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‘Our guys just wanted it more’: Carrollton knocks No. 1 Grayson out of playoffs

Carrollton (13-0) avenged a 38-24 loss to Grayson in the 2024 state championship game and ended the Rams’ school-record 26-game winning streak on Friday night.

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Georgia clinches spot in SEC championship game, waits to learn opponent

As for who Georgia might play in this year’s SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, that is still to be decided.

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Playoff recap: Carrollton, Marist oust defending champs Grayson, North Oconee

Carrollton and Marist defeated defending champions Grayson and North Oconee on Friday night, ended the state’s two longest winning streaks.

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Once so hopeful, Georgia Tech’s regular season ends with a thud

Georgia Tech's offense has carried the team this season while the defense struggled, but the role reversal against Georgia left the Jackets wondering what might have been.

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Scott Cochran is ‘enjoying every freaking second’ of return to coaching

Former Alabama and Georgia assistant coach — known by players as "Coach Yeah" — now leads Division II West Alabama, balancing coaching with a new sobriety from painkillers.

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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 reinstates 4 of 39 suspended Gainesville football players

The four players whose suspensions were lifted include two star defensive players committed to Alabama, AJC Super 11 selection Xavier Griffin and Jamarion Matthews.

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Gainesville to consider legal action after GHSA ruling on players’ suspensions

‘We don’t think it’s the right thing to do, to give up on our kids,’ school’s athletic director says.

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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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Atlanta Braves

St. Louis Cardinals' Sonny Gray pitches to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Sept. 24, 2025, in San Francisco. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP, file)

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Potential Braves trade target Sonny Gray dealt to Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals traded veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray to the Red Sox on Tuesday, lessening the Braves’ potential rotation options by one.

Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.

Georgia Bulldogs

Alabama and quarterback Ty Simpson (left) can clinch a spot in the SEC title game to face Georgia with a win over Auburn at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. But if the Tide loses, Ole Miss and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will play the Bulldogs. (AP)

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Georgia rematch on tap in SEC title game. Will it be Alabama or Ole Miss?

The Georgia Bulldogs are headed back to the SEC championship game, where it will face Alabama or Ole Miss.

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Georgia clinches spot in SEC championship game, waits to learn opponent

As for who Georgia might play in this year’s SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, that is still to be decided.

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Georgia beats Tech, but offense has ‘got to get better’ for postseason run

The Bulldogs won despite their offense setting season lows for points and yards (260). “Got to continue to get better,” said Georgia coach Kirby Smart.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins attempts a pass during overtime of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Panthers beat the Falcons 30-27. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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X-factor for Sunday: Can Falcons offense build off strong showing vs. Saints?

Kirk Cousins operated under center, and the Falcons used more play-action passes after establishing the rushing attack.

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Falcons kickoff coverage unit needs a makeover, will be on hot seat Sunday

The unit will be on the hot seat in this game against Jets returners Isaiah Williams and Kene Nwangwu.

Falcons receiver Drake London declared out for Jets game Sunday

Falcons leading wide receiver Drake London will miss Sunday's game against the New York Jets with a sprained PCL.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key stands on the field after falling to Georgia 16-9 on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Key’s program undoubtedly took a major step toward becoming a major contender on the national stage. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Despite late-season fizzle, Georgia Tech raises the bar with 9-3 year

Tech didn’t win every game in 2025, nor did it beat Georgia on Friday. But the Jackets finished 9-3 in the regular season, their most wins since a 9-4 campaign in 2016.

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KEN SUGIURA

Once so hopeful, Georgia Tech’s regular season ends with a thud

Georgia Tech's offense has carried the team this season while the defense struggled, but the role reversal against Georgia left the Jackets wondering what might have been.

Needing to play close to perfection, Georgia Tech makes too many mistakes

Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey said of the 16-9 loss to Georgia: “This is one of the games you look forward to, look forward to winning. Came up short.”

Atlanta United FC

In a joint bid between four countries, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium was designated as a potential host stadium for the 2031 Women’s World Cup. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta is included in 2031 Women’s World Cup bid

The bid book includes information on more than 35 cities, estimating 4.5 million fans and more than $4 billion in projected revenue.

FIFA sets World Cup bracket rules

The tournament schedule, when cities will find out which teams will play in specific stadiums, will be announced Dec. 6. Atlanta will host several matches, plus a semifinal.

Inside look: Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is a palace

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution received an exclusive tour of the $200 million headquarters for the United States Soccer Federation.

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson had his second triple-double of the season in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson has dished out at least seven assists in 10 straight games. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Jalen Johnson’s triple-double boosts Hawks over Cavaliers

The Hawks beat the Cavaliers on the road Friday night, 130-123. Jalen Johnson notched his second triple-double of the season with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.

Good, bad and ugly: Hawks lose focus during Wizards’ 3-point shooting barrage

Tuesday’s loss marks one of the Hawks’ worst since their season-opening defeat to the Raptors in October.

‘We got fried tonight’: Wizards down Hawks with hot shooting

The Atlanta Hawks never recovered from a first-quarter barrage, handing the Washington Wizards a 132-113 win and just their second victory of the season.

High Schools

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Maxwell quarterfinal predictions: Carrollton to narrowly slip past Grayson

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

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the Quarterfinals

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.

Grayson-Carrollton is top-rated second round game | Maxwell summary

After the second round of the GHSA playoffs, the Maxwell summary slates Grayson-Carrollton as top

State Report

Amari Odom threw for a school-record five touchdowns in Kennesaw State's win over Missouri State on Nov. 22, 2025, (Raegan Armstrong - Kennesaw State)

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Kennesaw State quarterback has team on verge of trip to conference final

A win Saturday when the Kennesaw State Owls travel to Liberty will put KSU into the Conference USA title game.

Berry takes loftier goals into NCAA Division III football playoffs

Berry College is on a quest for a national in the NCAA Division III playoffs. The Vikings open the playoffs at noon Saturday when they host LaGrange.

Odom’s record-setting day leads Kennesaw State to wild win over Missouri State

Amari Odom found Chase Belcher for a go-ahead 14-yard touchdown with 27 seconds remaining and Kennesaw State beat Missouri State 41-34.

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Grayson linebacker Tyler Atkinson stands on the field during the second half of a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Georgia Tech AD: ‘We want Brent Key as our football coach’

Brent Key is in his third full season as Tech’s coach, and will be coaching his 46th game Friday when the Yellow Jackets play No. 4 Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Grayson picks up third No. 1 national ranking ahead of showdown with Carrollton

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Kennesaw State quarterback has team on verge of trip to conference final

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Family, food and football: Continuing the tradition of giving thanks

AJC Senior Sports Editor Rod Beard carries on an Atlanta tradition started seven decades ago by AJC writer Furman Bisher, with Thanksgiving thoughts.

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Everything you need to know about No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 23 Georgia Tech

The Yellow Jackets (9-2) are looking to break that long run of losses to UGA. And a win Friday would keep their faint CFP hopes alive.

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How Georgia could host first-round CFP game, playing out scenarios

Georgia isn't looking past Georgia Tech, but fans will be interested to note the different ways the Bulldogs could end up playing another game at Sanford Stadium this season.