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Georgia headed to Sugar Bowl after bye as No. 3 seed in College Football Playoff

Georgia football earned the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff rankings and will get a first-round bye in the bracket. Georgia will play in the Sugar Bowl.

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Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

Georgia notched its best win of the season at the perfect time, finally vanquishing Alabama in Atlanta and taking home the SEC Championship for the second straight year.

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After losing so many times to Alabama, Georgia wins ‘for the seniors’

There was really only one moment Georgia's SEC title game win over Alabama seemed in doubt, but the defense ensured that moment was short-lived.

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OPINION

Punchless early in the season, Georgia’s defense a punishing unit now

A most improved Bulldogs defense flexed in the SEC championship Saturday, absolutely punishing an Alabama team that was fighting for a place in the College Football Playoff.

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What’s next for Georgia after SEC title: Bulldogs likely headed back to New Orleans

Georgia's win over Alabama in the SEC title game will get the Bulldogs a first-round bye and likely trip to play in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 against a first-round winner.

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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.

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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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.

Atlanta Sports

Why this year probably is Dale Murphy’s best shot to get into the Hall of Fame

Braves Report: Making deals and voting Dale

Braves remain focused on pitching ahead of winter meetings

The Braves have ample spending room, so their options aren’t limited by finances. There are free-agent starters galore, and the trade market offers additional avenues.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Kirby Smart on earning bye in CFP: ‘That long layoff can get you’

Georgia coach Kirby Smart is optimistic about his team headed into the College Football Playoff, but cautiously so as every team that earned a bye last year lost.

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Georgia path to CFP championship could include matchup against Carson Beck

Georgia will open the College Football Playoff on Jan. 1 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, where last season ended with a 23-10 loss to Notre Dame.

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Georgia football history in the Sugar Bowl as Bulldogs head back to New Orleans

Georgia will open the College Football Playoff in the Sugar Bowl, and its history in the iconic bowl game is mixed.

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Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the Seahawks

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks Seattle’s defensive front, Ernest Jones IV and Sam Darnold’s career revival before Sunday’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

On the hot seat for Falcons: Special teams haven’t been very special

After basically costing the team the game against the Jets, Atlanta's special teams units will be on the hot seat when they face the Seahawks Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

X-factor Sunday: Can the Falcons run the ball vs. Seattle’s stout defense?

Seattle has the No. 2-ranked run defense in the NFL. The Seahawks, who defeated Minnesota 26-0 on Sunday, are coming off their first shutout since 2015.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Georgia Tech offensive lineman to transfer

The freshman and former four-star recruit played in five games on special teams this past season and one on offense.

Reports: Georgia Tech OL coach leaving for Big Ten program

Georgia Tech lost its second offensive coach in a week. Reports say that offensive line coach Geep Wade has been hired to coach the same position at Nebraska.

More details of Brent Key’s contract

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key signed a contract extension with the school Wednesday which will pay him $6.5 million a year.

Atlanta United FC

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Spain highlights Atlanta’s World Cup matches

World Cup analysis: Winners and losers

Friday’s World Cup draw produced a brutal Group of Death with France, Norway and Senegal. See which other groups will be toughest and which look easiest.

Getting to know the World Cup teams

Of the 48 teams that will make up the World Cup, 42 are already known. Get to know all 42.

Atlanta Hawks

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Johnson’s second straight triple-double boosts Hawks over Wizards

Jalen Johnson's second straight triple-double led the Hawks to a 131-116 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Jalen Johnson’s first-half triple-double not enough to lift Hawks past Nuggets

The Hawks led the Nuggets by 9 to start the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets went on a 26-7 run to take the lead for good.

Well-traveled Hawks lose to Clippers in return to State Farm Arena

The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Clippers Wednesday night but Atlanta was without Jalen Johnson, Trae Young and Kristas Porzingis.

High Schools

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Maxwell semifinal predictions: Benedictine vs. Marist too close to call

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

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the semifinals

While the Maxwell Ratings reflect team strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by games, region alignments and playoff brackets.

Carrollton claims top rating after convincing rout of Grayson| Maxwell summary after Quarterfinals

As quarterfinals of GHSA approach, the Maxwell summary slates Carrollton as the top team.

State Report

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Kennesaw State rolls to third straight win over rival Georgia State

Kennesaw State won its third game in a row, this time against in-state rival Georgia State, 92-69. It was the Owls' third straight win.

Odom-led comeback nets Conference USA championship for Kennesaw State

The Owls continue to be one of the most intriguing stories of the season, going from a two-win season to a conference title and beating the defending league champions.

Culinary request restarts the basketball rivalry between Georgia State and Kennesaw State

On Saturday at 3 p.m. in VyStar Arena, Kennesaw State will host Georgia State, the third meeting in the last three years between the two in a recently-renewed rivalry.

PHOTOS: Georgia crushes Alabama to win SEC championship

Alabama vs. UGA in the SEC championship game

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates a 28-7 victory over Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Playoffs primer: Best game, history-seekers, plus Gainesville-Hughes (finally)

The high school football playoffs resume tonight with 14 semifinals and the long-awaited Gainesville-Hughes game.

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Georgia headed to Sugar Bowl after bye as No. 3 seed in College Football Playoff

Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

After losing so many times to Alabama, Georgia wins ‘for the seniors’

Punchless early in the season, Georgia’s defense a punishing unit now

What’s next for Georgia after SEC title: Bulldogs likely headed back to New Orleans

AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

GHSA reinstates 4 of 39 suspended Gainesville football players

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?

Why this year probably is Dale Murphy’s best shot to get into the Hall of Fame

Braves Report: Making deals and voting Dale

Braves remain focused on pitching ahead of winter meetings

Kirby Smart on earning bye in CFP: ‘That long layoff can get you’

Georgia path to CFP championship could include matchup against Carson Beck

Georgia football history in the Sugar Bowl as Bulldogs head back to New Orleans

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the Seahawks

On the hot seat for Falcons: Special teams haven’t been very special

X-factor Sunday: Can the Falcons run the ball vs. Seattle’s stout defense?

Georgia Tech offensive lineman to transfer

Reports: Georgia Tech OL coach leaving for Big Ten program

More details of Brent Key’s contract

Spain highlights Atlanta’s World Cup matches

World Cup analysis: Winners and losers

Getting to know the World Cup teams

Johnson’s second straight triple-double boosts Hawks over Wizards

Jalen Johnson’s first-half triple-double not enough to lift Hawks past Nuggets

Well-traveled Hawks lose to Clippers in return to State Farm Arena

Maxwell semifinal predictions: Benedictine vs. Marist too close to call

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the semifinals

Carrollton claims top rating after convincing rout of Grayson| Maxwell summary after Quarterfinals

Kennesaw State rolls to third straight win over rival Georgia State

Odom-led comeback nets Conference USA championship for Kennesaw State

Culinary request restarts the basketball rivalry between Georgia State and Kennesaw State

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