Friday’s Report: HS scores; Blank’s help, big Tech checks, Falcons, Muschamp, UGA hoops; Crash/Biffle, College Football HQ, NFL, college hoops, NBA, MLB, WNBA, soccer, hockey
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High Schools
(Teams: Please post first and last names, and names are preferred over social media handles (they know who they are, most people don’t) and post team names, not mascots)
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Cross Creek 57, Howard 18
Harlem 52, West Laurens 39
Northeast 62, Rutland 41
RTCA 60, John Hancock 19
Telfair County 70, Dodge County 47
Paige Ingram’s 15 led Dodge County, which trailed by only 3 entering the fourth quarter. Jimiah Burns chipped in 12.
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Cross Creek 87, Howard 28
Dodge County 82, Telfair County 53
Kyler Johnson led the Indians in the Wilcox County Christmas Classic with 15 points, while Jerimiah Burns added 12 and Galvin Hilburtn 11.
Harlem 86, West Laurens 34
Northeast 58, Rutland 51
RTCA 80, John Hancock 32
Valwood 61, Westfield 54
Washington County 61, Johnson County 52
Sophomore Aiden Watts put up 17 points and sophomore Kaden Collins 12 for WACO, Collins with 5 assists and 5 steals.
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Around/About Georgia
Robinson vs. McBride brings offensive intrigue to Falcons-Cardinals matchup
Georgia Tech athletics receives a pair of $10 million gifts
Texas hires ex-Florida and South Carolina coach Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator
Smart explains what is different about this year's Georgia team heading into the CFP
Ball hits 7 1st-half 3-pointers in return, Hornets beat Hawks
State college basketball
No. 25 Georgia shows off its high-scoring offense again in romp over Western Carolina
Applewhite scores 19 as Georgia Southern takes down Georgia State
A Worthy Read
College football traditions: ‘Nebraska Nice’ fans pride themselves on being friendly to visitors
The Year, 2025
Year in Review: Top 5 Moments From The 2025 LPGA Majors
Auto Racing
Retired NASCAR driver Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash
NASCAR mourns the loss of Biffle, family in tragic plane crash in North Carolina
Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of North Carolina plane crash that killed 7
Gambling
Betting interest wanes as 1st round of College Football Playoff lacks excitement
College Football/Playoffs
12 teams, 11 games, one champion: A guide to the College Football Playoff
College Football Playoff will change next year ... due to an agreement made 18 months ago
No. 8 seed Oklahoma and 9th-seeded Alabama meet again in 1st round of College Football Playoff
Alabama’s steady Ty Simpson and Oklahoma’s flashy John Mateer to meet in College Football Playoff
Alabama at Oklahoma players to watch, key to game: Can Sooners top Tide again?
Three reasons why OU football will and won't beat Alabama in CFP
Texas A&M is not happy just to be here. Aggies plan to beat Miami, and win it all in their CFP debut
Oregon vs. James Madison a study in contrasts as high-profile Ducks host a newcomer to the playoffs
Ole Miss bracing for a better Tulane team in College Football Playoff opener
This CFP first round kind of stinks. Here's why I can live with that
College Football/Postseason/Bowls
Rucker surpasses 4,000 yards receiving as Arkansas State defeats Missouri State in Xbox Bowl
College Football/Coaching carousel
Records show Ohio coach was fired for multiple violations of his contract
Texas hires ex-Florida and South Carolina coach Muschamp as DC
Oklahoma State hires 29-year-old Brophy as OC
College Football/Coaching carousel, the next few days
Penn State players are encouraged by their first impressions of new coach Campbell
College Football/SEC/ACC
Pavia is an NFL long shot. He'd be perfect as WWE heel
What Ole Miss' Judge learned in NFL that helped with Kiffin turmoil
QBs Swinney could target for Clemson in portal, including DJ Lagway
Former NFL receiver completes Alabama degree while in prison
College Football
Goodman: Before New York takes over college football, the SEC should break away
Transfer portal QB tracker 2026
No. 1 Indiana gives OC Shanahan a 3-year contract extension
Rhule's latest message about ex-Nebraska QB Raiola exposes rough exit
NFL/Thursday Night
Seahawks rally from 16-point deficit and stun Rams in OT to move atop NFC West
Rams WR Nacua apologizes for antisemitic gesture, saying he was unaware of offensive meaning
NFL/NFC
Saints and Jets rebuilding projects collide in a matchup of first-year coaches and rookie QBs
Hurts and the Eagles can clinch the NFC East title by beating the no-Daniels Commanders
The Lions haven’t beaten the Steelers this century. This would be a fortuitous week to change that
NFL/AFC
Jets D-lineman Briggs is a one-man band, a tenor who can tackle and play 12 instruments
Dolphins waive veteran Judon, sign linebacker Woodard
Receiver Meyers and the Jaguars agree to a 3-year, $60M extension,
Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy
NFL/USFL/UFL/Football
Bears mull move to Indiana with effort to secure public funding for stadium in Illinois stalled
Picks: Bears and Panthers will win in first-place showdowns
College Basketball/SEC/ACC/South
Tennessee Tech defeats Southeast Missouri State
King hits game-winning 3, scores 25 to lead North Dakota 90-88 past Winthrop
Wilkins puts up 18 in Furman’s victory against Manhattan
Ford scores 23 as Temple knocks off Davidson
Appalachian State secures win against Coastal Carolina
Hafemeister’s 29 lead Charleston Southern past North Florida
College Basketball/Women
For the UConn, the Bible is a travel essential
Edwards scores 34 points as No. 3 South Carolina rolls past USF
Blakes’ 17 points ease No. 13 Vanderbilt past Albany
College Basketball/Men
Green Bay coach Gottlieb says he plans to ‘take a break’ from his radio show
College Sports
Stars and hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four
Stowers, Lednicky lead Texas A&M to sweep Pittsburgh in semifinal, secure berth in championship game
Hudson tallies 31 points, leads Kentucky to championship game with semifinal win over Wisconsin
NBA/Basketball
Doncic has 45 points and a triple-double as the Lakers come back to beat the Jazz
James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double
Trail Blazers outlast Kings in overtime on Avdija’s late free throws
Flagg and Davis lead Mavericks past Pistons
Baseball/MLB
Blue Jays newcomer Ponce takes page from playbook of his brother-in-law, NFL star George Kittle
Right-hander Keller and Phillies finalize $22 million, 2-year contract
Skubal joins Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff
Hockey
Reports: A Chicago-based investment group is nearing a deal to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins
McDavid scores short-handed, sets up power-play goal in Oilers’ 3-1 win over Bruins
Golf
Can anyone stop Scottie Scheffler in 2026?
Soccer
MLS SuperDraft Selections (Georgia Southern)
WNBA/Women’s basketball
WNBA players union authorizes negotiators to call a strike if needed during CBA talks
High school/youth sports
Alabama HS coach O'Bryant reinstated at Coosa Christian, following season suspension
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