Friday's Report: Macon County's Smith, Russell Henley; Falcons penalty/Campbell, Tech/Key, Dream, Braves, UGA/Condon; Jerry West, NBA/WNBA, MLB, US Open, CWS, NASCAR, tennis, college news, NFL
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Lexington County 8, Macon 6
The visitors did enough damage in the third and fourth innings, and were helped by four Macon errors, leading to four unearned runs.
Macon, led by Jaxon Milam’s three hits, outhit Lexington County 11-10 and the Bacon struckout out 10 Blowfish to only two walks.
Macon (3-13) is at Lexington County on Friday and hosts Martinsville on Saturday.
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Alumni Update
Macon County’s Smith is confident the Ravens’ defense can still thrive after offseason departures
Around/About Georgia
Atlanta gets a ‘slap on the wrist’
Falcons fined, lose fifth-round pick for tampering
Atlanta losing LB Campbell to Miami
Tech’s Key more about the hate than clean and old-fashioned with Georgia
Boston scores 27, Clark manages only 7, but Indiana rallies to beat Atlanta
Lopez, Albies shine as Braves beat Orioles and snap slide
GM on Braves’ struggles: ‘It’s about making sure you get to the playoffs one way or the other’
Condon adds Howser Trophy to bursting resume
Tech to retire jersey of Dennis Scott
Jerry West, 1938-2024
Beyond the logo: Driven by losses, Jerry West's NBA legacy will last forever
'He was the silhouette for a reason’
How Jerry West became the NBA logo -- and why David Stern never admitted to it
Eye for talent 'unmatched': Magic Johnson shares memories of Jerry West
Column-: Laker legend Jerry West's final legacy sadly includes estrangement from Lakers
Magic, LeBron, MJ and many more greats mourn
Fans pay their respects at Jerry West statue
West, NBA legend, was a teacher to the very end
Basketball/NBA/WNBA
Hurley says he belongs at UConn after turning down ‘obviously tempting’ offer from Lakers
Lakers' $70 million offer not enough for Dan Hurley? 'There probably is a number' to leave UConn
Doncic knows he’s learning in first NBA Finals, but Mavs star isn’t conceding to Celtics
Celtics offer little on Porzingis after leg injury kept him out of Game 3 of the NBA Finals
'For special occasions': Inside the lab where Luka and Kyrie create their wildest moves
WNBA
Column-Clark's Olympics chances hurt by lengthy evaluation process
USA Basketball: It would be 'irresponsible' to put Clark on Olympic team for marketing reasons
Diggins-Smith and Loyd combine for 40 points, Storm hand the Wings a 6th straight loss
Baseball/MLB
Baseball has played a major role in Charlie Manuel’s recovery from a stroke
Glizzy-guzzling golden retriever goes viral at White Sox-Mariners game
Martinez hits 2-run homer in 9th as Mets rally past Marlins 3-2 and Díaz wins in return from IL
U.S. Open
McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay
Aberg off to strong start at US Open with 66, seeks to become first rookie to win since 1913
McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay
Pavon’s extra putting work pays off with 2 eagles to start U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2
Isn’t that Suber? Last entrant in US Open field takes advantage of opportunity, shoots 69
CWS schedule (all on ESPN)
Friday - Game 1: North Carolina vs. Virginia, 2 p.m.; Game 2: Tennessee vs. Florida State, 7 p.m.
Saturday - Game 3: Kentucky vs. NC State, 2 p.m.; Game 4: Texas A&M vs. Florida, 7 p.m.
College Baseball
Virginia, Tennessee, Florida expect experience from ’23 College World Series to provide an edge
NC State wants to make happier memories in return to CWS after COVID-19 brought abrupt end in 2021
First-time winner seems likely in ACC-SEC invitational
SEC or ACC? 2024 College World Series bracket predictions, matchup picks, odds for Omaha
How can you not be romantic about Omaha?: Baseball dreams to be dashed and come true at CWS.
Ready for the Road to Omaha? Everything you need to know about the 2024 College World Series
Auto Racing
Reports: Truex Jr. to retire at end of '24 season
Golf
Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women’s Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA Classic
Tennis
Nadal will skip Wimbledon so he doesn’t have to switch from grass to clay for the Olympics
Wimbledon prize money is increasing to a record amount of about $64 million
Hockey
Barkov, Bobrovsky and the Panthers beat the Oilers, within win of Stanley Cup title
Stanley Cup Final returns to Edmonton 4 years since the city hosted the series in a bubble
Panthers downplay their travel delay and late arrival in Edmonton during the Stanley Cup Final
College Football
End of the 'analyst army'? Why revenue sharing could curb college football's off-field staff swell
Carter explains why Egg Bowl between Ole Miss, Mississippi State ended up on Friday
Southern Miss football player killed in shooting
College Basketball
Ex-Illinois star Shannon Jr., potential first-round NBA draft pick, not guilty of rape
College Sports, changing landscape
House committee votes to approve college athletics bill aiming to avoid athlete employment
Senators hopeful of passing broad college sports legislation addressing NCAA issues this year
Sources: Big 12 exploring naming-rights deal for conference worth hundreds of millions
Football/NFL/USFL
1 of 12 full-time female NFL coaches, Jill Costanza is an asset for the Lions and Dan Campbell
QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $275M contract extension, AP source says
Derrick Henry: ‘It’s going to be fun and a breath of fresh air’
Chiefs get rings, with nod to 'Tom and Jerry' play
Packers’ Anders Carlson follows brother’s advice as he tries to bounce back from tough rookie season
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