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Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) and Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7)...

Hawks drop home opener to Rockets in second half of State Farm Arena doubleheader

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By Atlanta News First staff
The Hawks play the Rockets again Monday in Houston.

Sports

Workers quickly assemble the Atlanta Hawks court after Game 4 between WNBA Finals before the...

State Farm Arena workers change Dream’s WNBA Finals court in time for Hawks to host night game

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By Atlanta News First staff and The Associated Press
Once the WNBA Finals game finished, State Farm Arena workers got started preparing for the NBA.

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Workers quickly assemble the Atlanta Hawks court after Game 4 between WNBA Finals before the...

3 games, 2 venues: Dream, Hawks, United pack downtown Atlanta

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By Adam Murphy
Downtown Atlanta became the center of the city’s sports world Saturday, with the Atlanta Dream, Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta United all playing home games at two nearby venues.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NBA...

Atlanta Hawks to take on Houston Rockets in home opener

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By The Associated Press
Saturday’s meeting is the first of the season between the two teams.

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key watches during warm-ups before an NCAA college football game...

Georgia Tech blows early lead in homecoming loss to Boston College

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By Atlanta News First staff
The Yellow Jackets hit the road against Pittsburgh (5-3, 2-3) next Saturday night, with the Panthers coming off a 52-23 rout by No. 1 Miami for their third straight loss.

Atlanta Dream

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) dribbles the ball during Game 4 of the WNBA basketball...

Dream fall to Valkyries in Game 4, WNBA Finals tied 2-2

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By The Associated Press and Atlanta News First staff
Game 5 is Monday at 8 p.m. in San Francisco.

Sports

State Farm Arena adds 2 new restaurants, 30 food options ahead of Hawks home opener

State Farm Arena adds 2 new restaurants, 30 food options ahead of Hawks’ home opener

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
If you’re headed to State Farm Arena for the Hawks’ home opener, expect a few new food options.

Sports

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) shoots during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA...

Dream selling out NBA arena for WNBA Finals shows how times have changed for the franchise

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 10:16 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Three years after barely averaging 3,000 fans for the 2023 season — and ranking near the bottom of the league in home attendance numbers since then — the Dream are the hottest ticket in town.

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Allisha Gray playing through a hand injury during WNBA Finals

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 10:04 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The 31-year-old Gray knows she will have all offseason to let the hand heal and it will be that much sweeter with a first WNBA title in hand.

Sports

Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings (4) battles Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Schroder,...

Hawks’ team effort dominates Charlotte Hornets in 128-81 victory

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 9:43 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker and The Associated Press
The Hawks were less than a minute shy of a wire-to-wire victory as they dominated the Charlotte Hornets.

Sports

Big Atlanta sports weekend will give local businesses a boost

Busy Atlanta sports weekend expected to boost business as fans pack downtown

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By Adam Murphy
Atlanta is preparing for a busy weekend of sports, with the Atlanta Dream, Atlanta United and Atlanta Hawks playing at home Saturday, followed by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons

FILE - An aerial view of San Francisco 49ers offense and Atlanta Falcons defense at the...

Falcons’ social media post of their throwback logo causes a stir online

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 4:09 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A social media post by the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons of their throwback logo on a red, white, gold and black striped background has caused a stir online, with replies noting its resemblance to symbols from Nazi Germany.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) moves the ball against the Orlando Magic during the...

Atlanta Hawks face Charlotte Hornets for conference matchup

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 11:48 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Atlanta went 46-36 overall and 9-7 in Southeast Division action during the 2025-26 season.

High School

Southwest DeKalb holds a firm lead in the all-time series, with a 12-4 record over 16 total...

WATCH: Mays, Southwest DeKalb square off in the 2026 Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame Game

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Max Wolborsky
Southwest DeKalb holds a firm lead in the all-time series, with a 12-4 record over 16 total matchups. The last matchup between the two schools came in 2015 which Mays came out on top, 42-6.

Sports

Kennesaw State quarterback Rickie Collins (1) during an NCAA college football game in...

Kennesaw State loses to Liberty 34-6 for sixth straight loss

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:24 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Kennesaw State (1-6, 0-3 Conference USA) has lost six in a row since a season-opening 47-0 win over West Georgia.

Atlanta Dream

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) celebrates after scoring during the first half of Game 3...

Dream beat Valkyries in Game 3, take 2-1 WNBA Finals lead in front of packed Atlanta crowd

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 11:26 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Game 4 is Saturday at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, right, pushes against Orlando Magic center...

Hawks beat Magic in season opener behind Alexander-Walker’s 31 points

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 10:55 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The game aired live on Atlanta News First. The Hawks play next Friday at the Hornets in Charlotte. The game will air on Atlanta News First.

Atlanta Dream

Atlanta Dream fans believe a championship is within reach

84-year-old superfan leads Dream family believers in championship run

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Adam Murphy
The Atlanta Dream are back home with a chance to take the lead in the WNBA Finals as they host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.

Sports

Georgia Tech Volleyball makes statement against No. 1 Nebraska

‘Jackets All Access’ Season 2, Ep. 8: Georgia Tech volleyball eyes big matchups

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Georgia Tech volleyball is looking forward to a pair of huge matchups this weekend.

Atlanta Dream

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko points during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA...

Packed State Farm Arena awaits as Dream host first WNBA Finals game in 13 years

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Game 3 Wednesday night is sold out, as is Game 4 on Saturday. Both games are being played at State Farm Arena, which seats over 17,000 fans.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) celebrates with teammates after making a shot...

Atlanta Hawks open season on the road vs. Orlando Magic | Watch on ANF

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 9:17 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Orlando Magic host the Atlanta Hawks for the season opener.

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How to watch the Atlanta Hawks on ANF

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 9:09 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Atlanta Hawks will air exclusively on Atlanta News First (ANF) this season.

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FILE - Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort, left, goes up for a shot in front of New...

By the numbers: Grading the new faces on the Hawks roster

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 8:09 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Coming into the 2026-27 NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks look vastly different compared to the same point last year.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings (4) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andrew...

Breaking down the Atlanta Hawks’ 2026-27 roster

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Atlanta surprised many last season by rallying to reach the playoffs before falling to the eventual NBA-champion New York Knicks in six games in the first round.

Atlanta Dream

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA...

Dream beat Valkyries in Game 2, even Finals with series headed to Atlanta

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 10:37 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Game 3 is Wednesday at 8 p.m. at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta Dream

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) is congratulated by guard Jordin Canada after scoring...

Dream fans flock to local watch parties for Game 2 of WNBA Finals

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 9:27 PM EDT
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By Adam Murphy
Hot wings, cold drinks and plenty of televisions are drawing fans to Atlanta sports bars to cheer on the Dream in the WNBA Finals.

Atlanta Falcons

Philadelphia Eagles' Andy Dalton plays during a preseason NFL football game between the...

Falcons sign veteran Andy Dalton as another backup to Michael Penix Jr., release Cooper Rush

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton and released backup Cooper Rush on Monday.

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Lionel Messi Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United

Lionel Messi scores twice, adds assist to propel Inter Miami to victory over Atlanta United

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 4:59 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Lionel Messi scored two second-half goals 4 minutes apart after a first-half assist, and Inter Miami cruised to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday night.

Atlanta Falcons

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the first...

Caleb Williams completes first 12 passes in return after missing 3 games as Bears top Falcons 31-23

Updated: Oct. 18, 2026 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Caleb Williams completed his first 12 passes in his return from a hamstring injury, D’Andre Swift ran for two touchdowns and the Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-23 on Sunday.

Atlanta Dream

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko reacts during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA...

Dream drop Game 1 of WNBA Finals to Valkyries despite Gray’s return

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 9:48 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Game 2 of the WNBA Finals is Monday at 8 p.m. ET.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts during warm ups before an NCAA college football game...

No. 1 Georgia falls to Auburn on walk-off field goal

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and The Associated Press
The Bulldogs are off next weekend before hosting the Florida Gators at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3:30 p.m.

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key watches the Yellow Jackets play against the Tennessee...

Georgia Tech’s second-half rally falls short in loss to Virginia Tech

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 7:20 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Georgia Tech hosts Boston College on Saturday.