Matthew Stafford’s twins, wife react to contract extension with Lions

After the announcement of his new deal with the Detroit Lions on Monday night, Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly posted a video of the couple’s twin daughters reacting to the news.

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The five-year, $135 million extension, according to the NFL Network' Ian Rapoport, makes Stafford the highest-paid player in NFL history.

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“When daddy and mommy whispered to us we would be spending 6 more years in Detroit... hope y'all are as excited as we are!” Kelly wrote alongside her Instagram video of infant daughters Chandler and Sawyer.

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How the Top 25 should look: Indiana jumps Oregon, Texas back in rankings

Indiana's big win at Oregon was the big news on Saturday and should put the Hoosiers in the Top 3 of the rankings,

Georgia State can’t slow down Appalachian State

Appalachian State beat Georgia State 41-20, dropping the Panthers to 1-5 overall. Georgia State is winless vs. FBS competition this season.

New venues. New teams. Savannah Bananas launch plans for ‘really big year.’

The Savannah Bananas announced an expansion of Banana Ball, including two new teams, in unveiling their 2026 barnstorming baseball schedule.

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Council president race highlights politics of policing in Atlanta

The race pits an established council member who warns against public safety changes against a progressive who wants a new approach.

Why some Atlantans are saying ‘Hello’ again, or for first time, to landlines

Whether it’s a parent restricting a child’s access to social media or a young adult avoiding doom scrolling, a new generation of landlines is trending.

I-85’s landmark piano in the sky to come down ahead of music shop’s move

This is the sign’s swan song. Cooper Piano in Brookhaven has sold its building on Northeast Expressway and will move its showroom to a smaller space in Chamblee.