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Kirby Smart knew risk of onside kick: ‘I was an idiot if it didn’t work’

The Georgia coach’s fourth-quarter gamble pays off, putting the Texas defense back on the field right after the Bulldogs finished a 10-play TD drive.

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CJ Allen dealing with knee injury suffered during Georgia’s win over Texas

The star linebacker, who was named a semifinalist for Butkus and Bednarik awards, was scheduled to get an MRI.

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Georgia Tech survives, but ‘can’t keep playing like this’ to make ACC title game

No. 16 Georgia Tech might be relieved it still has a chance at an ACC Championship after an escape at BC, but no one in the locker room is happy about the way they played.

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Win at BC puts No. 16 Georgia Tech in position to make ACC title game

The win at Boston College wasn't pretty, but it kept No. 16 Georgia Tech alive for the ACC title game. A win at home against Pitt next week gets the Yellow Jackets there.

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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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Everything to know about the Class 2A first-round playoff matchups

Seedings, playoff history, game projections and more for the 16 first-round games in Class 2A of the GHSA football state playoffs.

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Everything to know about the Class A Division I first-round playoff matchups

Here is a preview — including predictions and historical information — of every first-round matchup in Class A.

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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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Ronald Acuña Jr. wins NL Comeback Player of the Year

How Drake Baldwin’s Rookie of the Year win affects the Braves’ future

The Braves gained a first-round pick and extra draft cash thanks to Drake Baldwin’s standout rookie season.

Drake Baldwin wins National League Rookie of the Year

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin won the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year award. Baldwin earned the honor over Cubs pitcher Cade Horton and Brewers infielder Caleb Durbin.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia moves up to No. 4 in AP poll after concluding SEC play

Georgia moved up to No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25 poll after Week 13 after its 35-10 win over Texas on Saturday.

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Another big game at Sanford Stadium, another most predictable outcome

After UGA moves to 9-0 against top 10 foes at home, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says ‘That’s why they’ve kind of been the standard of college football for the last 10 years,’

Steve Sarkisian explains Texas’ fourth-quarter ‘disaster’ vs. Georgia

The Bulldogs outscore the Longhorns 21-0 in final quarter, and the Texas coach falls to 0-3 against UGA coach Kirby Smart over the last two seasons.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. leaves game after knee injury; Cousins enters

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Panthers add another FG, cut Falcons’ lead to 21-16 late in third quarter

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At the halfway point of the season for the Falcons, very few position groups are grading out well.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Georgia Tech falls to No. 15 in AP poll after ugly win at Boston College

Georgia Tech fell from No. 14 to No. 15 in the latest AP Top 25 poll after an ugly win over Boston College on Saturday.

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Yellow Jackets overcome poor defense, red zone issues again

Despite a bye week to focus on the shaky defense and red zone woes it showed in the loss to N.C. State, Georgia Tech stumbled in those areas again but rallied to beat BC.

Georgia Tech’s home finale against Pitt gets primetime kickoff

For the first time this season, the Yellow Jackets will play at night at Bobby Dodd Stadium when they face the Panthers on Saturday with an ACC title game berth on the line.

Atlanta United FC

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Atlanta United managerial finalists included one surprise

Atlanta United’s list of managerial finalists, culminated by the hiring of Gerardo Martino, included several other highly regarded managers.

Q&A with Atlanta United’s Gerardo Martino: On the roster, pressure and World Cup

Martino said believes he can help the Five Stripes win, similar to when he led them the first time.

‘On a good track’: Martino believes Atlanta United is better than its results

During an introductory news conference Thursday, Gerardo Tata Martino acknowledged that there are obviously needed improvements or there wouldn’t have been a coaching change.

Atlanta Hawks

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Good, really good and not-so-good: Hawks making noise with four straight wins

Without Trae Young, the Hawks have won four in a row, including an impressive 132-122 win over the Jazz on Thursday that was led by Jalen Johnson's triple-double.

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson is making a case for All-NBA consideration

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is well on his way to an All-NBA season for the Hawks, who have won their last four games.

Another gear: Johnson, Okongwu power Hawks over Jazz with career nights

The Hawks found the right gear to grind out a 132-122 victory over the Jazz on Thursday night at the Delta Center in Utah.

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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.

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the first round

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.

Maxwell regular season summary: Class 6A crowded at the top

Classes 4A, 3A, 2A and A Division I saw second-rated teams make the leap to the top spot in the Maxwell Ratings for Georgia high school football after Week 11.

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Kennesaw State to honor legacy of late coach Amir Abdur-Rahim

When Kennesaw State hosts South Florida on Sunday in a game dubbed “Love Wins,” late coach Amir Abdur-Rahim will be honored during a halftime ceremony.

With win Saturday, Kennesaw State would be only team with no CUSA loss

If Kennesaw State defeats Jacksonville State on Saturday, it will go a long way toward determining who will play for it in the conference championship game Dec. 5.

Cink chases Schwab Cup title but really wants to be Ryder Cup captain

Georgia Tech great, now 52, thrives on senior golf circuit.

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Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) runs for yards during the fourth quarter against Texas in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Midseason report card: Falcons earn low marks for first half of season

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Another gear: Johnson, Okongwu power Hawks over Jazz with career nights

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Supposed isolation of Michael Penix Jr. a social media distortion

Comments that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made on Wednesday about his support system were misinterpreted and blown out of proportion on social media.

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Falcons’ injury report: 2 key offensive starters questionable vs. Panthers

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DeKalb County team opens football playoffs with historic victory

Miller Grove, a DeKalb County school known for its basketball prowess, made news in football Thursday night with the first playoff victory in its 20-year history.

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Panthers add another FG, cut Falcons’ lead to 21-16 late in third quarter

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Georgia moves up to No. 4 in AP poll after concluding SEC play

Another big game at Sanford Stadium, another most predictable outcome

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Panthers add another FG, cut Falcons’ lead to 21-16 late in third quarter

Midseason report card: Falcons earn low marks for first half of season

Georgia Tech falls to No. 15 in AP poll after ugly win at Boston College

Yellow Jackets overcome poor defense, red zone issues again

Georgia Tech’s home finale against Pitt gets primetime kickoff

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‘On a good track’: Martino believes Atlanta United is better than its results

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Hawks’ Jalen Johnson is making a case for All-NBA consideration

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Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the first round

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