Maryland puts Durkin on leave amid football investigation

Maryland placed head coach DJ Durkin on administrative leave on Saturday while the school scrutinizes allegations of poor behavior by the football staff, apparent misdeeds that came to light following the death of a player on the practice field.

Albies' homer in 7th lifts Braves past Brewers 8-7

ATLANTA (AP) - As he watched hitter after hitter reach base for Milwaukee, Brian Snitker felt like his Braves were always behind. Way behind. Instead, Atlanta stayed close despite being outhit 19-9 and took advantage of Ozzie Albies' tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to beat the Brewers 8-7 on Sunday.

Jets get strong QB play against sluggish Falcons, win 17-0

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Sam Darnold sparkled in his NFL debut, Teddy Bridgewater looked sharp and healthy, and the New York Jets earned the franchise's first preseason home shutout by beating the sluggish Atlanta Falcons 17-0 on Friday night.

Woods in the hunt as rain suspends play at PGA Championship

The roars began at the second hole at Bellerive, where Tiger Woods rolled in a putt for birdie, and they grew in volume when he stalked another putt toward the hole for a birdie at the third.

NCAA rules UGA's Robertson eligible immediately

The NCAA ruled Friday afternoon that Georgia wide receiver Demetris Robertson is eligible to play for the Bulldogs immediately.

Falcons players turn to mom for motivation

As the Falcons grind their way through long days at the facility, practices in the heat and loads of information to digest, a little extra motivation can help. Undrafted defensive lineman Mackendy Cheridor relies on that family feeling -- which, for him, does not feel far away.

Six students removed from cheer squad over hazing

Six students have been removed from the Centennial High School cheerleading squad after school officials said they hazed team mates.

Terry Crews: 'Summer of freedom' for abuse victims

Terry Crews said this is the "summer of freedom" for him and others who have gone public with accounts of alleged molestation. Crews said Wednesday that "we can now tell our truth" and not fear a backlash.

Heath Webb replaces legendary Bruce Miller

Gainesville High School will have a new face on the sideline this season.

Georgia's Smart turning 2017 success into recruiting gold

The momentum created by Georgia's 2017 success has helped Kirby Smart reload for another championship run.

Kirby Smart wants his team to follow Chase Elliott's example

After picking up his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory on Sunday at Watkins Glen, driver Chase Elliott credited a phrase familiar to sports fans in Georgia.

Apalachee Wildcats welcomes Coach Tony Lotti

The return of the HIGH 5 Sports Big Show, the first show of the 2018 season, is just a few weeks away.

Kirby Smart responds to Chase Elliott
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The NASCAR driver credited one of Smart's sayings after his win on Sunday

Colin Kaepernick reference in song removed from Madden 19

A song featured in an NFL-based video game was reportedly edited to ditch a reference to former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who spearheaded the controversial national anthem protests.

NASCAR chairman arrested for DWI, oxycodone possession

NASCAR chairman Brian France has been arrested in New York's Hamptons for driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone.

Dawsonville's Chase Elliott wins first career Cup Series race

Chase Elliott has won his first NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen, holding off Martin Truex Jr in a scintillating finish.