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Georgia WR Colbie Young reaches plea deal, return to play now a possibility

Colbie Young has been suspended indefinitely from the Georgia football team since his arrest Oct. 8.

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Cunningham: Jalen Johnson’s season is finished, and so are the Hawks

The loss of Jalen Johnson pretty much ends any chance that the Atlanta Hawks will do anything in the postseason. That’s assuming they make it.

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Falcons heavily scouting the pass-rushers at the Senior Bowl

All-American from Marshall is on the radar in Mobile, with the ACC and SEC defensive players of the year.

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Former Georgia Tech tight end Jackson Hawes making most of Senior Bowl invite

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Sugiura: Signing Brittney Griner is exciting, but can the Dream make it work?

In a crowded marketplace in which the Atlanta Dream have struggled to distinguish themselves, signing Brittney Griner as a free agent already has won them eyeballs.

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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 Hawks 2024-25 schedule

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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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Georgia Tech top 10 football players per decade

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Georgia Bulldogs top 10 football players per decade

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution chose UGA's best football players from the year 1940 to 2010.

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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...
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Daytona Beach wildlife: Where adventure awaits!
More than just sand and sun, Daytona Beach offers outdoor experiences for wildlife lovers wanting to get closer to...
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Waterfalls, wineries and more: 10 spring things to do in Rabun County
Only two hours from Atlanta is Rabun County, nestled in the North Georgia Mountains.

Atlanta Braves

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Braves announce 16 non-roster invitees for spring training

Perhaps the most intriguing player is Drake Baldwin, the team's top catching prospect.

Who are best remaining MLB free agents? How are they relevant to Braves?

President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said the team wasn’t close to another addition. That doesn’t mean there won’t be one.

Analysis: Braves’ bet on Jurickson Profar could have big benefits

The Atlanta Braves are making a considerable bet on outfielder Jurickson Profar, who had a career year last season.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) celebrates a touchdown by teammate Nate Frazier (not pictured) during the second half against Clemson at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 34-3. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia WR Colbie Young reaches plea deal, return to play now a possibility

Colbie Young has been suspended indefinitely from the Georgia football team since his arrest Oct. 8.

Georgia basketball snaps losing streak with home win over South Carolina

Photos: Bulldogs handle Gamecocks

AJC photos from Georgia's college basketball game against South Carolina in Athens on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The Bulldogs won 71-60.

Atlanta Falcons

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Zach Pyron (5) on a keeper behind tight end Jackson Hawes (85) on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Former Georgia Tech tight end Jackson Hawes making most of Senior Bowl invite

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Falcons heavily scouting the pass-rushers at the Senior Bowl

All-American from Marshall is on the radar in Mobile, with the ACC and SEC defensive players of the year.

Cover 9@9: History might be kind to Falcons’ big move to draft Michael Penix Jr.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Football fans watch during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Miami at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 28-23 over Miami. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Central Florida staffer to join Georgia Tech football

The Yellow Jackets added to their recruiting staff.

Georgia Tech loses late lead and game at Notre Dame

Georgia Tech long snapper named academic All-America

Freer is Tech football’s first academic All-American since Darryl Richard in 2007.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United forward Xande Silva controls the ball against defender Derrick Williams during preseason training at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Marietta, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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MLS, Apple add ‘Sunday Night Soccer’

It's the first major change in the second year of the 10-year contract between the league and its streaming partner.

Atlanta United’s Cayman Togashi fulfills wish to return to U.S.

Togashi was born in New York, but his family left for Yokohama, Japan, when he was 4 years old. He said Wednesday he dreamed of returning to the U.S.

Atlanta United won’t compete in this year’s U.S. Open Cup

Atlanta United won the U.S. Open Cup, the oldest soccer tournament in the U.S., in 2019.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) reacts after getting hurt on a play with Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Hawks’ Jalen Johnson will miss the rest of the season with a torn labrum

The Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of a six-game slide, and Johnson’s injury further compounds the tough stretch they have ahead of them.

Hawks’ Trae Young saving his money but still has thoughts on officials

Rockets outmuscle Hawks, who drop sixth straight game

High Schools

Interim Brookwood coach Chad Nighbert addresses his team after a 32-29 win over Peachtree Ridge, Oct. 18, 2024, in Lawrenceville. Brookwood hired Nighbert as its permanent coach in January.

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Georgia high school football coaching changes: 30 of 57 jobs filled, more openings on way

Hughes football brings back state title-winning 2022 coordinator as head coach

4-star prospect Khamari Brooks breaks down why Georgia made his top three schools

2026 4-star EDGE Khamari Brooks breaks down why Georgia football made his top three schools

State Report

Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley (14) attempts to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)

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Trio of freshmen help Kennesaw State defy early doubters

The Owls were picked by coaches to finish last in Conference USA, but are only one game out of first place.

Signing Brittney Griner is exciting, but can the Dream make it work?

In a crowded marketplace in which the Atlanta Dream have struggled to distinguish themselves, signing Brittney Griner as a free agent already has won them eyeballs.

WNBA star Brittney Griner says she is signing with the Atlanta Dream

Ten-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner says she is joining the Atlanta Dream as a free agent.

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Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (left) goes for a loose ball against Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) during first half of a basketball game on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. The Hawks lost 100-96. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

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Georgia Tech loses late lead and game at Notre Dame

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Rockets outmuscle Hawks, who drop sixth straight game

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Hughes football brings back state title-winning 2022 coordinator as head coach

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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher picked for Rising Stars challenge during All-Star weekend

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ESPN looking to inspire with all-Black broadcast crew during Hawks game Feb. 5

As part of the network’s Black History Always celebration, ESPN will have an all-Black broadcast crew for Hawks game Feb. 5.

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Dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe looks to impress NFL scouts at Senior Bowl

Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Miami’s Cam Ward are considered the top two quarterbacks in this draft class. After those two players, there’s a massive competition.

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How Georgia’s No. 1 basketball prospect brings quarterback’s perspective to the court

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Depleted Hawks fall on road to Timberwolves

DeAndre Hunter had a career-high 35 points and Keaton Wallace added 13 for the Hawks, who played without Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels.