Friday’s Report: Scores; State HS HoF, Richt charity, Georgia State/Perry, Falcons, UGA, Tech; NBA gambling scandal, college 🏈/parity/SEC/ACC/nat’l, World Series, NFL, college 🏀, WNBA, NASCAR, golf
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High Schools
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Dublin 54, Central 0
Central gave the visiting Irish a battle in the first quarter, Dublin leading only by a touchdown - a short Dontavious Cannon run midway through – after one, but it going early in the second quarter. Vicente Bond went in from about 30 yards less than two minutes into the second quarter, sending Dublin to a 34-point quarter. Jamarcus Knight scored on a TD run and pick-6 to key the second-quarter explosion.
Jefferson County 14, East Laurens 13
The Warriors pulled off a mild upset on the road for their first two-win season since 2022, after going 0-10 and 1-9. The Falcons’ postseason hopes took a major hit as they dropped to 3-6/3-5.
Washington County 28, Southwest 14
The visiting Golden Hawks got a much-needed win to keep their postseason hopes alive. Washington County improved to 4-5 overall and 4-4 in region play while Southwest dropped to 2-7/1-7.
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Westside 13, Houston County 0; Westside 13, Veterans 6
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Augusta 3, Middle Georgia State 1 (25-15, 25-23, 19-25, 25-17)
Savannah State 3, FVSU 0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-20)
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Around/About Georgia
Nearly three dozen – one from Central Georgia – heading into state HS FB Hall of Fame Saturday
The 1976 Warner Robins sstate title team and 1971 Valdosta team are the first to be recognized by the Hall.
Richt’s Dawg Bowl aims to hit $700K for UGA medical research
Georgia State rallies for lead, loses it, game
Northside grad Cam Brown got the start at QB again and led a 17-0 rally for the lead, finishing 19 of 33 for 241 yards, 4 touchdowns and 1 late interception. He ran 10 times for 67 yards. Perry grad Donovan Funch started again on the offensive line, but went out in the second half with an injury. Northeast alum D-Icey Hopkins was second for Georgia State with 6 tackles.
Morris explains Ray-Ray McCloud III release
Lack of offensive scoring 'frustrating' for Falcons
McCray means more to Georgia rushing attack than numbers show: ‘He’s a unit’
A Worthy Read
Has parity arrived in college football? Transfer portal, NIL money credited for tighter games
NBA, the Mafia, and gambling scandal
NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
Who are Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones? A look at arrested NBA player and coaches
How cheaters rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and sports pros, according to authorities
Here’s how indictment says Terry Rozier shared information that paid off for bettors
College Football/SEC
Shula responds to criticism with South Carolina's offense among nation's worst
Liberty Mutual Insurance becomes title sponsor of the Music City Bowl pitting SEC-Big Ten teams
Florida turns to Spurrier Jr. to help QB Lagway
Arnold likely to start for Auburn vs Arkansas, but change possible
Drinkwitz praises Lea's success at Vanderbilt, declares Missouri the College GameDay 'sideshow'
Star Alabama receiver doubtful for South Carolina game, other starter questionable
Ole Miss-Oklahoma injury report includes Perry’s Dae'Quan Wright
Lea shares importance of NIL, transfer portal in building Vanderbilt program
Beamer on outside noise surrounding his future: ‘I’m going to get it fixed’
Mateer's health going into Ole Miss game
College Football/ACC
Could Clemson football really miss bowl game after being national title pick?
Stanford’s Reich recalls historic comeback against Miami ahead of Saturday’s game
Swinney’s ‘credibility’ won’t save him in college football’s new era
College Football/South
UAB quarterback on Mortensen: ‘If he’s here, I’m here’
College Football
Column-All coaches want is a little patience, but more firings are coming
Top-ranked Ohio State’s defense shines as offense seeks consistency during bye week
Wetzel: How a flood of cash brought college football chaos
Liberty Mutual Insurance becomes title sponsor of the Music City Bowl pitting SEC-Big Ten teams
MLB/World Series
Rookie Yesavage to start opener in just his 7th big league game
Bichette could be activated by the Blue Jays for opener
Vesia away from team for 'deeply personal family matter'
Yesavage and Sasaki have barely played in MLB. They’ve been stars in the postseason anyway
NFL/USFL/UFL/Football
A peek inside the blue medical tent that has become a fixture on NFL sidelines
Josh Allen’s grandmother gives Bills quarterback advice amid 2-game slump, urging him to smile
Payton says postgame comments were about Jaxson Dart, not Russell Wilson
A lot of things will be on Aaron Rodgers’ mind when he faces the Packers. Revenge isn’t one of them
Titans’ defense takes a hit with injuries to pair of starters in Simmons and Sneed
Can the Cowboys beat the Broncos after seven straight losses to Denver?
NFL/Thursday night
Chargers dominate Vikings 37-10 as Justin Herbert throws for 3 TDs
Wentz endures painful night as Vikings fall to Chargers
Baseball/MLB
Murphy says he couldn’t have gone straight from NCAA to MLB. But he’s confident Vitello can do it
Brewers remain undaunted about hopes of contending in the future after getting swept in NLCS
College Basketball/Women
Wilson highlights close bond with Staley
UConn vs. Louisville season opener moved to Navy due to government shutdown
Influencer-point guard Jada Williams brings million-plus followers along with her to No. 14 Iowa St
College Basketball/Men
Cincinnati and Oklahoma State among Big 12 teams getting early start with exhibition games
NBA/Basketball
Haliburton watches as Pacers celebrate Nancy Leonard in emotional rematch of the NBA Finals
NBA’s return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years
Wembanyama uses Cooper Flagg’s debut as a reminder of why he was so hyped
Roundup
WNBA/Women’s basketball
WNBA and players’ union spar over CBA negotiations, revenue sharing
South Florida’s Fernandez to be named Dallas coach
Auto Racing
Jordan laughs at NASCAR’s claims as bitter antitrust feud barrels toward a trial
Golf
Americans beat China twice. Thitikul stays perfect at LPGA’s International Crown team event
The Sentry at Kapalua gets canceled instead of going to another course. Sony Open to start season
Cook goes from late entry to share of lead before darkness stops him at Black Desert
Soccer
Portugal beats US women’s team for 1st time, 2-1 in Alex Morgan’s farewell
Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026
College Sports
Tennessee baseball now suddenly in search of new coach
Hockey
Linus Ullmark makes 22 saves in the Senators’ 2-1 victory over the Flyers
Crosby’s two goals and an assist lead Penguins to 5-3 win over Panthers
Roundup
Scoreboards