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12/4/21 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrates his 2nd quarter touchdown during the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Alabama bullies Georgia’s mighty defense for SEC title
Alabama coach Nick Saban (left) and Georgia coach Kirby Smart meet before their teams play Oct. 17, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Photo by University of Alabama)
Weekend Predictions: Bulldogs over Bama, Bucs beat Falcons
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Free-agent frenzy before lockout doesn’t include Braves, Freeman
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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett pumps his fist while celebrating a touchdown by running back Kenny McIntosh during the third quarter in a 45-0 shutout over Georgia Tech in NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`
No. 1 Georgia is 12-0 and ready for Alabama
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins shake hands during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Georgia won 52-7 over the Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Weekend Predictions: Bulldogs bully Jackets, Falcons win at Jags
111821 Atlanta: A disappointed, frustrated, embarrassed Falcons fan covers her face with a newspaper as her team falls 25-0 to the Patriots in a NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Falcons aren’t good, but good enough for playoff hunt in NFC
Notre Dame's Kyren Williams (23) runs past Georgia Tech's Miles Brooks (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Everyone can see Georgia Tech going in wrong direction with Geoff Collins
Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Atlanta. Boston College won 41-30. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Weekend Predictions: Huge opportunity for Jackets but they lose again
Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart instructs in the second half during a NCAA football game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Georgia won 41-17 over Tennessee. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia’s march to CFP championship starting to feel inevitable
College Football Playoff rankings Week 12-Georgia football
There should be no doubt that Stetson Bennett is the guy for Bulldogs
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) argues a call in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trae Young can’t win his feuds with refs, so he should stop trying
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, gives starting pitcher Max Fried, facing, a hug after Fried goes six scoreless innings against the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
Just like old times, Braves win it all with pitching
Braves fans react during the top of the ninth inning as the Braves were down 9-5 to the Houston Astros in game 5 of the World Series at Truist Park, Sunday, October 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
It looked easy for a moment, but it will be hard for Braves to finish Astros
10/30/21 - Atlanta - Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson reacts after hitting a solo home run to tie the game at two runs against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of game 4 in the World Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 30, 2021, in Atlanta.Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Braves ‘electrified’ by big Series hits from Swanson, Soler, Rosario, Riley
As the rain continues to come down, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson delivers to a Houston Astros batter during the fifth inning in game 3 of the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Snitker’s quick hook on Anderson ‘could have backfired’ on Braves but doesn’t
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen (right) congratulates Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com
Weekend Predictions: Wins for Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets, Falcons
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts after grounding out to end the top of the seventh inning as Houston Astros fans cheer in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
The Braves return home, where they’ve been unbeatable this October
Braves center fielder Adam Duvall hits a two-run home run 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. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
Braves show Astros they can swing the bats, too
Photos from the celebration: Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts after taking the throw to retire Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder AJ Pollock (11) for the final out to end the game and secure the Braves' 4-2 win and advanced to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
The Braves give all they’ve got to beat Dodgers, advance to World Series
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman walks off of the field after grounding out during the ninth inning. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
The Dodgers strike back; Braves squander two chances
Falcons head coach Arthur Smith and quarterback Matt Ryan confer in the final minutes against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Weekend Predictions: Defeats for Falcons, Georgia Tech
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, and left fielder Eddie Rosario celebrate their 9-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
This Braves team feels different this time
Atlanta Braves center fielder Adam Duvall, right, strikes out to end the game. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
Braves lose Game 3 in their L.A. house of horrors
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart urges his defense during the 4th quarter against Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
No more knocks against Bulldogs after Stetson Bennett lifts them to victory
070321 Atlanta: -- NICE JESTURE -- With thirty nine seconds remaining interim head coach Nate McMillan pulls his players, last but not least Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks as the season comes to an end falling to the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
This season, Hawks must be better just to make it as far
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, right, and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops talk before the start of a game on Nov. 18, 2017, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)
Weekend Predictions: Georgia keeps rolling against Kentucky
10/12/21 - Atlanta - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) is pulled in the fourth inning of the Major League Baseball playoff game between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Charlie Morton gives Braves enough before Freddie Freeman wins it
Joc Pederson didn’t join the Braves until July 16, but he’s already become a fan favorite. Just look at all the pearls hanging around necks at the ballpark. -- Text by Michael Cunningham,, AJC / Photo: Curtis Compton, AJC
Joc Pederson is a postseason pearl for Braves
Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) rolls out against Duke defensive end Ben Frye (93) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
‘Big-time player’ Jeff Sims saves Georgia Tech at Duke
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., sits injured on the field after trying to make a catch on an inside the park home run hit by Miami Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 10, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Braves can make postseason run without Ronald Acuna
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Weekend Predictions: Georgia and Georgia Tech win, Falcons lose
September 25, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Georgia Tech won 45-22 over North Carolina. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
There’s an opening for improved Georgia Tech in wild ACC
Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins is dunked with Gatorade by players after beating North Carolina 45-22 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Yellow Jackets dominate UNC to prove they’re just getting started
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Georgia handles Gamecocks, keeps pace with Bama
Falcons head coach Arthur Smith calls a time out against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Weekend Predictions: Falcons lose big, Georgia romps, Tech competes
Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton works against the Miami Marlins in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Braves headed for another NL East title, then anything can happen
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith gestures during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Weekend Predictions: Falcons slip by Philly, Georgia handles UAB
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan confers with head coach Arthur Smith as they prepare to play the Cleveland Browns in the final exhibition game of the preseason Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
I tried, failed to make good case for Falcons going to playoffs
Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins instructs players during the second half Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, against Northern Illinois at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Why I’m still buying that Geoff Collins can win at Georgia Tech
Georgia players celebrate a 10-3 victory over Clemson in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, in Charlotte. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Georgia’s defense is great, but Kirby Smart knows: ‘We’ve got to score points’
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's Tigers are favored by a field goal over Georgia. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images/TNS)
Weekend Predictions: Georgia clips Clemson, Tech hammers Huskies
Georgia football-national media-2021 season
Here’s how Georgia’s football season will play out
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith looks at his team from the sidelines during the first half of a NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Time for Arthur Smith’s Falcons to show us something
Michael Cunningham,: The Braves still are in firm control of the NL East with 36 games to go. AJC file photo
Forget the Yankees. Braves up for challenge of Giants and Dodgers
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SEC expansion provokes feeble response from ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12
Former Falcons owner Rankin Smith (from left), Julia Elliott, former Georgia Bulldogs coach Vince Dooley and former Atlanta Constitution sports editor Jesse Outlar before a game in 1966. Elliott was credited with selection of Falcons as the name for the new franchise.
‘The History of the Atlanta Falcons’ is context for why 28-3 hurt so bad
Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman rounds second base as he gets a triple during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Braves rolling as Freddie Freeman’s good swings rewarded
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during the Bulldogs’ practice session in Athens, Ga., on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles)
This doesn’t have to be the year for Georgia football, but it should be
0Braves catcher Stephen Vogt loses control of his bat while taking strike three for the out against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Braves taste first place, will keep rolling against struggling foes
Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Andrew Thacker.
In Year 3 of rebuild, Georgia Tech’s defense has the players to ‘attack’
070321 Atlanta: Atlanta Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan and Trae Young (from left), Bogdan Bogdanovic, Clint Capela, John Collins, and Kevin Huerter try to mount another come back against the Milwaukee Bucks that falls short during the fourth quarter in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Hawks will be good again next season, but East looks tougher
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and head coach Arthur Smith confer during the fourth day of training camp practice Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Evaluations of Falcons’ player talent are doses of reality
Hawks point guard Trae Young
Hawks pay up for Trae Young, one of NBA’s best bargains
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