Wednesday's Report: UGA suitt/playoffs/Muschamp, Falcons, Hawks; College football/playoffs/bowls/news, betting, NFL, college basketball, NBA, MLB, NHL, golf, tennis, soccer
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Southwest 49, Jasper County 38
Simya Robertson had 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals to lead Southwest. Shakiya Dean had 10 points for Jasper County.
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Central Fellowship 61, Whitefield Academy 44
Houston County 73, Lakewood 50
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Around/About Georgia
Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II accuses Georgia of illegal punishment in transfer portal lawsuit
Ole Miss embraces upcoming rematch with Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl
Smart: 'I'm so happy' for Will Muschamp as he joins Texas staff
Robinson continues to prove he's the 'real deal' with historic performance in Arizona
Falcons’ 2-game winning streak can’t make up for disappointment of 8th straight losing season
Giddey and White help Bulls rally from late 10-point deficit to beat Hawks
A Worthy Read
Wetzel: Is this the last straw for NCAA enforcement?
College Football/Playoffs
Ohio State’s Smith fully healthy, looking forward to Cotton Bowl clash with hometown Hurricanes
Ole Miss’s Golding sends Kiffin subtle shade in Charlie Weis compliment
Goodman: History is here for Alabama football
'He just took over': How Mark Fletcher became the engine powering Miami's run
LT Overton injury update: Alabama EDGE cleared to return, expected to play in Rose Bowl vs. Indiana
McGuire calls out Notre Dame in his take on G5 schools in College Football Playoff
College Football/Postseason/Bowls
Former teammates will square off as coaches for Hawaii and Cal in the Hawaii Bowl
How Clemson DC Allen plans to overcome opt-outs, injuries vs Penn State
College Football/Tuesday
Bangura runs for 149 yards and a score, helps Ohio beat UNLV in Frisco Bowl
McIvor rallies Western Kentucky to a New Orleans Bowl victory, beating Southern Miss
Moss throws for 2 TDs, Louisville holds off Toledo in frisky Boca Raton Bowl
Wednesday
Hawai’i Bowl, Honolulu, Cal vs. Hawaii, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Friday
GameAbove Sports Bowl, Detroit, Mich., Central Michigan vs. Northwestern, 1 p.m. (ESPN)
Rate Bowl, Phoenix, New Mexico vs. Minnesota, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN)
First Responder Bowl, Dallas, Texas, FIU vs. UTSA, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
College Football/Coaching carousel
Iowa State DC Heacock retires, ending a coaching career after 4-plus decades
Poggi makes case for Michigan job: 'I know what the hell I’m doing'
College Football/SEC/ACC/Southeast
Auburn announces six additional support staff hires under Golesh
What every Auburn fan wants from Santa this Christmas
College Football
Hawaii’s YouTube kicker dubbed the ‘Tokyo Toe’ used grit to become an AP All-American with NFL hopes
Poggi on Sherrone Moore: 'That whole situation is dead to me'
Betting
Sports betting roundup: Favorites get mixed results in NFL while college playoffs get started
NFL/NFC
As Jordan and Hill approach career crossroads, they’re helping the rebuilding Saints win again
Despite another loss, Buccaneers still would secure the NFC South with two wins
Lions facing long playoff odds after losing 2 straight games for 1st time since 2022
Bears QB Caleb Williams aims higher after making his partnership with coach Ben Johnson work
49ers clinch playoff spot, look for home-field advantage after dominant win over Colts
NFL/AFC
Kelce’s possible final home game for the Chiefs: A bittersweet Christmas showdown
Allen feels ready to play despite sore right foot
Jaguars can’t get overlooked anymore after an impressive, statement win over Denver
Tomlin says he supports suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf after fan incident
Raiders’ potential draft dilemma: Winning games could cost them a chance at a franchise QB
Broncos try to look at the bright side after their long winning streak is ended by Jaguars
Ewers likely to remain Dolphins’ starting QB for final 2 games of season
Allen listed day to day with sore right foot, but expected to play against Eagles
NFL/USFL/UFL/Football
Chiefs’ move to Kansas leaves Missouri fans heartbroken
Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks lead the way with 6 players selected to Pro Bowl
College Basketball/SEC/ACC/South
Andy Kennedy nets 400th win as UAB cruises past UNC Asheville
Williams hits 8 3s, scores 26, Dioubate adds 20 points to help Kentucky beat Bellarmine
Fulks has 24 points, 12 assists to help UCF beat FAU 85-80 for 10th straight win
College Basketball/Women
Edwards meeting Dawn Staley's challenge for South Carolina
NBA/Basketball
NBA, FIBA say they’re moving closer to new planned basketball league in Europe
Heat’s Terry Rozier asks judge to throw out betting charges
Cunningham, Duren and Harris lead East-best Pistons to 136-127 win over Kings
Aldama scores a career-high 37 points, with 7 3-pointers, to lead the Grizzlies past the Jazz
Leonard’s 41-point game powers Clippers to a 128-108 victory over the Rockets
Mitchell and Sam Merrill propel Cavaliers to 141-118 victory over Pelicans
Barnes scores 27, Raptors ease past reeling Heat 112-91. It’s Miami’s 9th loss in an 11-game span
Baseball/MLB
Newly acquired Pirates 2B Brandon Lowe thinks his new team can make a ‘deep push’ in 2026
Polanco, with 1 pitch of first base experience, willing to make move for New York Mets
Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox agree to a $4.5 million, 1-year contract
All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal
Hockey
Mackey: Now that they're under new ownership, the next steps for the Penguins will be fascinating
Wedgewood makes 32 saves and Avalanche beat Mammoth 1-0 for 6th straight win
Nylander’s 4-points lift Maple Leafs over Penguins 6-3, snapping 3-game skid
Golf
Brooks Koepka is first player to defect from LIV. The next step is if PGA Tour will take him back
Ozaki dies of cancer at age 78. He had the most wins of any Japanese golfer
Tennis
Venus Williams weds Andrea Preti in Florida as part of a 5-day celebration of their union
Indoor TGL set to begin 2nd season. Tiger Woods will have to wait
Soccer
Spain ends year as top team in FIFA men’s soccer rankings
Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of Swansea soccer club
Boxing/UFC/MMA/WWE
Hill: Like addicts, we can't quit watching Jake Paul's gimmick fights
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