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AJC VARSITY

AJC Varsity rankings: 3 teams enter Top 10 for 1st time this season

Dougherty, Model and Schley County are in the Top 10 of AJC Varsity’s football rankings for the first time this season.

AJC VARSITY

Versatile Benedictine standout now leads GHSA in receiving yards

Here are the GHSA and GIAA rushing, passing and receiving leaders heading into Week 9 of the football season.

MAXWELL RATINGS

Maxwell summary: Thomas County Central among most dominant in GHSA history

Throughout the 2026 Georgia high school football season, Maxwell Ratings will rank the 463 teams of the GHSA, GIAA and GAPPS.

The Latest from Michael Cunningham

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons coach Stefanski isn’t using Bijan Robinson like he should

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski has expressed regret for not giving star running back the ball more. There’s no excuse for not giving the Bengals a big dose of Robinson runs.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Predictions: Falcons are ‘home’ underdogs in Madrid

The Falcons-Bengals matchup in Madrid headlines Michael Cunningham’s predictions, along with insight for Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and other weekend games.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Good chance Dream will be back in Finals next year

Also in Weekend Reflections: Inconsistent offense is problem for Falcons, and Georgia Tech is good at nothing.

The Latest from Ken Sugiura

KEN SUGIURA

Postcard from Madrid: Tim Hortons! Taco Bell! A cat!

A look at Madrid during the Falcons’ visit from columnist Ken Sugiura, featuring dedicated fans, fast-food surprises and memorable street scenes.

KEN SUGIURA

Falcons fans’ forever question asked in Spain, too: Is it worth it?

From Barcelona to Madrid, Falcons supporters share the same enduring question heard across Georgia: Is being a Falcons fan worth it?

KEN SUGIURA

Take a look at the Falcons merch poised to fly off shelves in Madrid

The NFL appears to have struck gold again, this time with merchandise specifically branded for Sunday’s game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals.

PHOTOS: Tucker shuts out Mays in regular season finale

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Tucker running back Champ Tillman (right) runs for a touchdown against Mays during the second half Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC) (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta J)

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KEN SUGIURA

Falcons fans’ forever question asked in Spain, too: Is it worth it?

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NBA

Hawks’ Johnson, Landale miss third straight game, team adds two to injury report

Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. injures back, deemed questionable vs. Bengals

KEN SUGIURA

Postcard from Madrid: My grand tour of fabled Bernabéu Stadium

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons coach Stefanski isn’t using Bijan Robinson like he should