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UGA star Henley matches first-round scoring record to lead Tour Championship

Russell Henley found a way to stop Scottie Scheffler. At least for a day, with Henley leading after the first round of the Tour Championship.

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SEC football going to a nine-game conference schedule

The news comes one day after the CFP revealed it has added an enhanced schedule strength metric for the College Football Playoff selection committee to use.

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Howard, Gray spark Dream past Lynx in thriller

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Braves’ Austin Riley undergoes surgery, will miss rest of season

This marked the second straight season the Atlanta third baseman was limited due to multiple IL stints.

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‘Money Mike’ is back: Harris surging after first-half slump

After a slow start, Braves center fielder Michael Harris II is hitting like a star again — and proving his long-term value in Atlanta.

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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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A look at the 10 best high school football games on opening weekend

Here’s a look at the 10 best football games on the schedule for the rest of the week.

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Georgia high school football week 1 recap

Week 1 of the Georgia high school football season is here, and the AJC will have live updates to share top moments from football fields around the state.

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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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Michael Cunningham’s columns

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Vote: How many games will the Falcons win in the 2025 regular season?

With Raheem Morris in his second season coaching and Michael Penix Jr. starting, hopes are high. How many wins will the Falcons get in the 2025 regular season?

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Vote: How many rushing yards will Bijan Robinson gain in 2025?

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson enters his third season, having rushed for 1,456 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2024.

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Braves’ Austin Riley undergoes surgery, will miss rest of season

This marked the second straight season the Atlanta third baseman was limited due to multiple IL stints.

‘Money Mike’ is back: Michael Harris II surging after first-half slump

After a slow start, Braves center fielder Michael Harris II is hitting like a star again — and proving his long-term value in Atlanta.

Braves offseason lookahead: What needs must be addressed?

With this lost season nearing its conclusion, here are some questions facing the Braves roster this winter:

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia football knows it can only do so much to address its tackling issues

Georgia players hear the coaches loud and clear when it comes to a greater emphasis on tackling, even if there isn’t an easy or obvious way to do so.

U.S. Amateur champion returns to normalcy after whirlwind week

Thomasville teen Mason Howell returned Wednesday morning to the Brookwood School less than 72 hours after he won the ultimate championship in amateur golf.

All-American punter Brett Thorson may not be ready for Georgia’s opener

Thorson is still recovering from knee surgery he had to repair his ACL and MCL. He picked up the injury in the SEC championship game win over the Texas Longhorns in December.

Atlanta Falcons

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Who’s a lock, on the bubble or a long shot to make the Falcons’ 53-man roster

The Atlanta Falcons have 53 roster spots to fill by 4 p.m. Tuesday. Here's a position-by-position rundown predicting locks, the maybes and the long shots for those spots.

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5 things to watch when Falcons play the Cowboys on Friday

In their final exhibition game, the Falcons will send out Easton Stick to face Joe Milton and the Dallas Cowboys at 8 p.m. Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Dirty Birds Dispatch: The QB exhibition debate, in context

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Georgia Tech women’s basketball announces nonconference schedule

The Yellow Jackets open the season with a five-game home stand that includes matchups with Radford, Princeton, Charleston Southern, Jacksonville and West Georgia.

Georgia Tech’s new punter is Holy Innocents’ grad, UNLV transfer

Georgia Tech senior Marshall Nichols, a 2024 Ray Guy Award candidate, was the nation's sixth-best punter in 2023 with an average of 47.1 yards.

Three Georgia Tech players named to Senior Bowl’s Top 300 list

Tech quarterback Haynes King, running back Jamal Haynes and offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge were chosen for the Top 300 list for the 2026 Senior Bowl.

Atlanta United FC

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Atlanta United winless streak reaches 10

The play that sums up Atlanta United’s awful season

Tristan Muyumba's shot on a near-empty net hits Atlanta United teammate Alexey Miranchuk and misses the target, all but ending a chance of a rally against Colorado.

Derrick Williams transfer another in Atlanta United defender moves

Williams' transfer is another turn in a carousel of personnel moves that has frustrated manager Ronny Deila.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks make Caleb Houstan signing official; 18 players will head to camp

Caleb Houstan, who the Magic drafted in the second round in 2022, is a career 37% 3-point shooter who shot better than 50% from 3 after the All-Star break last season.

Hawks agree to 2-year deal with restricted free-agent center

N’Faly Dante, who has played in just four NBA regular-season games, would provide center depth for the Atlanta Hawks behind Onyeka Okongwu and Kristaps Porzingis.

Takeaways from Hawks’ schedule, including a tough start and back-to-backs

Expectations are higher because of their successful offseason, which included adding key pieces such as Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard.

High Schools

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Where Georgia teams stand in national HS football rankings ahead of Week 2

After week 1 results, here is where Georgia teams stand in several national polls.

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One of Georgia HS football’s longest active losing streaks will end this week

One of the state’s longest losing streaks is scheduled to end Friday when Cross Keys plays at Riverside Prep.

North Cobb transfer QB wanted opportunity ‘to really show what I can do’

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is North Cobb quarterback Teddy Jarrard, whose No. 6-ranked Warriors travel to face McEachern on Friday night in a Class 6A game.

State Report

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PHOTOS: First-round action at the 2025 Tour Championship

The 2025 Tour Championship began with the first round at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.

PHOTOS: Play begins at East Lake with first round of the Tour Championship

The Tour Championship began Thursday, Aug. 21, 20025 at East Lake Golf Club.

PHOTOS: Wednesday practice day at Tour Championship

Wednesday was the final practice day until the PGA Tour's Tour Championship begins on Thursday.

PHOTOS: First-round action at the 2025 Tour Championship

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Harris English finds his ball away from the first fairway during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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No pressure: First Tee kids deliver splash-free opening shots

High school students Aiko Benford and Samuel West were chosen from the First Tee of Metro Atlanta to hit the ceremonial first shot. Both also received $10,000 scholarships.

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Georgia Tech’s new punter is Holy Innocents’ grad, UNLV transfer

Georgia Tech senior Marshall Nichols, a 2024 Ray Guy Award candidate, was the nation's sixth-best punter in 2023 with an average of 47.1 yards.

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Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary carted off practice field

McGary appeared to injure his left leg, though the extent of the injury is unclear.

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UGA star Henley matches first-round scoring record to lead Tour Championship

SEC football going to a nine-game conference schedule

Howard, Gray spark Dream past Lynx in thriller

Braves’ Austin Riley undergoes surgery, will miss rest of season

‘Money Mike’ is back: Harris surging after first-half slump

AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

A look at the 10 best high school football games on opening weekend

Georgia high school football week 1 recap

Atlanta TV sports listings

Michael Cunningham’s columns

Ken Sugiura’s columns

Vote: How many games will the Falcons win in the 2025 regular season?

Vote: How many rushing yards will Bijan Robinson gain in 2025?

Braves’ Austin Riley undergoes surgery, will miss rest of season

‘Money Mike’ is back: Michael Harris II surging after first-half slump

Braves offseason lookahead: What needs must be addressed?

Georgia football knows it can only do so much to address its tackling issues

U.S. Amateur champion returns to normalcy after whirlwind week

All-American punter Brett Thorson may not be ready for Georgia’s opener

Who’s a lock, on the bubble or a long shot to make the Falcons’ 53-man roster

5 things to watch when Falcons play the Cowboys on Friday

Dirty Birds Dispatch: The QB exhibition debate, in context

Georgia Tech women’s basketball announces nonconference schedule

Georgia Tech’s new punter is Holy Innocents’ grad, UNLV transfer

Three Georgia Tech players named to Senior Bowl’s Top 300 list

Atlanta United winless streak reaches 10

The play that sums up Atlanta United’s awful season

Derrick Williams transfer another in Atlanta United defender moves

Hawks make Caleb Houstan signing official; 18 players will head to camp

Hawks agree to 2-year deal with restricted free-agent center

Takeaways from Hawks’ schedule, including a tough start and back-to-backs

Where Georgia teams stand in national HS football rankings ahead of Week 2

One of Georgia HS football’s longest active losing streaks will end this week

North Cobb transfer QB wanted opportunity ‘to really show what I can do’

PHOTOS: First-round action at the 2025 Tour Championship

PHOTOS: Play begins at East Lake with first round of the Tour Championship

PHOTOS: Wednesday practice day at Tour Championship

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