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Four overtimes, one redemption: South Carolina State claims HBCU national championship

South Carolina State rallied from 21 down against Prairie View A&M to win 40-38 in four overtimes, taking home the HBCU national championship.

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Georgia overcomes slow start to defeat Cincinnati in Holiday Hoopsgiving

Georgia basketball beat Cincinnati, 84-65, in State Farm Arena during Holiday Hoopsgiving.

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Why Georgia shouldn’t overthink possible Ole Miss rematch in Sugar Bowl

Former Georgia star and current SEC Network studio analyst Benjamin Watson explains why it's not so difficult to beat a team twice in one season if a team prepares well.

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Washington County coach Roberts Edwards let go

Washington County coach Robert Edwards was let go on Saturday after his fifth season at the helm. The former UGA running back went 20-24 in his five seasons.

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5 things we learned from the Falcons’ win over the Bucs

Atlanta should just play football as it debates the fate of Kyle Pitts.

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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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Georgia’s 6A title game could produce state’s first national champion since 2015

Several national media outlets set the paths for Buford or Carrollton to win the national championship.

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GHSA removes 2026 postseason ban on Brunswick football

The ban was in response to its Nov. 21 brawl with Gainesville in the second round of the playoff.

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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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2025 College Football Playoff quiz

How well do you know the College Football Playoff? Take a quiz to find out.

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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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Answering questions about Yastrzemski, Suarez, Braves offseason

Rather than shopping in the bargain bin, general manager Alex Anthopoulos spent aggressively to meet two needs that were part of the club’s downfall in 2025.

Mike Yastrzemski has ‘long-term memories of rooting for the Braves’

“The No. 1 thing is the history of the organization and trying to win,” Yastrzemski said when asked what separated the Braves from his other suitors.

Braves add to their bullpen in signing All-Star Robert Suarez

The Atlanta Braves signed reliever Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract Thursday. Suarez is the team’s second significant signing in as many days.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia overcomes slow start to defeat Cincinnati in Holiday Hoopsgiving

Georgia basketball beat Cincinnati, 84-65, in State Farm Arena during Holiday Hoopsgiving.

PHOTOS: Georgia basketball rolls to win over Cincinnati

The Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team improved to 9-1 on the season with a convincing 84-65 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena.

Why Georgia shouldn’t overthink possible Ole Miss rematch in Sugar Bowl

Former Georgia star and current SEC Network studio analyst Benjamin Watson explains why it's not so difficult to beat a team twice in one season if a team prepares well.

Atlanta Falcons

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5 things we learned from the Falcons’ win over the Bucs

Atlanta should just play football as it debates the fate of Kyle Pitts.

Falcons’ Kirk Cousins has another strong performance when playing the Bucs

Quarterback Kirk Cousins rallied the Falcons from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to a 29-28 victory over the Bucs on Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium.

Bijan Robinson apologizes for comment made postgame Thursday

Falcons running back quickly took to social media. 'I recognize the mistake,' he said, adding he will do better in the future.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Paul Johnson’s favorite Army-Navy story, starring George W. Bush

Ex-Tech coach Paul Johnson tells how a joke at the White House and then-President George W. Bush’s game-day words made his favorite Army-Navy memory unforgettable.

Georgia Tech announces 2026 baseball schedule

Georgia Tech baseball announced its 2026 schedule Friday, which features 34 home games and five home ACC series.

Future Yellow Jackets: A final look at Georgia Tech football signees

Coach Brent Key has 24 high school seniors who have signed to play for Tech in 2026. Tech’s 2026 recruiting class ranks 38th overall and ninth among ACC teams.

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World Cup ticket prices for Atlanta matches increase

New ticket prices for the World Cup group stage matches in Atlanta will range from as low as $140 to as much as $600, according to information released by FIFA on Thursday.

Atlanta United defeats Botafogo in court over Thiago Almada ... again

Atlanta United won another round in its court battle with Botafogo over its failure to pay $21 million for Thiago Almada.

U.S. men’s soccer team will play Senegal in a friendly in Charlotte

The U.S. men’s soccer team has scheduled another tough friendly as part of its World Cup preparations, playing Senegal on May 31 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks guard Trae Young takes a step closer to return

Hawks guard Trae Young is increasing his conditioning in his effort to come back from a sprained MCL. Young has been out since Oct. 29 and the Hawks are 12-9 without him.

Hawks left flustered by Pistons in return to court following break

Neither the Hawks' five-day break nor Jalen Johnson's triple-double were enough to overcome the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons in a 142-115 loss on Friday night.

Revisiting the 5 keys to the Hawks’ season

Atlanta has played through the grind of an NBA travel schedule, posting one of the best road records, but the Hawks still have a lot to work through.

High Schools

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Maxwell AAAAA semifinal predictions: Look for two close battles to advance to the championship

GHSA semifinal playoff projections for Georgia high school football, according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the AAAAA semifinals

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.

Gainesville, Calvary Day get boost after big victories | Maxwell summary

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Kennesaw State adds two years to coach Jerry Mack’s contract

Jerry Mack led the Kennesaw State Owls to a 10-3 record, the conference championship and a trip to a bowl game in his first season as coach at the school.

Army-Navy game in Atlanta? Why it could (and should) happen.

The Army-Navy game has never been played in Atlanta, but interest is growing. So what it would take to bring the storied rivalry to Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Kennesaw State learns bowl fate, QB gets wish of ‘someplace warm’

Kennesaw State will take on Western Michigan in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. It is the program's first-ever bowl game in just its second season in FBS.

PHOTOS: Georgia basketball rolls to win over Cincinnati

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Georgia center Somto Cyril goes up for a dunk during the first half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Four overtimes, one redemption: South Carolina State claims HBCU national championship

Georgia overcomes slow start to defeat Cincinnati in Holiday Hoopsgiving

Why Georgia shouldn’t overthink possible Ole Miss rematch in Sugar Bowl

Washington County coach Roberts Edwards let go

5 things we learned from the Falcons’ win over the Bucs

AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

Georgia’s 6A title game could produce state’s first national champion since 2015

GHSA removes 2026 postseason ban on Brunswick football

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VOTE: Did the Braves make the right hire in choosing Walt Weiss?

Answering questions about Yastrzemski, Suarez, Braves offseason

Mike Yastrzemski has ‘long-term memories of rooting for the Braves’

Braves add to their bullpen in signing All-Star Robert Suarez

Georgia overcomes slow start to defeat Cincinnati in Holiday Hoopsgiving

PHOTOS: Georgia basketball rolls to win over Cincinnati

Why Georgia shouldn’t overthink possible Ole Miss rematch in Sugar Bowl

5 things we learned from the Falcons’ win over the Bucs

Falcons’ Kirk Cousins has another strong performance when playing the Bucs

Bijan Robinson apologizes for comment made postgame Thursday

Paul Johnson’s favorite Army-Navy story, starring George W. Bush

Georgia Tech announces 2026 baseball schedule

Future Yellow Jackets: A final look at Georgia Tech football signees

World Cup ticket prices for Atlanta matches increase

Atlanta United defeats Botafogo in court over Thiago Almada ... again

U.S. men’s soccer team will play Senegal in a friendly in Charlotte

Hawks guard Trae Young takes a step closer to return

Hawks left flustered by Pistons in return to court following break

Revisiting the 5 keys to the Hawks’ season

Maxwell AAAAA semifinal predictions: Look for two close battles to advance to the championship

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the AAAAA semifinals

Gainesville, Calvary Day get boost after big victories | Maxwell summary

Kennesaw State adds two years to coach Jerry Mack’s contract

Army-Navy game in Atlanta? Why it could (and should) happen.

Kennesaw State learns bowl fate, QB gets wish of ‘someplace warm’

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