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Five takeaways from Falcons’ thrilling victory Thursday at Tampa Bay

The Falcons overcame a franchise-record 19 penalties to edge the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, and some of their young stars shined on the prime-time stage.

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Falcons overcome penalty-filled game to defeat Bucs on last-second field goal

The Falcons overcame 19 penalties to edge the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a Zane Gonzalez field goal as time expired, leaving Florida with a 29-28 win on Thursday night.

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2026 Georgia football schedule announced

The 2026 Georgia football schedule, including dates, opponents and the bye week, was announced in full by the SEC.

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Gunner Stockton’s Heisman Trophy finish revealed among transfer-heavy field

Gunner Stockton finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting, one of just three players in the top 10 who are still with the school they signed with out of high school.

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Revisiting the 5 keys to the Hawks’ season

Atlanta has played through the grind of an NBA travel schedule, posting one of the best road records, but the Hawks still have a lot to work through.

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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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Georgia’s 6A title game could produce state’s first national champion since 2015

Several national media outlets set the paths for Buford or Carrollton to win the national championship.

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GHSA removes 2026 postseason ban on Brunswick football

The ban was in response to its Nov. 21 brawl with Gainesville in the second round of the playoff.

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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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Mike Yastrzemski has ‘long-term memories of rooting for the Braves’

“The No. 1 thing is the history of the organization and trying to win,” Yastrzemski said when asked what separated the Braves from his other suitors.

Braves add to their bullpen in signing All-Star Robert Suarez

The Atlanta Braves signed reliever Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract Thursday. Suarez is the team’s second significant signing in as many days.

Walt Weiss talks Braves’ new-look coaching staff

Georgia Bulldogs

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Gunner Stockton’s Heisman Trophy finish revealed among transfer-heavy field

Gunner Stockton finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting, one of just three players in the top 10 who are still with the school they signed with out of high school.

2026 Georgia football schedule announced

The 2026 Georgia football schedule, including dates, opponents and the bye week, was announced in full by the SEC.

Gunner Stockton gives Georgia one key advantage in the College Football Playoff

Bulldogs quarterback is only QB in the 12-team field who has started a CFP game.

Atlanta Falcons

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Five takeaways from Falcons’ thrilling victory Thursday at Tampa Bay

The Falcons overcame a franchise-record 19 penalties to edge the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, and some of their young stars shined on the prime-time stage.

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer

The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.

Falcons overcome penalty-filled game to defeat Bucs on last-second field goal

The Falcons overcame 19 penalties to edge the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a Zane Gonzalez field goal as time expired, leaving Florida with a 29-28 win on Thursday night.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Haynes King named ACC offensive player of the year by AP

King was named the AP league offensive player of the year, Bain was defensive player of the year and Elliott was named coach of the year.

Georgia Tech, BYU coaches bonded by favorite Pop-Tarts, Orlando connections

Georgia Tech's Brent Key was an assistant for 11 years at UCF and met his wife in Orlando, and the wife of BYU's Kalani Sitake is from Central Florida.

Brent Key has “36″ names of candidates to be Georgia Tech’s next OC

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key said Sunday that he he has narrowed his list of candidates to replace offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner down to 36 names.

Atlanta United FC

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World Cup ticket prices for Atlanta matches increase

Atlanta United defeats Botafogo in court over Thiago Almada ... again

Atlanta United won another round in its court battle with Botafogo over its failure to pay $21 million for Thiago Almada.

U.S. men’s soccer team will play Senegal in a friendly in Charlotte

The U.S. men’s soccer team has scheduled another tough friendly as part of its World Cup preparations, playing Senegal on May 31 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atlanta Hawks

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Revisiting the 5 keys to the Hawks’ season

Atlanta has played through the grind of an NBA travel schedule, posting one of the best road records, but the Hawks still have a lot to work through.

Power of friendship: Johnson, Okongwu’s rapport paying off for Hawks

Their bond has stayed strong through coaching changes, front office turnovers and new teammates.

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher keeps working through season bumps

Hawks second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher has had plenty of bumps. Risacher’s teammates and coaches have all the confidence that he will break out his slump.

High Schools

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Maxwell AAAAA semifinal predictions: Look for two close battles to advance to the championship

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 AAAAA 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.

Gainesville, Calvary Day get boost after big victories | Maxwell summary

State Report

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Kennesaw State adds two years to coach Jerry Mack’s contract

Jerry Mack led the Kennesaw State Owls to a 10-3 record, the conference championship and a trip to a bowl game in his first season as coach at the school.

Army-Navy game in Atlanta? Why it could (and should) happen.

The Army-Navy game has never been played in Atlanta, but interest is growing. So what it would take to bring the storied rivalry to Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Kennesaw State learns bowl fate, QB gets wish of ‘someplace warm’

Kennesaw State will take on Western Michigan in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. It is the program's first-ever bowl game in just its second season in FBS.

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Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) celebrates his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

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Gunner Stockton gives Georgia one key advantage in the College Football Playoff

Bulldogs quarterback is only QB in the 12-team field who has started a CFP game.

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Mercer announces familiar name as new football coach

Team’s former defensive coordinator will take the reins from Mike Jacobs.

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Terance Mathis out as Morehouse football coach

Terrence Mathis is out as Morehouse football coach, the school announced Wednesday. Morehouse went went 4-16 in two seasons under Mathis.

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Walt Weiss talks Braves’ new-look coaching staff

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‘Unstoppable’: Gwinnett’s 2-time QB of the year draws comparison to Diego Pavia

Archer’s Jordan Do was honored as Gwinnett County’s best quarterback for the second consecutive season on Monday, adding to a football career overflowing with records.

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Marietta football going international to open 2026 season

The NFL-supported football school in England will compete in a home-and-home series with the Blue Devils.

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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?

Mike Yastrzemski has ‘long-term memories of rooting for the Braves’

Braves add to their bullpen in signing All-Star Robert Suarez

Walt Weiss talks Braves’ new-look coaching staff

Gunner Stockton’s Heisman Trophy finish revealed among transfer-heavy field

2026 Georgia football schedule announced

Gunner Stockton gives Georgia one key advantage in the College Football Playoff

Five takeaways from Falcons’ thrilling victory Thursday at Tampa Bay

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer

Falcons overcome penalty-filled game to defeat Bucs on last-second field goal

Haynes King named ACC offensive player of the year by AP

Georgia Tech, BYU coaches bonded by favorite Pop-Tarts, Orlando connections

Brent Key has “36″ names of candidates to be Georgia Tech’s next OC

World Cup ticket prices for Atlanta matches increase

Atlanta United defeats Botafogo in court over Thiago Almada ... again

U.S. men’s soccer team will play Senegal in a friendly in Charlotte

Revisiting the 5 keys to the Hawks’ season

Power of friendship: Johnson, Okongwu’s rapport paying off for Hawks

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher keeps working through season bumps

Maxwell AAAAA semifinal predictions: Look for two close battles to advance to the championship

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the AAAAA semifinals

Gainesville, Calvary Day get boost after big victories | Maxwell summary

Kennesaw State adds two years to coach Jerry Mack’s contract

Army-Navy game in Atlanta? Why it could (and should) happen.

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