Smart: Dawgs excited for opportunity at Missouri
Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart told reporters Monday his team is looking forward to a road challenge against a physical Missouri team with an experienced quarterback in a tough place to play.
Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart told reporters Monday his team is looking forward to a road challenge against a physical Missouri team with an experienced quarterback in a tough place to play.
Braves' NL East lead still 6½ games after 6-4 loss to Nats
ATLANTA (AP) - Bryce Harper and Anthony Rendon hit two-run homers, 19-year-old rookie Juan Soto added an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday. Atlanta maintained a 6½-games lead in the NL East over second-place Philadelphia but has lost two straight following a season-best, six-game winning streak. The Braves are 38-36 at home,...
ATLANTA (AP) - Bryce Harper and Anthony Rendon hit two-run homers, 19-year-old rookie Juan Soto added an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday. Atlanta maintained a 6½-games lead in the NL East over second-place Philadelphia but has lost two straight following a season-best, six-game winning streak. The Braves are 38-36 at home,...
Ryan shines with arm and legs, Falcons beat Panthers 31-24
ATLANTA (AP) - Matt Ryan had more rushing touchdowns than Cam Newton. Even more important, the Atlanta quarterback got a whole lot of players involved in the offense. Just like that, the Falcons resembled the high-scoring team that made it all the way to the Super Bowl two seasons ago. Ryan ran for a pair of scores for the first time in his career and threw a pair of TD passes, leading the...
ATLANTA (AP) - Matt Ryan had more rushing touchdowns than Cam Newton. Even more important, the Atlanta quarterback got a whole lot of players involved in the offense. Just like that, the Falcons resembled the high-scoring team that made it all the way to the Super Bowl two seasons ago. Ryan ran for a pair of scores for the first time in his career and threw a pair of TD passes, leading the...
UGA jumps to No. 2 in AP football poll
The Bulldog's rout of the South Carolina Gamecocks and Middle Tennessee didn't go unnoticed by The Associated Press' college football poll.
The Bulldog's rout of the South Carolina Gamecocks and Middle Tennessee didn't go unnoticed by The Associated Press' college football poll.
Falcons look to make early statement in NFC South
One season after the NFC South sent three teams to the playoffs, the division may be just as deep.
One season after the NFC South sent three teams to the playoffs, the division may be just as deep.
Almiron scores twice, Atlanta United beats Rapids 3-0
Miguel Almiron scored twice in the first 18 minutes and assisted on another goal to help Atlanta United beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Saturday. Almiron opened the scoring in the 10th minute, settling Julian Gressel's wide cross and finishing with a left-footed shot from inside the upper left corner of the 6-yard box.
Miguel Almiron scored twice in the first 18 minutes and assisted on another goal to help Atlanta United beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Saturday. Almiron opened the scoring in the 10th minute, settling Julian Gressel's wide cross and finishing with a left-footed shot from inside the upper left corner of the 6-yard box.
Pitt defense shuts down Georgia Tech in 24-19 win
Qadree Ollison ran for 91 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh's defense kept Georgia Tech's triple-option in check during a 24-19 victory in the ACC opener for both teams on Saturday.
Qadree Ollison ran for 91 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh's defense kept Georgia Tech's triple-option in check during a 24-19 victory in the ACC opener for both teams on Saturday.
White throws for 5 TDs, Memphis breezes by Georgia State
Brady White threw for 269 yards and five touchdowns, Darrell Henderson had a career-high 233 yards rushing and two scores, and Memphis beat Georgia State 59-22 on Friday night.
Brady White threw for 269 yards and five touchdowns, Darrell Henderson had a career-high 233 yards rushing and two scores, and Memphis beat Georgia State 59-22 on Friday night.
Braves offering free tickets to those displaced by Hurricane Florence
Beginning Friday when the Atlanta Braves take on the Washington Nationals, North and South Carolina residents who evacuated due to Hurricane Florence, can grab some free tickets.
Beginning Friday when the Atlanta Braves take on the Washington Nationals, North and South Carolina residents who evacuated due to Hurricane Florence, can grab some free tickets.
Fromm leads No. 3 Georgia past Middle Tennessee 49-7
Jake Fromm threw three touchdown passes and Elijah Holyfield ran for 100 yards, each playing only the first half, as No. 3 Georgia overwhelmed Middle Tennessee 49-7 on Saturday.
Jake Fromm threw three touchdown passes and Elijah Holyfield ran for 100 yards, each playing only the first half, as No. 3 Georgia overwhelmed Middle Tennessee 49-7 on Saturday.
Acuna goes 4 for 5, Braves win 6th straight
Ronald Acuna Jr. went 4 for 5, had two RBIs and scored the tiebreaking run in the fourth inning to help the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves win their season-best sixth straight game with a 10-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Ronald Acuna Jr. went 4 for 5, had two RBIs and scored the tiebreaking run in the fourth inning to help the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves win their season-best sixth straight game with a 10-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Washington Capitals fans board North Carolina home up with message to Hurricane Florence
Washington Capitals fans in North Carolina boarded their home up with a special message to Hurricane Florence.
Washington Capitals fans in North Carolina boarded their home up with a special message to Hurricane Florence.
UGA vs. MTSU kickoff time moved due to possible weather
Officials from the University of Georgia's athletic department announced the start time for Saturday's Georgia vs. Middle Tennessee State football game has been moved up to 12 p.m.
Officials from the University of Georgia's athletic department announced the start time for Saturday's Georgia vs. Middle Tennessee State football game has been moved up to 12 p.m.
Game of the Week: Trion @ North Cobb Christian
With his team trailing 23-20 late in the game on the road in Monticello , North Cobb Christian's Sharnard Banks did what students at the small Kennesaw private school do best- he gave back. Banks' 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown catapulted the Eagles to an unprecedented third straight win to start the season, and kept the fairytale run going for a school that had previously won only 24...
With his team trailing 23-20 late in the game on the road in Monticello , North Cobb Christian's Sharnard Banks did what students at the small Kennesaw private school do best- he gave back. Banks' 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown catapulted the Eagles to an unprecedented third straight win to start the season, and kept the fairytale run going for a school that had previously won only 24...
Team of the Week pep rally at Sequoyah High School
Congrats to the Sequoyah Chiefs - our High 5 Sports Team of the Week!
Congrats to the Sequoyah Chiefs - our High 5 Sports Team of the Week!
Braves sweep Giants, extend N.L. East lead
On a day when Anibal Sanchez didn't have his best command, he found a way to help the Atlanta Braves on their march toward the postseason.
On a day when Anibal Sanchez didn't have his best command, he found a way to help the Atlanta Braves on their march toward the postseason.
Former Falcon Gonzalez and UGA standout Champ Bailey among 1st-year Pro Football HOF nominees
Tony Gonzalez, the most accomplished tight end in NFL history, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey and London Fletcher are first-year eligible players among the 102 modern-era nominees for the class of 2019 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Tony Gonzalez, the most accomplished tight end in NFL history, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey and London Fletcher are first-year eligible players among the 102 modern-era nominees for the class of 2019 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Falcons ready to depend on new defensive starters
Minus two Pro Bowl defensive players, the new starters on the Falcons defense know they might be tested on Sunday by the Carolina Panthers. That includes Duke Riley, who takes over at inside linebacker for Deion Jones after Jones went on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Minus two Pro Bowl defensive players, the new starters on the Falcons defense know they might be tested on Sunday by the Carolina Panthers. That includes Duke Riley, who takes over at inside linebacker for Deion Jones after Jones went on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Georgia college dropping Nike after Kaepernick ad
A private Christian college in Georgia has announced that it will no longer purchase or carry any apparel from Nike after the company's recent advertisement featuring Colin Kaepernick.
A private Christian college in Georgia has announced that it will no longer purchase or carry any apparel from Nike after the company's recent advertisement featuring Colin Kaepernick.
Team of the Week: Sequoyah Chiefs
Hickory Flat is accustomed to meaningful gatherings. Not too many years ago Native Americans met near what locals call "Indian Knoll" to trade and socialize.
Hickory Flat is accustomed to meaningful gatherings. Not too many years ago Native Americans met near what locals call "Indian Knoll" to trade and socialize.