Georgia tops 1st CFP rankings

Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame and Clemson are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.

HIGH 5 Sports Team of the Week: Mays Raiders

The secret to winning has everything to do with losing according to Mays head coach Niketa Battle.

Papa John's cites NFL controversy in weak pizza sales growth

NEW YORK (AP) - Sales growth at Papa John's is slowing, and the pizza chain is blaming it on the outcry surrounding NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. The company, which is a sponsor and advertiser of the NFL, said customers have a negative view of the chain's association with the NFL. The company also cut its earnings growth expectations for the year and Papa John's...

Dodgers beat Astros 3-1 in World Series Game 6

Justin Verlander held the possibility of a lifetime in his big, right paw. Totally in control, nursing a narrow lead, a most elusive World Series win getting closer and closer with each pitch. And just like that, it was all gone.

Controversial Colin Kaepernick costume prompts apology, debate about racism

A police officer at Colin Kaepernick’s alma mater in Nevada dressed up as the former 49ers for Halloween, mocking his stance on the national anthem and wearing a hooked  nose that has prompted an apology from the school and calls of racism.

Bulldogs Have Semifinalists for Both Maxwell, Bednarik Awards

Two key members of the undefeated Georgia football team are semifinalists for two major awards, according to an announcement on Monday.

UGA's Reed Named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

The Southeastern Conference named Georgia redshirt sophomore defensive back J.R. Reed as the league’s Co-Defensive Player of the Week Monday.

UGA's Carter, Smith Named Butkus Award Semifinalists

Two starting linebackers for second-ranked Georgia were named Mon day as semifinalists for the 33rd Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top collegiate linebacker.

AP Top 25: Georgia rises to No. 2

Georgia moved up to No. 2 and took two first-place votes from top-ranked Alabama in a major reshuffling of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll.

Florida, McElwain agree to part ways after 3rd straight loss

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida and coach Jim McElwain have agreed to part ways a day after a third consecutive loss and nearly a week after he said his players and their families had received death threats. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the announcement Sunday and named defensive coordinator Randy Shannon the team's interim coach for the final four games. The parties are...

Ryan, Falcons slip and slide to 25-20 win over Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The football kept slipping out of Matt Ryan's hands - and the game seemed to be going that way, too, for the Atlanta Falcons. Fumbled snaps, dropped passes and a big-time drenching had both squads trying to find their footing, but the Falcons steadied themselves just enough in a driving rain to slide past the New York Jets 25-20 on a soggy Sunday at MetLife...

Astros beat Dodgers 13-12 in 10th inning of World Series Game 5

Blast off! Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros kept hammering away in a wild slugfest that no one saw coming, rallying against Clayton Kershaw and rocking the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-12 in 10 thrilling innings Sunday night for a 3-2 lead in the World Series.

Dodgers beat Astros 6-2 in World Series Game 4

Cody Bellinger pulled into second base with his first World Series hit and said: "It's a miracle!" With the Dodgers three innings from falling into a deep deficit, the rookie slugger sparked a late comeback that stopped the Houston Astros' surge.

Most Texans kneel during anthem after owner's comments

All but 10 members of the Houston Texans took a knee during the national anthem Sunday, as the vast majority of the team protested the owner's "inmates running the prison" comment.

Bounce back: No. 7 Clemson, Bryant rebound for 24-10 victory

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Kelly Bryant threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns and No. 7 Clemson bounced back from its first loss of the season with a dominating 24-10 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night.