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Falcons fall to Broncos, 27-7, in preseason opener

The Falcons trailed the Broncos 24-0 at halftime of their preseason opener on Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and got no closer in a 27-7 loss.

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Falcons stock report: Who’s rising, falling after preseason loss to Broncos?

After the Falcons 27-7 loss to the Broncos to kick off the preseason on Friday night, there were a few bright spots. But there are a lot of questions left to answer.

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MLB

Braves lose duel with Diamondbacks, 2-0

A brilliant performance by starter Chris Sale was not enough for the Braves on Friday night as Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt allowed just two singles.

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KEN SUGIURA

8-game suspension for James Pearce Jr. another hurdle for Falcons

The 8-game suspension for James Pearce Jr. was on the higher end of what was expected, and it puts the Falcons' pass rush in a deep hole.

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From thoughts of a NASA career to leading Falcons’ preseason offense

Atlanta Falcons rookie Jack Strand once planned for graduate school and a NASA path. Now the Division II standout is chasing an NFL career.

Aug 14, 2026

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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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AJC VARSITY

This football hotbed leads Georgia’s 159 counties in prospects per capita

One little South Georgia county is No. 1 in an all-classification category — the most major college prospects this century per capita.

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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 pitcher Chris Sale delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard/AP)

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MLB

Braves lose duel with Diamondbacks, 2-0

A brilliant performance by starter Chris Sale was not enough for the Braves on Friday night as Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt allowed just two singles.

Braves Report: Oh-oh-oh, oh Riley

Also: Atlanta's bullpen struggles a bit, and former Brave Freddie Freeman takes a hard tumble

MLB

Take a swing at our Braves quiz for August

Our Braves quiz for August includes question about Hank Aaron, last year’s Speedway Classic at the Bristol Motor Speedway and more.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia quarterback Ryan Puglisi gets off a pass during 2026 G-Day spring football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia needs these 5 players to shine during Saturday's critical scrimmage

Georgia has a full-pad scrimmage on Saturday at Sanford Stadium, and the Bulldogs will look to five players in particular to show what they can do.

BULLDOGS

Georgia knows its tight end room is loaded. Can it maximize its potential?

Entering this season, Georgia doesn’t appear to have an obvious candidate to force-feed the ball. So could the tight end room emerge as the focal point of the offense?

UGA football great enjoying 1st coaching experience, ‘expanding the toolbox’

Roswell assistant coach Justin Houston, a former AJC Super 11 selection and NFL All-Pro, helped the Hornets earn a massive Week 1 win.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (left) and Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger greet each other after their preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Atlanta. The Denver Broncos won, 27-7, over the Atlanta Falcons. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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PHOTOS: Falcons preseason home opener was a lopsided defeat

The Falcons trailed the Broncos 24-0 at halftime of their preseason opener on Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and got no closer in a 27-7 loss.

NFL

Falcons fall to Broncos, 27-7, in preseason opener

The Falcons trailed the Broncos 24-0 at halftime of their preseason opener on Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and got no closer in a 27-7 loss.

NFL

Falcons stock report: Who’s rising, falling after preseason loss to Broncos?

After the Falcons 27-7 loss to the Broncos to kick off the preseason on Friday night, there were a few bright spots. But there are a lot of questions left to answer.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

New Georgia Tech head basketball coach Scott Cross waves to the crowd during the White and Gold spring football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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KEN SUGIURA

Details of Scott Cross’ Georgia Tech contract

New Georgia Tech basketball coach Scott Cross' contract was obtained by the Atlanta Journal Constitution via an open records request.

DeAndre Hopkins’ impact already felt in Georgia Tech wide receiver room

NFL veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins' addition to the coaching staff has been an unexpected boon for Georgia Tech as he helps mold a group of inexperienced receivers.

YELLOW JACKETS

Mogridge ‘constantly’ including Josh Petty amid long-term injury recovery

The former 5-star tackle, who played in 10 games last season, is ahead of schedule in his recovery, per coach Brent Key.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United surrendered a 2-0 lead in Saturday's loss to Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLS

Atlanta United surrender late lead, fall to Philadelphia Union

MLS

‘Everybody’s frustrated’: Atlanta United seeks first win since World Cup break

Atlanta United, who have lost twice and tied once in three matches since the World Cup break, have fallen to last place in the MLS' Eastern Conference.

MLS

Where Atlanta United stands after World Cup

Atlanta's soccer team began post-World Cup play with a 1-0 loss to No. 1 Nashville SC.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (right) attempts to block to Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (left) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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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.

NBA

Hawks to open season at Magic; home games scheduled to tip off earlier

The NBA and Hawks' 2026-27 schedule was released Thursday, and the Hawks will open the season on Oct. 21 at the Orlando Magic.

NBA

Hawks to host LeBron James and 76ers on MLK Day

The Hawks will play against LeBron James and the 76ers at home in the NBA's MLK Day game on January 18, 2027.

High Schools

Loganville first basemen Zac Cuneio (left center) celebrates after Loganville beat Pope the seventh inning of Game 1 of the GHSA Class 5A baseball state championship series Monday, May 25, 2026, at Gwinnett Field in Lawrenceville. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

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PHOTOS: Loganville take first game of Class 5A baseball championships

Loganville takes first game, but rain plays havoc with Class 5A schedule. Senior Jake Boland pitches a complete game, withstanding over an hour delay in the sixth inning.

State Report

Kennesaw State head coach Jerry Mack celebrates with his players after the Owls defeated UTEPon Oct. 28, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)

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OWLS

Kennesaw State excited about talent infusion for Jerry Mack’s second season

Kennesaw State football, led by coach Jerry Mack, has been more selective in bringing in players after the Owls won the Conference USA title in his first season with the team.

PGA

East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027

The PGA Tour announced its season-ending playoffs, starting in 2028, will have a different structure, feature some form of match play and will rotate sites.

GOLF

Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur

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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (left) and Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger greet each other after their preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Atlanta. The Denver Broncos won, 27-7, over the Atlanta Falcons. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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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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NBA

Hawks to open season at Magic; home games scheduled to tip off earlier

The NBA and Hawks' 2026-27 schedule was released Thursday, and the Hawks will open the season on Oct. 21 at the Orlando Magic.

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AJC VARSITY

Fresh off region title, Roswell takes statement comeback win: ‘We’re coming’

Roswell-Walton capped Day 2 of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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NFL

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. trying to clear mental hurdle: ‘Do I trust that?’

Rehabbing from his third knee surgery, a doctor told Michael Penix Jr. that he has an "amazing ACL" and shouldn’t have any more knee problems the rest of his career.

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Brookwood’s duo of SEC commits dominate in ‘pick your poison’ offense

Brookwood’s duo of Auburn commit Gary Chatman Jr. and South Carolina commit Brayden Tyson hope to keep defenses honest en route to a ‘legendary’ season.

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BULLDOGS

Secrets from Georgia’s grueling workouts

UGA strength and conditioning director Scott Sinclair shares how Georgia players are built into championship players and first round NFL draft picks.

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BULLDOGS

Schumann has high hopes for young, promising Georgia pass rushers

Georgia’s defense will need to do a better job of both pressuring and sacking opposing quarterbacks this upcoming season.

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2 former Georgia HS standouts predicted by ESPN to be instant SEC contributors

Zykie Helton and Kaiden Prothro viewed highly by ESPN’s Billy Tucker.

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Where Georgia high school football teams rank in major national preseason polls

Reigning national champ Buford comes into 2026 ranked No. 1 in two national polls and are the highest-rated Georgia team in all but two prominent national rankings.

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AJC VARSITY

No. 5 North Gwinnett ‘hit the bully early,’ dominates No. 3 Grayson 37-22

The No. 5-ranked Bulldogs make a statement with a 37-22 victory over No. 3 Grayson in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night.