error: no ad slot id exists: undefined

Latest Sports News

AJC Varsity

Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

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.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Jamie Spaar

Top 10 Georgia high school football games of Week 5

With several strong matchups on the schedule, including the highest-rate game of Douglas County at Buford, here are the 10 best high school football games in Week 5.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

High school football rankings: Team claims top spot for 1st time since 1990

Worth County, the new No. 1 in Class A Division I, has avenged two of its losses from last season. In Class 3A, Calhoun stayed No. 1 despite a late loss to Cartersville.

Atlanta Sports
Sponsored Content
Placeholder Image

Credit: Visit Rhode Island

Cape Cod in the smallest U.S. state? It’s possible
It’s true: big things come in small packages. And America’s tiniest state of Rhode Island, might be New England’s...
Placeholder Image

Credit: Visit Sevierville

Learn why Sevierville, TN, is a must-visit for mountain views
Nestled in the midst of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Tennessee, harbors a rich history and modern...
Placeholder Image

Credit: Daytona Beach

Get off the beaten path in Daytona Beach this season
Getting away from the daily grind is easy in Daytona Beach. With 23 miles of sandy beaches and plenty of coastal charm...
Most Read

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (55) throws the first pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)

Credit: AP

Bryce Elder’s revival effort takes hit in Braves’ loss to Astros

Bryce Elder’s path to a major-leading starting rotation was anything but straightforward.

1m ago

Braves crushed by Astros for 82nd loss

Rookie Hurston Waldrep gives up eight runs.

Braves Report: Around and around we go

Way back in spring training, Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos forecast a fair amount of “churn” in the bullpen. Not sure this is what he meant.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) leaves the football field after Georgia beat Tennessee during overtime in an NCAA football game at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. Georgia won 44-41 over Tennessee in overtime.

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Gunner Stockton meets the moment in Georgia victory in Knoxville

2h ago

Georgia is flawed. Good news: So is rest of SEC

2h ago

After thriller, Georgia remains Tennessee’s bogeyman

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo attempts a field goal in the last seconds of last week's game, but he misses. This week he'll be staying home as the Falcons head to Minnesota. (Miguel Martinez/AJC) (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Falcons leave kicker Younghoe Koo at home to go with Parker Romo

Koo missed a 44-yard field-goal attempt last weej with 2 seconds to play in the Falcons’ 23-20 loss to Tampa Bay.

Falcons secondary was torched by Vikings last season, on hot seat Sunday

Last season, the Vikings-Falcons score was 21-21 heading into the fourth quarter. Then stuff happened.

X-factor for Sunday: Falcons’ defense needs to turn pressure into sacks

The pass-rush will be the X-factor for the Falcons (0-1) when they play the Vikings (1-0) at 8:20 p.m. Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes #1 is lifted up by a teammate after scoring during the first half a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

After finally beating Clemson, Georgia Tech’s CFP dream is more real

Haynes King heroics on display again in Georgia Tech win

‘I’m so happy right now’: Everything Georgia Tech coach said after Clemson win

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United forward Miguel Almirón #10 kicks the ball during the match against Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday September 13, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)

Credit: Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United

Atlanta United eliminated from playoff possibility with 5-4 loss to Columbus

1h ago

Atlanta United’s MLS playoffs equation starts with a win Saturday

Atlanta United’s equation is simple: It needs to defeat Columbus on Saturday and for Chicago to lose to NYCFC.

Miguel Almirón fulfills dream of helping Paraguay qualify for World Cup

“It’s a goal I’ve been working toward for nine years now to qualify,” Almirón said.

Atlanta Hawks

Jason Collins drives against Charlotte Bobcats Kwame Brown (right) during the first half at Philips Arena in Atlanta on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Hawks center Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins — a former Atlanta Hawks player and the league’s first openly gay athlete — is being treated for a brain tumor, the NBA said.

Hawks’ Trae Young to appear on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

The four-time All-Star hasn't been shy about his love for Norman and his alma mater, Oklahoma. He'll appear ahead of the matchup between Oklahoma and Michigan on Saturday.

Hawks’ Porzingis, Risacher move on to knockout rounds at EuroBasket

Two potential starters are playing well as teams advance in European tournament.

High Schools

Sequoyah fullback Will Rajecki (#3) gets tackled while making a run during the first half against Sprayberry at Skip Pope Stadium in Canton, GA on Friday, Sept. 12th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

Sequoyah star, UGA legacy Rajecki explains why he committed to Memphis

‘Electric’ Faulkner leads North Oconee to 40th straight regular-season win

Defending 4A champions dominated Class 3A No. 2 Jefferson 35-0.

Friday night football recap: Sequoyah, Walnut Grove score pivotal victories

Buford, Carrollton, Colquitt, Milton, North Oconee beat top 10 challengers

State Report

Quarterback Amari Odom, who had a touchdown pass and a touchdown run in Saturday's win over Merrimack, throws a pass against Indiana back on Sept. 6.

Credit: Dave Williamson/Kennesaw State A

Kennesaw State picks up season’s first win in convincing fashion

Amari Odom accounts for two touchdowns as Kennesaw State beats Merrimack 27-13

2h ago

Morehouse golf once was a national power. A new facility invests in its future.

The Morehouse golf team is being rebuilt, thanks to generous financial support from the corporate community and the vision of new coach Edgar Evans.

A quarterback conundrum: Who will get the start for Kennesaw State?

Amari Odom, Dexter Williams II vie for playing time as Owls prepare for home opener.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Clemson on the final play
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
XXXX something here
1/31
Georgia Tech wide receivers Dean Patterson (left) and Malik Rutherford celebrate after a successful two-point conversion during the second half against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

More Sports news

Placeholder Image

Credit: Stan Awtrey

Panthers roll to season’s first win

Ted Hurst had 10 catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns to lead Georgia State to a 37-21 win over Murray State on Saturday night

1h ago
Placeholder Image

Credit: Dave Williamson/Kennesaw State A

Kennesaw State picks up season’s first win in convincing fashion

Amari Odom accounts for two touchdowns as Kennesaw State beats Merrimack 27-13

2h ago
Placeholder Image

Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

Friday night football recap: Sequoyah, Walnut Grove score pivotal victories

Buford, Carrollton, Colquitt, Milton, North Oconee beat top 10 challengers

Placeholder Image

Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

7-touchdown night from ‘phenomenal’ Sequoyah RB makes school history

Sequoyah emerged as the overwhelming favorite to win the region championship for the first time since 2003.

Placeholder Image

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Clemson at Georgia Tech football recap: Tech upsets No. 12 Tigers

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the No. 12 Clemson Tigers on Sept. 13, 2025.

Placeholder Image

Credit: AP

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Predictions: Don’t bet on a Falcons, Georgia or Tech win this week

The AJC's Michael Cunningham thinks Tennessee will end its losing streak vs. UGA, but Clemson will make it 10 straight over Georgia Tech and the Vikings will top the Falcons.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Braves crushed by Astros for 82nd loss

Rookie Hurston Waldrep gives up eight runs.

Placeholder Image

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Ethan Mackenny’s return to Georgia Tech’s lineup big lift for Yellow Jackets

Through two games this season Georgia Tech's Ethan Mackenny is the nation’s top pass blocker with a 90.5 grade, according to Pro Football Focus.

Placeholder Image

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Dream vs. Fever: Key matchups, season series ahead of high-stakes clash

The Atlanta Dream kick off their WNBA playoff run Sunday vs. the Indiana Fever after a franchise-record 30-win season and strong finish.