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Terance Mathis out as Morehouse football coach

Terrence Mathis is out as Morehouse football coach, the school announced Wednesday. Morehouse went went 4-16 in two seasons under Mathis.

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Walt Weiss talks Braves’ new-look coaching staff

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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.

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Why the Falcons won’t be much better in 2026

It’s been nearly a decade since the Falcons beat expectations.

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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 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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Former UGA QB Quincy Carter hired to coach 6A football program

Former Georgia quarterback Quincy Carter was named Monday as head football coach at Heritage of Conyers.

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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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Laura Matthews: Cultivating local connections on and off the green
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Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss speaks during a news conference at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Walt Weiss talks Braves’ new-look coaching staff

Braves sign outfielder Mike Yastrzemski

Yastrzemski adds to the team’s depth while furthering options for new manager Walt Weiss.

Braves prefer to keep their options open at designated hitter

The Braves expect to rotate players at DH in 2025, giving regulars rest and keeping both catchers in the lineup instead of signing a full-time hitter.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts after a penalty against defensive back Demello Jones (right) during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship game against Alabama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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What Georgia football will be looking to add in the transfer portal

Georgia prefers to lean on high school recruiting as its main source of talent, so don’t expect Georgia to import a large number of transfers.

Georgia football makes changes to schedule, cancels games with ACC schools

Bulldogs are canceling games against Louisville and N.C. State.

Firecracker Pete Golding brings his passion to Ole Miss sideline

The initials of the new Rebels’ head coach — “PG” — are an appropriate forewarning of Golding’s colorful football vernacular.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris leaves the field after the Falcons lose to the Seahawks on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Dirty Birds Dispatch: Falcons have not found a way

Atlanta takes on the Bucs Thursday in Tampa

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The interior of Falcons offensive line has a major challenge Sunday

Vita Vea et al. allow veteran linebacker Lavonte David to move around and pursue the football.

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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson needs another big game vs. Bucs

‘Bijan’s got a lot on his plate,” Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson says. “He’s moving to a lot of different spots.’

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King gets off a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Haynes King named ACC offensive player of the year by AP

King was named the AP league offensive player of the year, Bain was defensive player of the year and Elliott was named coach of the year.

Georgia Tech, BYU coaches bonded by favorite Pop-Tarts, Orlando connections

Georgia Tech's Brent Key was an assistant for 11 years at UCF and met his wife in Orlando, and the wife of BYU's Kalani Sitake is from Central Florida.

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.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United sold midfielder Thiago Almada to Botafogo in the 2024 summer transfer window for an MLS-record fee. (Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)

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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.

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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.

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Atlanta United signs Santiago Pita to Homegrown contract

Atlanta United signed midfielder Santiago Pita to a Homegrown contract Wednesday. Pita will join the club in 2026 and has a contract through 2029.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forwards Onyeka Okongwu (left) and Jalen Johnson not only lean on each other to have their back, but they also count on the other to hold them accountable. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Power of friendship: Johnson, Okongwu’s rapport paying off for Hawks

Their bond has stayed strong through coaching changes, front office turnovers and new teammates.

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher keeps working through season bumps

Hawks second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher has had plenty of bumps. Risacher’s teammates and coaches have all the confidence that he will break out his slump.

Hawks two-way forward Jacob Toppin to miss remainder of season

Jacob Toppin signed his two-way qualifying offer in July. The Hawks said Toppin sustained a right shoulder injury on Nov. 29 playing with the College Park Skyhawks.

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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.

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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.

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State Report

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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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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Braves manager Walt Weiss endorses Tim Hyers: ‘Outstanding as a hitting coach’

Hyers will have the chance to continue building upon the foundation he set with the Atlanta Braves’ core group.

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Braves prefer to keep their options open at designated hitter

The Braves expect to rotate players at DH in 2025, giving regulars rest and keeping both catchers in the lineup instead of signing a full-time hitter.

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Atlanta United signs Santiago Pita to Homegrown contract

Atlanta United signed midfielder Santiago Pita to a Homegrown contract Wednesday. Pita will join the club in 2026 and has a contract through 2029.

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Mercer football coach leaving for MAC program, per ESPN report

Mike Jacobs is expected to take over at Toledo on Wednesday.

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Falcons’ Raheem Morris feels he has 100% of Arthur Blank’s support

“He is 100% in support of me,” Falcons coach Raheem Morris says of owner Arthur Blank. “The support isn’t an issue."

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A look at 10 of the most intriguing high school football storylines of 2025

Eight championship games and two semifinals are still on the schedule, but these stories have made the 2025 season one to remember.

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Hawks to use short break to recharge and find ‘good juice’ after heavy load

Atlanta is one of 22 teams with a few days to practice and rest while the NBA Cup knockout stage goes on. The Hawks next play Friday vs. the Pistons.

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Former UGA QB Quincy Carter hired to coach 6A football program

Former Georgia quarterback Quincy Carter was named Monday as head football coach at Heritage of Conyers.

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Here are some free-agent possibilities to consider for Atlanta United

The Five Stripes are expected to target a goalkeeper, central defender and a utility player as MLS free agency opens Wednesday.

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Weekend Reflections: If Jeff Kent belongs in Hall, so does Dale Murphy

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