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UGA head coach Kirby Smart said he remains confident that physical football, player development, and consistency will continue to win games this season. PHOTO COURTESY UGA

UGA head coach Kirby Smart said he remains confident that physical football, player development, and consistency will continue to win games this season. PHOTO COURTESY UGA

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Smart takes podium at SEC Media Days

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, July 23, 2026
As college football continues to evolve through NIL, the transfer portal, and constant changes to the sport’s structure, Kirby Smart believes the formula for winning remains remarkably simple.
Ryan Blaney touches off an early-morning celebration following his dominant win at Echopark Speedway in Hampton.

Ryan Blaney touches off an early-morning celebration following his dominant win at Echopark Speedway in Hampton.

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PEACHY VICTORY

Story And Photos By Brad Harrison
Thursday, July 16, 2026
It took until nearly 2 a.m. early Monday morning, but in the end it was Ryan Blaney claiming the sweet taste of Georgia peaches in victory lane as the winner of the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway.
Chase Elliott (9) battles for position coming off turn four during Sunday’s Quaker State 400. He led twice for five laps. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Chase Elliott (9) battles for position coming off turn four during Sunday’s Quaker State 400. He led twice for five laps. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Elliott leads twice, solidifies points position

Brad Harrison
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Georgia’s Chase Elliott wasn’t able to repeat as the winner of the Quaker State 400 on Sunday at EchoPark Speedway. But although the two-time winner at the track formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway would end up 13th, it was a race in which the No.
The British Open

The British Open

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The British Open

Loransmith
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The British Open will be played this week at Royal Birkdale at Southport on the west coast of Great Britain, and I will enjoy golf’s oldest championship through the coverage of the Peacock network.
Senior Greyson Robbins capped his high school career with a state championship and an All-State season and will continue his career on GMC’s JUCO soccer team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Senior Greyson Robbins capped his high school career with a state championship and an All-State season and will continue his career on GMC’s JUCO soccer team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Three GMC Dogs named to All-State

Trey Norris
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Georgia Military Prep (GMC Prep) Bulldogs boys’ soccer team had a fantastic 2026 season, capturing its fourth state championship in program history.
Jim Minter

Jim Minter

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Jim Minter

Loransmith
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Jim Minter was a downhome country boy who loved birddogs, a pinch of Red Man — original loose leaf — and a shot of Tullamore Dew, his favorite Irish whiskey. That, of course, is an abridged summary.There was a heck of a lot more to him than that.
Baldwin athletic director Dexter Ricks introduces Jimmy Fields as the Braves new head basketball coach. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin athletic director Dexter Ricks introduces Jimmy Fields as the Braves new head basketball coach. CONTRIBUTED

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New boys’ head coach for Braves basketball

Trey Norris
Thursday, July 9, 2026
On June 24, Baldwin County High School introduced new boys basketball coach Jimmy Fields. Fields replaces previous head coach Ben Smith, who led the Braves to three-straight postseason appearances, including a 2024 Final Four run.
Junior tight end Asa Wall was a standout at the Nike Opening Finals camp in Beaverton, Oregon, on June 24-26. CONTRIBUTED

Junior tight end Asa Wall was a standout at the Nike Opening Finals camp in Beaverton, Oregon, on June 24-26. CONTRIBUTED

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JMA players attend off-season football camps

Trey Norris
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Two John Milledge Academy (JMA) football teammates visited nationally recognized camps late last month, where each had the opportunity to compete with and against some of the most talented high school football players in the country.
Times have changed

Times have changed

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Times have changed

Loransmith
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Football teams across the country are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. These guys, even underclassmen, are rich and hope to play well enough to become richer in the National Football League.
A wide open Asa Wall attempts to haul in a pass against Pace Academy at the UGA practice fields last Wednesday.

A wide open Asa Wall attempts to haul in a pass against Pace Academy at the UGA practice fields last Wednesday.

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JMA BEGINS ‘26 SEASON PRACTICE

Story And Photos By Trey Norris
Thursday, July 2, 2026
REIGNING STATE CHAMPS COMPETE AGAINST STATE’S BIGGEST PROGRAMSThe John Milledge Academy (JMA) football team traveled to Statesboro and Athens June 10 for the Kirby Smart 7-on-7 football camp.
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