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Hawks’ defense disappears in blowout loss to Lakers

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Gainesville vacates 5A runner-up finish, a first in GHSA football history

Gainesville on Monday acknowledged using an ineligible player after the GHSA officially notified the school of the alleged violation earlier in the day.

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Why Matt Ryan could be a good Falcons football boss despite inexperience

The lack of direct experience could be a hindrance for the Atlanta Falcons’ new president of football, especially early, but MattRyan’s experience as a player is an advantage.

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Camden County hires big-name South Georgia football coach

Camden County has hired Tucker Pruitt as its football coach to replace Jon Lindsey who stepped down after just weeks on the job.

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Matt Ryan supportive of Michael Penix, determined to change Falcons’ culture

Falcons' new president of football says he’ll be there if Atlanta's injured QB needs him and he looks to finish what he started as a player and help bring the Falcons a title.

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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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Gainesville hires Santavious Bryant away from 6A powerhouse Grayson

Gainesville football has hired Santavious Bryant away from his position at Grayson, where he has been the head coach for the last three seasons.

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A look at all 4,744 former Georgia HS football players on a 2025 college roster

Georgia high schools produced 4,744 college players this year, with 121 on College Football Playoff quarterfinal rosters.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Kinley delivers in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard/AP)

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Braves re-sign reliever Tyler Kinley to one-year deal

The Braves have re-signed veteran reliever Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal worth $3 million.

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What Braves’ cancellation of FanDuel SN TV contract means for fans

Atlanta and 8 other teams canceled their contracts this week for more flexibility should Main Street Sports Group reenter bankruptcy.

Future of Braves broadcasts uncertain as team ends deal with FanDuel Network

MLB commissioner assures fans games will be broadcast, but doesn’t say where, according to The Associated Press.

Georgia Bulldogs

Ole Miss earned the SEC $14 million for its College Football Playoff appearances, and Georgia raked in $8 million for the conference. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Even with no teams in CFP title game, SEC playoff earnings near $40 million

The CFP paid the SEC $38 million plus a $3 million per game travel stipend as a result of the five teams that made the 12-team field and their respective performances.

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Has Curt Cignetti passed Kirby Smart in college coaching ranks?

Fox analyst Joe Klatt made the case that Indiana's Curt Cignetti has passed Kirby Smart atop the head coaching ranks.

Matt Ryan praises Kirby Smart when discussing Falcons head coach search

Matt Ryan praised Kirby Smart and the job he has done at Georgia as the Falcons look for a new coach.

Atlanta Falcons

New Atlanta Falcons president of football Matt Ryan speaks to members of the press during a news conference to introduce Ryan as the Falcons' president of football, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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PHOTOS: Matt Ryan introduced as Falcons President of Football

The Falcons introduced former NFL MVP quarterback Matt Ryan on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, as the team's new president of football.

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Matt Ryan supportive of Michael Penix, determined to change Falcons’ culture

Falcons' new president of football says he’ll be there if Atlanta's injured QB needs him and he looks to finish what he started as a player and help bring the Falcons a title.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech mascot, Buzz, gets the crowd pumped up during a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

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Second Ivy League tight end to transfer to Georgia Tech

Spencer Mermans, a 6-foot-6, 250-pound tight end, plans to transfer to Georgia Tech from Yale, where he spent the last three seasons.

Former Georgia Tech defensive coordinator returning to Texas

Blake Gideon, who served as the Yellow Jackets’ defensive coordinator during the 2025 season, came to Tech after four seasons with the Longhorns as the team’s safeties coach.

Georgia Tech ‘desperate’ ahead of matchup with Pittsburgh

The Yellow Jackets are in danger of losing four of their first five conference matchups if they can’t figure out a way to beat the Pittsburgh Panthers Wednesday.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino (right), with Sporting Director Chris Henderson, said at his introductory news conference that he believes both players can be used in the starting 11. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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How might Alexey Miranchuk and Miguel Almirón be used together?

They prefer to play the same position. Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino must devise a strategy that works.

Atlanta United’s DPs confident Gerardo Martino will bring out their best

The team opened training camp Monday under new manager Gerardo Martino with belief from two of the three DPs that their play and therefore the team’s results are going to impr

Atlanta United re-signs Ronald Hernandez

Hernandez joined Atlanta United before the 2021 season. He has made 70 appearances, including 50 starts. He has scored two goals with two assists.

Atlanta Hawks

Buddy Hield (7) of the Golden State Warriors guards against CJ McCollum (3) of the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

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Hawks’ defense disappears in blowout loss to Lakers

Hawks players’ midseason grades: Who gets an A?

The Hawks sit just below .500 at midseason. Here’s how starters and bench players graded out — and what it means for Atlanta’s playoff outlook.

Trae, new guys, picks and everything we learned from Hawks’ GM availability

Hawks' GM Onsi Salen discusses the team’s most recent moves, including the decision to trade longtime face of the franchise Trae Young to the Wizards.

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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New Atlanta Falcons president of football Matt Ryan speaks to members of the press during a news conference to introduce Ryan as the Falcons' president of football, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Falcons complete interview with John Harbaugh for head-coaching job

The Falcons announced that they interviewed former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh for their own vacant head coach position on Monday.

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KEN SUGIURA

3 specific ways that Matt Ryan can help the Falcons as president of football

Falcons radio analyst Dave Archer talked with Ken Sugiura and laid out three specific ways he thinks that Matt Ryan can help the franchise as president of football.

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Girls basketball rankings: 2 defending state champions stand at No. 1

2025 champs River Ridge, Wilcox County top their respective classes, while North Paulding, Monroe and Thomson are No. 1 teams seeking their first titles.

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Steelers’ Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 years; is he another Falcons target?

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

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Kennard catches fire to lift Hawks past Warriors

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KEN SUGIURA

Why the hiring of Matt Ryan is a turning point for Arthur Blank’s Falcons

Matt Ryan has returned to the Atlanta Falcons as president of football in a role created for him. This day looks very much like a pivotal moment in the franchise’s direction.