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Georgia Tech turns attention to revenge against Georgia

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4 takeaways from Georgia Tech’s loss to Pitt

No. 16 Georgia Tech's ACC title game hopes are still alive after a 42-28 loss to Pitt in its home finale, but their chances of clinching a berth were dashed.

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Pitt jumps out to 28-0 lead, beats No. 16 Georgia Tech 42-28

Pitt took a 28-0 lead in the second quarter and No. 16 Georgia Tech's comeback attempts fell short on Senior Night in a 42-28 loss.

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Georgia wins regular season home finale, turns attention to Georgia Tech

Georgia coasts past Charlotte, 35-3, readies for Georgia Tech week.

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‘It’s going to be a war’: Georgia ready for battle against Georgia Tech

After easily dispatching Charlotte 35-3, it didn't take Georgia players and coaches long to turn their attention to in-state rival Georgia Tech.

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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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21 games between top-10 teams headline second round of GHSA playoffs

There will be 21 games between top-10 teams in the second round of the GHSA playoffs on Friday, and seven of the AJC Super 11 players are still playing.

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Grayson snags No. 1 national ranking from Florida powerhouse IMG Academy

Defending Class 6A champion Grayson picked up its second No. 1 national football ranking when USA Today moved the Rams into the top spot this week.

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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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Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.

What to make of Braves re-signing Raisel Iglesias, trading for Mauricio Dubón

The Braves’ two deals completed on Wednesday clarified at least a section of the team’s offseason plan.

Braves re-sign closer Raisel Iglesias to one-year deal

The re-signing of Raisel Iglesias to a one-year $16 million deal with the Braves retains Iglesias at the same salary he earned last season.

Georgia Bulldogs

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‘It’s going to be a war’: Georgia ready for battle against Georgia Tech

After easily dispatching Charlotte 35-3, it didn't take Georgia players and coaches long to turn their attention to in-state rival Georgia Tech.

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Charlotte in home finale

The Georgia Bulldogs closed out their home season with a convincing 35-3 win over Charlotte at Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon.

Kirby Smart on Georgia Tech: ‘I know the brand of football they play’

In his postgame press conference after a 35-3 win over Charlotte, Kirby Smart's mind was already on Georgia Tech, among other things.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons’ Kirk Cousins returns to lineup with depleted receiving corps

Kirk Cousins is set to start at quarterback when the Falcons (3-7) play the Saints (2-8) at 4:25 p.m. Sunday in New Orleans.

What will the retooled Falcons offense with Kirk Cousins look like?

Cousins is set to take over for the injured Michael Penix Jr. when the Falcons face the Saints Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons’ Deablo set to return from arm injury; Bowman out with Achilles

Linebacker Divine Deablo is set to return on Sunday after missing four games with a fractured forearm, but receiver Drake London and nickelback Billy Bowman are out.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeated by Pittsburgh in Yellow Jackets' home finale

Needing a win to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship Game, Georgia Tech flopped in a big way Saturday, losing 44-28 to the Pittsburgh Panthers.

How No. 16 Georgia Tech can still make the ACC title game

Georgia Tech turns attention to revenge against Georgia

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Inside look: Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is a palace

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution received an exclusive tour of the $200 million headquarters for the United States Soccer Federation.

Atlanta United’s 2026 schedule has home opener on March 7

Opener is Feb. 21 at Cincinnati, in new manager Gerardo Martino’s season debut.

Atlanta United has ideas to improve roster

As the trade window and free agency near, Chris Henderson was tight-lipped about the team's strategy but right fullback, goalkeeper and central defender could be targets.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks get the better of Pelicans, split two-game road trip

The Hawks beat the Pelicans 115-98 to split a two-game road trip, holding an opponent under 100 points for the first time all season.

Sharpshooting Spurs: Hawks fall in San Antonio

Good, bad, ugly: Hawks have to make stops, give themselves a chance

The Hawks' five-game win streak came to an end at the hands of the red-hot Pistons but the Hawks continue to show they're a resilient team.

High Schools

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GHSA playoff predictions: Who are the Maxwell second round favorites?

GHSA second round playoff projections for Georgia high school football according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell summary after First Round: Creekside is Georgia’s highest rated team

After the first round of playoffs, the Maxwell summary slates Creekside as Georgia's highest-rated team.

GHSA playoff projections: Who are the Maxwell favorites in the first round?

Week 12 projections for Georgia high school football according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

State Report

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Odom’s record-setting day leads Kennesaw State to wild win over Missouri State

Amari Odom found Chase Belcher for a go-ahead 14-yard touchdown with 27 seconds remaining and Kennesaw State beat Missouri State 41-34.

How Jerry Mack saw a then-walk-on as ‘one of the key pillars’ of KSU football

Milon Jones began playing football when he was 7 years old. Today he is the starting free safety for the Kennesaw State football team.

60-yard FG breaks Georgia State record set by former NFL standout Wil Lutz

Braeden McAlister provided a highlight in an otherwise dismal season for Georgia State last week when he kicked a school-record 60-yard field goal against Marshall.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeated by Pittsburgh in Yellow Jackets' home finale

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Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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