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

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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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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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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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Art, seafood and more: 5 can’t-miss fall festivals in Daytona Beach
Sunny Daytona Beach also boasts another title: The Festival Capital of Florida.
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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

1982 Heisman Trophy winner and former Georgia running back Herschel Walker strikes the heisman pose with Anisa Zvonkovic, the dean of the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences, during the college’s fall graduation ceremony, Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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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.

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

With Brett Thorson out, Georgia’s backup punter is a former No. 1 prospect

How Drew Miller replacing Brett Thorson shows off championship-level depth for Georgia football.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) attempts a pass next to quarterback Michael Penix (9) during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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

Six other Falcons players were on the Thursday injury report.

Falcons are going to let quarterback Kirk Cousins play himself out of his slump

Since entering the NFL in 2012, Cousins never has strung together four games with a sub-80 passer rating, nor had back-to-back games without throwing a touchdown pass.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key and players participate in Yellow Jacket Alley before an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and North Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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

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

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.

Atlanta United FC

Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30) and Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiare (29) go after the ball during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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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 United leaves 2 starters unprotected for expansion draft

Winger Xande Silva, centerback Luis Abram among players available for selection in the MLS expansion draft.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) defends a shot by New York Knicks' OG Anunoby (8) during the second half of an Emirates Cup NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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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.

Trae Young helps Hawks roll over Knicks and into NBA Cup semifinals

Photos: Hawks beat the Knicks in NBA Cup

Photos from the Hawks at Knicks game in the NBA Cup on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawks won 108-100.

High Schools

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Class A Div. I Blog: Toombs, Northeast vie for first-ever titles

QBs under the microscope in 4A championship game

Carver-Columbus takes blue collar mentality to The Benz

State Report

Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) reacts after their win against Georgia State at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, December 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Kennesaw State won 81-77. Jason Getz / AJC)

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Kennesaw State defeats Georgia State with second-half rally

This was the Owls' first victory in hoops at the home of the Panthers.

Jerry Mack introduced as Kennesaw State’s next football coach

Mack said with confidence that it is time for the “hidden gem” to shine.

At Collins Hill, they have stories and memories of Heisman favorite Travis Hunter

He is the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy. He’s a football Shohei Ohtani.

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Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) drives past New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges (25), Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Josh Hart (3) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in New York. The Hawks won 108-100. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Georgia’s Jalon Walker wins Butkus Award as nation’s top linebacker

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Bradley’s Buzz: Max Fried gets max money to play elsewhere, as we knew he would

From the AJC's Mark Bradley: Had Max Fried been willing to take $25M over five years, he’d still be an Atlanta Brave. He’d also have cost himself $93M. Good for him.

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

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Braves notes: Under-the-radar internal options, Huascar Ynoa to Minnesota, outfielder speculation

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Vote: Will Falcons defeat Raiders?

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A closer look at the Raiders, Desmond Ridder

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Georgia receiver Colbie Young enters not guilty plea, trial set for May

In five games this season, Young caught 11 passes for 149 yards and 2 touchdowns. He has not played since Georgia’s win over Auburn.

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Winning NBA Cup would be big deal for surging Hawks

The NBA Cup is something to aspire to for developing teams that are less-than championship caliber.

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Georgia Tech transfer portal announcements open depth questions ahead of bowl matchup

Four key Yellow Jackets were among the handful of Tech players who entered the NCAA’s transfer portal this week.

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Braves’ Brian Snitker has a ‘good feeling’ about catcher Sean Murphy’s upcoming season