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GHSA playoffs recap: Big upsets, historic victories highlight first round

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GHSA football playoffs live blog: Walton-McEachern leads list of upsets

The latest high school football highlights from around the state for the first round of the GHSA playoffs.

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Georgia scores lively, late-night rivalry win over Georgia Tech, 92-87

Georgia and Georgia Tech battled Friday night in the basketball version of “Clean Old-Fashioned Hate” at Stegeman Coliseum.

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Midseason report card: Falcons earn low marks for first half of season

At the halfway point of the season for the Falcons, very few position groups are grading out well.

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Another gear: Johnson, Okongwu power Hawks over Jazz with career nights

The Hawks found the right gear to grind out a 132-122 victory over the Jazz on Thursday night at the Delta Center in Utah.

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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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Everything to know about the Class 2A first-round playoff matchups

Seedings, playoff history, game projections and more for the 16 first-round games in Class 2A of the GHSA football state playoffs.

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Everything to know about the Class A Division I first-round playoff matchups

Here is a preview — including predictions and historical information — of every first-round matchup in Class A.

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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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Ken Sugiura’s columns

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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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VOTE: How many games will the Hawks win this season?

After an aggressive offseason by the Hawks, how do you feel Atlanta will fare once the regular season begins against the Raptors on Oct. 22.

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. jogs onto the field to warm up before their game against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Ronald Acuña Jr. wins NL Comeback Player of the Year

How Drake Baldwin’s Rookie of the Year win affects the Braves’ future

The Braves gained a first-round pick and extra draft cash thanks to Drake Baldwin’s standout rookie season.

Drake Baldwin wins National League Rookie of the Year

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin won the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year award. Baldwin earned the honor over Cubs pitcher Cade Horton and Brewers infielder Caleb Durbin.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia-Texas will be available on YouTube TV after dispute settled

Due to carriage disputes, games on ESPN and its family of networks will not be available on YouTube TV. That includes the Georgia-Texas game.

Things to know: Georgia-Texas square off on bright stage as ‘most-watched’ teams

Georgia and Texas meet in a game with College Football Playoff implications on Saturday night in Athens.

Georgia flexes NFL muscle: 12 former players in Philadelphia-Green Bay game

There were 12 former Georgia players taking part in the Monday Night Football game between Philadelphia and Green Bay. The Eagles won, 10-7.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson (center), Tyler Allgeier (right) and Nate Carter (left) sit quietly during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Falcons need to get Bijan Robinson some room to run

The Falcons must figure out a way to get Robinson back into open space when they play the Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Falcons’ struggling run defense has to stop Rico Dowdle on Sunday

The Falcons are preparing for a heavy dose of running backs Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard on Sunday, who have helped power the Panthers to second place in the NFC South.

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Falcons’ D.J. Williams shuts down talk of Penix Jr. lacking support

Some on social media misconstrued a question about who Penix leans on in tough times into a wild notion that he didn’t have any support on the team.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

No. 16 Georgia Tech is back in action this weekend at Boston College after a week off to lick its wounds following its first loss of the season. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Everything you need to know about No. 16 Georgia Tech at Boston College

No. 16 Georgia Tech will travel to play Boston College on Saturday in the Jackets' first game since taking their first loss of the season at NC State.

Future Yellow Jackets: A weekly look at Georgia Tech football commitments

Each week, the AJC looks at how 18 Georgia Tech football commitments are faring during their respective senior seasons.

Georgia Tech’s defense looking to get back on track at Boston College

Georgia Tech's defense was disastrous in its last game at NC State, but it looks to get right against a Boston College offense that is much less dangerous on paper.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino speaks during his introductory news conference at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Marietta. Martino is returning seven years after leading the club to the MLS Cup in 2018. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Atlanta United managerial finalists included one surprise

Atlanta United’s list of managerial finalists, culminated by the hiring of Gerardo Martino, included several other highly regarded managers.

Q&A with Atlanta United’s Gerardo Martino: On the roster, pressure and World Cup

Martino said believes he can help the Five Stripes win, similar to when he led them the first time.

‘On a good track’: Martino believes Atlanta United is better than its results

During an introductory news conference Thursday, Gerardo Tata Martino acknowledged that there are obviously needed improvements or there wouldn’t have been a coaching change.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has averaged 21.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists this season, increasing his average to 7.4 assists in the games since Trae Young went out with an injury. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Good, really good and not-so-good: Hawks making noise with four straight wins

Without Trae Young, the Hawks have won four in a row, including an impressive 132-122 win over the Jazz on Thursday that was led by Jalen Johnson's triple-double.

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson is making a case for All-NBA consideration

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is well on his way to an All-NBA season for the Hawks, who have won their last four games.

Another gear: Johnson, Okongwu power Hawks over Jazz with career nights

The Hawks found the right gear to grind out a 132-122 victory over the Jazz on Thursday night at the Delta Center in Utah.

High Schools

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GHSA playoff projections: Who are the Maxwell favorites in the first round?

Week 12 projections for Georgia high school football according to the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the first round

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.

Maxwell regular season summary: Class 6A crowded at the top

Classes 4A, 3A, 2A and A Division I saw second-rated teams make the leap to the top spot in the Maxwell Ratings for Georgia high school football after Week 11.

State Report

In his first season as USF men's basketball coach, Amir Abdur-Rahim led the Bulls to a 25-8 record and the American Athletic Conference regular-season title. (Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times 2024)

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Kennesaw State to honor legacy of late coach Amir Abdur-Rahim

When Kennesaw State hosts South Florida on Sunday in a game dubbed “Love Wins,” late coach Amir Abdur-Rahim will be honored during a halftime ceremony.

With win Saturday, Kennesaw State would be only team with no CUSA loss

If Kennesaw State defeats Jacksonville State on Saturday, it will go a long way toward determining who will play for it in the conference championship game Dec. 5.

Cink chases Schwab Cup title but really wants to be Ryder Cup captain

Georgia Tech great, now 52, thrives on senior golf circuit.

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Lee County quarterback Marcus Snipes (12, left) celebrates his touchdown pass to Lee County tight end Carter Blackwell (0) during the second half against Sprayberry in the first-round of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs at Sprayberry high school, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Marietta, Ga. Lee County won 34-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Football playoffs primer: First of 119 first-round games kick off Thursday

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‘Trust and comfort’: Familiarity brought Martino back to Atlanta United

Connection between chief soccer officer and new coach led to reunion to steer Atlanta United back to success.

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Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. on his play: ‘I’m human. I’m not perfect.’

The Falcons quarterback shares his thoughts on the team's third-down issues, being hard on himself, Tyler Allgeier, who he leans on and more.

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Hawks pick up third straight win with dominant outing against Kings

Atlanta leads by as many as 44 points and seven players score in double figures as the Hawks lead wire-to-wire to rout the Kings.

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How Drake Baldwin’s Rookie of the Year win affects the Braves’ future

The Braves gained a first-round pick and extra draft cash thanks to Drake Baldwin’s standout rookie season.

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WOMEN'S SOCCER

Atlanta’s new NWSL team has an MLS playbook to follow

With Atlanta United’s lauded launch as a template, Arthur Blank’s new franchise possesses a pathway to success.

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Camden County football parts ways with coach Travis Roland

The Bears were 13-8 in Travis Roland’s two seasons and missed the playoffs this year.

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KEN SUGIURA

Arch Manning’s HS coach has intriguing perspective on his UGA recruitment

While Arch Manning eventually landed with the Texas Longhorns, his high school coach says Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs impressed the heralded quarterback recruit.