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Power of friendship: Johnson, Okongwu’s rapport paying off for Hawks
Their bond has stayed strong through coaching changes, front office turnovers and new teammates.
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GHSA playoff delay draws parallels to Douglass-Lakeside chaos 50 years ago
After a delay, a Georgia high school football playoff game is set for Thursday. Half a century ago, another hotly disputed game also put the state's playoffs on hold.
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Army-Navy game in Atlanta? Why it could (and should) happen.
The Army-Navy game has never been played in Atlanta, but interest is growing. So what it would take to bring the storied rivalry to Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
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Braves manager Walt Weiss endorses Tim Hyers: ‘Outstanding as a hitting coach’
Hyers will have the chance to continue building upon the foundation he set with the Atlanta Braves’ core group.
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Braves prefer to keep their options open at designated hitter
The Braves expect to rotate players at DH in 2025, giving regulars rest and keeping both catchers in the lineup instead of signing a full-time hitter.
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Atlanta United signs Santiago Pita to Homegrown contract
Atlanta United signed midfielder Santiago Pita to a Homegrown contract Wednesday. Pita will join the club in 2026 and has a contract through 2029.
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Mercer football coach leaving for MAC program, per ESPN report
Mike Jacobs is expected to take over at Toledo on Wednesday.
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Falcons’ Raheem Morris feels he has 100% of Arthur Blank’s support
“He is 100% in support of me,” Falcons coach Raheem Morris says of owner Arthur Blank. “The support isn’t an issue."
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A look at 10 of the most intriguing high school football storylines of 2025
Eight championship games and two semifinals are still on the schedule, but these stories have made the 2025 season one to remember.
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Hawks to use short break to recharge and find ‘good juice’ after heavy load
Atlanta is one of 22 teams with a few days to practice and rest while the NBA Cup knockout stage goes on. The Hawks next play Friday vs. the Pistons.















































