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Knueppel scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke romps to 82-56 win over Georgia Tech
Read full article: Knueppel scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke romps to 82-56 win over Georgia TechKon Knueppel scored 18 points, Cooper Flagg celebrated his 18th birthday by chipping in 13 and No. 5 Duke romped to an 82-56 victory over Georgia Tech. The Blue Devils improved to 10-2 and led by double figures much of the game against the 5-7 Yellow Jackets.
No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
Read full article: No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2Tennessee is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll.
Josh Harris, Jasai Miles propel North Florida to 105-93 victory over Georgia Tech
Read full article: Josh Harris, Jasai Miles propel North Florida to 105-93 victory over Georgia TechJosh Harris scored 22 points to lead six players in double figures, Jasai Miles posted a double-double, and North Florida cruised to a 105-93 victory over Georgia Tech. Harris made 8 of 10 shots from the floor and 5 of 6 at the free-throw line for the Ospreys (3-0).
Georgia university leaders ask NCAA to ban transgender women from sports
Read full article: Georgia university leaders ask NCAA to ban transgender women from sportsThe regents who govern Georgia’s public universities and colleges want the NCAA to ban transgender women from participating in women’s sports.
Florida State drops out of AP Top 25 after 0-2 start. Texas up to No. 3 behind Georgia, Ohio State
Read full article: Florida State drops out of AP Top 25 after 0-2 start. Texas up to No. 3 behind Georgia, Ohio StateFlorida State has fallen out of The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after starting the season 0-2.
Aidan Birr makes 44-yard field goal as time expires and Georgia Tech stuns No. 10 Florida State
Read full article: Aidan Birr makes 44-yard field goal as time expires and Georgia Tech stuns No. 10 Florida StateAidan Birr made a 44-yard field goal as time expired and Georgia Tech upset No. 10 Florida State 24-21 in the first major college football game of the season.
Naithan George's layup in final seconds lifts Georgia Tech to 74-73 win over No. 3 North Carolina
Read full article: Naithan George's layup in final seconds lifts Georgia Tech to 74-73 win over No. 3 North CarolinaNaithan George scored a go-ahead layup with 7.7 seconds remaining and Georgia Tech beat No. 3 North Carolina 74-73 to end the Tar Heels’ 10-game winning streak.
Former Georgia mascot, Uga X, has died; the English bulldog served as UGA mascot from 2015-2022
Read full article: Former Georgia mascot, Uga X, has died; the English bulldog served as UGA mascot from 2015-2022Uga X is part of the line of English Bulldog mascots that represent the University of Georgia. Uga X was 10 years old and died peacefully at his home in Savannah.
Cristobal, coaches take full blame for Miami's decision to not run out clock
Read full article: Cristobal, coaches take full blame for Miami's decision to not run out clockMiami coach Mario Cristobal reiterated Monday that he takes full responsibility for the Hurricanes not taking a knee in the final seconds of their loss to Georgia Tech. That came even as offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson revealed that he actually called the play in which the ball was fumbled away.
Georgia Tech stuns No. 17 Miami 23-20, on TD with 2 seconds remaining
Read full article: Georgia Tech stuns No. 17 Miami 23-20, on TD with 2 seconds remainingHaynes King threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Christian Leary with two seconds remaining after Miami turned the ball over with the game all but won, and Georgia Tech stunned the 17th-ranked Hurricanes 23-20 on Saturday night.
ACC still standing with presence in rankings, statistics. And with different teams up top, for now
Read full article: ACC still standing with presence in rankings, statistics. And with different teams up top, for nowDuke’s opening-week rout of then-No. 9 Clemson served notice that the Atlantic Coast Conference wouldn’t necessarily fall in line behind the perennial powerhouse Tigers.
Florida, Florida State men’s and women’s basketball teams to play in the ACC/SEC Challenge
Read full article: Florida, Florida State men’s and women’s basketball teams to play in the ACC/SEC ChallengeESPN has announced the matchups for the ACC/SEC Challenge for men’s and women’s basketball teams in each conference.
Florida beats Georgia Tech 3-1 to win 5th NCAA men's golf championship
Read full article: Florida beats Georgia Tech 3-1 to win 5th NCAA men's golf championshipIndividual NCAA champion Fred Biondi beat Hiroshi Tai 1 up with a par on the 18th hole and Florida won its fifth men’s national golf title with a 3-1 victory over Georgia Tech on Wednesday.
Bills GM: Hamlin's return hinges on his medical progress
Read full article: Bills GM: Hamlin's return hinges on his medical progressBuffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane says safety Damar Hamlin has a few more visits to doctors before determining whether he can pursue his goal of returning to play football after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on field in January.
Why AP called the Georgia Senate runoff for Warnock
Read full article: Why AP called the Georgia Senate runoff for WarnockThere weren't enough uncounted votes in Republican-leaning areas for Republican challenger Herschel Walker to make up his runoff election night gap with incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
ACC gets September shot to boost reputation in marquee games
Read full article: ACC gets September shot to boost reputation in marquee gamesThe Atlantic Coast Conference gets a chance in September to bolster the perception of the league's strength with multiple matchups against other power conferences.
Penn's Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAAs
Read full article: Penn's Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAAsLia Thomas took control in the final 100 yards of the 500-yard freestyle to make history Thursday as the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship.
No. 2 Duke returns from COVID-19 outbreak, tops Georgia Tech
Read full article: No. 2 Duke returns from COVID-19 outbreak, tops Georgia TechFreshman Paolo Banchero had 17 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 2 Duke beat Georgia Tech 69-57 in its return from a COVID-19 outbreak that had led to a pair of postponements.
Engstler's layup lifts No. 3 Louisville over No. 16 Ga Tech
Read full article: Engstler's layup lifts No. 3 Louisville over No. 16 Ga TechEmily Engstler scored 14 points and hit a layup with three seconds remaining, lifting No. 3 Louisville to its 12th straight victory, 50-48 over No. 16 Georgia Tech. In a matchup of the nation’s top scoring defense in Georgia Tech and the nation’s third-best in Louisville, the Yellow Jackets were trying to knock off a top-three team for the second time after beating UConn on Dec. 9.
Ga Tech shuts down No. 3 UConn 57-44 with Bueckers sidelined
Read full article: Ga Tech shuts down No. 3 UConn 57-44 with Bueckers sidelinedGeorgia Tech shut down No. 3 UConn in its first game since an injury to reigning national player of the year Paige Bueckers, defeating the Huskies 57-44 in a defensive slugfest.
Faculty push not moving Georgia colleges on masks, vaccines
Read full article: Faculty push not moving Georgia colleges on masks, vaccinesProtests from faculty members are still rising in Georgia’s public universities, although leaders of Georgia’s university system are not backing down from their position that schools can’t require masks or vaccines.
Kemp: Public agencies can’t require COVID-19 vaccine proof
Read full article: Kemp: Public agencies can’t require COVID-19 vaccine proofGov. Brian Kemp says public agencies in Georgia can’t require people to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, a step his administration says ultimately means no agency can require anyone to receive the vaccination.
The Latest: Avalanche, Nuggets get OK to increase capacity
Read full article: The Latest: Avalanche, Nuggets get OK to increase capacityKroenke Sports & Entertainment says state health officials have approved an increased capacity at Ball Arena for Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche playoff games.
Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting Lawrence
Read full article: Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting LawrenceThe Jacksonville Jaguars made the easiest and maybe most significant selection in franchise history when they chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
Georgia public universities promise fall will be ‘normal’
Read full article: Georgia public universities promise fall will be ‘normal’More of Georgia's public universities are opening for the fall term, trying to balance concern about COVID-19 infections against a mandate for on-campus classes citing financial needs and student desires (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)ATLANTA – Classrooms, dorms, cafeterias and stadiums are likely to be full again this fall at Georgia’s public universities. The University System of Georgia on Wednesday announced that it has asked all campuses to plan for normal operations during the fall 2021 semester. However, the current announcements come as many high school and transfer students are making decisions about where they will attend class next fall. Brian Kemp did not include university employees when he widened eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to groups including K-12 and preschool education employees starting Monday. UGA expressed more confidence for the fall, but still warned disruptions are possible.
Bulldogs open up with Clemson, end with Georgia Tech in 2021 football schedule
Read full article: Bulldogs open up with Clemson, end with Georgia Tech in 2021 football schedule(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)Georgia will open up its season against Clemson and wrap things up with rival Georgia Tech as things get somewhat back to normal on the football field in 2021. The Bulldogs face Clemson on Sept. 4 in Charlotte, one of two neutral site games for Georgia. The Bulldogs face rival Florida in their annual showdown in Jacksonville on Oct. 30. The Bulldogs face Georgia Tech in their regular season finale in Athens. Georgia 2021 football scheduleSept. 4 vs. Clemson (in Charlotte)Sept. 11 vs. UABSept. 18 vs. South CarolinaSept. 25 at VanderbiltOct. 2 vs. ArkansasOct. 9 at AuburnOct. 16 vs. KentuckyOct. 23 BYEOct. 30 vs. Florida (in Jacksonville)Nov. 6 vs. MissouriNov. 13 at TennesseeNov. 20 vs. Charleston SouthernNov. 27 at Georgia Tech
Georgia reports another 162 deaths connected to coronavirus
Read full article: Georgia reports another 162 deaths connected to coronavirus(AP Photo/John Bazemore)The Georgia Department of Public Health on Friday reported 6,515 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of Friday, a total of 707,750 confirmed cases had been reported by the state Department of Public Health. The agency on Friday reported 162 additional confirmed deaths related to COVID-19, including two in Pierce County, bringing the state’s total to 11,670 confirmed deaths since the start of the pandemic. (Note: There are variations in the day-to-day data reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health. At times, cases and deaths are removed from the overall running total reported by the Department of Public Health.)
Georgia reports 5,088 additional COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
Read full article: Georgia reports 5,088 additional COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)The Georgia Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 5,088 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of Sunday, a total of 587,076 confirmed cases had been reported by the state Department of Public Health. The agency on Sunday reported three additional confirmed deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 9,893 confirmed deaths since the start of the pandemic. Georgia was reporting a total of 103,824 antigen positive cases and 1,071 “probable” deaths on Sunday. At times, cases and deaths are removed from the overall running total reported by the Department of Public Health.)
Georgia reports 3,121 additional coronavirus cases
Read full article: Georgia reports 3,121 additional coronavirus cases(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)The Georgia Department of Public Health on Monday reported 3,121 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of Monday, a total of 512,699 confirmed cases had been reported by the state Department of Public Health. The agency on Monday reported 16 additional confirmed deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 9,453 confirmed deaths since the start of the pandemic. (Note: There are variations in the day-to-day data reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health. At times, cases and deaths are removed from the overall running total reported by the Department of Public Health.)
Georgia reports 5,120 additional coronavirus cases
Read full article: Georgia reports 5,120 additional coronavirus cases(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)The Georgia Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 5,120 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of Sunday, a total of 509,588 confirmed cases had been reported by the state Department of Public Health. The agency on Sunday reported two additional confirmed deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 9,437 confirmed deaths since the start of the pandemic. (Note: There are variations in the day-to-day data reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health. At times, cases and deaths are removed from the overall running total reported by the Department of Public Health.)
Maryland-Michigan State canceled after Terps' virus outbreak
Read full article: Maryland-Michigan State canceled after Terps' virus outbreakThe Big Ten game between Maryland and Michigan State was canceled Thursday after a COVID-19 outbreak on the Terrapins resulted in a positive test for coach Michael Locksley. Later Thursday, the Mountain West announced San Jose State at Fresno State was canceled because of COVID-19 cases and contact tracing with the Bulldogs. That is the third Mountain West game this week to be called off, joining Utah State at Wyoming, and UNLV at Colorado State. DePaul canceled its first three games because of a COVID-19 outbreak within the program, the school announced Thursday. The Blue Demons paused all activities and called off games against Western Illinois, Chicago State and Alcorn State, pushing back the season opener to Dec. 6 at Iowa State.
Miami has 3 games PPD by virus; A&M on pause for 2nd week
Read full article: Miami has 3 games PPD by virus; A&M on pause for 2nd weekSo we can complain about this and this and that but, listen, we’re still getting to play football,” Fisher said. Last week, 15 FBS games were called off because of COVID-19, the most yet this season. Major college football conferences have been tweaking policies to provide their schools flexibility to schedule games on short notice. That probably won't work for LSU-Alabama, which was among four SEC games postponed last week. __Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19
Read full article: Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including mens and womens basketball. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. That's still well below the peak of about 2,200 deaths per day in late April,The Ivy League has tried to be in front of the virus. The Ivy League announcement affects not just basketball, but wrestling, indoor track and field, swimming, fencing and other sports. Also, Conference USA announced Rice at Louisiana Tech scheduled for Saturday had been postponed because of COVID-19 issues with La Tech.
West Nassau hoops star Deebo Coleman picks Georgia Tech
Read full article: West Nassau hoops star Deebo Coleman picks Georgia TechCALLAHAN, Fla. – Dallan “Deebo” Coleman is bound for Georgia Tech. The West Nassau senior basketball guard announced his college commitment on Wednesday afternoon in the school’s gym. He enters the 2020-21 season with 1,797 career points and is poised to reach the 2,000-point mark, a benchmark that has served as a elite for area players. Among area players who have been among upper echelon basketball prospects in the 2010s, few have been top 70 players. Patric Young (Providence, ESPN No.
Coach Norvell, Florida State set for opener vs Georgia Tech
Read full article: Coach Norvell, Florida State set for opener vs Georgia TechTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Mike Norvell has waited nine months to coach his first game at Florida State. After the coronavirus-disrupted offseason, Norvell believes the Seminoles are ready to play their first game Saturday when Georgia Tech visits Doak Campbell Stadium. He has some impressive performances as a true freshman in 2017, coach Jimbo Fisher’s final season with Florida State, and again last year. “The main thing that coach Norvell hit on every day was just responding,” Blackman said. “I’m super excited going into my final year at Florida State,” Wilson said.
FSU wont allow tailgating for its home opener next Saturday
Read full article: FSU wont allow tailgating for its home opener next SaturdayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Tailgating wont be allowed for fans at Florida State for the Seminoles home opener next Saturday. The school announced that decision Friday afternoon. Florida State hosts Georgia Tech on Sept. 12 in the opening game of the season. The school didnt expand on if that restriction would stretch past its first home game. Given what is going on throughout the country and the number of COVID cases in Leon County, we have determined that for the safety of all involved we will not allow tailgating for the Georgia Tech game, said FSU athletic director David Coburn.
Florida States reworked football schedule for 2020 released
Read full article: Florida States reworked football schedule for 2020 releasedFlorida States revised 2020 football schedule with ten ACC games and one non-conference home game was released Thursday. The new schedule included all of the previous conference opponents, but ads Georgia Tech, North Carolina, and Virginia to the list of home games. We are excited for the opportunity to compete this fall, head coach Mike Norvell said in a release. I want to thank the ACC presidents, athletic directors and coaches for working together on a plan to move forward safely. Our team has been working hard this summer and we are all looking forward to beginning preseason camp this week.
NCAA encourages day off from college sports on election day
Read full article: NCAA encourages day off from college sports on election dayThe NCAA on Friday encouraged its 1,100 member colleges and universities to give athletes the day off from sports on election day, responding to grassroots movements of activism from players and coaches. UCLA followed with a similar announcement and Wisconsin said Friday it would also skip athletic activities on election day. The NCAA did not mandate a day off for athletes on election day. Instead, the NCAA encouraged schools to assist students in registering to vote and to give them a day off from athletics to vote. Though MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher released a statement Friday saying the schools, conference and ESPN will work to move the game to a different date,The Division I college basketball season will start about a week after election day.
Student uses sticky notes to snag internship
Read full article: Student uses sticky notes to snag internshipGursimran Singh, a second-year computer science student at Georgia Tech, lives directly across from the offices of the Fortune 500 tech company NCR in Atlanta. Realizing this, Singh spelled out "HIRE ME" across the windows of his apartment using sticky notes. Later, another sticky note message appeared in the NCR windows asking, "DEV?," asking Singh whether he is a developer. Of course, Singh filled his windows with sticky notes as he spelled out his email. "I spent a lot on sticky notes, but it looked pretty cool," Singh said in a Georgia Tech news release.
TaxSlayer Bowl players visit kids at Wolfson Children's Hospital
Read full article: TaxSlayer Bowl players visit kids at Wolfson Children's HospitalPlayers and cheerleaders from Kentucky and Georgia Tech visited Wolfson Children's Hospital Friday afternoon. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
No turning the corner on Trinity Christian
Read full article: No turning the corner on Trinity ChristianWith a Georgia Tech commit on one corner and a Clemson commit on the other, don't expect to see much through the air against the Trinity Christian football team this season. Miles Brooks, a four-star prospect by three of the major recruiting services, explains why.