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FAA grounds flights nationwide, disrupting NBA, NHL and college football travel for the weekend
By Talia Ortega
A sudden FAA ground stop strands teams and throws the sports weekend into chaos
Caleb Johnson
Caleb Johnson
Sports Reporter · McDonough, GA
Caleb Johnson is a lifelong sports fanatic with six years of experience covering high school and college athletics for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Caleb has an eye for detail and a passion for promoting local sports heroes and teams.
More from Caleb →Sports Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:20 PM · 1 min read
The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to ground all flights nationwide Friday has thrown the sports world into chaos. NBA, NHL and college teams are stranded as they try to reach their destinations. NFL teams are left wondering if they can…
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