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KEN SUGIURA

Haynes King: The story just gets better and better

Former Georgia Tech QB goes from undrafted to making an NFL roster.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Deion Sanders on Georgia Tech football: ‘Thank God that quarterback is gone’

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders said he's happy his team won’t have to deal with Haynes King in Thursday’s season-opening rematch against Georgia Tech.

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MLB

How Sean Murphy has recovered from broken finger that derailed his season

After plenty of signs of offensive life, there is hope that the Gold Glove-winning catcher can be a major boost to the Braves as they hunt down another division title.

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NFL

Which Falcons should you draft in fantasy football? Meet slam-dunks and fliers.

The AJC spoke with Sports Illustrated senior fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano to get his take on the Falcons’ fantasy-relevant players.

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AJC VARSITY

Linebackers, running backs lead the way for AJC Varsity top performances

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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.

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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.

Atlanta Sports

How Sean Murphy has recovered from broken finger that derailed his season

After plenty of signs of offensive life, there is hope that the Gold Glove-winning catcher can be a major boost to the Braves as they hunt down another division title.

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MLB

Robert Suarez to throw bullpen session Tuesday

The Braves relief pitcher has been on the 15-day injured list since June 23 with right elbow inflammation.

MLB

Four-run sixth by Giants ends Braves’ 7-game winning streak

The Atlanta Braves lost to the San Francisco Giants, 7-3, Monday, ending the Braves' seven-game winning streak.

Georgia Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Georgia football depth chart, projected starters for 2026 season

At long last, game week is here for the Georgia football program. The Bulldogs get things started at 3 p.m. Saturday when they host Tennessee State.

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart: Georgia ‘ball of energy’ linebacker ready for impact

Kirby Smart believes linebacker Justin Williams, once rated the top prospect in the nation at his position, is ready to influence football games, and Williams can't wait.

BULLDOGS

Georgia starting DL no longer on the roster days before season opener

Atlanta Falcons

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NFL

Which Falcons should you draft in fantasy football? Meet slam-dunks and fliers.

The AJC spoke with Sports Illustrated senior fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano to get his take on the Falcons’ fantasy-relevant players.

1h ago

NFL

Falcons announce initial practice squad, including Goodson, Holmes, Jones

The Atlanta Falcons announce their practice squad.

NFL

Falcons rookie Avieon Terrell ‘growing a lot,’ in line to start Week 1

Terrell missed two weeks of training camp practices and the first two preseason games after an ill-timed ankle injury. But he's returned as the defense’s starting nickelback.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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KEN SUGIURA

Haynes King: The story just gets better and better

Former Georgia Tech QB goes from undrafted to making an NFL roster.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Deion Sanders on Georgia Tech football: ‘Thank God that quarterback is gone’

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders said he's happy his team won’t have to deal with Haynes King in Thursday’s season-opening rematch against Georgia Tech.

2h ago

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech football’s offensive line is changing. Brent Key’s standard isn’t.

Georgia Tech football breaks in new starters and a new quarterback, but the offensive line remains the foundation of Brent Key’s program.

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

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.

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.

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WOMEN’S TEAM GOLF

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.

TOUR CHAMPIONSHP

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

PHOTOS: Tour Championship enters Round 2

Scottie Scheffler moved up the leaderboard Friday while reigning Masters' champion Rory McIlroy struggled during Round 2 of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in At...

PHOTOS: Tour Championship enters Round 2

Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club

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Scottie Scheffler hits his second shot out of a bunker on the 16th fairway during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart doesn’t know if Georgia fans ‘can handle’ heat in season opener

"See if y’all can handle 110 heat index and go up and down the field with 25 pounds of pads on," Georgia coach Kirby Smart said.

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NFL

Falcons announce initial 53-man roster: 3 takeaways as team carries 4 QBs

Here’s who made the Falcons — and who didn’t — after a busy two days for coach Kevin Stefanski, general manager Ian Cunningham and the rest of the team’s decision-makers.

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BULLDOGS

5-star UGA commit Jayden Wade discusses his recruiting process

Jayden Wade: The 5-star QB clearly defines his Georgia football commitment

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WNBA

After break for FIBA World Cup, Dream face sprint for playoff seeding

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RECAP

Falcons’ practice squad begins to take form, including some cuts from Sunday

The preseason games are done and teams are making their final decisions to help trim their rosters down to the 53-man maximum ahead of Sunday’s 6 p.m. deadline.

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BULLDOGS

Georgia football well-represented on NFL rosters after cut down day

54 former Bulldogs made active rosters, with a Georgia player on 26 of 32 NFL teams.

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MLB

Olson walks off Rockies with 10th-inning hit, giving Braves 7th straight win

Atlanta (82-55) has won all seven games in this win streak by a total of 10 runs.

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WNBA

Dream’s DeWanna Bonner embracing the whirlwind

DeWanna Bonner made her Dream debut Sunday, joining a new team with only a few games left to play in the regular season.

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TOUR CHAMPIONSHP

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

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Haynes King: The story just gets better and better

Deion Sanders on Georgia Tech football: ‘Thank God that quarterback is gone’

How Sean Murphy has recovered from broken finger that derailed his season

Which Falcons should you draft in fantasy football? Meet slam-dunks and fliers.

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AJC Varsity rankings: Several teams enter Top 10s, new No. 1 team in 3A

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Vote: What’s your grade for Kevin Stefanski as Falcons coach?

Vote: Which potential Falcons free agent is most important to re-sign?

How Sean Murphy has recovered from broken finger that derailed his season

Robert Suarez to throw bullpen session Tuesday

Four-run sixth by Giants ends Braves’ 7-game winning streak

Georgia football depth chart, projected starters for 2026 season

Kirby Smart: Georgia ‘ball of energy’ linebacker ready for impact

Georgia starting DL no longer on the roster days before season opener

Which Falcons should you draft in fantasy football? Meet slam-dunks and fliers.

Falcons announce initial practice squad, including Goodson, Holmes, Jones

Falcons rookie Avieon Terrell ‘growing a lot,’ in line to start Week 1

Haynes King: The story just gets better and better

Deion Sanders on Georgia Tech football: ‘Thank God that quarterback is gone’

Georgia Tech football’s offensive line is changing. Brent Key’s standard isn’t.

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

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

Hawks assistant GM Kyle Korver stepping away from franchise

Hawks have a tough start, brutal West Coast trip, other schedule takeaways

Atlanta Drive announces roster for inaugural WTGL season

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

PHOTOS: Tour Championship enters Round 2

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Kirby Smart doesn’t know if Georgia fans ‘can handle’ heat in season opener

Falcons announce initial 53-man roster: 3 takeaways as team carries 4 QBs

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After break for FIBA World Cup, Dream face sprint for playoff seeding

Falcons’ practice squad begins to take form, including some cuts from Sunday

Georgia football well-represented on NFL rosters after cut down day

Olson walks off Rockies with 10th-inning hit, giving Braves 7th straight win

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

Milestones, records, Bonner’s debut and a solid Dream win against the Lynx