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    Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims runs one in against Central Florida Saturday. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
    Further Review Blog
    Georgia Tech gassed by Central Florida’s nonstop offense
    Georgia Tech
    Photos: Georgia Tech loses to Central Florida
    State Sports Report
    Photos: Georgia State falls in overtime
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    Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith (28) is brought down by Central Florida defensive lineman Tre'mon Morris-Brash (33) and linebacker Tatum Bethune (15) Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 19, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
    Georgia Tech
    Mistakes, No. 14 Central Florida undo Georgia Tech in home opener
    Georgia State quarterback Cornelious Brown IV (4) sets up for a pass in the first half of his game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 19, 2020. The Panthers lost to Louisiana-Lafayette in overtime. PHOTO/Daniel Varnado
    State Sports Report
    Georgia State denied upset bid in OT
    Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
    Atlanta Braves
    Kyle Wright eager to build on first win
    Falcons coach Dan Quinn and wife, Stacey (to his right), take part in a protest in Buckhead on Sunday, June 7, 2020. D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons’ Dan Quinn to honor Richardson of the Exonerated Five
    October 21, 2017 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans cheer for their team during an NCAA college football game against the Wake Forest at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Georgia Tech beat Wake Forest 38-24. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
    Georgia Tech
    List of alcoholic beverages on sale at Bobby Dodd Stadium
    Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
    Atlanta Braves
    Braves hit six homers, win Fried’s return
    Georgia Tech coach George O'Leary talks with quarterback Joe Hamilton and wide receiver Dez White in the third quarter of the game between Georgia Tech and North Carolina at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, October 9, 1999. (LEVETTE BAGWELL/AJC File)
    Georgia Tech
    George O’Leary has imprint on Geoff Collins' Georgia Tech team
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    Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Cole Hamels, center, is pulled from the game by manager Brian Snitker, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
    Mark Bradley Blog
    The Braves in October: Might they get it right this time?
    Georgia Tech running back Jamious Griffin (22) blocks for quarterback Jeff Sims (10) as he attempts a pass against the Florida State Seminoles Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at Doak Campbell Stadium. (Don Juan Moore/Character Lines)
    Mike Check Blog
    Weekend Predictions: Picks for Falcons, Georgia Tech, Georgia State
    Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims runs one in against Central Florida Saturday. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
    Further Review Blog
    Georgia Tech gassed by Central Florida’s nonstop offense
    Taking a break during a big night: Grayson running back Phil Mafah (26) rests after scoring his third touchdown of Friday's 28-7 victory over Collins Hill. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)
    High School Sports Blog
    Friday night highlights: Grayson, North Gwinnett roll on
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    Georgia Tech| 1h ago
    Photos: Georgia Tech loses to Central Florida
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    Photos: Georgia State falls in overtime
    High School Sports
    Photos: Week 3 of high school football
    Atlanta Falcons
    Photos: Scene at Falcons season opener
    Georgia Tech
    Photos: Jackets surprise FSU in Tallahassee
    High School Sports
    Photos: High school football Week 2
    Atlanta Falcons
    Photos: Mercedes-Benz Stadium readied for Falcons’ season opener
    Atlanta Falcons
    Photos: NFL season kicks off but it looks a little different
    Atlanta Braves
    Photos: Duvall hits 3 homers, Braves score 29 runs
    Atlanta Braves
    Photos: Kyle Wright struggles again; Braves lose to Marlins
    Atlanta Braves
    Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
    Atlanta Braves| 2h ago
    Kyle Wright eager to build on first win
    Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
    Atlanta Braves
    Braves hit six homers, win Fried’s return
    Freddie Freeman of the Braves looks on while standing at the on-deck circle against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
    Atlanta Braves
    Freddie Freeman gaining national recognition as MVP candidate
    Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Cole Hamels, center, is pulled from the game by manager Brian Snitker, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
    Mark Bradley Blog
    The Braves in October: Might they get it right this time?
    1995 Braves
    The sign welcoming baseball fans to Jacobs Field is framed by a few of Cleveland's skyscrapers as the Indians face the Braves in Game 3 of the 1995 World Series at the new ballpark. (David Tulis/AJC)
    1995 Braves World Series
    The other side: This Indians fan is a kindred spirit
    Braves players celebrate winning the 1995 World Series.
    1995 Braves World Series
    1995 Braves: One World Series title in era that could’ve brought more
    The Braves' Mark Lemke (right) celebrates with teammates upon receiving his 1995 World Series championship ring in April 1996. From left, Marquis Grissom, Chipper Jones, David Justice and Ryan Klesko.
    Atlanta Braves
    ’95 Braves: World Series ring capped Mark Lemke’s improbable journey
    Braves reliever Mark Wohlers prepares to deliver a pitch during the 1995 National League Championship Series. (AJC file photo)
    Atlanta Braves
    1995 Braves: Mark Wohlers played prominent role in team’s success
    Georgia Bulldogs
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    Georgia Bulldogs
    UGA basketball barrier-breaker Ronnie Hogue dies
    UGA defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach Dan Lanning during the Bulldogs’ practice session in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (Photo by Tony Walsh)
    Georgia Bulldogs
    Seven UGA players tested positive for COVID-19 upon return to campus
    An Auburn fan moves toward the stadium ahead of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Auburn the Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Fans take photos of the demolished Georgia Dome from the new Mercedes-Benz stadium ahead of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Auburn the Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman) A Georgia fan watches play during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Auburn and Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman) <p>A Georgia fan watches teams warm up before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Auburn and Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p> <p>Fans watch play during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Auburn and Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p> Georgia fans walk into the Mercedes-Benz stadium ahead of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Auburn the Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm, center, smiles as he takes the field during an NCAA college football prattice for the Southeastern Conference championship game Auburn on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) <p>The downtown skyline is seen through a window of Mercedes-Benz Stadium as members of Auburn&#39;s football team take the field for a walkthrough (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p> A worker puts up a Southeastern Conference logo ahead of tomorrow's SEC championship NCAA college football game between Georgia and Auburn in Atlanta, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman) The downtown skyline is seen through a window of Mercedes-Benz Stadium as members of Auburn's football team takes the field for a walkthrough ahead of tomorrow's Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia in Atlanta, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Georgia players take the field during NCAA college football practice for the Southeastern Conference championship game Auburn on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Fans line the ring inside the stadium ahead of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Auburn the Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
    Georgia Bulldogs
    SEC issues coronavirus cancellation policy for football season
    Kirby and Mary Beth Smart talk about their charity work.
    Georgia Bulldogs
    Kirby Smart ups donation to UGA to $1 million
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons coach Dan Quinn and wife, Stacey (to his right), take part in a protest in Buckhead on Sunday, June 7, 2020. D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons’ Dan Quinn to honor Richardson of the Exonerated Five
    ajc.com
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons moving McKinley, Fowler around like chess pieces
    Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch aganst Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
    Atlanta Falcons
    Injury report: Concern level low for Julio Jones’ left hamstring
    Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons have never started 0-2 with Matt Ryan at quarterback
    Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
    Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith (28) is brought down by Central Florida defensive lineman Tre'mon Morris-Brash (33) and linebacker Tatum Bethune (15) Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 19, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
    Georgia Tech| 18m ago
    Mistakes, No. 14 Central Florida undo Georgia Tech in home opener
    Georgia Tech| 1h ago
    Photos: Georgia Tech loses to Central Florida
    October 21, 2017 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans cheer for their team during an NCAA college football game against the Wake Forest at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Georgia Tech beat Wake Forest 38-24. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
    Georgia Tech
    List of alcoholic beverages on sale at Bobby Dodd Stadium
    Georgia Tech coach George O'Leary talks with quarterback Joe Hamilton and wide receiver Dez White in the third quarter of the game between Georgia Tech and North Carolina at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, October 9, 1999. (LEVETTE BAGWELL/AJC File)
    Georgia Tech
    George O’Leary has imprint on Geoff Collins' Georgia Tech team
    Atlanta United FC
    Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) scores a goal past Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz (18) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
    Atlanta United
    Atlanta United hopes rest and reflection change poor results
    Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl, left, and Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar, right, slide as they reach for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
    Atlanta United Blog
    Predicting Atlanta United’s starting 11 vs. Inter Miami
    Marcelino Moreno of Argentina's Lanus, center, fights for the ball, surrounded of players of Peru's Sporting Cristal during a Copa Sudamericana soccer match in Lima, Peru, Wednesday, March 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
    Atlanta United
    Report: Atlanta United, Lanus reach agreement on Moreno
    Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco, bottom, falls as he battles Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy, right, for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
    Atlanta United
    Atlanta United must overcome foul tactic
    Atlanta Hawks
    Hawks guard Trae Young takes the court to play the Phoenix Suns Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
    Atlanta Hawks
    Hawks’ Trae Young gets votes for All-NBA teams
    Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk speaks to reporters Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Atlanta.
    Atlanta Hawks
    Hawks mailbag: What will the team do in free agency?
    Emory Healthcare entrance.
    Atlanta Hawks
    Goal of Hawks bubble: team bonding and incorporating Clint Capela
    A general view inside The Field House before Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice Wednesday when the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t take the floor for their playoff game against the Orlando Magic. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)
    Atlanta Hawks
    Again, NBA has led on issues of social justice
    High Schools
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    High School Sports Blog
    Class 4A Blog: Benedictine tops Brunswick, Region 1 & 4 remain winless
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    High School Sports Blog
    Class 3A Blog: Oconee, Peach, Pierce make impressive strides in...
    The Allatoona Buccaneers take the field prior to the start of a 2019 game. (Daniel Varnado/Special)
    High School Sports Blog
    Class 6A blog: Leaders emerge in Region 6; Osborne ends drought
    Taking a break during a big night: Grayson running back Phil Mafah (26) rests after scoring his third touchdown of Friday's 28-7 victory over Collins Hill. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)
    High School Sports Blog
    Friday night highlights: Grayson, North Gwinnett roll on
    State Report
    Georgia State quarterback Cornelious Brown IV (4) sets up for a pass in the first half of his game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta Saturday, September 19, 2020. The Panthers lost to Louisiana-Lafayette in overtime. PHOTO/Daniel Varnado
    State Sports Report| 1h ago
    Georgia State denied upset bid in OT
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    Sports
    Week 3 college football schedule: How to watch all 20 FBS games
    Dream guard Chennedy Carter celebrates after a play in a game against the Dallas Wings, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
    Sports
    Dream made progress as they maneuvered through WNBA bubble
    Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott is doused after defeating Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
    Sports
    After long delay, it’s finally time for Georgia State to play
    Videos
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    Georgia Bulldogs
    Georgia Bulldogs' future non-conference opponents
    Georgia Tech
    Geoff Collins on facing UCF
    Georgia Tech
    Geoff Collins on Jeff Sim's debut
    Georgia Tech
    Geoff Collins praises quarterback Jeff Sims
    Georgia Bulldogs
    Kirby Smart on the quarterback situtation
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    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons’ Foye Oluokun on his famous high school teammate
    Atlanta Falcons
    Falcons’ Dan Quinn on the aftermath of the Seattle loss
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    Brian Snitker on Kyle Wright's start against Nationals
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