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5 things to know about Georgia-Tennessee State: The heat is on

Kirby Smart opens his 11th season as Georgia’s head coach at 3 p.m. Saturday against Tennessee State.

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New Auburn coach Alex Golesh knows Georgia rivalry is ‘a giant deal’

Saturday in Atlanta, the latest coach from Auburn to attempt to overthrow the reign of Kirby Smart and Georgia will begin his term in earnest.

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KEN SUGIURA

Weak where it was supposed to be strong, Georgia Tech flubs opener

Tech's offense did not produce a touchdown in its nine possessions against Colorado. The defense had its moments but gave way when the game was on the line.

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Falcons to add Abraham, Fralic to Ring of Honor

John Abraham and Bill Fralic will become the 15th and 16th members of the team’s sacred group.

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Takeaways from Georgia Tech’s stunning loss to Colorado in season opener

Georgia Tech football’s season-opening loss to Colorado on Thursday produced perplexing scenes at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

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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 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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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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Braves Report: Just enjoy it y’all

MLB

Biggest series of season on deck for Braves

Atop the NL East by four games, the Braves arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday night with plenty of time to reset their focus toward four games against the rival Phillies.

MLB

Acuña Jr. fastest to 200 homers, 200 steals as Braves beat Nationals 9-0

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

5 things to know about Georgia-Tennessee State: The heat is on

Kirby Smart opens his 11th season as Georgia’s head coach at 3 p.m. Saturday against Tennessee State.

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BULLDOGS

Report details events that led to arrest of former UGA DL Xzavier McLeod

Woman who was with former player said she was ‘afraid of what he was going to do,’ according to the report.

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KEN SUGIURA

New Auburn coach Alex Golesh knows Georgia rivalry is ‘a giant deal’

Saturday in Atlanta, the latest coach from Auburn to attempt to overthrow the reign of Kirby Smart and Georgia will begin his term in earnest.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons to add Abraham, Fralic to Ring of Honor

John Abraham and Bill Fralic will become the 15th and 16th members of the team’s sacred group.

Falcons’ new rushing scheme built around versatility

The Atlanta Falcons feel they’ll enter this season with a strong grasp on the capabilities and maximum capacity of their run game, built around versatility.

NFL

Falcons name five captains for 2026 season

Three of Atlanta's five captains are new, including running back Bijan Robinson, who at 24 is the team's youngest captain since A.J. Terrell in 2022.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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KEN SUGIURA

Weak where it was supposed to be strong, Georgia Tech flubs opener

Tech's offense did not produce a touchdown in its nine possessions against Colorado. The defense had its moments but gave way when the game was on the line.

YELLOW JACKETS

Takeaways from Georgia Tech’s stunning loss to Colorado in season opener

Georgia Tech football’s season-opening loss to Colorado on Thursday produced perplexing scenes at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Georgia Tech football falls to Colorado in wild season-opening ending

Georgia Tech held a lead inside the final minute Thursday against Colorado. But the Yellow Jackets couldn’t hang on.

Atlanta United FC

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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.

MLS

Atlanta tops Sporting KC to win third straight

United won three straight games — including two consecutive home matches — for the first time since 2021.

Atlanta Hawks

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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.

NBA

Hawks assistant GM Kyle Korver stepping away from franchise

Hawks assistant general manager Kyle Korver has stepped away from the organization.

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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.

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Scheffler claims FedEx Cup, passes Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

PHOTOS: Tour Championship enters Round 2

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech opens season against Colorado

Georgia Tech hosts Colorado in their season opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium

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Colorado defensive back Boo Carter (center) blocks a field goal attempt by Georgia Tech kicker Aidan Birr on the final play of their game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Colorado won, 14-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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What is the optimal schedule for all 413 GHSA football teams? Take a look.

Loren Maxwell, creator of Maxwell Ratings, used a formula to produce 10-game team schedules that increase the number of competitive matchups while limiting travel.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Everything to know ahead of Georgia Tech-Colorado season opener

What you need to know ahead of Georgia Tech football's season opener against Deion Sanders and Colorado Thursday in Bobby Dodd Stadium.

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Check out the recap for Georgia Tech’s opener vs. Colorado

Georgia Tech kicks off Week 1 of the college football season with Thursday’s matchup at Bobby Dodd Stadium against Colorado.

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NFL

How Gervon Dexter Sr. fits Falcons’ vision in remodeled defensive line

When the Atlanta Falcons decided their front seven needed reinforcements, general manager Ian Cunningham relied on his past.

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AJC VARSITY

Maxwell projections: Can Grayson bounce back against Hughes?

The projections are a combination of the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

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KEN SUGIURA

Unsettled QB derby makes a statement on Falcons’ season outlook

With the season opener at Pittsburgh less than two weeks away, the Falcons still have not settled on their starting quarterback. It might end up being a four-man competition.

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AJC VARSITY

GHSA levies suspensions, fines to Rockdale and Heritage after pregame fight

Punishments for the pregame fight Friday between Rockdale County and Heritage of Conyers have been announced

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Takeaways from Georgia Tech’s stunning loss to Colorado in season opener

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5 things to know about Georgia-Tennessee State: The heat is on

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Falcons’ new rushing scheme built around versatility

Falcons name five captains for 2026 season

Weak where it was supposed to be strong, Georgia Tech flubs opener

Takeaways from Georgia Tech’s stunning loss to Colorado in season opener

Georgia Tech football falls to Colorado in wild season-opening ending

Atlanta United loses to Charlotte FC, ending rare win streak

‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt

Atlanta tops Sporting KC to win third straight

Hawks, Skyhawks shuffle staffing

Former Hawks forward Kuminga reportedly agrees to 2-year deal with Minnesota

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