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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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Atlanta Falcons Schedule

Atlanta Falcons schedule, results, including in-progress games, from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Live NFL Scores

NFL scores, results for in-progress games, from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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College football: Full schedule for 2024 12-team playoff

Four first-round games will be played on campus sites which will be announced campuses on Selection Day, December 8.

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High school news, notes and more

The latest news, notes and more from high school sports action in the state of Georgia.

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Explore 3 holiday meals ideal for fast-paced nursing lifestyles
It’s holiday time! That means lots of opportunities to spend with family and friends.
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Bavarian Christmas: A new twist on the holiday season
Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with a Bavarian Christmas in the Northeast Georgia mountains.

Atlanta Braves

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Braves select two players in Rule Five Draft

Juan Soto signing with rival Mets doesn’t impact Braves, whose goal is the same

Big money: Add Max Fried to list of big-name Braves who left via free agency

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia center Somto Cyril (6) goes up for a dunk against Grand Canyon forward Duke Brennan (24) during the second half of their game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving tournament at State Farm Arena, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 73-68. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia improves to 9-1 after edging Grand Canyon at State Farm Arena

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Photos: Bulldogs edge Grand Canyon at State Farm Arena

AJC photos from Georgia's basketball game against Grand Canyon at State Farm Arena on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The Bulldogs won 73-68.

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Georgia football run game will need to be a factor amid quarterback uncertainty

Georgia has opted for stability on the offensive line in recent games.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons head coach Rahim Morris watches Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) carried out of the field by Falcons medical staff during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Falcons injury report: Troy Andersen, Casey Washington out for game vs. Raiders

The good news for the Falcons is that four players who are battling injuries fully participated in practice Saturday.

Falcons injury report: ILB Troy Andersen, WR Casey Washington did not practice

Both players were out for the second day this week.

Falcons’ secondary picking up the pieces, looking to rebound vs. Raiders

Minnesota's Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison did their best Lynn Swann and John Stallworth impersonations, weaving their way to 265 yards and five touchdown catches.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf, right, drives past Oklahoma forward Glenn Taylor Jr., left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

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Georgia Tech freshman Jaeden Mustaf making most of increased playing time

Mustaf was one of Tech’s highest-rated recruits in recent history.

Eastern Michigan DB plans to transfer to Georgia Tech

He played a team-high 660 snaps for the Eagles this season, and he made 30 tackles and broke up six passes in 12 games.

Georgia Tech’s Haynes King to play in Birmingham Bowl, plans to return in 2025

King was asked if the grueling last month-and-a-half of the season made him consider sitting out the bowl game to further rest and recover after all he’s been through.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United's Ronald Hernandez, right, tries to get position on the ball in front of Orlando City's Ivan Angulo, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Atlanta United, Ronald Hernandez agree to terms on new contract

The signing for next season, plus an option for 2026, is important because Hernandez will be the only experienced healthy fullback for the right side when training camp opens.

Atlanta United, Jamal Thiare reach terms

Atlanta United declined his one-year option for 2025 following the recently completed season, but said it wanted to renegotiate.

Five intriguing free agent prospects for Atlanta United

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) collides into Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton, right, during the first half of a semifinal game in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. Milwaukee won 110-102. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

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Hawks can’t make shots, NBA Cup run ends with loss to Bucks

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Photos: Hawks lose to Bucks in NBA Cup semifinals

Photos from the Hawks vs. Bucks semifinal game in the NBA Cup in Las Vegas on Dec. 14, 2024. Milwaukee won 110-102.

Hawks give fans a reason for optimism with NBA Cup semifinal berth

Hawks fans feel like it’s 2021 all over again.

High Schools

Colorado's Travis Hunter, who played at Collins Hill High School, won the Heisman Trophy Saturday night, signifying he is college football's best player. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

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Former Collins Hill standout Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy

The award formally acknowledges the Collins High School product - and former Georgia high school player of the year - as one of the greatest players the sport has seen.

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Photos: Former Collins Hill star Travis Hunter wins the Heisman Trophy

Photos of former Collins Hill star Travis Hunter, who plays for Colorado and won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.

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No shortage of Power 4 talent in GHSA football championships

Sixty recruits across eight championship games have signed with or have scholarship offers from major schools.

State Report

Collins Hill wide receiver Travis Hunter, a 2021 AJC Super 11 selection, caught a state-record 137 passes in 2020 for 1,746 yards and 24 touchdowns and was credited with 51 solo tackles and eight interceptions. He had three touchdowns in a game five times. His 11-catch, 183-yard performance against fourth-ranked Lowndes helped put Collins Hill in a championship game for the first time. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)

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Travis Hunter sixth player with Georgia ties to win Heisman Trophy

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Bad shooting, bad results in Georgia State’s third consecutive loss

GSU made only one of its first seven shots and never got its offense in gear.

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Jackson State wins Celebration Bowl for HBCU national championship

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Collins Hill wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) makes a touchdown catch against Milton. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Collins Hill wide receiver Travis Hunter holds the trophy as he and teammates pose for a team photograph after their 24-8 win against Milton in the Class 7A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Saturday, December 11, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Collins Hill wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after a catch against Milton. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Collins Hill wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) is interviewed after a game against Parkview. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Collins Hill wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after a catch during a game against Parkview in the Class AAAAAAA quarterfinal game at Collins Hill high school Friday, December 11, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. Collins Hill won 21-14. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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Colorado's Travis Hunter, who played at Collins Hill High School, won the Heisman Trophy Saturday night, signifying he is college football's best player. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

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How much money is at stake for Hawks in NBA Cup?

Hawks players already are $100,000 richer after their NBA Cup quarterfinals win over the Knicks on Wednesday.

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Falcons plan to ‘stick and stay steady-handed by’ Kirk Cousins

The Falcons had two major offseason projects in 2024 replace fired coach Arthur Smith and then find a quarterback.

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Bradley’s Buzz: After further review, Georgia might have overachieved

ESPN’s Football Power Index rates the Bulldogs’ schedule as the nation’s hardest. The next-toughest slate among the 11 other College Football Playoff qualifiers is ranked 20th

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Brent Key, Clark Lea connected by coaching alma maters

The Birmingham Bowl between Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt pits two coaches against one another who each played for their respective schools.

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Georgia football 2025 schedule: 3 takeaways as Bulldogs get heavy-hitting home slate

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Cunningham: Bill Walsh won big as college coach after NFL. Belichick will do the same.

If college football is more like the NFL now, then surely the best NFL coach of all time can thrive in college football.

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Herschel Walker strikes Heisman pose during his UGA convocation ceremony

Georgia football legend Herschel Walker, who won the Heisman in 1982, receives his undergraduate diploma in Athens this week, more than 40 years later.

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In bid for NBA Cup, Atlanta Hawks are knocking off giants

Wednesday’s 108-100 win over the Knicks (their second of the season) in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup reinforces that the Hawks have been playing winning basketball.

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Falcons alerted to security issues after rash of home burglaries around the NFL

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was the latest NFL player to have his home burglarized while playing Monday night.

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Georgia Tech sells out bowl game ticket allotment as requests triple from 2023

Georgia Tech originally was given 3,000 tickets for the Dec. 27 game. It had nearly 9,000 ticket requests ahead of the request deadline at midnight Wednesday.