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Gainesville to consider legal action after GHSA ruling on players’ suspensions

‘We don’t think it’s the right thing to do, to give up on our kids,’ school’s athletic director says.

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GHSA sanctions Brunswick with postseason ban after fight with Gainesville

41 Brunswick players were suspended, and the school was fined $5,000.

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Would you believe the coach who recruited Kirby Smart also coached Brent Key?

Mac McWhorter possesses what many in this state cannot fathom, let alone cultivate: an appreciation for both teams.

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King, Stockton to meet for first time in Clean Old-Fashioned Hate

Tech’s Haynes King and Georgia’s Gunner Stockton have been exceptional for their respective teams. Now the two will take the same field for the first time as opposing QBs.

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What No. 4 Georgia football needs to make the SEC championship game

Texas A&M or Alabama need to lose this weekend for the Bulldogs to play in a fifth-straight championship, which would tie Florida’s record.

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AJC Varsity

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AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

11 super insights into the 2025 edition of the AJC's Super 11, the 40th edition of our preseason listing of the top high school football players in Georgia.

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GHSA reinstates 4 of 39 suspended Gainesville football players

The four players whose suspensions were lifted include two star defensive players committed to Alabama, AJC Super 11 selection Xavier Griffin and Jamarion Matthews.

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Gainesville to consider legal action after GHSA ruling on players’ suspensions

‘We don’t think it’s the right thing to do, to give up on our kids,’ school’s athletic director says.

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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: Did the Braves make the right hire in choosing Walt Weiss?

The Atlanta Braves have promoted bench coach Walt Weiss to succeed Brian Snitker as the team’s manager. What do you think of the hire?

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VOTE: How many games will the Hawks win this season?

After an aggressive offseason by the Hawks, how do you feel Atlanta will fare once the regular season begins against the Raptors on Oct. 22.

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Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals traded veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray to the Red Sox on Tuesday, lessening the Braves’ potential rotation options by one.

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Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Does 5-star Jared Curtis sign with Georgia football or flip to Vanderbilt?

Sentell’s Intel: Does Jared Curtis eventually sign with Georgia football?

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Georgia still working on plan to slow former assistant, Tech OC Buster Faulkner

Before he was hired as Yellow Jackets’ offensive coordinator, Faulkner spent three seasons as a Bulldogs offensive analyst.

Roquan Smith leading defensive charge, Baltimore wins fifth straight

Roquan Smith led a surging Baltimore with 11 tackles as the Ravens won their fifth game in a row to move into a tie with Pittsburgh at 6-5 atop the AFC North Division.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons’ next opponent: A quick look at Tyrod Taylor and the New York Jets

It appears New York will stick with Tyrod Taylor at quarterback over Justin Fields, though coach Aaron Glenn hasn't publicly named the starter vs. Atlanta.

5 things we learned from the Falcons’ win over the Saints

The Falcons stopped the bleeding from a five-game losing streak Sunday with their 24-10 victory over the rebuilding Saints.

Falcons wrap: Here’s all the coverage from the Week 12 win over the Saints

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Georgia Tech kicker Aidan Birr is a Lou Groza Award finalist

Birr is one of 3 finalists for award recognizing college football’s top kicker.

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Pat Narduzzi breaks down ‘tough son of a gun’ Haynes King, Tech offense

Following Pitt’s victory over Tech, Pat Narduzzi says Georgia will need to be prepared for what figures to be a very motivated and capable group of Jackets.

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King, Stockton to meet for first time in Clean Old-Fashioned Hate

Tech’s Haynes King and Georgia’s Gunner Stockton have been exceptional for their respective teams. Now the two will take the same field for the first time as opposing QBs.

Atlanta United FC

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FIFA sets World Cup bracket rules

The tournament schedule, when cities will find out which teams will play in specific stadiums, will be announced Dec. 6. Atlanta will host several matches, plus a semifinal.

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Inside look: Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is a palace

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution received an exclusive tour of the $200 million headquarters for the United States Soccer Federation.

Atlanta United’s 2026 schedule has home opener on March 7

Opener is Feb. 21 at Cincinnati, in new manager Gerardo Martino’s season debut.

Atlanta Hawks

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Like other NBA teams, Hawks will learn the importance of Trae Young

With the Hawks’ role players stepping up in Young’s absence, the team has begun to answer one of the big questions of the season.

Former Hawks assistant and executive Brittni Donaldson heading to the WNBA

Former Hawks assistant and front office executive Brittni Donaldson is heading to the WNBA, joining the Portland Fire as an assistant coach and assistant general manager.

Hawks late-game defense stings Hornets in second of back-to-back games

The Hawks got key stops late to escape the Hornets in a 113-110 win, just the third home win of the season.

High Schools

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Grayson-Carrollton is top-rated second round game | Maxwell summary

After the second round of the GHSA playoffs, the Maxwell summary slates Grayson-Carrollton as top

GHSA playoff predictions: Who are the Maxwell second round favorites?

GHSA second round playoff projections for Georgia high school football according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell summary after First Round: Creekside is Georgia’s highest rated team

After the first round of playoffs, the Maxwell summary slates Creekside as Georgia's highest-rated team.

State Report

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Berry takes loftier goals into NCAA Division III football playoffs

Berry College is on a quest for a national in the NCAA Division III playoffs. The Vikings open the playoffs at noon Saturday when they host LaGrange.

Odom’s record-setting day leads Kennesaw State to wild win over Missouri State

Amari Odom found Chase Belcher for a go-ahead 14-yard touchdown with 27 seconds remaining and Kennesaw State beat Missouri State 41-34.

How Jerry Mack saw a then-walk-on as ‘one of the key pillars’ of KSU football

Milon Jones began playing football when he was 7 years old. Today he is the starting free safety for the Kennesaw State football team.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeated by Pittsburgh in Yellow Jackets' home finale

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Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Gainesville will appeal GHSA ruling after ‘shock’ of 39 suspensions

‘Our kids stood there with their hands hands up, and what I just don’t understand is at what point are our kids allowed to defend themselves?’ Gainesville AD asks.

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To grow athletic funds in NIL era, Georgia Southern gets creative — and country

Georgia Southern is hosting county music concerts and other special events to bolster its pot of player compensation funds and to attract and expand donors.

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Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

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GHSA suspends 39 Gainesville football players for brawl that ended playoff game

The Gainesville-Brunswick game was discontinued with 1:57 left in the third quarter when the fight began. Gainesville was leading 42-0.

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Gainesville to consider legal action after GHSA ruling on players’ suspensions

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VOTE: Did the Braves make the right hire in choosing Walt Weiss?

VOTE: How many games will the Hawks win this season?

Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

Does 5-star Jared Curtis sign with Georgia football or flip to Vanderbilt?

Georgia still working on plan to slow former assistant, Tech OC Buster Faulkner

Roquan Smith leading defensive charge, Baltimore wins fifth straight

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Falcons wrap: Here’s all the coverage from the Week 12 win over the Saints

Georgia Tech kicker Aidan Birr is a Lou Groza Award finalist

Pat Narduzzi breaks down ‘tough son of a gun’ Haynes King, Tech offense

King, Stockton to meet for first time in Clean Old-Fashioned Hate

FIFA sets World Cup bracket rules

Inside look: Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is a palace

Atlanta United’s 2026 schedule has home opener on March 7

Like other NBA teams, Hawks will learn the importance of Trae Young

Former Hawks assistant and executive Brittni Donaldson heading to the WNBA

Hawks late-game defense stings Hornets in second of back-to-back games

Grayson-Carrollton is top-rated second round game | Maxwell summary

GHSA playoff predictions: Who are the Maxwell second round favorites?

Maxwell summary after First Round: Creekside is Georgia’s highest rated team

Berry takes loftier goals into NCAA Division III football playoffs

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