Monday's report: Mary Persons' Herring, Macon County's Smith; Falcons, Hawks, Braves; NFL playoffs/moves, Australian Open, golf, college 🏀&🏈, MLB
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Alumni Update
Central Georgia has a rep in the Super Bowl, and he did his part to help his team get there. Mary Persons grad Malik Herring saw notable time in Sunday’s AFC Championship win, yet recorded no stats, as per the first edition of the postgame stats package.
Macon County’s Roquan Smith, on the other hand, led all defenders in the game with 16 tackles, to go with a QB hurry.
Around/About Georgia/Southeast
Bates III worth every penny as Atlanta’s secondary leader in 2023
Former Georgia State HFBC Miles heading back to Notre Dame
WBKB-Watson scores 17 of her 33 points in 4th, No. 23 FSU beats Georgia Tech
Bey’s last-second dunk gives Hawks win
NFL Playoffs
Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions
Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers
The incredible catch that turned around NFC title game
Mahomes, KC headed back to the Super Bowl after Chiefs shut down Ravens
Jackson after falling to 2-4 in the playoffs: ‘I’m not frustrated, I’m angry’
NFL coaching/GM carousel
Browns hire former QB Dorsey as OC
With Allen’s support, Bills promote Brady to OC
Quinn will interview with Commanders on Tuesday
Football/NFL/USFL/CFL/XFL
Why Lurie didn't fire Sirianni
Michigan DC Minter will reportedly join Harbaugh's staff with the Chargers
The NFL just reached a record in head coach diversity
Tennis
Medvedev’s spin after another tough Australian Open final loss: “I’m in the history books.”
Australian Open champions won’t see change in rankings. Sinner to stay at No. 4, Sabalenka No. 2
Soccer-mad Italy is now obsessed with tennis player Sinner after title
College Football/South (SEC/ACC states)
FAMU promotes interim coach Colzie III to lead Rattlers
Malzahn shakes up coaching staff after disappointing 6-7 season
Applewhite on what he learned from Nick Saban & being named for a former Alabama star
NBA/WNBA/Basketball
Jackson reveals the biggest difference between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant
Spurs mascot The Coyote captures bat with net -- to the delight of Wembanyama
College Basketball/Women
People are driving, paying to watch Iowa’s Clark
Cardoso, No. 1 South Carolina follow up LSU win by beating Vanderbilt
Schwartz, Daniels lead Washington to 62-59 upset over No. 11 USC
Washington State holds on for 85-82 win over No. 2 UCLA despite knee injury to Leger-Walker
From undefeated to open tryouts: How TCU rebuilt its roster after a rapid unraveling
College Basketball/Men
Lendeborg and Gaines lead UAB to 97-88 win over No. 19 Memphis for Tigers’ 3rd straight loss
Newton scores 22 points as No. 1 UConn beats Xavier 99-56
BYU coach scolds students for wearing 'Horns Down' T-shirts during clash with Texas
Golf
Korda rallies to win hometown event for 9th LPGA Tour title, beating Lydia Ko in playoff
Scoreboards