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Boys basketball rankings: 3 teams seeking first state titles stand No. 1

St. Pius, Commerce and Chattahoochee County, all of which are seeking their first state championships, also No. 1 in their respective GHSA boys basketball classes.

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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.

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Matt is back: Falcons turn to Matt Ryan as president of football

In the newly created role, Matt Ryan will oversee all aspects of football for the Atlanta Falcons and will report to team owner Arthur Blank.

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Sloppy first half dooms Yellow Jackets in loss to Miami

Georgia Tech shot just 33% in the first half and trailed 47-33, eventually falling 91-81 to Miami. The Hurricanes have won eight in a row.

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Former Georgia Tech assistant returning to take DC role

ESPN reported Saturday that former Tech assistant Jason Semore will be the program’s defensive coordinator in 2026, its fifth in four seasons.

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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 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

Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson dunks against the South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (Scott Kinser/AP)

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Somto Cyril, Kanon Catchings lead No. 18 Georgia past South Carolina

Somto Cyril took the court with two primary aims and turned in his best performance of the season, scoring 18 points in Georgia's 75-70 victory over South Carolina.

Latest Georgia transfer portal additions give real boost to 2026 roster

The Bulldogs made three notable additions, landing Auburn defensive lineman Amaris Williams, Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion and USC cornerback Braylon Conley.

What former North Oconee standout Khalil Barnes brings as transfer to UGA

Khalil Barnes was the first transfer portal commit for Georgia this cycle. If there’s one takeaway about Barnes, it is that he makes a great first impression.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan directs the offense against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at NRG Stadium in Houston. The franchise has fallen on hard times since. (AJC 2017)

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Former Falcons coaches, players: Ryan’s hiring a slam dunk

While there have been mixed results with former players being named NFL executives, some believe Matt Ryan can get the job done in his new role as president of football.

Bijan Robinson is first-team All-Pro; three other Falcons on second team

Bijan Robinson was honored as the first-team All-Pro running back by The Associated Press, and was the Falcons’ only first-team selection.

Matt is back: Falcons turn to Matt Ryan as president of football

In the newly created role, Matt Ryan will oversee all aspects of football for the Atlanta Falcons and will report to team owner Arthur Blank.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key watches play against Georgia during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)

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Oklahoma State linebacker to transfer to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech continued to bolster its defense via the transfer portal as multiple reports have Oklahoma State linebacker Taje McCoy joining the Yellow Jackets.

Sloppy first half dooms Yellow Jackets in loss to Miami

Georgia Tech shot just 33% in the first half and trailed 47-33, eventually falling 91-81 to Miami. The Hurricanes have won eight in a row.

Alabama linebacker to transfer to Georgia Tech

Alabama linebacker Noah Carter will transfer to Georgia Tech, On3 reported on Saturday. Carter had nine tackles in 11 games this season.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón misses a chance in the box against DC United on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Previous manager Ronny Deila had difficulty figuring out Almirón’s best position. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)

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Important things to watch in Atlanta United’s preseason

Manager Gerardo Martino, back at the club after leading it to the playoffs in 2017 and MLS Cup in 2018, will lead the first training session of the pending season Monday.

Want $60 FIFA World Cup tickets? It’s complicated.

FIFA announced a new $60 tier of tickets for teams’ most loyal supporters. But how exactly can people get those tickets?

Atlanta United completes Bartosz Slisz transfer

Atlanta United sheds $870K salary by selling Polish midfielder to Danish club Brøndby.

Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young waves to the crowd near the end of Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. Young is now a Washington Wizard, having been traded this week. (Colin Hubbard/AP)

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As a star departs, a boy asks, ‘When did Trae Young stop being the best?’

AJC reporter Thomas Lake and his family are big Atlanta Hawks fans. They'll miss Trae Young. They also have some questions.

Hawks beat Nuggets in Denver for first time in more than 6 years

In their first game after trading Trae Young, the Hawks beat Denver 110-87 on Friday night, winning in Denver for the first time since Nov. 12, 2019.

Hawks announce trade to send Young to Wizards for McCollum, Kispert

The Hawks officially announce the trade of Trae Young to the Wizards for C.J. McCollum and Corey Kispert.

High Schools

Cedartown Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb, 17, who runs through defenders like a train, burns up the tracks through town in 2013. College and NFL stardom then followed. Photo by Curtis Compton.

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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.

PHOTOS: Calvary Day and Hebron Christian battle for Class 3A-A title

Calvary Day and Hebron Christian met on Wednesday in the Class 3A-A state football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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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Hawks forward Jalen Johnson goes to the basket for dunking the ball during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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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.

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What separates Falcons’ openings from other teams? Arthur Blank explains

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After 11 seasons and 2 state titles with Rome, coach John Reid retires

"I don’t think that I’ll be a high school head football coach again," said John Reid, who coached 20 seasons in Georgia.

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Latest Georgia transfer portal additions give real boost to 2026 roster

The Bulldogs made three notable additions, landing Auburn defensive lineman Amaris Williams, Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion and USC cornerback Braylon Conley.

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With no SEC teams left in CFP, what has contributed to Big Ten power surge?

Ole Miss’ loss to Miami on Thursday night guarantees the SEC will fail to produce college football's national champion for a third consecutive year.

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Lessons learned from Kirby Smart in play for Oregon in Peach Bowl showdown with Indiana

Dan Lanning credits Kirby Smart for mentoring him at UGA en route to his success as Oregon's head coach. The Ducks face Indiana in the CFP Peach Bowl semifinal.

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Harbaugh, franchise QB and more: Five takes from Falcons owner Arthur Blank

Falcons owner Arthur Blank met with the media on Thursday and discussed the priorities of the organization moving forward as it hires a new general manager and head coach.

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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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New Falcons brass should convince Blank that Penix isn’t yet ‘franchise’ QB

The first big decision for the new president of football, general manager and coach should be to contradict the owner’s opinion about the most important position on the team.

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Arthur Blank’s mission should be to make John Harbaugh the next Falcons coach

An opportunity this golden may never come again.