Saturday's Report: Sports/Roe v. Wade; Bacon win; Freddie's return, Braves, Falcons, Georgia Southern's Spurgeon; CWS, MLB, golf, tennis, auto racing, college FB, more
News and notes of interest to Central Georgia, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.
In Coverage: Freddie’s return loaded with emotion
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Sports and Roe v. Wade
Chicago pitcher Hendriks sounds off
Column: Athletes may think twice where they go
Rapinoe: ‘Zero faith that my rights will be upheld’
Column: Where are male athlete allies for women?
Around/About Central Georgia
Matthew, Bork lead Macon over Florence
Bryce Matthews and Kyle Bork each had two hits and two RBI to lead Macon to a 5-2 win over Florence in a 5-inning game shortened by weather.
Macon scored three in the first, watched Florence pull within one, and then sealed it with two in the fifth.
Kyle Brown struck out five with no walks in five innings for Macon.
The Bacon visit Savannah on Saturday, with part of the team taking on the Eggs at Luther Williams in an exhibition.
Around/About Georgia/Southeast
Turner homers, LA wins in Freddie’s return
Kirby, UGA QB room nowhere near blowing up after Decision
Ridder: Mariota like a big brother
Georgia Southern legend Doc Spurgeon mourned, remembered
College World Series
Sooners know what they’re getting with Rebels
DeLucia performance was unforgettable
Crooks getting it done for Oklahoma
What this means to lifer Bianco of Mississippi
MLB/Baseball
Verlander, Astros end Yanks’ home streak
Nola hits game-winner off Nola
Judge, Yankees come to $19 million terms
Golf/Tennis
Schauffele bolts out to a 5-shot lead
Djokovic defending title, Swiatek No. 1
Auto Racing
Red Bull suspends junior driver Vips for racial slur
Will Saurez’s second win come in Nashville?
Football/NFL/USFL
Chicago LB Adams arrested on multiple weapons charges
College Baseball
Florida State finally snags Notre Dame’s Jarrett
College Football/South