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NFL

Stetson Bennett IV ‘comes to life’ for L.A. Rams, earns rave reviews

Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV came through with a convincing performance against New Orleans in NFL preseason action Saturday.

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NFL

Falcons bet on Za’Darius Smith’s veteran presence. He proved why on Day 1.

The Falcons signed the 35-year-old pass rusher, who has 70½ career sacks, to a one-year, $6 million deal Aug. 18.

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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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Tyler Goodson gives Falcons something to feel good about

The Falcons hope Brian Robinson can replace Tyler Allgeier's production, but Tyler Goodson's performance on Saturday showed he's another back who could contribute.

Aug 22, 2026

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AJC VARSITY

Buford keeps its poise, pulls away from Gainesville in national TV showdown

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AJC Varsity

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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.

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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.

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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Michael Cunningham’s columns

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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

Braves continue slide, lose for seventh time in nine games

The Braves lost 4-1 to the Brewers on Saturday and have now dropped seven of nine games as their NL East lead continues to shrink.

MLB

The time Dylan Lee faked being right-handed so he could play for two teams

Braves reliever Dylan Lee never reached the Little League World Series, but he once pretended to be right-handed so he could play for two teams in California.

MLB

Brewers take series opener vs. Braves

The Braves lost 2-1 to the Brewers in Milwaukee on Friday as Chris Sale allowed two runs in six innings and the offense continued to struggle.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

10 Georgia players who have stood out in fall practice

Five Bulldogs on offense and five on defense have become names to know or have cemented their status before the season starts.

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NFL

Stetson Bennett IV ‘comes to life’ for L.A. Rams, earns rave reviews

Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV came through with a convincing performance against New Orleans in NFL preseason action Saturday.

BULLDOGS

Nick Saban: Georgia, Texas have ‘huge advantage’ in SEC

Former Alabama and LSU Coach Nick Saban believes Georgia and Texas are SEC favorites because of their experienced rosters.

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Falcons bet on Za’Darius Smith’s veteran presence. He proved why on Day 1.

The Falcons signed the 35-year-old pass rusher, who has 70½ career sacks, to a one-year, $6 million deal Aug. 18.

Falcons’ Stefanski ‘passes vibe check,’ encouraged celebratory field storm

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski told players to storm the field after their first touchdown, creating a memorable moment in a preseason win over the Colts on Saturday.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Tyler Goodson gives Falcons something to feel good about

The Falcons hope Brian Robinson can replace Tyler Allgeier's production, but Tyler Goodson's performance on Saturday showed he's another back who could contribute.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech football’s tight ends are built differently. That’s the point.

Georgia Tech football assembled a group of tight ends, including NFL prospect Chris Corbo, with different ways to meet the demands of its expansive offense.

YELLOW JACKETS

Alabama transfer Jaylen Mbakwe has found a home at Georgia Tech

Jaylen Mbakwe’s focus with Georgia Tech football is on defense. But his football career has taken him just about everywhere else.

The Win Column: Tech fans, rejoice

Atlanta United FC

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Atlanta United beats Minnesota in second win following seven-match winless streak

KEN SUGIURA

Home at last, Atlanta United finally has reason to celebrate

Including a U.S. Open Cup loss, Atlanta United was winless in eight games — a streak the Five Stripes ended Saturday with a 2-1 win over Red Bull New York on Saturday.

MLS

Atlanta United surrender late lead, fall to Philadelphia Union

Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

Hawks assistant GM Kyle Korver stepping away from franchise

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

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.

High Schools

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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

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MAROON TIGERS

Morehouse rebuild starts with new coach, record-seeking quarterback

The Maroon Tigers turn to veteran coach Brad Sherrod as Morehouse looks for its first winning season since 2018.

PANTHERS

Clark Atlanta starts over with prized quarterback, veteran coach

One year removed from an appearance in the conference championship game, the Clark Atlanta football program is starting over again.

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.

Photos: Buford defeats Gainesville in season opener

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Buford's Braylon Williams misses a pass during the first half against Gainesville on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Buford. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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Check out live updates from the Falcons’ preseason matchup vs. Colts

After a 27-7 loss in their preseason opener against the Broncos last week, the Falcons look to turn the tables against the Colts in the second exhibition game Saturday.

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KEN SUGIURA

A promising start for Quincy Carter in first game as head coach

Former Georgia football standout Quincy Carter gets his first win as a high school football head coach Friday night.

Georgia great Nick Chubb announces retirement from NFL

Former Georgia running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement Friday after a standout NFL career that included four Pro Bowls and more than 7,300 rushing yards.

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Thomas County Central transfer QB hammers Colquitt County with 7 touchdowns

The Duke commit lives up to his Power 4 billing, rushing for 196 yards and six touchdowns and throwing for 163 yards and a score during 57-21 domination of Colquitt County.

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AJC VARSITY

Georgia high school football blog: What happened around the state in Week 1

Live updates from around Georgia high school football Week 1 games.

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MLB

Brewers take series opener vs. Braves

The Braves lost 2-1 to the Brewers in Milwaukee on Friday as Chris Sale allowed two runs in six innings and the offense continued to struggle.

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BULLDOGS

What makes Saturday one of the most important practices of the year for UGA

Georgia's second scrimmage could bring clarity at quarterback, tackle and safety while testing young receivers and the defense.

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BULLDOGS

AP Top 25 ballot review: What went into over-ranked and under-ranked teams

AP Top 25 voter Mike Griffith breaks down his preseason ballot and explains why he diverged from the consensus on several teams.

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NFL

Is Falcons’ offense close to regular season form? Their stars believe so.

For the Falcons offense, two practices with the Indianapolis Colts offered a chance to paint a different, more encouraging picture.

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BULLDOGS

With ‘Soccer in Sanford,’ Georgia shatters NCAA attendance records

At the University of Georgia, football often dominates the headlines. Thursday night, though, a different kind of football stole the spotlight at Sanford Stadium.