Tuesday's Report: Baldwin's Tasha Butts, Northeast's Woodford, Westside's Jackson, Honor Roll: MGSU/Mercer, GHSA 🥎; Falcons, UGA/UF, GSU-GSU; MLB playoffs, NFL, colleges, NBA/WNBA, Retton, NASCAR
In coverage: Cancer claims Baldwin legend Tasha Butts; Northeast’s Woodford done for season with ACL
Coming Tuesday: Monday Morning Quarterback
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High School
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Houston County 21, Warner Robins 0
Mary Persons 59, Jackson 0; Mary Persons 19, Dutchtown 0
Northeast 8, Rutland 6
Perry 12, Houston County 6
Washington County 21, Grovetown 13; Southeast Bulloch 13, Washington County 0
Westside 34, Howard
Wheeler County 41, Southwest 0
College
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W-The Ally, first round, Mercer
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Alumni Update
NFL suspends Broncos’ Jackson for four games after latest illegal hit
Honor Roll
SSAC VB POTW: Middle Georgia State’s Collier
SoCon VB OPOTW: Mercer’s Kylee Quigley
Around/About Central Georgia
Three Central Georgia teams set for GHSA championships
Defending Class 4A champion West Laurens leads a comfy contingent of Central Georgia teams heading to Columbus for the GHSA softball championship round.
The double-elimination even starts on Wednesday.
West Laurens opens in 4A with Heritage-Catoosa at 1 p.m., with region rival Perry going four hours later against North Oconee.
GMC takes on ECI at 3 p.m. in A/II.
West Laurens was ranked third in 4A in ScoreAtlanta’s final regular-season poll while Perry was sixth. GMC was unranked.
In MaxPreps’ all-classification ranking, West Laurens is No. 30, Perry (21-6) No. 93, and GMC (14-11) No. 163
Last year’s field included Houston County, West Laurens, ACE, Bleckley County, Hawkinsville, and GMC.
West Laurens took the 4A title, beating Whitewater 2-1 in the winner-take-all championship. ACE lost 7-6 in 12 innings to Mount Paran in an elimination game to take third, GMC falling 7-2 in the same round in A/II.
Around/About Georgia
Source: NFL asks Falcons about Robinson's health timeline
Falcons say Robinson will be 'fine' after headaches, limited use
No. 1 Georgia’s Smart, Bullard insist school-record winning streak brings no added stress
It’s GSU vs. GSU on Thursday, lots at stake
NFL/USFL/XFL/Football
Winners and losers: The Lions' bubble has burst
Vikings outlast 49ers 22-17 with 2 touchdown catches from Addison and 2 interceptions by Bynum
Patriots, Belichick reportedly agreed to 'lucrative' new contract in offseason
Chiefs wide receiver Ross arrested in suburban Kansas City
Titans trade 2-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to Eagles, AP source says
Eagles can only hope that situation with banged-up Hurts isn’t serious for the long term
NFC North-leading Lions brought back to reality in 38-6 loss to Ravens
Offensive struggles once again catch up to Josh Allen, Bills in latest loss
Browns expect Watson to start next week against Seahawks after latest injury
MLB/Baseball
García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with rout of Astros
Pham, Gurriel homer, Diamondbacks power way into NL Game 7
Dusty Baker reportedly ready to step down as Astros manager after ALCS loss
Phillies sluggers cold again in NLCS, Nola falters
Phillies fans turn Citizens Bank Park into ‘4 hours of hell’ during Red October
Suspension of Astros’ Abreu upheld and pushed to next year. Reliever available for Game 7
NBA/WNBA/Basketball
NBA season set to begin with ring night in Denver, and a slew of challengers for title
Bucks counting on Lillard’s arrival to assure they avoid another unexpected playoff exit
Cavaliers have Mitchell, young core looking to build on promising season ended by playoff failure
East champion Heat will try to rekindle that playoff magic in ’23-24
The Knicks, after finally advancing again in the playoffs, bring back a team that can do it again
Philadelphia 76ers count on MVP Joel Embiid, new coach as season arrives marred by Harden turmoil
All eyes on Victor Wembanyama as the No. 1 pick opens a new era with San Antonio Spurs
Memphis Grizzlies targeting NBA title despite Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension
With tons of youth and almost everybody back, Magic eyeing shot at NBA playoffs
Pelicans enter the season with a healthy Zion Williamson and high hopes for playoff contention
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors set their sights on another title with addition of Chris Paul
Celtics embracing championship expectations after shaking up roster during busy offseason
Mavs have Doncic, Irving from the jump after their partial-season debut was a dud
Timberwolves, now firmly built around Edwards, give the Gobert-Towns pairing another shot
Talented young Oklahoma City Thunder look to turn the corner this season
WNBA
Aces celebrate 2nd WNBA championship and promise more are on the way
College Basketball
Tennessee is the anti-Kentucky (and the SEC favorite). 'It's awesome to have older guys.'
College football/SEC,ACC
Column-The Hugh Freeze honeymoon at Auburn is over
Pittman breaks down Enos firing, Hog struggles
Saban asked for a raucous atmosphere. Alabama fans delivered
Ol’ Miss trolls Auburn, Freeze, report about Kiffin leaving all in mock ‘chilly’ weather report
Steve Spurrier: Florida has a chance to beat Georgia after win over USC
College Football/South (SEC/ACC states)
Maryland co-offensive coordinator Sumlin arrested on a DUI charge in Florida last weekend
Back in Top 25, James Madison hopes to avoid another skid that takes them right back out
‘One chance of winning this game’: UAB’s aggressive offense backfires in loss to Memphis
Coastal Carolina coach says QB McCall doubtful for next game with Marshall after hard hit
Liberty and Western Kentucky on a Tuesday
College Football
Week 8 winners and losers: USC, Clemson lead college football's most disappointing teams
AP Top 25 Reality Check: No. 1 Georgia’s margin on No. 2 Michigan shrinks, but ‘Dawgs set for bounce
Ticket buys to multiple Big Ten games found in name of suspended Michigan staffer, AP sources say
Column-In supposed breakthrough USC season, Lincoln Riley has been a bust
Wisconsin coach Fickell says focus shouldn’t be on him as Badgers face his alma mater Ohio State
McAfee acknowledges fan backlash, hasn’t signed with ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ beyond 2023
Olympic Sports
Mary Lou Retton in ‘recovery mode’ at home after hospital stay for pneumonia, daughter says
Auto Racing
Earnhardt Jr. celebrates top-five finish, looks ahead to 2024
Golf
Norman optimistic about LIV future, no matter his role
Mickelson excited about new LIV players
High Schools/Youth Sports
Youth football team suspended after parent allegedly shoots coach in front of kids
Boxing/UFC/MMA
Alex Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman pay the price after risking a lot to save UFC 294
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