Thursday's News 'n Notes: Media Days; Cephus hosting, Raffield signs; Braves win; Obit: Knapp; Sun Belt; college FB; Olympics, NFL, more

July 23, 2021 Central Georgia Sports Report

Thursday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.

Scoreboard

Summer Baseball

Pro

MLB

Atlanta 7, Philadelphia 2

Honor Roll

Alumni Update

Quintez Cephus hosting community event Friday

Former Stratford standout Quintez Cephus is teaming with the Macon-Bibb County Department of Park for a social gathering.

The place is the Frank Johnson Recreation Center at 2227 Mercer University Drive, from 4-6 p.m. Friday.

The second-year Detroit Lion will be there to hang out, throw a football around, and sign autographs. Free food and refreshments will be provided.

The fifth-round pick from Wisconsin caught 20 passes for 349 yards and touchdowns in 13 games, and is likely to play a bigger role in 2021 with the departures of Kenny Golladay, Danny Amendola, and Marvin Jones Jr.

Bleckley County grad Raffield signs with Cincinnati

Carter Raffield didn’t waste too much time with his latest career decision.

Less than 10 days after Cincinnati picked him in the 14th round of the MLB draft, the Bleckley County grad signed on the dotted line and became a pro baseball player.

In two seasons at Clemson, Raffield – a Tommy John surgery alum - was 1-2 with a 4.39 ERA, .222 opponents batting average, and 32 strikeouts in 26.2 innings.

Around/About Georgia/Southeast

Swanson’s slam lifts Braves to road win

Braves notes

Acuna undergoes surgery (and more updates)

Obit: Former Atlanta assistant Knapp dies from injuries

Richt: Parkinson’s may have started while at UGA; and more

Georgia State fine with tough schedule

Sun Belt: COVID issues can lead to forfeits

Lunsford ready for competition at positions

NBA/WNBA

Downtown packed for Bucks’ parade

New Orleans picks Suns assistant