Monday's Daily News 'n Notes: HS Scoreboard; huge day in college football (full coverage)
Monday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.
Scoreboard
High School
Softball
Lincoln County 8, Putnam County 1
Westfield at Bleckley County, ppd., to Aug. 25
College sports in 2020
Premature speculation on Big Ten and fall football: nope, not officially postponed
Column: Did the Big Ten back down, bruise its brand?
Column: A void in Big Ten leadership
Column: Or does this help retain a level of amateurism?
Coach: Everybody wants to play, but …
COVID-related heart issues a concern for Power 5 leaders
A college football update: Mountain West makes a call
Column: leaders are missing it
#WeWantToPlay: “better decisions when we understand them and they understand us.”
Nebraska may go independent and play
Around/About Central Georgia
FVSU men’s and women’s volleyball has a new boss
Mercer baseball alum Gearrin added to Twins roster
Around/About Georgia
Phillies get some revenge on the Braves, and Newcomb gets optioned
Sports and COVID-19/Georgia
Numbers reported to GHSA rise by more than 200; ‘it’s a fluid situation’
Sports and COVID-19
College decisions won’t affect Tennessee high school moves
Positive COVID test uncovers heart issue for Vikings LB Smith
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