Friday's Report: Bacon, Mercer, Middle Georgia State, Georgia College Hawks/Porzingis, Falcons' Pearce/London, Braves/moves, UGA; MLB/trades, NFL/Hall of Fame, WNBA, NBA, 🏈/South/nat'l, NASCAR, NBA,
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Macon 10, Florence 8
A 6-run seventh put Macon in control, holding off Florence’s late rally of 5 runs in the final 3 innings.
Florence had 3 more hits, but also 4 more errors, leading to 2 unearned runs.
Levi Ham had 4 h its and 2 RBI to lead Macon, which got 2-hit nights from Tanner Waldrop and Jaxon Murphy.
Macon hosts Lexington County on Saturday in the season finale.
Pro
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Atlanta 12, Cincinnati 11, 10 inn.
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Around/About Central Georgia
Mercer’s Jacobs happy with earlier physicality
BKBW-Middle Georgia State unveils first D-II signees
MGLF-Georgia College’s Scott takes state match play championship
Honor Roll
Mercer’s Zock named to Buck Buchanan Award Watch List
Around/About Georgia
Porzingis says 'I feel great' after illness last season, ready to play for Latvia, Hawks
Pearce Jr. adding 'a little edge' to Falcons defense
Atlanta not sure if receiver Mooney will be ready for season opener
How Drake London's 'dirty work' elevates Atlanta's offense
Ozuna’s sacrifice fly in 10th gives Braves 12-11 win over Reds
Who has the best college football stadium? We ranked our top 25. See where Georgia ranks
Smart opens preseason camp for 10th season at Georgia with young team after 2024 SEC title
Connor Lew makes adamant case for Auburn vs. Georgia rivalry to remain on schedules
Baseball/MLB
Trade deadline tracker: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, Padres swing several deals
Trade deadline winners and losers: Padres go big, Tigers stay quiet
Trade deadline winners and losers: What we loved -- and don't understand
MLB trade deadline recap: Correa to Astros and all the moves that rocked deadline day
Dodgers pass MLB trade deadline quietly, add Brock Stewart and Alex Call
Phillies fill outfield need, get Bader from Twins
Mets find CF fix, trade for Orioles veteran Mullins
Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade from the dismantled Twins
Padres are very busy at another trade deadline, adding Mason Miller, Ryan O’Hearn, Ramon Laureano
Red Sox acquire RHP Dustin May from Dodgers but fall short of a front-line starter
WNBA/Women’s Basketball
'Angel Reese is not selling out arenas in Chicago’: Clark book author gets blunt
Candace Parker critiques effort in WNBA All-Star Game
Cunningham on Caitlin Clark being targeted: 'It's just too much'
Martin and Veronica Burton help the Valkyries hold off the Mystics
College Sports, the changing landscape
Deal on ‘valid business purpose’ avoids threat of college NIL settlement heading back to court
College Football/South
Clemson leads preseason All-ACC picks. QB Klubnik is picked as the player of the year
South Carolina’s Harbor donates $10K in NIL earnings to high school program
Beamer jokes about hiding golf scores after Freeze flak
Position battles to watch as Clemson begins preseason practice
Now at Oklahoma, Ott has blunt opinion of former team
USA Today insider on Auburn venue ranking: 'Magic of Jordan-Hare Stadium seems to be dissipating'
Reigning champion Clemson is again the ACC preseason football favorite, ahead of Miami and SMU
College Football
Rhule compares new Nebraska practice field to Augusta National
Ohio State coach Ryan Day clear on what he needs from QBs vying to replace Will Howard
Central Michigan is working toward resolution over Stalions scandal
NFL/Hall of Fame
Lance tosses 2 touchdown passes, leading the Chargers over the Lions in Hall of Fame game
New Hall of Famer Antonio Gates was a beloved teammate, remains a San Diego legend
Jared Allen: An all-time pass rusher and an even bigger personality
Despite short career, Sharpe certainly worthy of Saturday’s induction
‘He was that good' — Former teammates reflect on what made Eric Allen a Hall of Famer
Sharpe apologizes to brother Sterling on verge of Hall of Fame induction
Twelve active NFL players destined for Pro Football Hall of Fame
NFL/USFL/UFL/Football
Simmons focusing on linebacker with Packers after playing multiple positions at prior stops
Longtime OT Moton emotional about potential final season with Panthers
Buccaneers star WR Evans eager to ‘put on a show’ as he seeks record-setting season
Better practices show Bears QB Caleb Williams has gained confidence in new offense
Wide receiver McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders
Golf
Dahmen leads Wyndham Championship with a 61 in bid to make postseason
As good as ever? Jordan Spieth eyes playoff run, predicts big things ahead
Rio Takeda and Eri Okayama lead a Japanese surge in the Women’s British Open
NBA/Basketball
Doncic takes shot at Mavs while showing off revenge body
Bridges agrees to a $150 million extension with the Knicks
Boxing/UFC/MMA
UFC's McGregor loses appeal in civil rape case
Scoreboards