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Georgia extends FBS-leading home win streak in dominant fashion

Gunner Stockton brought a new dimension to the Georgia offense while Kirby Smart’s defense returned to dominant form Saturday.

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Gunner’s a runner: Stockton gives Georgia ‘extra element’

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Braves lose in Sale’s return to mound

Trea Turner hit a two-run single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Braves, spoiling the return of reigning NL Cy Young w

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Ronald Hernández, rookie Jayden Hibbert lead Atlanta United past Nashville 1-0

Defender Ronald Hernández scored in the first half and rookie Jayden Hibbert made it stand up for his second clean sheet in his third start to help Atlanta United cool off Nas

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Haynes King saves the day as Georgia Tech beats Colorado

Georgia Tech wins at Colorado in the season opener for both teams.

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AJC Varsity

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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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Friday wrap-up: No. 1 Grayson survives in OT; North Gwinnett wins top-10 battle

Grayson defended Georgia’s good football reputation with a win over Alabama’s top-rated team, while North Gwinnett, Blessed Trinity and others took impressive victories.

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3 Georgia HS football teams take on out-of-state powerhouses this week

Grayson, Creekside and Hebron Christian headline a week of Georgia high school football matchups against nationally ranked teams from Alabama, Texas and Tennessee.

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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: How many games will the Falcons win in the 2025 regular season?

With Raheem Morris in his second season coaching and Michael Penix Jr. starting, hopes are high. How many wins will the Falcons get in the 2025 regular season?

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Vote: How many rushing yards will Bijan Robinson gain in 2025?

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson enters his third season, having rushed for 1,456 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2024.

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Braves lose in Sale’s return to mound

Trea Turner hit a two-run single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Braves, spoiling the return of reigning NL Cy Young w

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Braves’ bats go quiet in 2-1 loss to Phillies

Despite one of Bryce Elder’s best starts of the season, the Braves lost again to the NL-East leading Phillies as the bats went cold in a 2-1 loss on Friday in Philadelphia.

Braves Report: A farewell tour on tap?

Georgia Bulldogs

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Kirby Smart: Gunner Stockton’s dual-threat ability ‘scares defenses’

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Gunner’s a runner: Stockton gives Georgia ‘extra element’

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Georgia extends FBS-leading home win streak in dominant fashion

Gunner Stockton brought a new dimension to the Georgia offense while Kirby Smart’s defense returned to dominant form Saturday.

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Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons appear to have a path to dethrone the Bucs in the NFC South

Atlanta had huge lead before collapsing last season.

Falcons have an ‘all-comers’ competition to replace Kaleb McGary on right side

With Kaleb McGary out for the season, the Falcons are evaluating seven players — including Elijah Wilkinson and Matthew Bergeron — to fill the right tackle role.

Falcons place Bralen Trice on injured reserve

Bralen Trice, who missed all of last season, will have surgery on his knee but could return by the Week 5 bye, Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris said.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Georgia Tech’s offensive line answers the call in win at Colorado

The Yellow Jackets leaned on its offensive line to seal a 27-20 win over Colorado on Friday night.

Georgia Tech prevails over Colorado with the aid of a trusted staple

With the season opener’s outcome not yet decided, Georgia Tech’s fake-toss run play worked as it always does.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Colorado in 2025 season opener

Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27-20 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Aug. 29, 2025. The game was the season opener for each team.

Atlanta United FC

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Ronald Hernández, rookie Jayden Hibbert lead Atlanta United past Nashville 1-0

Defender Ronald Hernández scored in the first half and rookie Jayden Hibbert made it stand up for his second clean sheet in his third start to help Atlanta United cool off Nas

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Atlanta United exclusive: ‘We know we can get more from the rest of the group’

In Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Five Stripes’ Jonathan Spector, he has a theory why some players are struggling, talks recruitment and development.

Atlanta United’s Jonathan Spector details scouting process

Atlanta United’s head of international recruitment and development discusses scouting for injuries, youth development, and selecting leaders.

Atlanta Hawks

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Risacher hammers highlight-reel dunk to punctuate France’s EuroBasket win

France defeated Belgium 92-64 in its opening EuroBasket matchup. France continues play Saturday against Slovenia and NBA star Luka Doncic.

Hawks bolster business side of organization with 2 new senior VPs

The team announced the promotion of Kyle Brunson to EVP and chief ticketing officer and the hire of Shawn Thornton as SVP and chief partnership officer.

EuroBasket viewing guide featuring Porzingis, Risacher, Krejci of the Hawks

With EuroBasket 2025 getting underway, Atlanta Hawks fans can catch Kristaps Porziņģis, Zaccharie Risacher and Vit Krejčí in action before the NBA season begins in October.

High Schools

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Last-second field goal helps Roswell survive Walton’s second-half rally

The victory was Roswell’s eighth in the past 10 meetings with Walton in a series that Roswell leads 19-17.

Friday wrap-up: No. 1 Grayson survives in OT; North Gwinnett wins top-10 battle

Grayson defended Georgia’s good football reputation with a win over Alabama’s top-rated team, while North Gwinnett, Blessed Trinity and others took impressive victories.

North Hall coach describes rivalry with Cherokee Bluff as ‘a family affair’

Today’s interviewee is North Hall coach Sean Pender, whose team is playing against Cherokee Bluff tonight in a Class 3A game between Hall County Schools’ highest-ranked teams.

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Kennesaw State sends message in 1-point loss to ACC opponent

Georgia State and Dell McGee have Lane Kiffin’s attention ahead of opener

Georgia State football opens its season Saturday at Ole Miss as the underdog. But coach Lane Kiffin says the Panthers are no pushover.

Fleetwood chases doubts away with victory at Tour Championship

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Marshall in season opener

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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates his 11-yard touchdown run with Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57, left) and offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun, right, during the second quarter against Marshall in their season opener at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Atlanta native Ben Shelton out of the US Open after injuring shoulder

Ben Shelton quit during his third-round match at the U.S. Open on Friday because of a left shoulder injury

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Falcons appear to have a path to dethrone the Bucs in the NFC South

Atlanta had huge lead before collapsing last season.

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Braves wind up on the wrong side of history

Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs Thursday night against Atlanta to become the fourth Phillies player and 21st major leaguer to accomplish the feat

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5 Braves storylines to follow in September

From Brian Snitker’s possible farewell to Chris Sale’s return, here are five key Atlanta Braves storylines to follow as the 2025 season nears its end.

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Georgia Tech vs. Colorado recap: Yellow Jackets win season opener

Live updates for the Georgia Tech-Colorado football 2025 season opener in Boulder.

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SEC coaches skeptical of enhanced schedule metric, wary of 9 league games

The SEC’s new nine-game scheduling model, set to begin in 2026, features each team playing three permanent opponents and rotating six other league members.

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Georgia extends FBS-leading home win streak in dominant fashion

Gunner’s a runner: Stockton gives Georgia ‘extra element’

Braves lose in Sale’s return to mound

Ronald Hernández, rookie Jayden Hibbert lead Atlanta United past Nashville 1-0

Haynes King saves the day as Georgia Tech beats Colorado

AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

Friday wrap-up: No. 1 Grayson survives in OT; North Gwinnett wins top-10 battle

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Vote: How many games will the Falcons win in the 2025 regular season?

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Braves lose in Sale’s return to mound

Braves’ bats go quiet in 2-1 loss to Phillies

Braves Report: A farewell tour on tap?

Kirby Smart: Gunner Stockton’s dual-threat ability ‘scares defenses’

Gunner’s a runner: Stockton gives Georgia ‘extra element’

Georgia extends FBS-leading home win streak in dominant fashion

Falcons appear to have a path to dethrone the Bucs in the NFC South

Falcons have an ‘all-comers’ competition to replace Kaleb McGary on right side

Falcons place Bralen Trice on injured reserve

Georgia Tech’s offensive line answers the call in win at Colorado

Georgia Tech prevails over Colorado with the aid of a trusted staple

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Colorado in 2025 season opener

Ronald Hernández, rookie Jayden Hibbert lead Atlanta United past Nashville 1-0

Atlanta United exclusive: ‘We know we can get more from the rest of the group’

Atlanta United’s Jonathan Spector details scouting process

Risacher hammers highlight-reel dunk to punctuate France’s EuroBasket win

Hawks bolster business side of organization with 2 new senior VPs

EuroBasket viewing guide featuring Porzingis, Risacher, Krejci of the Hawks

Last-second field goal helps Roswell survive Walton’s second-half rally

Friday wrap-up: No. 1 Grayson survives in OT; North Gwinnett wins top-10 battle

North Hall coach describes rivalry with Cherokee Bluff as ‘a family affair’

Kennesaw State sends message in 1-point loss to ACC opponent

Georgia State and Dell McGee have Lane Kiffin’s attention ahead of opener

Fleetwood chases doubts away with victory at Tour Championship

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