Thursday's Report: HS FB rankings, local scores, Alumni: FPD's Johnson/Warner Robins' Burley/Stratford's Swift (Mercer), Mary Persons' Pitts; Falcons, Braves, UGA, Tech, United US Open, CFB, NFL, MLB
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High Schools
🥎 🥎 🥎 Softball🥎 🥎 🥎
Central 21, Howard 1
GMC Prep 14, Baldwin 0
Northside 10, Warner Robins 2
Piedmont 9, John Milledge 2
Rutland 23, Westside 7
Union Grove 10, Mary Persons 6
Upson-Lee 21, Griffin 2
Veterans 10, Jones County 1
Vidalia 9, ACE Charter 1
🏐 🏐 🏐 Volleyball 🏐 🏐 🏐
Central 2, Rutland 1 (26-24, 27-25, 15-13)
Lamar County 2, Central 0 (25-8, 25-18)
🏫🏫🏫College🏫🏫🏫
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M-Clayton State 4, Middle Georgia State 2
W-Montevallo 7, Georgia College 3
W-Middle Georgia State 6, ABAC 0
Pro
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⚽ ⚽ ⚽Soccer ⚽ ⚽ ⚽
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Alumni Update
Will FPD’s Johnson be a big steal for Houston?
Johnson sits down with Astros radio
What’s the status for Warner Robins’ Burley at Clemson?
Honor Roll
SoCon MGLF: Stratford grad Swift of Mercer
Around/About Central Georgia
Mary Persons unveils Dan Pitts statue at stadium
The ceremony took place on Friday before the Bulldogs’ Senior Night game against Rockmart, a 42-21 win. It’s part of a plaza entrance to the facility, which has undergone major upgrades in the last few years.
Around/About Georgia
Robinson reacts to Tagovailoa being named Week 1 starter
Falcons injury report: Branch, Dorlus limited as Steelers prep begins
McCarthy more worried about his own team than Atlanta
Mesa Jr. hits homer in support of Jax as Rays top Braves in matchup of first-place teams
Braves' offense drawing concerns as NL East race tightens
Smart on why SEC is better than Big Ten: 'Because I ask every NFL scout and every NFL coach'
Georgia needs its young outside linebackers ‘better yesterday’ as injuries mount
Georgia Tech announces sellout for Tennessee game at Bobby Dodd Stadium
Griezmann scores 2 goals, Orlando City beats Atlanta
Around/About Georgia high schools
Who just set a state record with 9 rushing TDs?
Tattnall County superintendent provides details on football coach’s sudden resignaton
MLB/NL
Schwarber hits grand slam for 44th homer in Phillies’ 11-7 win over Astros
Lindor and Morel power the Mets to a 15-14 win over the Marlins
Whitcomb’s double caps Giants’ 6-run rally in a 7-6 victory over the Cardinals
Valdez homers and the Pirates use 8 pitchers in a 4-2 win over the White Sox
MLB/AL
Neto hits 3-run HR over Green Monster as Angels beat Red Sox 6-4 to take series
Beavers gets 2 hits, 3 RBIs in 8-run inning that lifts Orioles past Guardians
Baseball/MLB
College to pro to college: eligibility
LSU releases email about not rostering professional players
LSU safe, for now, from expulsion
With SEC pressure mounting, LSU football makes roster move that may end eligibility saga
Little League World Series/high schools
LLWS star Kinley Rasmus brings 'The Bow' to flag football in Phenix City
Tennis
Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women’s No. 1 Elena Rybakina
Rybakina becomes new No. 1 with win over Zheng
Zverev reaches fourth Grand Slam semifinal of 2026
Khachanov advances to semis after hobbled Blockx retires
Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Shelton
Column- A 3:33 am finish at the US Open isn't history. It's a problem
‘Disgusting’: US Open faces fierce criticism after Shelton-Alcaraz epic finishes at 3am in New York
Williams sisters’ return to play doubles at the US Open helps ESPN to an increase in viewers
College Football/SEC
Casagrande: Golesh’s response to insane Auburn win was perfect
No. 23 Missouri eyes All-American OT Green’s return against Kansas as RB depth thins again
College Football/ACC
AP Player of the Week: Miami’s Toney set school receiving record with 234 yards against Stanford
No. 7 Miami set to play host to Florida A&M in Hurricanes’ home opener on Thursday
Swinney takes offense to reporter’s question: ‘Did you play football?’
Belichick’s Tar Heels won’t host recruits for ETSU game after self-reporting recruiting violation
College Football/South
Let’s play the Tennessee Tech-Chattanooga feud: 'He's an under-the-bus guy'
South Alabama’s PJ Martin returns home for matchup against Tulane
Jacksonville State coach Kelly turns 59 as Gamecocks prep for Ohio matchup
College Football
Michigan's controversial win just forced an NCAA replay change. Now the MAC wants more
Picks: No. 1 Ohio State should win a close one against No. 4 Longhorns
Iowa band member taken off life support after collapsing at game
Big Ten expanding its enhanced replay review coverage beyond Friday games
Defending champion Indiana expects RB Khobie Martin to be out until midseason
Jeremiah Smith eyes a breakthrough vs Texas as top-ranked Ohio State meets the No. 4 Longhorns
Big 12 steps up in Week 2 with seven matchups against the Big Ten, SEC and ACC
Injuries will keep two starters out for No. 3 Notre Dame for ‘a couple weeks’
College Sports, the changing landscape
In a major increase, CSC clears more than $227M worth of NIL deals in July and August
NFL/NFC
Mayfield and Buccaneers GM Jason Licht are all smiles after his contract extension
Saints’ Kamara returns to practice while Jordan is ruled out for Sunday’s opener at Detroit
Once a skeptic, 49ers' McCaffrey now embraces 'cool experience' of Melbourne game
Column-Campbell is trying to save underachieving Lions from themselves
Seahawks open their title defense with a rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch vs the Patriots
NFL/AFC
Raiders TE Bowers (UGA) has meniscus surgery and could return in 1-2 weeks
Saleh bets big on Ward: ‘This kid’s not going to fail’ as Titans open vs Jets
Browns’ Watson shrugs off his 7-0 mark vs. Jaguars as he prepares for first start since 2024
NFL/USFL/UFL/Football
Seahawks pick off Maye 3 times to beat Patriots in Super Bowl rematch
Pro Picks: Seahawks will edge Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL season
NFL fans in UK cite ticket prices and ‘team fatigue’ for unsold seats as London hosts 3 games
No rookie QBs are set to start in Week 1 for just the second time in the last 19 seasons
Basketball World Cup
Clark’s experience at the women’s World Cup has been a ‘pinch-me moment’ for the WNBA star
Ziyu towers in her World Cup debut as 7-foot-3 sensation helps China reach the quarterfinals
US still the team to beat as women’s FIBA World Cup quarterfinals are set
Australia tops Italy after blowing 26-point lead and China edges Puerto Rico to reach quarterfinals
College Basketball
Rutgers coach Pikiell to focus on his cancer treatment
Golf
Rahm uncertain about LIV Golf future: 'Time will tell'
Soccer
Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins
Obituary
Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70
High school/youth sports
Arizona high school football powerhouse cancels another game due to low numbers
Scoreboards