Late NFL, Georgia Tech football player Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE, researchers say

The Boston University CTE Center confirmed Tuesday that former Georgia Tech football standout and NFL star Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE when he died suddenly in December 2021. 

Football pioneer reflects on 1956 Sugar Bowl controversy

Just a month after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, Bobby Grier became the first Black man to play in the Sugar Bowl - despite the opposition of Georgia's governor at the time.

Arch Manning announces highly anticipated commitment

Arch Manning is the son of Cooper Manning, the nephew of Eli and Peyton and the grandson of Archie and is taking the legacy of his last name to the Longhorns.

Ohio State University awarded trademark on use of word 'THE'

Ohio State’s trademark allows them to use the word “THE” on t-shirts, baseball caps, hats, and other clothing.

It just means more: SEC weighs expanding conference schedule

The Southeastern Conference’s slogan, “It just means more,” could soon refer to the number of football games the league schedules.

No 2022 beer sales for University of Georgia football fans

The University of Georgia will not sell beer and alcohol to most football fans at Sanford Stadium again in 2022.

SEC spat: Fisher, Saban exchange accusations over NIL deals

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher called Nick Saban a “narcissist” on Thursday after the Alabama coach accused the rival Aggies of using name, image and likeness deals to land their top-ranked recruiting classes.

Saban calls out Texas A&M for using NIL deals to buy players

Alabama coach Nick Saban called out Texas A&M on Wednesday night for “buying” players in its top-ranked recruiting class with name, image and likeness deals, saying Crimson Tide football players earned more than $3 million last year “the right way.”

Pac-12 scraps division champs for football championship participants

Immediately on the heels of a rule change from the NCAA, the Pac-12 Conference has elected to change which teams will participate in its football championship game. The two teams with the highest winning percentage will now play for the title.

NFL Draft: Former Roswell standout Malik Willis drafted by Titans

The Tennessee Titans have ended Malik Willis' wait, trading up to make him the third quarterback taken in this NFL draft. 

Eagles grab linebacker Dean in 3rd round

Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean, the leading tackler on the national champions’ dominant defense, was selected in the third round with the 83rd overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Steelers grab Georgia WR George Pickens in 2nd round

The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their youth movement on offense, selecting Georgia wide receiver George Pickens in the second round of the NFL draft.

Bills draft Georgia RB James Cook at No. 63; Elam arrives

Having addressed a key defensive need by selecting cornerback Kaiir Elam with their first pick in the NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills turned to offense by choosing Georgia running back James Cook with the 63rd overall pick on Friday night.

Vikings trade down to No. 32 pick, take Georgia safety Lewis Cine in NFL Draft

In his first NFL Draft as GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah traded the Minnesota Vikings No. 12 overall selection and moved down to No. 32, taking Georgia safety Lewis Cine with the final pick of the first round.

Good Day Atlanta: Dawgs on top in 2022 NFL Draft first round
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Georgia joined Clemson in 2019 as the only program to have three defensive linemen selected in the same first round in the Common Draft Era, and their five first-rounders broke the previous program record of three selected in 2018.