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Georgia Tech taken down by local product in loss to North Carolina

Caleb Wilson dominated in the return to his hometown, scoring 22 points as No. 16 North Carolina cruised past Georgia Tech for a 91-75 victory.

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Cold starts dooms Georgia as Texas A&M hands Bulldogs 3rd straight loss

Georgia basketball got off to a slow start against Texas A&M on a snowy day that prevented some fans from attending and fell 92-77 in its third straight loss.

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Hawks fall to Pacers in Indy, can’t complete season sweep

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Why Hawks are correct to stay patient and pass on Giannis

The Hawks could put together a trade deal for Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the price they'd have to pay is too high.

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Braves Fest fan event canceled because of weather-related concerns

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AJC Varsity

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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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4-time state champ Bowdon coach to take Rockmart job

Richard Fendley, the coach of Bowdon’s four consecutive football state championship teams, is leaving to become Rockmart’s head coach, pending board approval Tuesday.

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Rome hires coach that led North Gwinnett to its only football state title

Bill Stewart, the football coach who led North Gwinnett to a 2017 state championship before joining Georgia Tech’s staff, was announced Thursday morning as Rome’s coach.

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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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Vote: What’s your grade for Kevin Stefanski as Falcons coach?

Make your voice heard in the AJC’s poll.

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Vote: Which potential Falcons free agent is most important to re-sign?

The Falcons have 15 players that could become unrestricted free agents in March. Vote on which potential free agent is most important for the team to re-sign.

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Braves Fest fan event canceled because of weather-related concerns

Brian Snitker to be honored Saturday at local Atlanta 400 fan club event

Former Braves manager Brian Snitker will be honored by local Braves' fan club Atlanta 400 at its annual Eddie Glennon Gameboree event on Saturday.

Braves Report: Fielding 8 very important questions

The AJC has a new Braves beat writer. Check out what he's planning for this season.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Ice cold starts dooms Georgia, Texas A&M hands Bulldogs 3rd straight loss

Georgia basketball got off to a slow start against Texas A&M on a snowy day that prevented some fans from attending and fell 92-77 in its third straight loss.

Josh Brooks unsure if Georgia will play spring game as calendar changes loom

Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks is still not sure whether the Bulldogs will have a spring football game this year as calendar changes loom in college football.

With family ties to Tech and Georgia, MJ Burnett looks to forge own path

The Walton High star is the son of Yellow Jackets Hall of Famer Morgan Burnett who played 10 seasons in the NFL. His uncle played at UGA and is head coach at North Clayton.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons hire Alex Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach

The Falcons hired Rams' senior offensive assistant Alex Van Pelt to be their quarterbacks coach, per reports. Van Pelt worked with Kevin Stefanski in Cleveland.

Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham will have to hit the ground running

New Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham will have to hit the ground running as big decisions will have to be made in the next few weeks alone.

North Carolina’s Thaddeus Dixon can provide secondary help at cornerback

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Georgia Tech taken down by local product in loss to North Carolina

Caleb Wilson dominated in the return to his hometown, scoring 22 points as No. 16 North Carolina cruised past Georgia Tech for a 91-75 victory.

Here’s where Georgia Tech’s transfer class lands in a portal ranking

The Yellow Jackets crack the top 30 in the nation and rank sixth in the ACC, led by the addition of an all-Big Ten running back and the brother of the Heisman Trophy winner.

Georgia Tech’s late rally not enough to beat Virginia Tech

Georgia Tech trailed by 15 points with 4:26 to go and went on an 11-0 run, but could get no closer in a 71-65 loss to Virginia Tech on Tuesday.

Atlanta United FC

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More good than bad in Atlanta United’s preseason opener

Atlanta United’s attack in Friday’s 4-0 opening preseason win against Lexington was more quick-strike than slow and deliberate.

Atlanta United wins preseason friendly opener

Miguel Almirón and Alexey Miranchuk scored two goals each, all in the first half, at the team’s training ground in Marietta., for a 4-0 win against Lexington.

Jozy Altidore opening unique soccer training facility near Atlanta

Former U.S. striker Jozy Altidore is opening Sogility, a tech‑driven soccer training center offering sessions for players of all ages and skill levels, in Fayetteville.

Atlanta Hawks

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Hawks fall to Pacers in Indy, can’t complete season sweep

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Why Hawks are correct to stay patient and pass on Giannis

The Hawks could put together a trade deal for Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the price they'd have to pay is too high.

PHOTOS: Hawks lose at home to Rockets

The Hawks fell to the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 29 at State Farm Arena.

High Schools

Ranking the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time

The best GHSA finals of all-time list was released in 2023 and has been updated with six of the 24 finals played since, ranked. on entertainment and importance.

PHOTOS: AJC's Super 11 through the years

This year was the 40th anniversary of the AJC's Super 11, an annual preseason unveiling of the state's best high school senior football players.

Maxwell 2025 season summary | Buford, TCC, Carrollton top teams in state

Gainesville moves up from No. 14 to No. 6 in the all-class Maxwell Ratings heading into the Class 5A title game against Thomas County Central, which is rated fourth.

State Report

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Kennesaw State extends home win streak to eight straight games

Led by RJ Johnson's 20 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 76-53 on Saturday

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Young Harris’ ‘matchup nightmare’ becomes No. 1 scorer in NCAA DII

After years of steady improvement, Young Harris’ Carl Cleveland is Division II’s leading scorer and the program’s all‑time points leader.

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In KSU’s first home game since point-shaving charges, the remarkable happens

Kennesaw State rallies past Western Kentucky, the latest obstacle for a team missing ‘brothers’ due to a car accident, mental health struggles, injury and charges of cheating.

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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) interacts with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during a break. Both players did not start tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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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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Shorthanded Hawks’ tank runs empty as they fall to Rockets

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U.S. team should be strong for March friendlies in Atlanta

U.S. men's soccer manager Mauricio Pochettino said Thursday that he and his staff have a good idea of which 26 players will be picked for the upcoming World Cup.

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Falcons pick Ian Cunningham to become general manager

Ian Cunningham, who started his career as a personnel assistant with the Baltimore Ravens, agreed Thursday to become general manager of the Falcons, the team announced.

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Georgia explains miscue at end of Tennessee loss

Georgia's Smurf Millender took (and made) a 2-point attempt rather than a 3 at the end of the Bulldogs' 86-85 overtime loss to Tennessee on Wednesday.

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Georgia Tech taken down by local product in loss to North Carolina

Cold starts dooms Georgia as Texas A&M hands Bulldogs 3rd straight loss

Hawks fall to Pacers in Indy, can’t complete season sweep

Why Hawks are correct to stay patient and pass on Giannis

Braves Fest fan event canceled because of weather-related concerns

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

4-time state champ Bowdon coach to take Rockmart job

Rome hires coach that led North Gwinnett to its only football state title

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Braves Fest fan event canceled because of weather-related concerns

Brian Snitker to be honored Saturday at local Atlanta 400 fan club event

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Ice cold starts dooms Georgia, Texas A&M hands Bulldogs 3rd straight loss

Josh Brooks unsure if Georgia will play spring game as calendar changes loom

With family ties to Tech and Georgia, MJ Burnett looks to forge own path

Falcons hire Alex Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach

Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham will have to hit the ground running

North Carolina’s Thaddeus Dixon can provide secondary help at cornerback

Georgia Tech taken down by local product in loss to North Carolina

Here’s where Georgia Tech’s transfer class lands in a portal ranking

Georgia Tech’s late rally not enough to beat Virginia Tech

More good than bad in Atlanta United’s preseason opener

Atlanta United wins preseason friendly opener

Jozy Altidore opening unique soccer training facility near Atlanta

Hawks fall to Pacers in Indy, can’t complete season sweep

Why Hawks are correct to stay patient and pass on Giannis

PHOTOS: Hawks lose at home to Rockets

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Maxwell 2025 season summary | Buford, TCC, Carrollton top teams in state

Kennesaw State extends home win streak to eight straight games

Young Harris’ ‘matchup nightmare’ becomes No. 1 scorer in NCAA DII

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