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Jasper Sanks, a 1990s Carver High School running back, and John Henry Jackson, a 1950s Spencer High School quarterback, are among 33 inductees celebrated on Oct. 24 at Atlanta’s College Football Hall of Fame.
Adam Wexler, a 2007 graduate and founder of PrizePicks, has donated $10 million to the University of Georgia’s men’s basketball program, the biggest single contribution in the school’s athletic history.
Anderson Diaz, a highly touted guard from the Bronx, has verbally committed to the University of Alabama, marking the program’s first pledge for the 2027 recruiting cycle. His decision follows a standout season with Overtime Elite and international play for the Dominican Republic.
Inclement weather forces a shift in start times for the 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament, with Georgia versus Mississippi State now set for 1 p.m. ET and Florida versus Alabama to follow shortly after, while both teams opened with wins.
The United States Under‑19 Women’s National Team has revealed a 20‑player roster for a training camp in Frankfurt, featuring Carolina alumni Bella Devey and Lauren Malsom, who will face Germany in two high‑profile matches.
A former Georgia standout and founder of PrizePicks pledges $10 million to bolster the men’s basketball program, with a slice earmarked for the Athletic Director Excellence Fund and a nod to his family’s deep Bulldog roots.
Alumnus Adam Wexler, founder of Prize Picks, pledged a $10 million contribution to the University of Georgia's men's basketball program, the largest philanthropic gift in UGA Athletic Association history. The funds will support coaching staff, operating costs, and a new Athletic Director Excellence Fund, while head coach Mike White aims to build on recent tournament successes and reshape the roster.
Fantasy‑sports entrepreneur Adam Wexler, a University of Georgia alumnus, has donated $10 million to the Bulldogs’ men’s basketball program, the biggest single gift in the school’s athletic history. The money will support staff, operating costs and a new Excellence Fund overseen by athletic director Josh Brooks.
A 2007 University of Georgia alumnus and entrepreneur has pledged $10 million to support the Bulldogs' men’s basketball program, a move that follows the team’s back‑to‑back NCAA Tournament appearances and a record‑setting season under Coach Mike White.
Albert Wheaton’s journey from a 1990 Braves tryout to a post‑war visit with legends like Chipper Jones reveals a unique blend of military service and baseball devotion.
Georgia's baseball team secured the SEC regular‑season title, a top national seed, and a double bye into the quarterfinals, where they will face Mississippi State. Coach Wes Johnson backs the league's new challenge system, while the offense draws energy from Sour Power candy supplied by Buc‑ee's. The squad also boasts a Division I‑leading 140 home runs, and veteran staff members including Kirby Smart and Ryan Wynn help drive the program's momentum.
A primary election in Georgia produced runoffs for governor and Senate, featuring high‑profile endorsements, record spending and a push for historic firsts.
Elias Pearl, a four-star wide receiver from Port Charlotte, Florida, announced his commitment to the University of Florida, selecting the Gators over Florida State, Ole Miss, Georgia and LSU. His decision highlights a recruiting class that now boasts 16 pledges, including six four-star prospects.
Nebraska's 2027 football recruiting class received a major boost with the verbal pledge of Jordan Agbanoma, a four-star interior lineman, who chose the Cornhuskers over SEC powerhouses.
The 2026 class of the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame honors 33 athletes, highlighting a dominance of running backs and celebrated careers from the 1999 Falcons Super Bowl team.
Georgia’s 2027 class, ranked No. 30, hopes to add Douglas County’s Adryan Cole, a top safety prospect, to its defensive backfield.
The Georgia Bulldogs, currently ranked No. 30 in the 2027 recruiting class, are poised to add a highly coveted safety to their roster as Adryan Cole prepares to reveal his commitment.
Gary Walker, a four-star running back from Fairburn, Georgia, has pledged to Clemson over several powerhouse programs, adding depth and prestige to the Tigers' 2027 roster.
Gary Walker, a four-star running back from Georgia, announced his commitment to Clemson, marking the program’s first back in the 2027 class and bolstering a recruiting haul that now ranks among the nation’s top tiers.
The Volunteers' 2026 class adds a versatile forward, a defensive standout, a scoring guard, and a record‑setting point guard, reshaping the roster ahead of next season.
A June 16 runoff will determine the Republican challenger to Senator Jon Ossoff, with Collins’ hard‑line stance clashing against Dooley’s more moderate profile, backed by Governor Brian Kemp.
Eighteen high school athletes from across Georgia have been nominated for the Boys Soccer Player of the Year award, with a public vote and an expert panel set to decide the winner.
Nebraska is reportedly courting KD Jones, a 6‑4, 268‑pound three‑star offensive lineman from Georgia, who includes the Huskers among his suitors. With a scheduled official visit on June 5 and recruiter Geep Wade leading the effort, the commitment would mark a significant addition to a 2027 class already positioned near the top of national rankings.
In his second year at the University of Georgia, Kevin Knight helped the Bulldogs achieve a 17‑game winning streak, a top‑10 ranking and a regional hosting role, building on a career that stretches from college to professional sports.