Saturday's Report: Ex-Mercer trainer; Braves, Falcons, UGA; MLB, Presidents Cup/Henley, college football, NFL, WNBA, tennis, soccer, NASCAR, NBA, hockey
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W-Samford 2, Mercer 0
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Flagler 3, Middle Georgia State 0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-7)
Mercer 3, The Citadel 0
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Around/About Central Georgia
Around/About Georgia
Pérez throws 1-hitter for just 11th MLB complete-game shutout this year as Marlins beat Braves
With Penix back at quarterback, Falcons show resiliency in win that restores hope for the season
UGA OL coach Rauscher’s new deal: raise, Raiders clause
Why is Georgia MBKB coach Mike White wearing a sling?
MLB/NL
High-spending Mets assured of first last-place finish since 2003 with loss to Nationals
Peralta shuts down punchless Phillies, who lose 3rd straight potential playoff clincher
Arenado, Perdomo lead Diamondbacks over Padres to stay alive in wild-card hunt
Hernández, Pages hit home runs, Skubal strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Giants
Turang hits go-ahead single in eighth inning as Brewers defeat Cardinals
Skenes set an impossible bar. The Pirates ace is undaunted after not meeting it in 2026
MLB/AL
Guardians maintain 1-game AL Central lead, beat Royals with help from 6 walks in 5-run 9th
Rangers falter in AL West chase, lose to Twins as deGrom matches high by allowing 8 earned runs
Volpe hits 2-run double in 6th inning and Yankees beat Orioles for doubleheader split
Red Sox beat Cubs to sweep doubleheader after setting Wild Card Series matchup with Yankees
Bolte and Stefanic each hit 2 RBIs in sixth to lift Athletics past Astros
Baseball/MLB
Friday’s MLB clinching scenarios: AL Central and West, NL wild card still up for grabs
Blue Jays star Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments about his $500 million contract
Phillies feel the heat, hear the boos after latest loss slows potential NL playoff push
Obituary
Bill Giles, longtime Philadelphia Phillies owner and executive, dies at 92
College Football/SEC
Have you heard the SEC's unofficial football motto? It's tough to deny
One cringe moment turned Arch Manning into a QB who says nothing
Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge hospitalized with 'personal medical issue'
College Football/Friday’s games
Beebe Jr. rushes for 203 yards and No. 4 Indiana holds off surprising Northwestern
Wesco’s punt return TD leads Clemson over Cal
McReynolds rushes for 2 TDs, including go-ahead 48-yarder as UAB edges Navy
Raymond runs for 140 yards and 3 TDs in Rutgers’ romp over Howard
Hellums has 3 TD runs to rally Army over Temple in Owls’ American Conference opener
College Football
After Big Ten's 3-year title reign, the SEC is poised to take back college football
NFL/NFC
Purdy elevates his game even more to start season for the 49ers
Donald sees plenty to build on after rewatching film of his successful return to Rams and NFL
Vikings’ Murray is grateful he’s back from his concussion without much time lost
The fallout from a blowout 2022 loss to the Rams ultimately ushered in a new era for the Broncos
Cowboys emphasize business trip mentality as they practice in Rio ahead of their game vs. Ravens
NFL/AFC
Nick Chubb runs full circle and retires with Browns, who sign beloved running back to 1-day contract
Bills coach Brady unsatisfied with 2-0 start as Buffalo prepares to host winless Chargers
NFL injury update
49ers star pass rusher Bosa will miss a few games after hurting his calf
Buccaneers will miss rookie defensive starters Bain Jr. and Trotter against Vikings
Panthers WRs Coker and Legette return to practice, LB Devin Lloyd out against Browns
Bears gearing up for Eagles without QB Williams or backup Bagent
Broncos get a boost as tailbacks Dobbins, Harvey appear ready to lead charge against Rams
WNBA/Women’s basketball
Evenly matched WNBA playoffs has everyone believing they have legitimate title shot
The Mohegan Tribe made an early bet on a WNBA team. Now the Sun is setting
Sun say an ‘emotional’ farewell as the WNBA franchise plays its final game in Connecticut
Sparks fire coach Lynne Roberts after the team again misses the playoffs
Playoffs: How all eight teams could win the title
College Sports
LSU athletics projects $26 million deficit after $44 million shortfall in 2025-26
Golf
International sweep puts Team USA in a 7-3 hole at the Presidents Cup
Presidents Cup capsules of foursomes matches at Medinah
Tennis
Alcaraz and Mensik win doubles to put Team Europe up 3-1 after opening day of Laver Cup
Soccer
FIFA’s Infantino pledges ‘culture of dialogue’ after uproar over secretive World Cup sell-off plan
Auto Racing
Blaney has moved on from his fight with Hocevar, even if his black eye is still there
NBA/Basketball
James says friendship with Maxey, desire to help Embiid win a title led him to 76ers
Hockey
Blue Jackets re-sign center Adam Fantilli to a 6-year, $82.5 million contract
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