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Falcons put Penix on injured reserve; he’ll miss at least 4 games.

Kirk Cousins will be the starting QB after taking the reins in third quarter of Sunday’s loss.

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Coin flip could send No. 1 teams Grayson, Hughes on road next week

The coin toss landed tails, which means the teams lower on the bracket will play at home when teams are equally seeded.

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Georgia Tech signed new athletic director to 5-year contract, records show

Ryan Alpert's contract to serve as Yellow Jackets athletic director is for a $700K salary in the first year and will go up $100K each subsequent year.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Hawks surge without Trae Young, but they need him

Also: Raheem Morris is ‘losing leader,’ Georgia Tech’s defense collapses again, King vs. Stockton in Heisman race.

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KEN SUGIURA

A question for Arthur Blank: Is this the best that the Falcons can do?

Falcons owner Arthur Blank says he will accept nothing but the best, and the Falcons seem likely to miss the postseason for an eighth straight season.

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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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Everything to know about the Class 2A first-round playoff matchups

Seedings, playoff history, game projections and more for the 16 first-round games in Class 2A of the GHSA football state playoffs.

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Everything to know about the Class A Division I first-round playoff matchups

Here is a preview — including predictions and historical information — of every first-round matchup in Class A.

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

Ronald Acuña Jr. wins NL Comeback Player of the Year

How Drake Baldwin’s Rookie of the Year win affects the Braves’ future

The Braves gained a first-round pick and extra draft cash thanks to Drake Baldwin’s standout rookie season.

Drake Baldwin wins National League Rookie of the Year

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin won the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year award. Baldwin earned the honor over Cubs pitcher Cade Horton and Brewers infielder Caleb Durbin.

Georgia Bulldogs

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What comes next for Georgia defense as CJ Allen deals with knee injury?

Junior linebacker CJ Allen left injured in the second quarter of the 35-10 win over the Longhorns. Georgia still found a way to win without its leading tackler in Allen.

Georgia moves up to No. 4 in AP poll after concluding SEC play

Georgia moved up to No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25 poll after Week 13 after its 35-10 win over Texas on Saturday.

OPINION

Another big game at Sanford Stadium, another most predictable outcome

After UGA moves to 9-0 against top 10 foes at home, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says ‘That’s why they’ve kind of been the standard of college football for the last 10 years,’

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons’ Morris on losing Penix to injury: ‘It’s just heartbreaking’

As Atlanta waits for a second opinion on its quarterback's knee, coach Raheem Morris turns team's focus to ending a five-game losing streak.

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OPINION

Falcons’ Plan B is Kirk Cousins, which isn’t the most hopeful plan

With Michael Penix Jr. sidelined for at least four games, Atlanta's outlook for the rest of the season is grim based on Cousins’ performances in 2025.

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Cousins, defense and more: 5 things we learned in the Falcons’ loss to Panthers

The Falcons, with injuries mounting, will have to rely more on backups, beginning Sunday at New Orleans.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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No. 16 Georgia Tech turns attention to showdown with No. 22 Pitt

With an ACC title game berth on the line Saturday, coach Brent Key is working to get the Yellow Jackets back into the right mindset after two straight subpar performances.

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Georgia Tech signed new athletic director to 5-year contract, records show

Ryan Alpert's contract to serve as Yellow Jackets athletic director is for a $700K salary in the first year and will go up $100K each subsequent year.

Georgia Tech falls to No. 15 in AP poll after ugly win at Boston College

Georgia Tech fell from No. 14 to No. 15 in the latest AP Top 25 poll after an ugly win over Boston College on Saturday.

Atlanta United FC

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Atlanta United managerial finalists included one surprise

Atlanta United’s list of managerial finalists, culminated by the hiring of Gerardo Martino, included several other highly regarded managers.

Q&A with Atlanta United’s Gerardo Martino: On the roster, pressure and World Cup

Martino said believes he can help the Five Stripes win, similar to when he led them the first time.

‘On a good track’: Martino believes Atlanta United is better than its results

During an introductory news conference Thursday, Gerardo Tata Martino acknowledged that there are obviously needed improvements or there wouldn’t have been a coaching change.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks forward Jalen Johnson wins Eastern Conference player of the week

For games played Nov. 10-16, Johnson helped the Hawks to a historic sweep of their western trip.

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‘I’m blessed’: Hawks’ TV play-by-play voice still having fun 30 seasons in

One of the big changes Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun says he's seen in 30 years is that games now are great for fans because they get both a basketball game and a party.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Hawks surge without Trae Young, but they need him

Also: Raheem Morris is ‘losing leader,’ Georgia Tech’s defense collapses again, King vs. Stockton in Heisman race.

High Schools

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GHSA playoff projections: Who are the Maxwell favorites in the first round?

Week 12 projections for Georgia high school football according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the first round

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.

Maxwell regular season summary: Class 6A crowded at the top

Classes 4A, 3A, 2A and A Division I saw second-rated teams make the leap to the top spot in the Maxwell Ratings for Georgia high school football after Week 11.

State Report

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Kennesaw State falls to South Florida, 108-89

The South Florida Bulls defeated the Kennesaw State Owls 108-89 on Sunday. Both teams honored their former coach Amir Abdur-Rahim at halftime, who passed away last year.

PHOTOS: Kennesaw State falls to South Florida in men's basketball

Kennesaw State's men's basketball team fell to South Florida on Sunday. At halftime, both schools honored former coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who passed away in October of 2024.

Kennesaw State to honor legacy of late coach Amir Abdur-Rahim

When Kennesaw State hosts South Florida on Sunday in a game dubbed “Love Wins,” late coach Amir Abdur-Rahim will be honored during a halftime ceremony.

PHOTOS: Panthers defeat Falcons in overtime

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leaves the field after the game. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 30-27, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Panthers rally to defeat Falcons 30-27 in overtime in key NFC South battle

The Falcons fell 30-27 to the Panthers in overtime, blowing a 21-7 first-half lead to lose their fifth game in a row.

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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. leaves game after knee injury; Cousins enters

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Kirby Smart knew risk of onside kick: ‘I was an idiot if it didn’t work’

The Georgia coach’s fourth-quarter gamble pays off, putting the Texas defense back on the field right after the Bulldogs finished a 10-play TD drive.

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CJ Allen dealing with knee injury suffered during Georgia’s win over Texas

The star linebacker, who was named a semifinalist for Butkus and Bednarik awards, was scheduled to get an MRI.

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GAME RECAP

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Falcons put Penix on injured reserve; he’ll miss at least 4 games.

Coin flip could send No. 1 teams Grayson, Hughes on road next week

Georgia Tech signed new athletic director to 5-year contract, records show

Weekend Reflections: Hawks surge without Trae Young, but they need him

A question for Arthur Blank: Is this the best that the Falcons can do?

AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

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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?

Ronald Acuña Jr. wins NL Comeback Player of the Year

How Drake Baldwin’s Rookie of the Year win affects the Braves’ future

Drake Baldwin wins National League Rookie of the Year

What comes next for Georgia defense as CJ Allen deals with knee injury?

Georgia moves up to No. 4 in AP poll after concluding SEC play

Another big game at Sanford Stadium, another most predictable outcome

Falcons’ Morris on losing Penix to injury: ‘It’s just heartbreaking’

Falcons’ Plan B is Kirk Cousins, which isn’t the most hopeful plan

Cousins, defense and more: 5 things we learned in the Falcons’ loss to Panthers

No. 16 Georgia Tech turns attention to showdown with No. 22 Pitt

Georgia Tech signed new athletic director to 5-year contract, records show

Georgia Tech falls to No. 15 in AP poll after ugly win at Boston College

Atlanta United managerial finalists included one surprise

Q&A with Atlanta United’s Gerardo Martino: On the roster, pressure and World Cup

‘On a good track’: Martino believes Atlanta United is better than its results

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson wins Eastern Conference player of the week

‘I’m blessed’: Hawks’ TV play-by-play voice still having fun 30 seasons in

Weekend Reflections: Hawks surge without Trae Young, but they need him

GHSA playoff projections: Who are the Maxwell favorites in the first round?

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the first round

Maxwell regular season summary: Class 6A crowded at the top

Kennesaw State falls to South Florida, 108-89

PHOTOS: Kennesaw State falls to South Florida in men's basketball

Kennesaw State to honor legacy of late coach Amir Abdur-Rahim

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CJ Allen dealing with knee injury suffered during Georgia’s win over Texas

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Georgia Tech survives, but ‘can’t keep playing like this’ to make ACC title game

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