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Hawks’ defense disappears in blowout loss to Lakers

LOS ANGELES -- The Hawks’ chance to grab a second sweep of a West Coast trip this season will not become a reality. After falling apart toward the end of the second quarter, t...

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Gainesville vacates 5A runner-up finish, a first in GHSA football history

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Camden County hires big-name South Georgia football coach

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Matt Ryan supportive of Michael Penix, determined to change Falcons’ culture

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Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Not only did the AJC Varsity name first-team all-state honorees for each GHSA classification, but it also added breakout players to watch in this year's all-state honors.

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Gainesville hires Santavious Bryant away from 6A powerhouse Grayson

Gainesville football has hired Santavious Bryant away from his position at Grayson, where he has been the head coach for the last three seasons.

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A look at all 4,744 former Georgia HS football players on a 2025 college roster

Georgia high schools produced 4,744 college players this year, with 121 on College Football Playoff quarterfinal rosters.

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Atlanta Braves

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Braves re-sign reliever Tyler Kinley to one-year deal

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What Braves’ cancellation of FanDuel SN TV contract means for fans

Future of Braves broadcasts uncertain as team ends deal with FanDuel Network

Georgia Bulldogs

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Even with no teams in CFP title game, SEC playoff earnings near $40 million

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Has Curt Cignetti passed Kirby Smart in college coaching ranks?

Matt Ryan praises Kirby Smart when discussing Falcons head coach search

Atlanta Falcons

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PHOTOS: Matt Ryan introduced as Falcons President of Football

Here’s all you need to know about the Falcons’ rebuild and coaching search

Matt Ryan supportive of Michael Penix, determined to change Falcons’ culture

Georgia Tech

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Second Ivy League tight end to transfer to Georgia Tech

Former Georgia Tech defensive coordinator returning to Texas

Georgia Tech ‘desperate’ ahead of matchup with Pittsburgh

Atlanta United FC

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How might Alexey Miranchuk and Miguel Almirón be used together?

Atlanta United’s DPs confident Gerardo Martino will bring out their best

Atlanta United re-signs Ronald Hernandez

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks Warriors CJ McCollum

Hawks’ defense disappears in blowout loss to Lakers

Hawks players’ midseason grades: Who gets an A?

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High Schools

Photos: Day 1 of HS state title games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Ranking the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time

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Maxwell 2025 season summary | Buford, TCC, Carrollton top teams in state

State Report

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Cottle once again leads the way as Kennesaw State defeats Jacksonville State

Big second half lifts Georgia State over Marshall, 81-73

Kennesaw State reportedly picks up transfer QB with ACC, SEC experience

PHOTOS: Matt Ryan introduced as Falcons President of Football
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New Atlanta Falcons president of football Matt Ryan speaks to members of the press during a news conference to introduce Ryan as the Falcons' president of football, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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