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Weekend Predictions: Falcons, Clean Old-Fashioned Hate and Kennesaw State

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Oscar Delp never ran from hard, making himself and Georgia all the better

For Delp and Georgia, want outweighed need. Which is why Delp stayed at Georgia, no matter how hard things got.

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ROD BEARD

Family, food and football: Continuing the tradition of giving thanks

AJC Senior Sports Editor Rod Beard carries on an Atlanta tradition started seven decades ago by AJC writer Furman Bisher, with Thanksgiving thoughts.

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How Georgia could host first-round CFP game, playing out scenarios

Georgia isn't looking past Georgia Tech, but fans will be interested to note the different ways the Bulldogs could end up playing another game at Sanford Stadium this season.

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Playoff football game postponed indefinitely as GHSA-Gainesville saga continues

The Gainesville-Hughes playoff football game is postponed indefinitely as the GHSA is appealing Wednesday's ruling of an injunction.

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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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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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Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals traded veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray to the Red Sox on Tuesday, lessening the Braves’ potential rotation options by one.

Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Oscar Delp never ran from hard, making himself and Georgia all the better

For Delp and Georgia, want outweighed need. Which is why Delp stayed at Georgia, no matter how hard things got.

How Georgia could host first-round CFP game, playing out scenarios

Georgia isn't looking past Georgia Tech, but fans will be interested to note the different ways the Bulldogs could end up playing another game at Sanford Stadium this season.

Lane Kiffin drama spills into CFP rankings discussion, scenario

Georgia resume gets closer look as Bulldogs hope to hold off Texas Tech.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons’ offensive change was to attack Saints, not get out of the ‘pistol’

The Falcons (4-7) may have another plan of attack when they face the Jets (2-9) at 1 p.m. Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Dirty Birds Dispatch: A word from the ‘fans’

Plus, Falcons try to ground Jets after humbling Saints.

Asante Samuel Sr. has strong case for Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement

Asante Samuel Sr., who played for the Falcons 2012-13, was one of the top cornerbacks of his era and is among 50 nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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3 years after shooting, linebacker E.J. Lightsey thrives at Georgia Tech

“You talk about being able to overcome adversity? He’s somebody that’s come through a lot of adversity,” Tech coach Brent Key said of Lightsey.

Everything you need to know about No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 23 Georgia Tech

The Yellow Jackets (9-2) are looking to break that long run of losses to UGA. And a win Friday would keep their faint CFP hopes alive.

Tech vs. Georgia: ‘Played those guys three times already. Haven’t won once’

It has been nine long years since Tech has beaten Georgia. If the Bulldogs win again Friday, UGA will match the record for the longest win streak by either team in the series.

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FIFA sets World Cup bracket rules

The tournament schedule, when cities will find out which teams will play in specific stadiums, will be announced Dec. 6. Atlanta will host several matches, plus a semifinal.

Inside look: Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is a palace

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution received an exclusive tour of the $200 million headquarters for the United States Soccer Federation.

Atlanta United’s 2026 schedule has home opener on March 7

Opener is Feb. 21 at Cincinnati, in new manager Gerardo Martino’s season debut.

Atlanta Hawks

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Good, bad and ugly: Hawks lose focus during Wizards’ 3-point shooting barrage

Tuesday’s loss marks one of the Hawks’ worst since their season-opening defeat to the Raptors in October.

‘We got fried tonight’: Wizards down Hawks with hot shooting

The Atlanta Hawks never recovered from a first-quarter barrage, handing the Washington Wizards a 132-113 win and just their second victory of the season.

Like other NBA teams, Hawks will learn the importance of Trae Young

With the Hawks’ role players stepping up in Young’s absence, the team has begun to answer one of the big questions of the season.

High Schools

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Maxwell Quarterfinal predictions: Carrollton to narrowly slip past Grayson

GHSA quarterfinal playoff projections for Georgia high school football, according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the Quarterfinals

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.

Grayson-Carrollton is top-rated second round game | Maxwell summary

After the second round of the GHSA playoffs, the Maxwell summary slates Grayson-Carrollton as top

State Report

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Kennesaw State quarterback has team on verge of trip to conference final

A win Saturday when the Kennesaw State Owls travel to Liberty will put KSU into the Conference USA title game.

Berry takes loftier goals into NCAA Division III football playoffs

Berry College is on a quest for a national in the NCAA Division III playoffs. The Vikings open the playoffs at noon Saturday when they host LaGrange.

Odom’s record-setting day leads Kennesaw State to wild win over Missouri State

Amari Odom found Chase Belcher for a go-ahead 14-yard touchdown with 27 seconds remaining and Kennesaw State beat Missouri State 41-34.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeated by Pittsburgh in Yellow Jackets' home finale

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Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Would you believe the coach who recruited Kirby Smart also coached Brent Key?

Mac McWhorter possesses what many in this state cannot fathom, let alone cultivate: an appreciation for both teams.

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Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

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Oscar Delp never ran from hard, making himself and Georgia all the better

How Georgia could host first-round CFP game, playing out scenarios

Lane Kiffin drama spills into CFP rankings discussion, scenario

Falcons’ offensive change was to attack Saints, not get out of the ‘pistol’

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Asante Samuel Sr. has strong case for Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement

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Good, bad and ugly: Hawks lose focus during Wizards’ 3-point shooting barrage

‘We got fried tonight’: Wizards down Hawks with hot shooting

Like other NBA teams, Hawks will learn the importance of Trae Young

Maxwell Quarterfinal predictions: Carrollton to narrowly slip past Grayson

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the Quarterfinals

Grayson-Carrollton is top-rated second round game | Maxwell summary

Kennesaw State quarterback has team on verge of trip to conference final

Berry takes loftier goals into NCAA Division III football playoffs

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Gainesville High School takes legal action to overturn player suspensions

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Georgia football comes in at No. 4 in updated College Football Playoff rankings

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