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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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4 quick takeaways from Falcons’ loss to Seahawks

The Falcons' offense and special teams struggled yet again in a 37-9 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, dropping the Falcons to 3-9 and ensuring they finish with a losing record.

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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.

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Falcons offense disappears in 37-9 loss to Seahawks

The Falcons lost for the seventh time in the last eight games at home to the Seattle Seahawks, 37-9. The Falcons are now guaranteed an eighth straight losing season.

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After delay, Georgia Southern reportedly knows its Birmingham Bowl opponent

Sun Belt rivals Georgia Southern and App State will play in the Birmingham Bowl, ccording to Brett McMurphy of On3.

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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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Dale Murphy again not elected to Hall of Fame

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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 Bulldogs

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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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Georgia third among College Football Playoff championship betting favorites

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

Kirby Smart gets honest on his time at Georgia on the 10-year anniversary of his hiring

Georgia coach Kirby Smart reminisced on the day he was hired at Georgia 10 years ago and looked ahead to the Sugar Bowl when he met with the media on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons

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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.

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.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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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.

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.

Georgia Tech offensive lineman to transfer

The freshman and former four-star recruit played in five games on special teams this past season and one on offense.

Atlanta United FC

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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.

Getting to know the World Cup teams

Of the 48 teams that will make up the World Cup, 42 are already known. Get to know all 42.

Atlanta Hawks

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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.

Well-traveled Hawks lose to Clippers in return to State Farm Arena

The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Clippers Wednesday night but Atlanta was without Jalen Johnson, Trae Young and Kristas Porzingis.

High Schools

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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.

Carrollton claims top rating after convincing rout of Grayson| Maxwell summary after Quarterfinals

As quarterfinals of GHSA approach, the Maxwell summary slates Carrollton as the top team.

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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Atlanta TV sports listings

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Latest Sports News

Falcons’ Arthur Blank has become bad franchise owner

4 quick takeaways from Falcons’ loss to Seahawks

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

Falcons offense disappears in 37-9 loss to Seahawks

After delay, Georgia Southern reportedly knows its Birmingham Bowl opponent

AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

GHSA reinstates 4 of 39 suspended Gainesville football players

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

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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?

Dale Murphy again not elected to Hall of Fame

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

Braves Report: Making deals and voting Dale

Why Gunner Stockton has shot to be a Heisman Trophy finalist

Georgia third among College Football Playoff championship betting favorites

Kirby Smart gets honest on his time at Georgia on the 10-year anniversary of his hiring

Falcons report card: Bad marks for getting blown out

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

Falcons’ Arthur Blank has become bad franchise owner

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

Georgia Tech headed to Pop-Tarts Bowl

Georgia Tech offensive lineman to transfer

Spain highlights Atlanta’s World Cup matches

World Cup analysis: Winners and losers

Getting to know the World Cup teams

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

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

Well-traveled Hawks lose to Clippers in return to State Farm Arena

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

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the semifinals

Carrollton claims top rating after convincing rout of Grayson| Maxwell summary after Quarterfinals

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

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Friday football recap: Buford, Carrollton set up potential national title game

World Cup analysis: Winners and losers

Odom-led comeback nets Conference USA championship for Kennesaw State

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

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