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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with his team after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Alabama looms, but UGA must handle Michigan in Miami first
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Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) is sacked by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (18). Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
A tale as old as time: UGA leads Alabama by 10 - and loses
A look back at the storied rivalry between Georgia and Alabama, two SEC powerhouses that first met on the gridiron 126 years ago.
Georgia should beat Alabama, but we’ve said that before
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Georgia Tech's Jahmyr Gibbs (1) runs with a ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
It gets worse for Collins and Tech: Jahmyr Gibbs enters the portal
November 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart and Alabama Head Coach Nick Saba pose in front of the Championship Trophy during a SEC press conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, November 30, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
Georgia has come to resemble Alabama more than Alabama does
Georgia Tech athletic director Todd Stansbury comforts Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins after Georgia defeated Georgia Tech in an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, November 27, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Geoff Collins’ third season ends with Tech being outscored 100-0
Georgia players James Cook ( left), Isaiah Wilson (top) and Solomon Kindley (right) celebrate a 52-7 victory over Georgia Tech with head coach Kirby Smart's son Andrew in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
The gap between Georgia Tech and Georgia has never seemed so vast
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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and quarterback JT Daniels confer during the second quarter against Charleston Southern in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
This just in: UGA’s Kirby Smart does know what he’s doing
November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman waves to fans during Truist Park Ceremony celebrating the Atlanta Braves' World Series win on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like itÕs 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Asking again: Is there any way Freddie Freeman leaves the Braves?
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith watches play in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
The Falcons don’t have much, but their coach is an upgrade
Georgia Tech Geoff Collins is held back by an assistant coach in the late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Bobby Dodd Stadium (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It’s Year 3 at Georgia Tech, and the clock on Geoff Collins is ticking
Former Georgia head coach Mark Richt is greeted by current coach Kirby Smart (left) during halftime in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Georgia won 43-6 over Missouri. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
UGA 43, Mizzou 6. The Bulldogs’ march of destruction continues apace
Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
On the night the Braves became world champions, this happened
Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
From mediocre to majestic - the world champion Atlanta Braves!
10/31/21 - Atlanta - Atlanta Braves fans react during the bottom of the ninth inning trailing the Houston Astros four runs in game 5 of the World Series at Truist Park, Sunday, October 31, 2021, in Atlanta. The Astros won game 5, 9-5. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
The Braves can do this. They will do this
Braves manager Brian Snitker calls the bullpen before the start of the ninth inning against the Houston Astros in game 5 of the World Series at Truist Park, Sunday, October 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
Yes, again. Within sight of a title, an Atlanta team blows a lead
Braves pinch hitter Jorge Soler, facing, celebrates his solo home run with teammates in the dugout to put the Braves up 3-2 against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of game 4 in the World Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
Blasts by Swanson and Soler put the Braves on the cusp of a title
102621 HOUSTON: Braves manager Brian Snitker watches over batting practice as his team prepares to play the Astros in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Brian Snitker: The baseball lifer who’s having the time of his life
Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud hits a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in game 3 of the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-0. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Forget the no-hitter. The Braves played to win. They won
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, hugs Billye Aaron, the wife of the late Hank Aaron, before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Hank Aaron honored in tribute when World Series comes to Truist Park
10/27/21 - Houston - Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Dylan Lee delivers to a Houston Astros batter during the sixth inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
We’re about to see the Braves deploy pitchers in bulk
Braves starting pitcher Max Fried reacts in the dugout after being removed from the mound during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
In an October to remember, the Braves have a night to forget
Braves reliever A.J Minter reacts to shutting down the Astros during the third inning after coming in for injured starter Charlie Morton in Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
They’re no longer the Braves. They’re ‘The Incredibles’
Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton walks off of the mound during the third inning against the Houston Astros in game 1 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Morton was injured and had to be removed from the game. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
The good: Braves win Game 1. The bad: Morton breaks his leg
Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann leaps in the arms of starting pitcher Charlie Morton after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
How much should we hate the cheating Astros?
Braves manager Brian Snitker (second from left) and left fielder Eddie Rosario celebrate their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, to advance to the World Series at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
The pennant-winning Braves and a magical Saturday night
10/23/21 - Atlanta - Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario jumps after touching first base following his three-run home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (not pictured) to go up 4-1 during the fourth inning in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Amazing Eddie Rosario sends the Braves winging into the World Series
Fans react as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) is removed from the mound during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the NLCS Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com)
Scherzer’s out. For the Braves, what could possibly go wrong?
10/21/21 - Los Angeles - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried, center, is removed from the mound by manager Brian Snitker, left, during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 5 at the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium, Thursday October 21, 2021, in Los Angeles, Ca. Also pictured is Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud, second from left, and third baseman Austin Riley, right. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
A wild NLCS returns to the home of the Braves
Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud jumps onto left fielder Eddie Rosario after Rosario bought in the game-winning run a single in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the NLCS Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Mr. Jinx goes on record: These Braves will win it all
Braves leftfielder Eddie Rosario reacts after hitting the walk-off single as first base coach Eric Young Sr. (2) directs Rosario to touch first base in the ninth inning of Game of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com)
Again the Braves lead L.A. 2-0, and this time feels different
Braves players celebrate with third baseman Austin Riley after winning Game 1. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Riley hits. Albies runs. The Braves grab Game 1 in a walk-off
Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies reacts in the dugout following the Atlanta Braves' 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Dodgers won the series 4-3 too. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
The Braves have waited for the Dodgers. Here they are
Braves pitcher Will Smith is mobbed by fellow Braves after he struck out Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich (22) to end Game 4 of the NLDS Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2021, at Truist Park and advance Atlanta to the league championship series. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
This isn’t the Braves’ best team, but it might be the right team
Headed to the NLCS: The Braves celebrate on the turf of Truist Park Tuesday after their 5-4 victory over the Brewers. The win secured the National League Divisional Series matchup for the Braves, and now they will advance to the National League Championship Series. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
The great Freddie Freeman carries his Braves into the NLCS
10/8/21 - Milwaukee, WI - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) hit's Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Avisail Garcia (24) in the seventh inning putting on the lead off batter during the Major League Baseball playoff game between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewere. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com
Snitker opts to strart Morton. Oh, and Soler has COVID
Braves outfielders Eddie Rosario (8), Jorge Soler (12) and Adam Duvall (14) celebrate the 3-0 victory in Game 2 of the NLDS series against he Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Milwaukee. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
The Braves mightn’t win the series, but they seem the better team
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) pitches in the fourth inning Saturday against the Brewers in Game 2. The Braves won 3-0. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com
Max effort: Fried’s gem brings the homebound Braves even
Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) pulls starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) after he gave up a two-run homer in the seventh inning of the playoff game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Braves lost Game 1 2-1. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com
Charlie Morton works a great game. The Braves lose anyway
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hugs a teammate as the team celebrates on the field after clinching its fourth straight division title with 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
Why does this Braves postseason feel so good?
Brian Snitker (left) is back as manager and new GM Alex Anthopoulos is the new man in charge of baseball operations for the Braves. (Curtis Compton/AJC photo)
Anthopoulos and Snitker: A forced marriage grows into beautiful partnership
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An intriguing NLDS: Braves face the team that replaced them
Atlanta Braves players celebrate their latest division title clinched after Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Phillies at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
Four in a row! The Braves win the NL East yet again
September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves right fielder Jorge Soler (12) scores on an RBI single by Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) in the first inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
How Alex Anthopoulos’ makeover saved the Braves’ season
Magic number down to 1: Braves players leave the field after Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Phillies at Truist Park. The Braves can clinch their fourth consecutive National League East title Thursday with a victory over the Phillies.
Playoffs dead ahead: Braves clinch tie for the NL East
Magic number down to 1: Braves players leave the field after Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Phillies at Truist Park. The Braves can clinch their fourth consecutive National League East title Thursday with a victory over the Phillies.
The season was going wrong. The Braves made it go right
Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (left) celebrates with relief pitcher Will Smith after they defeated the San Diego Padres Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in San Diego. (Derrick Tuskan/AP)
Agony and ecstasy: Will Smith and these ‘gritty’ Braves
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) celebrates with Jermaine Burton (7) and Ladd McConkey (84) after Bowers scored his second touchdown of the game against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
62-0! Ascendant Georgia leaves Vanderbilt in its dust
Braves' Austin Riley, right, high fives Adam Duvall as Freddie Freeman looks on after Riley hit a two-run home run during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Phoenix. The Braves won 6-1. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Braves could have given up on 2021. They didn’t
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) dives over on a two-point conversion during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneer Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Mark LoMoglio/AP)
If the season goes sideways, do the Falcons stick with Ryan?
Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8), quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and head coach Arthur Smith gather on the sideline during 32-6 season opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
The Falcons can’t be as bad as they looked. Or can they?
Braves dugout reacts in the ninth inning coming up one run short to fall 5-4 to the Colorado Rockies Tuesday, Sept 14, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
The NL East race hasn’t been much of one
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