Another sports franchise is launching in Athens, backed by former UGA football star David Pollack, NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis and Atlanta Braves standout Brian Jordan.

North Paulding had never won a team state championship in any sport until this school year. Then they won titles in cheerleading and girls basketball. Baseball could be next.

The experience, Jeff Ulbrich says, “was fantastic” — and he’s optimistic he’ll eventually get the chance to bear its fruit during a hiring cycle.

Atlanta Stadium — as Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be known during the World Cup — has undergone its final makeover to get ready for the event.

The Braves downed the Marlins 9-3 to win their 14th series of the season.

After beating Virginia in the ACC baseball tournament, Georgia Tech will play the winner of Miami vs. Boston College on Saturday.

With a 5-3 win over Mississippi State, Georgia advances to the semifinals of the SEC baseball tournament.

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Thursday’s game against the Marlins with left thumb pain.

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41.

UGA president Jere Morehead said if the SEC or Big Ten create their own rules and enforcement mechanisms, other leagues will follow suit.