Saturday's Report: Bacon, Houston County; Atlanta/World Cup, United, Braves, Dream, Falcons, Hawks; World Cup, ACC Media Days, British Open, MLB, WNBA, college sports, NFL, NBA, UFC/BKB,
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Around/About Central Georgia
A good weekend for Houston County and coach Hopkins
Henley sweats out Open cut
Russell Henley was in pretty good company but not in a good position.
Henley was one of 11 top-50 callers hovering around the cut line Friday at the British Open, and he finished tied with 11 others at the bottom of the field advancing.
On the other hand, those 12 are only nine shots behind leader Lucas Hebert.
Henley, who tees off Saturday at 9:10 a.m. EST, shot a 1-over 71, bogeying two of the final four holes, and finished early enough for the afternoon to drag on a little.
He was even after nine, but bogeyed No. 10, courtesy of a brutal two-putt – missing a 5-footer for par - after residing in rough after his first two shots.
After two straight birdies, he doinked a 6-footer on the par-3 16, and wasn’t sharp on 18, needed three shots from within 11 yards.
Henley’s short game has been off. He’s outside the top 70 in the field in strokes gained putting, distance of putts made, scrambling, and strokes gained overall.
Around/About Georgia
How Arthur Blank helped make Mercedes-Benz Stadium the ideal venue for the World Cup
Atlanta moved to a different beat during World Cup filled with memories
Mohammed scores in 79th and 1st-place Nashville returns to MLS play with 1-0 victory over Atlanta
Sale dominates with 7 shutout innings as the Braves rout the Rangers
Hillmon has perfect shooting night in the Dream’s victory over the Tempo
5 key questions Braves face in second half
London's top 5 moments as an Atlanta Falcon
How are the Hawks’ draft picks doing in the 2026 Summer League?
A Worthy Read
Want to expand the College Football Playoff? Look to the World Cup
Opinion
Goodman: ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ attacks the brain of a sportswriter
Soccer/World Cup
Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the final
Spain has built its team for several years and tournaments
Disappointed France and England meet for third place
Messi says Argentina ‘will give it our all’
Argentine President Milei won’t attend the final, citing superstition
World Cup working dogs sniff out threats, send security signal
How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon
College Football/ACC Media Days
Narduzzi accuses Miami of tampering with Pitt QB Heintschel before going after Mensah
Belichick’s 1st college team struggled at UNC. He’s hoping lessons learned lead to more success
SMU coach critiques SEC, says Duke should have made CFP
Duke still stinging from not getting selected to College Football Playoff after winning ACC title
Belichick expects improved UNC passing game under new OC Bobby Petrino
While Swinney awaits tampering ruling, Clemson coach has message for NCAA
Golf
DeChambeau gets 2-shot penalty in dramatic late-night British Open ruling
Herbert and Burns match the major championship record with 62s
Scheffler rues missed putts but happy with his game after tee-to-green clinic
Rose and Fitzpatrick bid early farewells
McIlroy makes the cut but needs a big weekend for a 2nd claret jug
Cole was checking flights home, then he shot 64 at Birkdale
MLB/NL
Posey’s ‘frank evaluation’ of Vitello hints at Giants manager’s standing
Muncy hits 2-run homer off Cole in 7th to lift Dodgers over Yankees
MLB/AL
Pirates-Guardians game postponed due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke
Steer’s inside-the-park homer sparks Reds’ win over Rockies
Red Sox push win streak to 11 games, reach .500 with win over Rays to sweep doubleheader
Baseball/MLB
Shaikin: 'You never know when it's your last.' Mike Trout savors every moment of this All-Star Game
Burns agrees to $105 million, 7-year deal with Reds for 2027-33
WNBA/Women’s Basketball
Clark has 45 points, 10 assists for the WNBA’s first 40-10 game as Fever beat Storm
Taylor, Sky beat Sparks as Ogwumike becomes LA’s career scoring leader
College Sports, the changing landscape
Texas Tech signs naming rights deal with digital assets company Galaxy
ACC's Jim Phillips says regional scheduling for non-football sports is easier said than done
Auto Racing
NASCAR returns to its roots: North Wilkesboro preview guide
8 NASCAR legends will help welcome the cup series back to North Wilkesboro
Elliott takes over the ride Busch was supposed to drive
Did Kelley Earnhardt Miller just confirm that Justin Allgaier will return in 2027?
Tennis
Alcaraz’s potential return date from wrist injury
Wimbledon champ Linda Nosková opens up about her family after win: 'Everyone was in tears'
Soccer
Pelé’s game-worn jersey from 1958 World Cup final fetches $4.9 million at auction
MLS commissioner says promotion and relegation doesn’t make sense for his league for now
Major League Soccer’s NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested
Toronto’s Luka Gavran duels Montreal’s Thomas Gillier to scoreless draw as MLS resumes
Nashville ready to ride World Cup buzz into the MLS restart, still unbeaten at home
College Football/Southeast
Scarbinsky: Want to win the SEC? Don’t take your QB to Media Days
NFL/USFL/UFL/Football
The NFL offseason move each team got exactly right in 2026
Tolentino: Write off Ravens' Jackson at your own risk
Sewell of the Lions is voted as the top tackle in the NFL by an AP panel
Garrett of the Rams is voted as the top edge rusher
Fowler: Sculpting Lu-u-u-ke: Behind the scenes as Kuechly strikes pose for hall of fame
College Sports
Illinois awards AD Whitman a new contract worth more than $31 million over the next 10 years
SWAC media deal keeps conference football and basketball games on ESPN networks through 2030-31
Virginia Tech hired Franklin to spark football. It’s part of boosting Hokies athletics overall
NBA/Basketball
Antetokounmpo candid, but flush with excitement: 'I think this is the right place to be'
Olympic Sports
Vonn says she has no left ACL and her right ankle is still broken 5 months after Olympic crash
Boxing/UFC/MMA
OKC looks like no-man's land for Usman and du Plessis
Scoreboards