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Bijan Robinson apologizes for comment made postgame Thursday

Falcons running back quickly took to social media. 'I recognize the mistake,' he said, adding he will do better in the future.

Dec 12, 2025
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Hawks left flustered by Pistons in return to court following break

Neither the Hawks' five-day break nor Jalen Johnson's triple-double were enough to overcome the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons in a 142-115 loss on Friday night.

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‘Resilient’ Falcons overcome mistakes, big fourth-quarter deficit to beat Bucs

Dec 12, 2025
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Five takeaways from Falcons’ thrilling victory Thursday at Tampa Bay

The Falcons overcame a franchise-record 19 penalties to edge the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, and some of their young stars shined on the prime-time stage.

Dec 12, 2025
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2026 Georgia football schedule announced

The 2026 Georgia football schedule, including dates, opponents and the bye week, was announced in full by the SEC.

Dec 12, 2025

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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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Georgia’s 6A title game could produce state’s first national champion since 2015

Several national media outlets set the paths for Buford or Carrollton to win the national championship.

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GHSA removes 2026 postseason ban on Brunswick football

The ban was in response to its Nov. 21 brawl with Gainesville in the second round of the playoff.

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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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2025 College Football Playoff quiz

How well do you know the College Football Playoff? Take a quiz to find out.

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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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Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez claps during a spring training practice at Peoria Sports Complex on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Peoria, Arizona. Suarez has signed to play with the Braves. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

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Answering questions about Yastrzemski, Suarez, Braves offseason

Rather than shopping in the bargain bin, general manager Alex Anthopoulos spent aggressively to meet two needs that were part of the club’s downfall in 2025.

Mike Yastrzemski has ‘long-term memories of rooting for the Braves’

“The No. 1 thing is the history of the organization and trying to win,” Yastrzemski said when asked what separated the Braves from his other suitors.

Braves add to their bullpen in signing All-Star Robert Suarez

The Atlanta Braves signed reliever Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract Thursday. Suarez is the team’s second significant signing in as many days.

Georgia Bulldogs

Former Georgia tight end Benajmin Watson credits much of the Bulldogs' improvement in the back half of the season to an improved defense, and that improvement really began after the first Ole Miss game. (Colin Hubbard/AP)

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Why Georgia shouldn’t overthink possible Ole Miss rematch in Sugar Bowl

Former Georgia star and current SEC Network studio analyst Benjamin Watson explains why it's not so difficult to beat a team twice in one season if a team prepares well.

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2 Georgia football freshmen arrested on shoplifting charges

Dontrell Glover and Bo Walker were arrested on charges of theft by shoplifting, a misdemeanor, on Friday.

Some things that stand out about Georgia football’s 2026 schedule

Georgia's 2026 slate will not be as easy to navigate, particularly with the move to nine SEC games.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of Thursday's game. (Jason Behnken/AP)

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5 things we learned from the Falcons’ win over the Bucs

Atlanta should just play football as it debates the fate of Kyle Pitts.

Falcons’ Kirk Cousins has another strong performance when playing the Bucs

Quarterback Kirk Cousins rallied the Falcons from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to a 29-28 victory over the Bucs on Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium.

Bijan Robinson apologizes for comment made postgame Thursday

Falcons running back quickly took to social media. 'I recognize the mistake,' he said, adding he will do better in the future.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Former Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson’s favorite memory from his years coaching in the Army-Navy rivalry starts in the White House Rose Garden. (AJC 2018)

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Paul Johnson’s favorite Army-Navy story, starring George W. Bush

Ex-Tech coach Paul Johnson tells how a joke at the White House and then-President George W. Bush’s game-day words made his favorite Army-Navy memory unforgettable.

Georgia Tech announces 2026 baseball schedule

Georgia Tech baseball announced its 2026 schedule Friday, which features 34 home games and five home ACC series.

Future Yellow Jackets: A final look at Georgia Tech football signees

Coach Brent Key has 24 high school seniors who have signed to play for Tech in 2026. Tech’s 2026 recruiting class ranks 38th overall and ninth among ACC teams.

Atlanta United FC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the match schedule reveal for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Chris Carlson/AP)

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World Cup ticket prices for Atlanta matches increase

New ticket prices for the World Cup group stage matches in Atlanta will range from as low as $140 to as much as $600, according to information released by FIFA on Thursday.

Atlanta United defeats Botafogo in court over Thiago Almada ... again

Atlanta United won another round in its court battle with Botafogo over its failure to pay $21 million for Thiago Almada.

U.S. men’s soccer team will play Senegal in a friendly in Charlotte

The U.S. men’s soccer team has scheduled another tough friendly as part of its World Cup preparations, playing Senegal on May 31 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks announced Saturday that guard Trae Young will be increasing his conditioning as he tries to come back from a sprained MCL in his right knee. Young has missed 21 games since his injury, suffered on Oct. 29, and the team is 12-9 in his absence. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Hawks guard Trae Young takes a step closer to return

Hawks guard Trae Young is increasing his conditioning in his effort to come back from a sprained MCL. Young has been out since Oct. 29 and the Hawks are 12-9 without him.

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Hawks left flustered by Pistons in return to court following break

Neither the Hawks' five-day break nor Jalen Johnson's triple-double were enough to overcome the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons in a 142-115 loss on Friday night.

Revisiting the 5 keys to the Hawks’ season

Atlanta has played through the grind of an NBA travel schedule, posting one of the best road records, but the Hawks still have a lot to work through.

High Schools

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Maxwell AAAAA semifinal predictions: Look for two close battles to advance to the championship

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 AAAAA 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.

Gainesville, Calvary Day get boost after big victories | Maxwell summary

State Report

Kennesaw State coach Jerry Mack celebrates in the locker room after the Owls defeated Liberty in overtime to earn a spot in the CUSA championship game. (Kennesaw State Athletics)

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Kennesaw State adds two years to coach Jerry Mack’s contract

Jerry Mack led the Kennesaw State Owls to a 10-3 record, the conference championship and a trip to a bowl game in his first season as coach at the school.

Army-Navy game in Atlanta? Why it could (and should) happen.

The Army-Navy game has never been played in Atlanta, but interest is growing. So what it would take to bring the storied rivalry to Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

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.

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Gainesville running back Dwight Lewis (23) runs for his first touchdown during the first half against Rome in the GHSA 5A semi-final playoff game at Barron Stadium, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Rome, Ga. Gainesville won 37-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Terance Mathis out as Morehouse football coach

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‘Unstoppable’: Gwinnett’s 2-time QB of the year draws comparison to Diego Pavia

Archer’s Jordan Do was honored as Gwinnett County’s best quarterback for the second consecutive season on Monday, adding to a football career overflowing with records.

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Marietta football going international to open 2026 season

The NFL-supported football school in England will compete in a home-and-home series with the Blue Devils.