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Friday football recap: Buford, Carrollton set up potential national title game

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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.

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In delayed quarterfinal playoff game, Gainesville knocks out top-ranked Hughes

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High school football playoffs blog recap: Highlights from Friday games

The latest high school football highlights from around the state for the fourth round of the GHSA playoffs.

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U.S. gets good World Cup draw; Atlanta gets great possibilities

The World Cup draw was revealed Friday, and Atlanta could potentially host a number of exciting teams. The U.S. also received a favorable draw.

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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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Michael Cunningham’s columns

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Ken Sugiura’s columns

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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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Atlanta Braves

Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, seen here announcing Walt Weiss as manager, has some work to do this offseason.

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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.

Braves bring back reliever Danny Young on split contract

The Braves bring back left-hander Danny Young, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, on a nonguaranteed deal for bullpen depth.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia is asking for $390,000 from former Georgia linebacker Damon Wilson II, who transferred to Missouri not long after signing a name, image and likeness contract. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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UGA player who transferred owes $390K for licensing contract, suit says

Georgia is seeking $390,000 owed to the school as contracted with former edge rusher Damon Wilson ll, who transferred to Missouri in January.

2025 SEC championship: Game time, TV channel, streaming info, odds for UGA-Alabama

The No. 3 Georgia football team will take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide in a Week 15 college football game.

Once a character in UGA-Bama rivalry, Chris Conley now tells his own stories

After announcing his retirement from the NFL in June after a 10-year career, Chris Conley is back in Athens, pursuing a master’s degree at the UGA film school.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) is unable to catch the ball under pressure from Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson (2) during the second half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Falcons will be without two key starters for Sunday’s matchup vs. Seahawks

Covering the new dynamic kickoff has been an issue for the Falcons

The Falcons (4-8) will need to cover kicks better when they face the Seahawks (9-3) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

A quick look at the candidates the Falcons bypassed for head coach in 2024

“Winning is our job. That’s just what it is," Falcons coach Raheem Morris says. Here's a look at the 13 coaches who, with Morris, were candidates for the Falcons job in 2024.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key signed a contract extension on Wednesday that raises his base annual pay to $6.5 million. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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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.

Who could be Georgia Tech’s next offensive coordinator?

Buster Faulkner’s departure is a major blow to Tech’s offense. Here are some possibilities as the team looks for the next coach to run the Yellow Jackets’ offense.

Future Yellow Jackets: A weekly look at Georgia Tech football commitments

Coach Brent Key has 23 high school seniors who have signed to play for Tech in 2026. Tech’s ‘26 recruiting class ranks 45th overall and 11th among ACC teams.

Atlanta United FC

The United States will be one of 42 teams that are known participants in this summer's World Cup. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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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.

U.S. gets good World Cup draw; Atlanta gets great possibilities

The World Cup draw was revealed Friday, and Atlanta could potentially host a number of exciting teams. The U.S. also received a favorable draw.

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Check out the latest updates ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw announcement

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson had a triple-double by the end of the first half, but it wasn't enough as the Hawks couldn't hang on to a 9-point fourth-quarter lead against the Denver Nuggets. (Erik Rank/AP)

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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.

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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.

Former Hawks sharpshooter Danilo Gallinari announces retirement

Gallinari suited up for the Hawks for two seasons and 117 games, where he averaged 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists per game.

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

Georgia State head coach Jonas Hayes greets Kennesaw State head coach Antoine Pettway before their game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The game between Kennesaw State and Georgia State is referred to as the I-75 Challenge. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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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.

Kennesaw State seeks to deflect distractions, focus on CUSA title game

Kennesaw State coach Jerry Mack has become an attractive candidate for the many open jobs in college football, but the Owls are focusing on the CUSA title game.

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At end of stunning season, Kennesaw State has a slim playoff opportunity

This is a mammoth moment for KSU.

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Kell linebacker Jaziah Owens (21) looks on after a hard-fought loss in the class 4A semifinal against Creekside at Creekside High School in Fairburn, GA on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the 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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Gainesville-Carver flag football playoff game shortened because of fight

The GHSA is investigating, just two weeks after the tackle team was involved in a similar incident.

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How to watch, stream the Gainesville-Hughes playoff football game

The delayed quarterfinal matchup between Gainesville and Hughes will be Friday at 7:30 p.m. and will air on Atlanta News First and Peachtree Sports Network.

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2025 SEC championship: Game time, TV channel, streaming info, odds for UGA-Alabama

The No. 3 Georgia football team will take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide in a Week 15 college football game.

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Gunning for glory: Georgia QB can cement legend with SEC title win over Alabama

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton looks to become the first UGA quarterback to beat Alabama in an SEC championship game

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Weekend Predictions: Georgia and Kennesaw State playing for titles

Falcons not likely to beat the Seahawks, but they’ll cover the spread.

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Falcons’ Kirk Cousins climbs the charts while trying to get some wins

Cousins is fourth on the active players list for touchdown passes at 291, behind Aaron Rodgers (522), Matthew Stafford (409) and Russell Wilson (353).

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Georgia Tech OC Buster Faulkner received substantial raise in July, records show

With Buster Faulkner on Brent Key’s staff, Tech has had the No. 34 total offense in 2023, the No. 35 total offense in 2024 and the No. 12 total offense so far this season.

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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.

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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.