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Scoreless high school football team moves on from coach before final game

Johns Creek’s Jim Rowell, whose team has not scored this season in nine defeats, is out as head coach before Friday’s final game.

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9 would be fine: Pace Academy looks to extend volleyball dominance

Pace Academy is on a 16-match winning streak heading into Thursday's Class 4A state final in Cartersville, where it looks to beat Marist to claim a ninth straight GHSA title.

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Freeman's homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic

Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlaste

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Multiple 5-TD nights stand out among high school football top performances

Athens Academy's Keyon Standifer caught four touchdown passes and returned a kickoff 98 yards for a TD that was the difference in the Spartans' win over Rabun County.

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Hawks’ loss to Bulls shows why they need ‘to get more reps’

On Monday, the Hawks got their full rotation back. But the return of Porzingis, Johnson and Risacher showed the team still has more to clean up defensively.

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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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Undefeated first-year coach Jarvis Jones ‘grateful’ for return to alma mater

Former UGA All-American Jarvis Jones has Carver-Columbus 9-0 in his first season coaching at the school he helped lead to a state championship in 2007.

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How the new top 10 teams in each GHSA classification fared in Week 11

Here’s summary of how the ranked teams performed in Week 11 and a look ahead to their last regular season matchups.

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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: Who would you hire as the next Braves manager?

Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos will begin his search for Brian Snitker’s successor. Who would like to see take his place in the Braves’ dugout?

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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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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson won the Fielding Bible Award for best defender at his position, taking home the honor for the second straight season and fifth time overall. (Mike Stewart/AP)

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Braves’ Matt Olson wins Fielding Bible Award for first base

Braves' first baseman Matt Olson took home the Fielding Bible Award for the best defender at his position, earning the honor for the fifth time in his career.

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Braves’ Matt Olson, Austin Riley named Silver Slugger finalists

Both the first and third baseman have won the hitting award before.

Georgia Bulldogs

Rusty Mansell, co-chairman of the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame, listens to remarks from Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart after Smart was inducted into the Georgia Football Hall of Fame association Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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PHOTOS: Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Kirby Smart was in attendance as a 2025 inductee into the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame.

Kirby Smart: LSU coaches ‘borrow’ offices, adds context to Brian Kelly firing

Georgia coach Kirby Smart understands the pressure at LSU, and how that combined with playoff expectations led to Brian Kelly being fired despite a .708 win percentage.

Undefeated first-year coach Jarvis Jones ‘grateful’ for return to alma mater

Former UGA All-American Jarvis Jones has Carver-Columbus 9-0 in his first season coaching at the school he helped lead to a state championship in 2007.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (center) fumbled the ball in the third quarter Sunday. It was recovered by Miami. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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5 things the Falcons couldn’t overcome in their loss to the Dolphins

Robinson, Cousins and penalties factor in to Atlanta’s 24-point deficit Sunday.

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Weekend Reflections: The Falcons are in shambles

The true story of the Falcons is that they are a mess because their star-studded offense is among the least productive in the NFL.

Falcons must ‘regroup’ after another woeful performance

For the second time this season, the Falcons didn't seem to show up against an opponent they were supposed to outmatch, getting dominated in a 34-10 loss to the Dolphins.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

This is the fourth ACC quarterback of the week honor for Georgia Tech's Haynes King this season and seventh of his career. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia Tech’s Haynes King named ACC quarterback of the week again

Yellow Jackets offensive lineman Ethan Mackenny also recognized.

Georgia Tech’s Brent Key happy his No. 8 Yellow Jackets ‘haven’t peaked’

“We played the best game we’ve played up to this point, but we haven’t played a complete game,” the Georgia Tech football coach said.

Georgia Tech drops one spot in AP Top 25

Georgia Tech fell a spot from No. 7 to No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Ole Miss moved a spot ahead of them after a win at Oklahoma on Saturday.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) dives for a save against DC United during the first half of a soccer match in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Reviewing Atlanta United’s keys to the season ... oh boy

The AJC's Doug Robeson compares what he wrote in his Atlanta United season preview with how things really turned out.

A look inside some domestic candidates for Atlanta United job

Because of Atlanta United’s resources and ambition, there will be lots of candidates to become its next manager. Check out this list of potential domestic-based candidates.

Chris Henderson will lead Atlanta United’s manager search

Atlanta United Sporting Director Chris Henderson has helped hire several championship-winning coaches at his previous stops in Seattle and Inter Miami.

Atlanta Hawks

Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (center) dunks the ball on Hawks guard Luke Kennard (left) and forward Jalen Johnson during the second half on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (David Banks/AP)

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Hawks’ loss to Bulls shows why they need ‘to get more reps’

On Monday, the Hawks got their full rotation back. But the return of Porzingis, Johnson and Risacher showed the team still has more to clean up defensively.

The good, the bad, the ugly: Hawks searching for consistency with injuries to key players

The Atlanta Hawks are just three games into the NBA season, but injuries to key players have left to shifting lineups and a lack of consistency.

Short-handed Hawks collapse on second night of back-to-back games

The Hawks didn't have enough in the tank on the second night of back-to-back games and without three key players, falling 117-100 to the Thunder.

High Schools

The Maxwell Ratings have been updated for Week 11 of the Georgia high school football season. (Jason Getz/AJC 2024)

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Maxwell summary after Week 11: Lincoln County squeezes past Bowdon to claim top spot in Class A Div II

Classes 4A, 3A, 2A and A Division I saw second-rated teams make the leap to the top spot in the Maxwell Ratings for Georgia high school football after Week 11.

Maxwell projections: Gainesville gets nod over Roswell in highest rated game

Week 11 projections for Georgia high school football according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell playoff projections: Region standings take shape, most titles nearly settled

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.

State Report

Christian Moss (center) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against Louisiana Tech. (Courtesy of Kennesaw State Athletics)

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After catching Jerry Mack’s eye early, he’s become key to KSU’s success

Watching a clip of Christian Moss made Jerry Moss interested in pursuing a coaching job at Kennesaw.

Kennesaw State beats Florida International 45-26 for fifth straight win

For Kennesaw State, a bowl trip might hinge on wins in road games

KSU has proved it can win football games. Now the Owls must prove they can beat a conference opponent on the road.

PHOTOS: Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Light blue jackets wait to be awarded to inductees during the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
GPB Sports announcer Matt Stewart (left) interviews inductee Isaiah Crowell during a ceremony for the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Signatures of inductees are seen on a helmet during the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Members of the 1971 Valdosta Wildcats football team (bottom left) are inducted into the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame during a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Light blue jackets wait to be awarded to inductees during the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Kent Gentry (from left), David Carpenter, and Lynn Hunnicutt, all members of the 1976 Warner Robins championship football team, talk prior to the start of the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Inductee Isaiah Crowell is seen after being inducted into the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, during a ceremony at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
IJ Rosenburg, executive director of the Georgia High School Football Hall greets attendees during an induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Westlake High School football players J.L. Vance (from left), Timothy Glover, and Langston Smith examine the lobby of the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta during the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC
David Carpenter (left) greets Randy Mitchell, both members 1976 Warner Robbins championship football team, while attending the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Rusty Mansell, co-chairman of the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame, listens to remarks from Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart after Smart was inducted into the Georgia Football Hall of Fame association Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart (left) is presented his plaque from Dave Hunter, co-chairman of the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame association, after being inducted to the Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Rusty Mansell (from left), co-chairman of the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame, and board member Lynn Hunnicutt, speak with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during an induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Charles Green, of the 1971 Valdosta Wildcats football team, looks over plaques during the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Light blue jackets wait to be awarded to inductees during the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Atlanta TV sports listings

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Reviewing Atlanta United’s keys to the season ... oh boy

The AJC's Doug Robeson compares what he wrote in his Atlanta United season preview with how things really turned out.

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Northwest Georgia football team clinches school’s first region title since 1978

In class 4A, only one region title is still up for grabs.

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After catching Jerry Mack’s eye early, he’s become key to KSU’s success

Watching a clip of Christian Moss made Jerry Moss interested in pursuing a coaching job at Kennesaw.

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Win, and Tech is in: Jackets control destiny for ACC title game

No. 7 Georgia Tech controls its own destiny in its quest to reach the ACC title game, which would open the door for a College Football Playoff berth.

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Undefeated and unfazed, Georgia Tech goes into November atop the ACC

Georgia Tech is one of only six undefeated FBS teams remaining, but the Yellow Jackets have held fast to their "one game at a time" mentality.

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AP Top 25 for Week 10 sees Georgia keep its top-5 spot

Georgia was off this week and stayed at No. 5 in the latest AP Top 25 poll, released on Sunday.

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The good, the bad, the ugly: Hawks searching for consistency with injuries to key players

The Atlanta Hawks are just three games into the NBA season, but injuries to key players have left to shifting lineups and a lack of consistency.

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Take 5: Five quick takeaways from the Falcons’ matchup vs. Dolphins

The Falcons had a head-scratching 34-10 loss to the Dolphins at home on Sunday, and it's hard to figure this team out.