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Weekend Reflections: If Jeff Kent belongs in Hall, so does Dale Murphy

We also take a look at Kennesaw State overcoming bad calls, SEC having a CFP edge, and ACC having a CFP problem.

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It seems like Cooperstown’s doors may never open for Dale Murphy

This was the fourth time Murphy’s case was in front of a veterans committee after 15 unsuccessful years on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot.

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Creekside breaks state record for most points in a season

The Seminoles have scored 70 or more points in five games and 69 in another.

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Why Gunner Stockton has shot to be a Heisman Trophy finalist

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton is tied for fourth in the Heisman Trophy odds, a long shot to win, but a possible top-four finisher and Heisman finalist.

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Falcons’ Arthur Blank has become bad franchise owner

The Falcons were guaranteed their eighth straight losing season with a 37-9 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. The Falcons have had just two winning seasons since 2012.

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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 football state championships 2025: Full schedule, matchups

The Georgia high school state championship games are scheduled for Dec. 15-17 in Mercedez-Benz Stadium, and all but one of the matchups are set.

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Creekside breaks state record for most points in a season

The Seminoles have scored 70 or more points in five games and 69 in another.

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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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It seems like Cooperstown’s doors may never open for Dale Murphy

This was the fourth time Murphy’s case was in front of a veterans committee after 15 unsuccessful years on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot.

Braves can’t ‘count on’ Joe Jimenez entering 2026

‘We can’t make plans around him at this point,’ Anthopoulos says.

Weekend Reflections: If Jeff Kent belongs in Hall, so does Dale Murphy

We also take a look at Kennesaw State overcoming bad calls, SEC having a CFP edge, and ACC having a CFP problem.

Georgia Bulldogs

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RaceTrac murder trial begins for ex-UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton

Former Georgia football player Ahkil Crumpton faces state murder charges in Oconee County trial after federal conviction in a 2021 killing.

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Why Gunner Stockton has shot to be a Heisman Trophy finalist

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton is tied for fourth in the Heisman Trophy odds, a long shot to win, but a possible top-four finisher and Heisman finalist.

Georgia third among College Football Playoff championship betting favorites

Georgia is third among CFP championship betting favorites behind Ohio State and Indiana.

Atlanta Falcons

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5 things we learned from the Falcons’ loss Sunday to the Seahawks

The loss to the Seahawks means the Falcons are officially eliminated from the playoffs and tie the mark for most consecutive losing seasons in franchise history with eight.

Falcons report card: Bad marks for getting blown out

Only a few position groups escaped earning failing grades in the Falcons report card after a 37-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Falcons’ porous kickoff coverage unit flipped the momentum in the game

The Falcons special teams have struggled all year and allowed a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to start the second half in a 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Haynes King named ACC offensive player of the year by AP

King was named the AP league offensive player of the year, Bain was defensive player of the year and Elliott was named coach of the year.

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Georgia Tech, BYU coaches bonded by favorite Pop-Tarts, Orlando connections

Georgia Tech's Brent Key was an assistant for 11 years at UCF and met his wife in Orlando, and the wife of BYU's Kalani Sitake is from Central Florida.

Brent Key has “36″ names of candidates to be Georgia Tech’s next OC

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key said Sunday that he he has narrowed his list of candidates to replace offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner down to 36 names.

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Work begins for Atlanta and World Cup now most teams are known

Dan Corso says Atlanta will have equivalent of five Super Bowls in town during tournament.

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Spain highlights Atlanta’s World Cup matches

World Cup analysis: Winners and losers

Friday’s World Cup draw produced a brutal Group of Death with France, Norway and Senegal. See which other groups will be toughest and which look easiest.

Atlanta Hawks

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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.

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Johnson’s second straight triple-double boosts Hawks over Wizards

Jalen Johnson's second straight triple-double led the Hawks to a 131-116 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Jalen Johnson’s first-half triple-double not enough to lift Hawks past Nuggets

The Hawks led the Nuggets by 9 to start the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets went on a 26-7 run to take the lead for good.

High Schools

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Gainesville, Calvary Day get boost after big victories | Maxwell summary

Maxwell semifinal predictions: Benedictine vs. Marist too close to call

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

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the semifinals

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

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Kennesaw State learns bowl fate, QB gets wish of ‘someplace warm’

Kennesaw State will take on Western Michigan in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. It is the program's first-ever bowl game in just its second season in FBS.

Kennesaw State rolls to third straight win over rival Georgia State

Kennesaw State won its third game in a row, this time against in-state rival Georgia State, 92-69. It was the Owls' third straight win.

Odom-led comeback nets Conference USA championship for Kennesaw State

The Owls continue to be one of the most intriguing stories of the season, going from a two-win season to a conference title and beating the defending league champions.

PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks

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KEN SUGIURA

CFP committee grants Georgia a favorable draw to reach title game

Georgia thought it had a chance at the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff, but the path as the No. 3 seed has its advantages.

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Georgia Tech headed to Pop-Tarts Bowl

The ACC announced Sunday that No. 22 Georgia Tech is headed to the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 27 in Orlando, Florida. The Yellow Jackets will face No. 12 BYU, per On3.

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Georgia headed to Sugar Bowl after bye as No. 3 seed in College Football Playoff

Georgia football earned the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff rankings and will get a first-round bye in the bracket. Georgia will play in the Sugar Bowl.

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After losing so many times to Alabama, Georgia wins ‘for the seniors’

There was really only one moment Georgia's SEC title game win over Alabama seemed in doubt, but the defense ensured that moment was short-lived.

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Why this year probably is Dale Murphy’s best shot to get into the Hall of Fame

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Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

Georgia notched its best win of the season at the perfect time, finally vanquishing Alabama in Atlanta and taking home the SEC Championship for the second straight year.

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Weekend Reflections: If Jeff Kent belongs in Hall, so does Dale Murphy

It seems like Cooperstown’s doors may never open for Dale Murphy

Creekside breaks state record for most points in a season

Why Gunner Stockton has shot to be a Heisman Trophy finalist

Falcons’ Arthur Blank has become bad franchise owner

AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

GHSA football state championships 2025: Full schedule, matchups

Creekside breaks state record for most points in a season

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VOTE: Did the Braves make the right hire in choosing Walt Weiss?

VOTE: How many games will the Hawks win this season?

It seems like Cooperstown’s doors may never open for Dale Murphy

Braves can’t ‘count on’ Joe Jimenez entering 2026

Weekend Reflections: If Jeff Kent belongs in Hall, so does Dale Murphy

RaceTrac murder trial begins for ex-UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton

Why Gunner Stockton has shot to be a Heisman Trophy finalist

Georgia third among College Football Playoff championship betting favorites

5 things we learned from the Falcons’ loss Sunday to the Seahawks

Falcons report card: Bad marks for getting blown out

Falcons’ porous kickoff coverage unit flipped the momentum in the game

Haynes King named ACC offensive player of the year by AP

Georgia Tech, BYU coaches bonded by favorite Pop-Tarts, Orlando connections

Brent Key has “36″ names of candidates to be Georgia Tech’s next OC

Work begins for Atlanta and World Cup now most teams are known

Spain highlights Atlanta’s World Cup matches

World Cup analysis: Winners and losers

Hawks to use short break to recharge and find ‘good juice’ after heavy load

Johnson’s second straight triple-double boosts Hawks over Wizards

Jalen Johnson’s first-half triple-double not enough to lift Hawks past Nuggets

Gainesville, Calvary Day get boost after big victories | Maxwell summary

Maxwell semifinal predictions: Benedictine vs. Marist too close to call

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the semifinals

Kennesaw State learns bowl fate, QB gets wish of ‘someplace warm’

Kennesaw State rolls to third straight win over rival Georgia State

Odom-led comeback nets Conference USA championship for Kennesaw State

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CFP committee grants Georgia a favorable draw to reach title game

Georgia Tech headed to Pop-Tarts Bowl

Georgia headed to Sugar Bowl after bye as No. 3 seed in College Football Playoff

After losing so many times to Alabama, Georgia wins ‘for the seniors’

Why this year probably is Dale Murphy’s best shot to get into the Hall of Fame

Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

Punchless early in the season, Georgia’s defense a punishing unit now

What’s next for Georgia after SEC title: Bulldogs likely headed back to New Orleans

Johnson’s second straight triple-double boosts Hawks over Wizards

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