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Weekend Predictions: Don’t bet on a Falcons, Georgia or Tech win this week

The AJC's Michael Cunningham thinks Tennessee will end its losing streak vs. UGA, but Clemson will make it 10 straight over Georgia Tech and the Vikings will top the Falcons.

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A defining moment in Brent Key’s Georgia Tech tenure is upon us

On Saturday, the Yellow Jackets will arrive at their ACC opener against No. 12 Clemson at Bobby Dodd Stadium at 2-0, the makings of a breakthrough season intact.

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Former Hawks center Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins — a former Atlanta Hawks player and the league’s first openly gay athlete — is being treated for a brain tumor, the NBA said.

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Top 10 Georgia high school football games of Week 5

With several strong matchups on the schedule, including the highest-rate game of Douglas County at Buford, here are the 10 best high school football games in Week 5.

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Braves’ Snitker unsure about future: ‘I still feel like there’s unfinished business here’

The expectation has been this would be Braves manager Brian Snitker's final season before retiring, but Snitker admits he regularly changes his mind about what he wants to do.

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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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High school football rankings: Team claims top spot for 1st time since 1990

Worth County, the new No. 1 in Class A Division I, has avenged two of its losses from last season. In Class 3A, Calhoun stayed No. 1 despite a late loss to Cartersville.

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High school football recap: Two No. 1 teams lose, Rockmart keeps streak in OT

In a game featuring eight top-200 national junior or senior prospects, Hughes defeated No. 3 Douglas County 44-31 at home to improve to 3-0 on Friday.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker walks to the dugout during a game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. The Chicago Cubs won the game, beating the Braves 6-1. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Braves’ Snitker unsure about future: ‘I still feel like there’s unfinished business here’

The expectation has been this would be Braves manager Brian Snitker's final season before retiring, but Snitker admits he regularly changes his mind about what he wants to do.

Chris Sale strikes out 9, but Braves lose series to Cubs

Is there a chance Marcell Ozuna returns to Braves in 2026?

The Braves didn’t trade impending free-agent slugger Marcell Ozuna at the deadline. And they didn’t phase him out of their plans.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel shake hands after Georgia beat Tennessee in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-17 over Tennessee. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Tennessee’s Josh Heupel reveals past issues with Georgia, challenge ahead

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel is 0-4 against UGA coach Kirby Smart and hopes to change that on Saturday.

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Kyron Jones: From high school running back to starting safety for Georgia

Once Jones decided to play for the Bulldogs, he never looked back.

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Georgia football availability report provides update on Earnest Greene, Juan Gaston

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr., who has a shoulder injury, runs a drill during the Atlanta Falcons Rookie Minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Falcons injury report: Nickel back Billy Bowman Jr. added with shoulder injury

Wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Drake London also are among several players limited with injuries.

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Falcons’ Zac Robinson on the run game: ‘Offensive line will all bounce back’

The Falcons were held to 2.5 yards per carry, which ranked 28th in the NFL in Week 1.

Dirty Birds Dispatch: Assessing the Younghoe Koo era

The Falcons have to figure out if it’s time to walk away from kicker Younghoe Koo.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall, pictured coaching against Ole Miss in June, retired after 32 seasons with the Yellow Jackets. (Eldon Lindsay/Georgia Tech Athletics 2025)

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Hall, Burnett, Howard Lowe selected for Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

Among the hall's Class of 2026 are a decorated defensive back in football, one of the winningest baseball coaches in NCAA history and a three-time NCAA champion gymnast.

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Georgia Tech defensive coordinator has faced Klubnik, Clemson before

Blake Gideon and the Texas Longhorns faced off against the Tigers during College Football Playoff.

A defining moment in Brent Key’s Georgia Tech tenure is upon us

On Saturday, the Yellow Jackets will arrive at their ACC opener against No. 12 Clemson at Bobby Dodd Stadium at 2-0, the makings of a breakthrough season intact.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón dribbles the ball toward FC Cincinnati's goal during the second half of an MLS game Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Miguel Almirón fulfills dream of helping Paraguay qualify for World Cup

“It’s a goal I’ve been working toward for nine years now to qualify,” Almirón said.

Why is Atlanta United’s defense suddenly good?

The improved work is probably too little, too late to save Atlanta United’s season. But it is evidence that club leaders are capable of fixing the team’s weak areas.

U.S. reportedly will host Portugal in Atlanta

Men’s national team might also take on Belgium in March, according to reports.

Atlanta Hawks

Jason Collins drives against Charlotte Bobcats Kwame Brown (right) during the first half at Philips Arena in Atlanta on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Hawks center Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins — a former Atlanta Hawks player and the league’s first openly gay athlete — is being treated for a brain tumor, the NBA said.

Hawks’ Trae Young to appear on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

The four-time All-Star hasn't been shy about his love for Norman and his alma mater, Oklahoma. He'll appear ahead of the matchup between Oklahoma and Michigan on Saturday.

Hawks’ Porzingis, Risacher move on to knockout rounds at EuroBasket

Two potential starters are playing well as teams advance in European tournament.

High Schools

Sprayberry quarterback Jaden Duckett (left) runs the ball against Kennesaw Mountain on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Kennesaw. Sprayberry plays at Sequoyah at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (Jamie Spaar for the AJC)

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Top 10 Georgia high school football games of Week 5

With several strong matchups on the schedule, including the highest-rate game of Douglas County at Buford, here are the 10 best high school football games in Week 5.

Cass coach talks star QB Brodie McWhorter, how team beat North Cobb

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Cass coach Steve Gates, whose team defeated North Cobb 35-27 after losing to the Warriors 43-14 in 2024.

Maxwell playoff projections heading into Week 5: Hughes a new favorite in 5A

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.

State Report

Amari Odom came off the bench in the second quarter and played the rest of the game against Indiana on Saturday. (Courtesy of Dave Williamson/Kennesaw State Athletics)

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A quarterback conundrum: Who will get the start for Kennesaw State?

Amari Odom, Dexter Williams II vie for playing time as Owls prepare for home opener.

Kennesaw State offense struggles in 56-9 loss to Indiana

Fernando Mendoza threw for four touchdowns to lead No. 23 Indiana to a 56-9 rout of Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State sends message in 1-point loss to ACC opponent

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch against Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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GHSA to set criteria to allow schools weaker in sports to move down in class

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Georgia Tech aiming not to make battle with No. 12 Clemson bigger than it is

Georgia Tech faces No. 12 Clemson on Saturday, and a Tech win would be the first time the Yellow Jackets have been 3-0 since 2016.

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Georgia State football pushes for larger crowds with $5 tickets

This week’s game against Murray State has been designated “Sellout Saturday.” All tickets are $5, and season-ticket holders have been given four free tickets each.

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Is there a chance Marcell Ozuna returns to Braves in 2026?

The Braves didn’t trade impending free-agent slugger Marcell Ozuna at the deadline. And they didn’t phase him out of their plans.

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5A teams lead list of highest-scoring Georgia HS football teams as of Week 4

Class 5A's New Manchester, Thomas County Central and Newnan lead the state in points scored per game through four weeks of high school football in Georgia.

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Braves silenced by Cade Horton again in loss to Cubs

Cubs starter Cade Horton pitched 6-1/3 innings Tuesday, allowing one run in the Braves’ 6-1 loss to Chicago at Truist Park.

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Georgia patching it together on the offensive line heading into Tennessee

Injuries have been a major story on Georgia offensive line to start the season, forcing the Bulldogs to mix and match.

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Biggest upsets, payback, surprises from Georgia high school football Week 4

Underdogs become top dogs, previous losses are avenged and some teams stay unbeaten in Week 4 games.

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ACC announces league schedule for Georgia Tech men’s basketball

Georgia Tech men’s basketball will open its 2025-26 ACC schedule when it travels to Duke at the end of December, the league announced Tuesday.

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KEN SUGIURA

Raheem Morris wants to be more decisive, so why not move on from kicker?

The Falcons coach should follow his preseason advice to himself: "Identify those problems faster" and "not waiting so long to fix then."