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After a winless 2025 season, Groves High School taps Howard Jordan, a 36‑year‑old coach with back‑to‑back state championships at Irwin County, to lead the football program into a new region.
From the 1960s Chiefs to the 2017 launch of Atlanta United FC, the city's soccer story reflects a patchwork of teams, leagues and cultural shifts that have shaped its modern identity.
Georgia's Daniel Jackson has been named college baseball's national player of the year by Perfect Game, boasting a .389 average, 31 home runs, 86 RBIs and 29 stolen bases. His historic season places him among the elite in NCAA history and sets the stage for a marquee opening game against Texas in the College World Series.
The Southeastern Conference has released kickoff times and television windows for its 2026 football season, detailing how Mississippi State and Ole Miss will navigate early, afternoon, night and flex slots, with the Egg Bowl scheduled for Friday, Nov. 27 in Oxford.
A wave of commitments from top prospects, including Jacob Burns, has lifted NC State to No. 33 in the 247 Composite, marking a dramatic turnaround for the program.
Freshman right‑hander Luke Howe, the 2026 Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year, has pledged to the Georgia Bulldogs, who recently captured the SEC Tournament title and a College World Series berth.
Willie Reese, a seasoned coach with a history of turning programs around, has been named head coach of Martin Luther King Jr. High School’s boys basketball team, bringing high expectations for a swift return to winning ways.
The Southeastern Conference has revealed the broadcast framework for Auburn's remaining nine contests, outlining early, afternoon, night and flex designations while leaving exact times and networks to be confirmed up to six days before play.
John Beverley, a standout sophomore from Georgia State, has committed to Auburn, bringing a .365 batting average, 38 RBI and 32 stolen bases to the lineup.
Luke Cooper has signed with the Los Angeles Angels, while Halton Hardy inks a deal with the Minnesota Twins, joining a cohort of seven former Kennesaw State players now embedded in Major League organizations.
Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston has been recognized as the Division I National Player of the Year by Just Baseball, capping a season that saw him top the nation in slugging percentage and shatter the school’s home run record.
University of Georgia’s standout catcher Daniel Jackson has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, honoring the nation’s top amateur baseball player. His historic season, marked by a rare blend of power and speed, has propelled the Bulldogs to a landmark College World Series run.
Three Bryant alumni are currently active in the majors, marking a milestone for the program and highlighting a sustained pipeline to professional baseball.
The Prattville Lions captured a 7v7 tournament at Auburn University, defeating top Georgia teams and preparing for upcoming road matchups.
Auburn's 2027 recruiting class now boasts 17 pledges, highlighted by four-star edge rusher Rion Jackson's commitment.
The reinstatement of Brendan Sorsby for the 2026 season has divided opinions, with P.J. Fleck emphasizing education over punishment.
From the Netherlands to Oregon, from Argentina to Alabama, the 2026 World Cup narrative is being reframed through the lens of college football’s storied programs.
Spencer Strider, the Atlanta Braves’ right‑hander, has turned a post‑injury velocity drop into an opportunity to expand his arsenal, blending a revitalized curveball with his signature fastball to maintain elite performance in 2026.
A look at the standout high school players from the Athens region who earned recognition for their exceptional performances and contributions to their teams' deep playoff runs.
University of Kentucky mourns the loss of sophomore defensive lineman Nic Smith, whose sudden death has prompted an outpouring of grief from coaches, teammates and local leaders.
University of Kentucky confirms the death of sophomore defensive lineman Nic Smith, a Georgia native, under investigation with no foul play suspected.
ESPN’s latest Future Power Rankings place Georgia at No. 5 for the 2026 college football season, highlighting both strengths and areas needing improvement.
Under head coach Kirby Smart, Georgia continues to excel, yet ESPN analyst Adam Rittenberg notes that the quarterback succession plan remains a key storyline heading into the Bulldogs' season opener against Tennessee State.
Ashlynn Chlarson returns to Arizona to lead Grand Canyon University’s women’s basketball team, aiming to leverage her SEC experience and hometown roots for a conference title run.