Sunday's Report: HS scores, GMC JC, MGSU, Russell Henley; Tech's upset, Braves, Falcons, Dream, United; College 🏈, golf, WNBA, NFL, tennis
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Colleges
Football
GMC 74, Jireh Prep 17
⚽ ⚽ ⚽Soccer ⚽ ⚽ ⚽
M-Middle Georgia State 4, Pensacola Christian 0
🏐 🏐 🏐 Volleyball 🏐 🏐 🏐
High Schools
🥎 🥎 🥎Softball 🥎 🥎 🥎
Lamar County 12, Marion County 2; Lamar County 17, Baconton Charter 5, 4 inn.
Bailey Gunter had 3 hits – including a double and homer - and 4 RBI to lead Lamar County in the opener. Lilly Tavares went 5 innings, striking out 3 for the win. Kylee Kingston and Keelie Smallwood also had 3 hits for the Trojans. Gunter led the way in the nightcap with 5 RBI on 2 hits, with a 3-run homer.
Lassiter 9, Houston County 1
Monroe 5, Mary Persons 1; Brookwood 11, Mary Persons 0
Peach County 17, Island 2, 4 inn.; Savannah Christian 10, Peach County 2, 6 inn.
Shaniyah Gibson had 3 hits and 5 RBI to lead Peach County in the opener, with a 2-run homer in the first, 2-run double in the second and run-scoring triple in the third. Kaylyn Hornaday added 3 hits. The Trojans had 6 errors in the nightcap, leading to 4 unearned runs and the first loss of the year.
Tattnall 14, Calvary Christian 12; Tattnall 17, Loganville Christian 2, 3 inn.
The Trojans took the lead late with 11 runs in their final 3 at-bats, Calvary Christian putting up 2 in the seventh to make it interesting. Gradie Appling, Anna Still, and Callie Still each had 3 hits, the Stills teaming for 6 RBI, Annamary Talcott driving in 4 runs on 2 hits. Appling, Talcott and Callie Still belted homers. Tattnall scored 10 to open the second game. Appling drove in 7 runs on 2 homers and a single, Anna Still with 3 hits and 4 RBI and Abigayle Baugh with a grand slam.
Taylor County 12, Shaw 0, 5 inn.; Spalding 6, Taylor County 5
The Vikings took control of the opener with 6 in the first. Alyssa Nipper and Sunni Scott had 2 hits each for Taylor County. Spalding won the nightcap with a walk-off in the seventh, aided by 4 Taylor County errors.
Stratford 11, Athens Christian 3; Stratford 15, King’s Academy 0, 3 inn.
Emma Jordan sat down 14 batters in a 3-inning no-hitter in the opener. Stratford finally put it away with 8 in the sixth, Athens Christian staying alive courtesy of 11 walks earned. Hayden Craddock drove in 4 runs on 3 hits and Taylor Monroe 3 on 2. Cordtney Galoia belted 2 homers and drove in 4 runs in the second-game rout, which started with a 12-run first. Ten Eagles got a hit and eight drove in runs, Jordan with 3 RBI.
Pro
⚾ ⚾ ⚾MLB ⚾ ⚾ ⚾
⚽ ⚽ ⚽MLS ⚽ ⚽ ⚽
Los Angeles 2, Atlanta 0
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Around/About Georgia
Peach State stuns Florida State for second straight game, Tech wins on final play
WWE’s Sheamus trolled GameDay crew after making the only correct pick for FSU-Georgia Tech
Key gave the best answer about how proud he was of the Yellow Jackets' OL
He had trouble not smiling at times
Saban chose Georgia Tech as his "sleeper team" in the ACC before upset win vs. Florida State
5 things from Falcons' loss to Jaguars
Heinicke hopes to remain with Falcons but knows his future is uncertain
Keep an eye on London in Fantasy
Morton impresses former rotation mates during Braves' Alumni Weekend
Braves' trio of journeymen thrives again in win over Nationals
Reus scores a goal, adds assist as Galaxy beat Atlanta
Baseball/MLB
Florida beats Texas 10-7 in Little League World Series semifinal and will face Taiwan for title
Striking out 12, Taiwan defeats Venezuela in LLWS semifinal
Bonds is at peace with his legacy as he enters the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame
Sidelined Padres star Tatis Jr. says he’s ‘definitely playing baseball the next month’
Rodriguez returns as Yankees honor 2009 championship team at Old-Timers’ Day
Blue Jays RHP Francis loses no-hit bid in 9th inning against the Angels
Gallen and Suárez help the Diamondbacks beat the Red Sox
High Schools
Alabama high school football player dies after being injured during game
College Football/South
Column-Kiffin is already feeling the pressure
Auburn QB Payton Thorne returns for Year 2 surrounded by a more talented supporting cast
Auburn RB Battie released from hospital after May shooting
College Football/Saturday
Stone-to-Maryland connection lifts SMU over upset-minded Nevada
Tarleton State builds big lead, hangs on to edge McNeese 26-23 in wild opener
Freshmen Brown and Hensley shine as Southeast Missouri State rolls past North Alabama in FCS Kickoff
Jones, Humphrey run wild in final minutes and Montana State stuns New Mexico
Richardson has three TD passes in debut for Florida A&M as Rattlers top Norfolk State
College Football
Sanders’ quest to keep negativity out of Colorado’s program includes shutting out columnist
Bulked-up Big Ten and SEC set to dominate college football on and off the field
Football/NFL/USFL
Belichick’s possible induction to the Hall of Fame could be accelerated by new rules
Chargers players crawl through ceiling panel to escape stuck hotel elevator
Young oversees opening-drive TD in brief preseason debut, and Panthers beat Bills
Houston’s Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans’ win over Rams
Cowboys’ Lance throws 5 picks. Chargers’ long TDs paces victory over Dallas
Wilson, Justin Fields lead TD drives for Steelers in loss to Lions
Packers close preseason by beating Ravens
Hall leads Vikings past Eagles
WNBA
Clark’s progression answers questions about how she would handle the transition to the WNBA
Reese becomes first WNBA player to grab 20 rebounds in consecutive games
Mabrey helps Sun end Liberty’s 8-game winning streak
Golf
Bradley takes a 1-shot lead over Adam Scott at BMW Championship
BMW Championship Day 3: Three wow moments, three ugly moments at Castle Pines Golf Club
Shin capitalizes on Korda’s back-nine struggles to lead by 1 at Women’s British Open
Auto Racing
Burton wins a wild Cup race at Daytona for a playoff berth no one saw coming
Daytona has earned its reputation as a place where anything can happen
Tennis
Osaka feels better as she returns to the site of two of her Grand Slam titles
Raducanu is back at the US Open and the 2021 champion doesn’t question whether she’s ready
Djokovic seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title after getting his Olympic gold
Alcaraz twists his ankle in practice but says he is OK
College Sports, the changing landscape
Big 12 leaders to discuss potentially inviting UConn after school makes pitch
Scoreboards