leave the field after a 45-24 loss to Tennessee in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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U.S. OPEN

Alexander Zverev wins US Open title, ending Atlanta native Ben Shelton’s run

Alexander Zverev won his second major championship and kept American men without a Grand Slam title since 2003, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday in the U.S

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NFL

Falcons position grades from season-opening loss to Steelers

Falcons position grades from a 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday, with Bijan Robinson earning high marks and special teams struggling.

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NFL

Take 5: Five quick takeaways from the Falcons’ matchup against the Steelers

Cooper Rush stepped in at quarterback, Bijan Robinson did what he could on offense and the Falcons' nine penalties hurt in a 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

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Falcons fall to Steelers, lose season opener for ninth time in 11 years

The Falcons stayed within striking distance before T.J. Watt's interception return helped the Steelers secure a 20-13 victory in the season opener on Sunday.

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Check out a recap from the Falcons’ opening loss to the Steelers

Follow live updates from the Falcons season opener against the Steelers as the team tries to win its first opener since 2023 without its top two quarterbacks.

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How the Top 25 should look: Texas tops Ohio State, should be No. 1

Texas pulled out a last-minute win over Ohio State and should be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 rankings on Sunday.

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AJC Varsity rankings: Prince Ave. back on top, 2025 champ drops out in 3A

After starting the season No. 1 in Class 3A, two-time defending champion Carver of Columbus dropped out of the rankings.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech takeaways: 5 yards from a comeback, miles from consistency

Georgia Tech football takeaways after the Yellow Jackets' second consecutive loss to open coach Brent Key’s fourth full season.

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MLB

Braves crush Phillies thanks to 8-run fourth inning

Michael Harris II went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs to lead Atlanta, which cut its magic number in the NL East to 7.

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Rush to start against Steelers despite back spasms

With injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., Falcons' third-string quarterback Cooper Rush will start Sunday's season-opener despite back spasms earlier Saturday.