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Tua Tagovailoa is ‘trending in the right direction,’ headed for backup role

Tua Tagovailoa has a real chance to be active Thursday night as Michael Penix Jr.’s backup when the Atlanta Falcons face the Green Bay Packers at 8:15 p.m.

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Kirby Smart calls out CFP committee for loss of Georgia-Clemson games

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Robert Suarez activated off injured list, could pitch Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers
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How Michael Penix Jr. knew he was ready for Falcons’ return

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AJC Varsity rankings: Johnson County No. 1 for 1st time since Herschel Walker era

Here are the AJC Varsity high school football rankings after Week 5 of GHSA games.

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‘Grossly overlooked’ RB flies up leaderboard with 411-yard rushing game

A look at Georgia high school football's rushing, passing and receiving leaders through the first four weeks of action.

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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.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves vs Athletics

Robert Suarez activated off injured list, could pitch Wednesday

MLB

Ritchie rebounds for solid outing against the Reds

MLB

Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves Tuesday’s game with injury

Georgia Bulldogs

Photos: How the Bulldogs, Crimson tide got to the National Championship

Kirby Smart shares how Baker Mayfield went from foe to ‘good friend’

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Kirby Smart calls out CFP committee for loss of Georgia-Clemson games

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BULLDOGS

Brent Venables updates status of star defender, scolds Oklahoma offense

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers
NFL

Tua Tagovailoa is ‘trending in the right direction,’ headed for backup role

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NFL

How Michael Penix Jr. knew he was ready for Falcons’ return

NFL

Falcons place standout corner A.J. Terrell on injured reserve

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech vs. Mercer

‘What’s the big deal?’ Georgia Tech takes unusual trip for ACC opener.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech has room to grow as conference play begins

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech takeaways: Brent Key goes ‘nuclear’ at halftime of Mercer victory

Atlanta United FC

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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

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NBA

Hawks acquire Finney-Smith from Hornets for 2 players and cash, source says

NBA

Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar suffers injury, expected to miss season

NBA

Hawks announce changes in coaching and development staff

High Schools

High school football

Lowndes, with 3 shutouts, leads state in fewest points allowed per game

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Turn your eyes to South Georgia as two No. 1 vs. No. 2 games headline Friday

Columbia’s Top 10 win earns AJC Varsity Team of the Week honor

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Georgia vs. Western Kentucky
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Wins, bands and bragging rights: 10 takeaways from HBCU football’s Week 1

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Atlanta Drive announces roster for inaugural WTGL season

PHOTOS: Falcons struggled offensively, defense can only do so much
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) rushes with the ball on his first play, just before a fumble, during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Braves manager Walt Weiss (left) and a trainer check on right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. after he was hit in the shin by a ball during a game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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