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Lady Indians claim first-ever region title in blanking of Prince Avenue

After four straight region runner-up finishes, the #5-ranked Lady Indians finally got over the hump Saturday at home in a 3-0 win over #7...

Week 9: Rabun remains undefeated; Gainesville shuts out Habersham Central

#2 Rabun County took the region race by the horns Friday night on the road, defeating the #6 Blue Devils at the Granite Bowl,...

Spike This! Hoskins, Harper homer, Phils rout Braves in NLDS

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins burst out of his postseason malaise with a three-run homer and spiked his bat in triumph and Bryce Harper...

Lady Indians cruise past Athens Christian into region title match

The #5-ranked Lady Indians won in convincing fashion over visiting Athens Christian on Thursday evening in the region semifinals, securing a spot in the...

Georgia looks to solidify No. 1 ranking against Vanderbilt

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs are back atop the rankings, even though their style points are a bit lacking. Reclaiming the No. 1...

Phillies’ bats go quiet as Braves even NLDS at 1 game apiece

ATLANTA (AP) — After swinging through a 95 mph fastball for strike three to end the eighth inning, Kyle Schwarber went back to the...

Tarkenton to be inducted into Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame

The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class on Oct. 22 at the College Football Hall of Fame. The 36-member...

Godfrey, Jones named to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

Former Southwest DeKalb football coach Buck Godfrey and former Thomasville player Shawn Jones are among the eight selectees for the 2023 Georgia Sports Hall...

Castellanos plates 3, Phillies hold off Braves 7-6 in NLDS

ATLANTA (AP) — Nick Castellanos drove in three runs and made a potentially game-saving catch in the ninth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over...

Questionable roughing the passer calls raise more questions

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Can't touch this. Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett found out the hard way how seriously some referees take protecting quarterbacks when...

Braves sign rookie Strider to $75 million, 6-year contract

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves made another investment in their future by signing rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a $75 million, six-year contract...

Kelsick plays in and wins first tournament in three years

Ariel Kelsick, a Tallulah Falls School junior, played this weekend in a USTA tournament. It marked the first time since 2019 that Kelsick played...