Veteran outfielder Lane Thomas, who grew up in Tennessee as a Chipper Jones fan, was traded to the Braves on Saturday.

The mood shifted abruptly at the end of the Falcons' sixth practice when second-year linebacker Jalon Walker had to be carted off with an injury.

Heather from Madison, was working at a booth in Atlanta. Steve was visiting from Australia. If not for the '96 Olympics, their paths would never likely have crossed.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart says he enjoys putting his team together like a puzzle each year. This year's squad has no shortage of questions ahead of its season opener.

The Atlanta Falcons have signed offensive stars Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Matthew Bergeron to extensions. All are under contract through at least 2028.

Nine SEC football teams, including the Georgia Bulldogs at No. 3, are in the preseason Coaches Poll Top 25. Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Ole Miss are also in the Top 10.

Alex Anthopoulos and the Braves fell short on getting an ace starting pitcher at the trade deadline, mirroring their failed offseason pursuit to get help for Chris Sale.

The Falcons agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $75 million with Bijan Robinson, making him the highest-paid running back of all time.

Kennesaw State football, led by coach Jerry Mack, has been more selective in bringing in players after the Owls won the Conference USA title in his first season with the team.

Georgia high school football coaches weigh in on which GHSA classification is tougher, 6A or 7A.