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In humbling Game 5 rout, no shortage of painful lessons for Hawks

The Hawks are getting taken to school in the NBA playoffs. The Knicks ran them off the floor again to take a 3-2 series lead.

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Curtain starting to fall on Hawks’ playoff run

Westlake and Mill Creek players take their positions on the line of scrimmage Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton. Westlake has produced five first-round NFL draft picks, the most of any Georgia school. (Jamie Spaar for the AJC)
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This Georgia school is state’s top producer of NFL draft picks this century

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Final girls basketball rankings: 4 first-time state champions finish No. 1

In the final girls basketball rankings after the state championships, four first-time winners finish No. 1.

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Final boys basketball rankings: 3 first-time champions finish No. 1

St. Pius, Rabun County and Darlington won titles for the first time. Class 6A champion Wheeler won its 11th.

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Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Not only did the AJC Varsity name first-team all-state honorees for each GHSA classification, but it also added breakout players to watch in this year's all-state honors.

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Didier Fuentes back again with Dylan Lee on paternity list

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Illinois coach takes another shot at Georgia over transfer running back

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As Georgia searches for next top QB prospect, Bryson Beaver becomes more valuable

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons add to front office with Bryce Johnston hire

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Why Falcons believe Kendal Daniels can be Jeff Ulbrich’s next success story

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Can’t believe Avieon Terrell’s NFL draft story? Neither can his parents.

Georgia Tech

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Keylan Rutledge first-round contract will set Georgia Tech modern-era record

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Here’s where Georgia Tech football players have landed after the NFL draft

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Georgia Tech’s Haynes King signs with Panthers as undrafted free agent

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Martino: ‘I would be fired’ after 1-7-1 start if not for history with Atlanta United

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Atlanta United losing streak reaches four

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Atlanta United scoreless again in loss to Nashville SC

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‘Uncle’ Bob Rathbun talks Hawks playoffs, TV future

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Westlake and Mill Creek players take their positions on the line of scrimmage Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton. Westlake has produced five first-round NFL draft picks, the most of any Georgia school. (Jamie Spaar for the AJC)
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This Georgia school is state’s top producer of NFL draft picks this century

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PHOTOS: Hawks beat the Knicks in Game 3
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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC
Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) makes the go-ahead basket against Knicks guard Miles McBride in the final minute of Game 3 during the first round of the NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 109-108. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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