Charles Odum
The Associated Press
Covington, GA, United States
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No. 1 Georgia shuts down QB Hooker, No. 2 Tennessee, 27-13
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Stetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and No. 1 Georgia shut down No. 2 Tennessee's high-powered offense, dominating the Volunteers 27-13 on Saturday in an SEC showdown of the nation's top-ranked teams. → Read More
Braves OF Marcell Ozuna facing more legal woes following DUI arrest
It was the second arrest in as many years for Ozuna. He was arrested on May 29, 2021, on charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and battery after police officers said they witnessed him attacking his wife. → Read More
NFL Draft: Moorpark native, former USC WR Drake London picked by Falcons at No. 8
Moorpark's own and former USC star Drake London has found his NFL home with the Atlanta Falcons. → Read More
Penn swimmer Lia Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAA championship
Lia Thomas took control in the final 100 yards of the 500-yard freestyle to make history Thursday as the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship. → Read More
Penn’s Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAAs
“I didn’t have a whole lot of expectation for this meet,” said Thomas, a former male swimmer for Penn State. → Read More
Transgender woman posts top time in 500 prelims at NCAAs
Lia Thomas, the University of Pennsylvania senior who entered the NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships as the top seed in the 500, advanced to Thursday night’s final → Read More
Transgender woman posts top time in 500 prelims at NCAAs
Lia Thomas, the University of Pennsylvania senior who entered the NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships as the top seed in the 500, advanced to Thursday night’s final → Read More
Transgender woman posts top time in 500 prelims at NCAAs
Lia Thomas, the University of Pennsylvania senior who entered the NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships as the top seed in the 500, advanced to Thursday night’s final → Read More
Falcons WR Calvin Ridley suspended for 2022 season for betting on NFL games
The gambing took place while Ridley was away from the team addressing mental health concerns. → Read More
Falcons WR Ridley suspended for '22 for bets on NFL games
ATLANTA (AP) — For endangering the integrity of the sport by betting on games, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended by the NFL for at least the next season. Ridley won’t play in 2022 and there is no guarantee for the NFL future of the player who had been expected to be the Falcons’ top target for quarterback Matt Ryan. → Read More
Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl
Payton Thorne’s 22-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed gave No. 11 Michigan State the lead with less than three minutes remaining and the Spartans overcame an 11-point deficit to beat No. 13 Pittsburgh 31-21 on Thursday night in the Peach Bowl. → Read More
Aaron molded careers of World Series managers Snitker, Baker
Hank Aaron’s imprint is firmly stamped on the World Series. → Read More
Braves top Dodgers in Game 1 of NLCS on Austin Riley’s game-winning single in ninth
The Dodgers wasted a scoring opportunity in the top of the ninth, and the Braves took advantage. → Read More
Pittman brings Arkansas to Georgia in top 10 SEC showdown
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman has been careful to keep his soaring Razorbacks grounded. “It’s hard to get the big head because somebody is going to knock you out if you’re not prepared for them and our team understands that,” Pittman said this week with the Razorbacks off to a 4-0 start for the first time in 18 years. That knockout alert is well-timed as No. 8 Arkansas prepares for Saturday’s visit… → Read More
Braves survive scary ninth inning, hold off Phillies 2-1
Atlanta reduced its magic number to three games in the division race and extended its lead to 3 1/2 games over the second-place Phillies, who no longer control their fate with five games left. The loss eliminated Philadelphia from contention for an NL wild card. → Read More
Kurt Busch beats younger brother Kyle Busch with late pass for NASCAR win at Atlanta Motor Speedway
“Hell yeah, we beat Kyle!” Kurt Busch said after crossing the finish line at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Next stop for NASCAR: New Hampshire Motor Speedway. → Read More
Bucks hoping Giannis Antetokounmpo can take court for long-awaited return to Finals
A hyperextended left knee kept Milwaukee's star from playing in the final two games against Atlanta. Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus Phoenix is Tuesday night. → Read More
Sore knee threatens Bogdanovic's status for Hawks in Game 7
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks may be without their top 3-point shooter with their season on the line. → Read More
Embiid, 76ers beat Hawks 127-111 to take 2-1 lead in series
ATLANTA (AP) — Joel Embiid kept taking falls. He also kept rising to his feet. → Read More
Marcell Ozuna opts to stay in Atlanta, agrees on four-year, $65M contract
The 30-year-old had seemed a better choice for the American League with the universal designated hitter disappearing in 2021, but Atlanta chose not to let his big bat go. → Read More