ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia finally has its quarterback, though it's probably too late to salvage the Bulldogs' lofty goals for this season.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves were looking for more than just experience and depth when they signed two-time All-Star Charlie Morton to a $15 million, one-year deal Tuesday.

The Atlanta Braves crossed one item off its Christmas wish list with the signing of starting pitcher Drew Smyly. Now, how long will it take before the reigning National League East Division champions find another bat to complement Freddie Freeman in the lineup?

The college football Saturday started with another game being postponed, the 18th of the week, and a dispute between Clemson and Florida State.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan kept taking sacks against the Saints in the Superdome.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Driving accurate throws downfield, exhibiting poise in the pocket and scrambling judiciously, Taysom Hill capitalized on his first true opportunity to make his case as a candidate to one day succeed record-setting star Drew Brees as the Saints quarterback.

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Smoke Monday returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown and No. 23 Auburn overcame a slow start to beat Tennessee 30-17 on Saturday night.

For Mark Rose, football is more than a living.

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — After waiting almost 15 months for this moment, JT Daniels took a knee and soaked up the cheers from the socially distanced crowd.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mike Bobo didn't plan to be back in charge of a football team this quickly. Now that he's South Carolina's interim coach, Bobo understands his mission is to rally a fragile group of players stinging after Sunday's firing of Will Muschamp.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has fired football coach Will Muschamp, the second time he's been let go from a Southeastern Conference program in midseason.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — In this one-of-a-kind Masters that had no fans and no roars, Dustin Johnson made sure it had no drama. And when he polished off his five-shot victory Sunday with lowest score in tournament history, he had no words.

The pandemic wrecked more plans across college football on Wednesday, with No. 12 Georgia at Missouri becoming the fourth game postponed in the Southeastern Conference alone and No. 3 Ohio State's visit to Maryland canceled because of a coronavirus outbreak among the Terrapins.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Already seven months behind schedule because of the pandemic, the most unusual Masters was 30 minutes old Thursday when the silence was interrupted by a rumble down by Amen Corner.

ATLANTA (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi says Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims' composure under pressure is impressive for a freshman.

NEW YORK (AP) — As opening day finally approached, Freddie Freeman had far bigger concerns than perfecting his swing and practicing his scoops.

The Atlanta Braves starting rotation has the pieces in place to be one of, if not, the top in Major League Baseball heading into next season. With the return of Mike Soroka from a torn Achilles, along with Max Fried and Ian Anderson, the Braves have a  top 1-2-3 in the rotation that I would …

Defensive back Richard LeCounte has been moved out of intensive care in an Athens hospital as he recovers from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident that will keep him out of No. 5 Georgia's game against No. 8 Florida on Saturday.

ATLANTA (AP) — Right-hander Darren O'Day's $3.5 million club option for 2021 has been declined by the Atlanta Braves, making him eligible for free agency.

Byes have been good for No. 5 Georgia under Kirby Smart, which makes last week's unexpected break very welcome for the Bulldogs.

Rays manager Kevin Cash stepped out of the dugout, and Blake Snell turned his head to curse.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Clayton Kershaw stood in the Los Angeles bullpen in right-center field, watching Austin Barnes glove the final pitch, the one from Julio Urías that gave the Dodgers their first World Series title since 1988.

ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris wants the Atlanta Falcons to learn to "force our will on our opponent."

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College is back to being a running team, and that's fine with quarterback Phil Jurkovec.

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Backup quarterback Fred Payton three three touchdown passes and No. 25 Coastal Carolina won its first game as a ranked team with a 28-14 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday.

Cornelious Brown IV threw for two touchdowns, ran for another and Georgia State won 36-34 after Troy missed on a 2-point pass in the final minute on Saturday.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons actually have a shot at a winning streak.

ATLANTA (AP) — Todd Gurley marveled at the way a healthy Julio Jones made playing football look like a video game.

Alexander 31, Dalton 28Alpharetta 45, Woodstock 12Appling County 69, Long County 12Arabia Mountain 40, Mays 28Augusta Christian 28, Trion 21Baldwin 19, West Laurens 13Berkmar 20, Lakeside-DeKalb 14Bleckley County 30, Lamar County 0Blessed Trinity 35, Calhoun 21Briarwood 20, Westfield 20 (tie…

An unexpected open week would be the perfect opportunity to consider changes following No. 4 Georgia's ugly loss to Alabama.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tyler Glasnow had already given up Cody Bellinger's two-run homer and four of his six walks when he went back out for the fifth inning.

ATLANTA (AP) — There were pained admissions of heartbreak and declarations of hope from players and manager Brian Snitker after the Atlanta Braves fell one win shy of the World Series.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the third time in four years by topping the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in Game 7 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday night.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mac Jones passed for 417 yards and four touchdowns and No. 2 Alabama's aerial assault picked apart No. 3 Georgia's heralded defense in the second half of a 41-24 victory Saturday night.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena homered again, 36-year-old Charlie Morton was brilliant against his former team and the Tampa Bay Rays reached the World Series for the second time, silencing the Houston Astros 4-2 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager homered again, Walker Buehler pitched six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers pushed the NL Championship Series to Game 7 with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — One Will Smith outdid another Will Smith to keep the season alive for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, three days before the second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No. 3 Georgia in a clash of Southeastern Conference and national powers.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered again, rookie Ian Anderson extended his postseason scoreless streak in an abbreviated start and the Atlanta Braves just held on for an 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in the National League …

Najee Harris was front and center for Alabama leading up to the season.

It's been a few years since the Atlanta Braves have been in the position to play for a World Series berth – 19 years in fact. After dismantling the Florida Marlins in impressive fashion – two shutouts, 18 runs – the Braves have the opportunity to play in the National League Championship Seri…

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Stetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, and No. 3 Georgia bounced back from Tennessee's goal-line stand on the final play of the first half, dominating the final 30 minutes to beat the 14th-ranked Volunteers 44-21 Saturday.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jimbo Fisher got his first win against a top-five opponent since taking over at Texas A&M.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — In a game that was dominated by a pair of offenses that seemingly couldn't be stopped, it was the much-maligned Missouri defense that managed to stand tall against No. 17 LSU when it came time to decide the game.

HOUSTON (AP) — Freddie Freeman has come a long way this year.

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Tennessee wants to re-establish its place among the Southeastern Conference elite.

ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins believes Georgia Tech is on a path to the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey is threatening schools with $100,000 fines and individuals with suspensions if coaches fail to keep masks on during games as the league tries to play through the coronavirus pandemic.

HOUSTON (AP) — Not since the days of John Smoltz, Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine had the Atlanta Braves pitched like this in the playoffs.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb has been stopped for a while.