Latest Sports News

Georgia Tech hosts Colorado in their season opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech football no longer playing Notre Dame in 2027

The Yellow Jackets will travel to Boston College to play their ninth ACC game instead of playing the Fighting Irish.

1h ago

NFL

Falcons ‘not ruling anyone out’ among 4 QBs to start vs. Panthers

2h ago

Art exhibition brings HBCU pageantry to College Football Hall of Fame

THE YARD: SPORTS

A guide to HBCU football games to watch in Week 3

2h ago

MLB

On a day Braves can clinch playoff spot, rookie JR Ritchie gets the start

BULLDOGS

How Kyle Pitts is helping one of Georgia’s promising young tight ends

AJC Varsity

AJC Varsity rankings: Prince Ave. back on top, 2025 champ drops out in 3A

After starting the season No. 1 in Class 3A, two-time defending champion Carver of Columbus dropped out of the rankings.

AJC VARSITY

AJC Varsity rankings: Several teams enter Top 10s, new No. 1 team in 3A

Toombs County ascends to the top spot in 3A. Newton and Cook enter the 7A and 2A rankings, respectively, after beating highly ranked teams in overtime.

Cairo Syrupmakers running back Bryian Duncan participates in different drills during practice Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (A. Wallace for the AJC)

AJC VARSITY

AJC Varsity preseason all-state teams: Watch for these standouts in 2026

AJC Varsity is announcing its preseason all-state teams ahead of the 2026 football season. Take a look at all 8 classes.

TV, scores & more

Atlanta Braves host the Boston Red Sox in the first of a three game series at Truist Park

Atlanta TV sports listings

1h ago

Michael Cunningham’s columns

Ken Sugiura’s columns

Vote: What’s your grade for Kevin Stefanski as Falcons coach?

Vote: Which potential Falcons free agent is most important to re-sign?

Atlanta Braves

MLB

On a day Braves can clinch playoff spot, rookie JR Ritchie gets the start

KEN SUGIURA

How a brief visit between Jorge Mateo and Walt Weiss spoke loudly

MLB

Albies’ two-run shot in the seventh boosts Braves to win over Cubs

Georgia Bulldogs

BULLDOGS

Georgia baseball’s Wes Johnson earns contract extension

BULLDOGS

How Kyle Pitts is helping one of Georgia’s promising young tight ends

BULLDOGS

Details of Josh Brooks’ contract emerge; $400,000 of incentive bonuses

Atlanta Falcons

NFL

Falcons ‘not ruling anyone out’ among 4 QBs to start vs. Panthers

2h ago

TAP A SPIN

Step right up and spin the Falcons QB Wheel of Destiny

NEWSLETTER

Dirty Birds Dispatch: Your weekly home for everything Falcons

Georgia Tech

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech football no longer playing Notre Dame in 2027

1h ago

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech could get more players involved vs. Mercer. Here are 8 to watch.

YELLOW JACKETS

‘Prayers answered’: Jaylen Mbakwe back with Georgia Tech after scary injury

Atlanta United FC

MLS

Atlanta United loses to Orlando City in Embolo’s home debut

MLS

Atlanta United loses to Charlotte FC, ending rare win streak

MLS

‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks announce changes in coaching and development staff

0m ago

NBA

Hawks announce front office promotions

NBA

Hawks, Skyhawks shuffle staffing

High Schools

Two undefeated teams ‘adds to the excitement’ of old South Georgia rivalry

23m ago

Cedar Grove flag football may be newer to the game, but they’re building

They’ve faced each other in baseball and golf. But Friday will be different.

State Report

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Texas is No. 1, but Georgia looks best among contenders

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Wins, bands and bragging rights: 10 takeaways from HBCU football’s Week 1

WOMEN’S TEAM GOLF

Atlanta Drive announces roster for inaugural WTGL season

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses home game against Tennessee

Georgia Tech players leave the field after a 45-24 loss to Tennessee in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) is sacked by Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter (7) and Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander (behind) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Trelain Maddox (1) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) gets off a pass during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) gets tackled by Georgia Tech defensive end Taje McCoy (41) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) is stopped by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Tawfiq Thomas (95) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee fans react during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Tawfiq Thomas (95) reacts during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) is sacked by Tennessee defensive lineman Jordan Norman (33) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee punter Jackson Ross (98) has his punt blocked by Georgia Tech defensive back Trae Stevenson Jr. (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive back Elgin Sessions (28) returns a blocked punt for a touchdown past Tennessee punter Jackson Ross (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza runs the ball during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets lost 45-24 against the Volunteers. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza gets off a pass during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza prepares to get off a pass during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. runs the ball during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza shouts instructions during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key instructs during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Members of the Georgia Tech cheerleading team perform during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley celebrates with a coaching staff after scoring during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer before Georgia Tech home gains against Tennessee in the football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer before Georgia Tech home gains against Tennessee in Saturday's game at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. runs the ball during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis scores a touchdown past Georgia Tech defensive back Tae Harris during the first half against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive back Elgin Sessions returns a blocked punt for a touchdown past Tennessee punter Jackson Ross during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

1/29

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Georgia Tech players leave the field after a 45-24 loss to Tennessee in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

More Sports news

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech football no longer playing Notre Dame in 2027

The Yellow Jackets will travel to Boston College to play their ninth ACC game instead of playing the Fighting Irish.

1h ago

NFL

Falcons ‘not ruling anyone out’ among 4 QBs to start vs. Panthers

The Falcons face the Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m. Sunday inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But who will be Atlanta’s starting quarterback?

2h ago

THE YARD: SPORTS

A guide to HBCU football games to watch in Week 3

In Week 2, South Carolina State maintained its stronghold as the top team. Here’s a look at how Week 3 stacks up.

2h ago

MLB

Latest Sports News

Georgia Tech football no longer playing Notre Dame in 2027

Falcons ‘not ruling anyone out’ among 4 QBs to start vs. Panthers

A guide to HBCU football games to watch in Week 3

On a day Braves can clinch playoff spot, rookie JR Ritchie gets the start

How Kyle Pitts is helping one of Georgia’s promising young tight ends

AJC Varsity rankings: Prince Ave. back on top, 2025 champ drops out in 3A

AJC Varsity rankings: Several teams enter Top 10s, new No. 1 team in 3A

AJC Varsity preseason all-state teams: Watch for these standouts in 2026

Atlanta TV sports listings

Michael Cunningham’s columns

Ken Sugiura’s columns

Vote: What’s your grade for Kevin Stefanski as Falcons coach?

Vote: Which potential Falcons free agent is most important to re-sign?

On a day Braves can clinch playoff spot, rookie JR Ritchie gets the start

How a brief visit between Jorge Mateo and Walt Weiss spoke loudly

Albies’ two-run shot in the seventh boosts Braves to win over Cubs

Georgia baseball’s Wes Johnson earns contract extension

How Kyle Pitts is helping one of Georgia’s promising young tight ends

Details of Josh Brooks’ contract emerge; $400,000 of incentive bonuses

Falcons ‘not ruling anyone out’ among 4 QBs to start vs. Panthers

Step right up and spin the Falcons QB Wheel of Destiny

Dirty Birds Dispatch: Your weekly home for everything Falcons

Georgia Tech football no longer playing Notre Dame in 2027

Georgia Tech could get more players involved vs. Mercer. Here are 8 to watch.

‘Prayers answered’: Jaylen Mbakwe back with Georgia Tech after scary injury

Atlanta United loses to Orlando City in Embolo’s home debut

Atlanta United loses to Charlotte FC, ending rare win streak

‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt

Hawks announce changes in coaching and development staff

Hawks announce front office promotions

Hawks, Skyhawks shuffle staffing

Two undefeated teams ‘adds to the excitement’ of old South Georgia rivalry

Cedar Grove flag football may be newer to the game, but they’re building

They’ve faced each other in baseball and golf. But Friday will be different.

Weekend Reflections: Texas is No. 1, but Georgia looks best among contenders

Wins, bands and bragging rights: 10 takeaways from HBCU football’s Week 1

Atlanta Drive announces roster for inaugural WTGL season

Georgia Tech football no longer playing Notre Dame in 2027

Falcons ‘not ruling anyone out’ among 4 QBs to start vs. Panthers

A guide to HBCU football games to watch in Week 3

On a day Braves can clinch playoff spot, rookie JR Ritchie gets the start

How Kyle Pitts is helping one of Georgia’s promising young tight ends

How a brief visit between Jorge Mateo and Walt Weiss spoke loudly

Georgia Tech could get more players involved vs. Mercer. Here are 8 to watch.

Georgia baseball’s Wes Johnson earns contract extension

Albies’ two-run shot in the seventh boosts Braves to win over Cubs

Is Buford’s rise a mirage? Wolves fall 3 spots in predicted PSR playoff seeding