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Michael Penix Jr. waiting for his Christmas gift: a Falcons victory Sunday

With the season slipping away, first-year coach Raheem Morris handed the ball to his rookie quarterback.

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North Oconee state title puts Georgia Tech’s Buster Faulkner and son in unique club

Buster Faulkner and Harrison Faulkner are thought to be the first father-son duo in GHSA history to lead schools to state championships.

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After slide, Falcons’ standing hardly could be better

With two more wins, starting Sunday at Washington, the Falcons would end their six-year playoff drought and win the NFC South for the first time since 2016.

Dec 24, 2024
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Pair of Georgia Tech defensive starters out for Birmingham Bowl

Dec 24, 2024
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Vote: Will Falcons defeat Commanders?

Dec 24, 2024
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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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Atlanta Falcons Schedule

Atlanta Falcons schedule, results, including in-progress games, from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Live NFL Scores

NFL scores, results for in-progress games, from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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College football: Full schedule for 2024 12-team playoff

Four first-round games will be played on campus sites which will be announced campuses on Selection Day, December 8.

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High school news, notes and more

The latest news, notes and more from high school sports action in the state of Georgia.

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3 festive cookie recipes you can bake with the family
The holiday season ushers in lots of fun opportunities for families to spend time together. One of the best ways to...
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Why Winter is the best time to visit Daytona Beach
Enjoy the ever-popular coastal destination of Daytona Beach during the winter season.
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Jon Ritchie appointed as president of American Integrity Insurance
American Integrity Insurance Group, a leading Southeast property insurer, is proud to announce the promotion of Jon...

Atlanta Braves

An American flag is unfurled at the Braves home opening day game versus the Diamondbacks at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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Braves earn glowing reviews for fan service again in 2024

Get used to it Brave fans: Max Fried officially is a Yankee

Braves deal means more free TV viewer options, including spring training games

The Braves announced a deal with Gray Media to simulcast certain games, expanding the reach to six states in the Southeast.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia players celebrate victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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With visions of Sugar Bowls dancing in their heads, Georgia fans got an early holiday gift

Brandon Adams: This year’s SEC Championship game undoubtedly is one that UGA fans will be telling stories about for years to come.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck undergoes surgery, will miss rest of season

Georgia announced that quarterback Carson Beck had elbow surgery and will miss the rest of the season.

For Georgia, longer gap between games could be real disadvantage vs. Notre Dame

When the Bulldogs line up against No. 7 seed Fighting Irish Jan. 1 in the Sugar Bowl, it will have been 25 days since they defeated Texas in the SEC title game.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Michael Penix Jr. waiting for his Christmas gift: a Falcons victory Sunday

With the season slipping away, first-year coach Raheem Morris handed the ball to his rookie quarterback.

Cover 9@9: Are the Falcons legitimate playoff contenders?

Here's some playoff talk and a look at the relationship between Falcons coach Raheem Morris and Commanders coach Dan Quinn.

Where to watch, listen, livestream Falcons at Commanders

Here are some helpful things to know about Sunday’s game.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

North Oconee’s quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) dives through Marist’s defense during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

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North Oconee state title puts Georgia Tech’s Buster Faulkner and son in unique club

Buster Faulkner and Harrison Faulkner are thought to be the first father-son duo in GHSA history to lead schools to state championships.

Pair of Georgia Tech defensive starters out for Birmingham Bowl

Ivy League offensive player of the year to join Yellow Jackets

He is the 15th player who has announced his decision to transfer to Tech in this cycle.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze #9 reacts after the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Saturday October 19, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

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MLS analysts provide takes on what Atlanta United can expect from Ronny Deila

Atlanta United hires Ronny Deila as manager

Deila will become the team’s fifth manager. He succeeds Gonzalo Pineda, who was fired in June.

Atlanta United signs Will Reilly as Homegrown

Atlanta Hawks

Dyson Daniels (5) shoots against Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Hawks stifle Timberwolves to snap three game skid

Five observations from Monday's victory at State Farm Arena ...

Photos: Hawks defeat Timberwolves at State Farm Arena

Atlanta native Anthony Edwards and Minnesota provided the opposition in the final game before Christmas.

Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu wins NBA Cares Community Assist Award

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Carver-Columbus headlines top Class 2A boys teams

Dalton football hires Roswell coach with 50 wins in 5 seasons

No class produced more state champions than 2A

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South Florida beats San Jose State in 5th overtime thriller at Hawaii Bowl

It was the longest FBS bowl or postseason game since overtime was established in 1996.

College football bowl schedule 2024-2025: Dates, game times, TV channels, scores

Here is the schedule of college bowl games, including the extra college football playoff games for the 2024-2025 bowl season.

Georgia State’s ‘rough patch’ continues with loss in Sun Belt opener

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Where QBs Gunner Stockton, Carson Beck stand ahead of Georgia-Notre Dame playoff game

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How ‘mountain blood’ powers Gunner Stockton, who is set for his first start as Georgia QB

Those mountain traits will be put to the ultimate test next week as the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs take on No. 7 Notre Dame in the quarterfinal Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

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Ex-Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick says job coaching at Norfolk State ‘full-circle moment’

Former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was officially welcomed as Norfolk State University’s head football coach Monday with a jersey bearing his name and the number seven.

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Jake Matthews ‘really impressed’ with Michael Penix Jr.’s first start for Falcons

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Five things we learned from Falcons’ win over Giants

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You can call them the first-place Falcons again

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‘Almost flawless’ Michael Penix gives Falcons what they desperately needed

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Braves earn glowing reviews for fan service again in 2024

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Hawks center Larry Nance Jr. believes in his work, shooting with confidence

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Falcons post impressive win over Giants in Penix’s first start