The Akins Ford Arena in Athens is facing opening delays due to safety inspections, affecting scheduled hockey games and a concert. Progress is being made to resolve issues and ticket holders are advised to hold onto their tickets.

The Georgia Bulldogs released a mini movie celebrating their championship win and it's gone viral, garnering 272,000 views. They also clinched a Sugar Bowl spot and a playoff bye.

The Cleveland Guardians traded infielder Andrés Giménez to the Blue Jays, acquiring pitcher Luis Ortiz and others in a strategy to boost their rotation.

Tom Hamilton wins the 2025 Ford C. Frick Award, entering Baseball Hall of Fame as a celebrated Cleveland Guardians broadcaster.

NFL owners approve the sale of a 15% minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders to Egon Durban and Michael Meldman, who will each own 7.5%. Majority owner Mark Davis retains control.

The Cleveland Browns made roster changes, placing cornerback Greg Newsome II on injured reserve and waiving wide receiver Kadarius Toney after a loss to the Steelers.

Quarterback Darian Mensah transfers from Tulane to Duke, leaving a gap in the Green Wave offense and joining the Blue Devils after a record-breaking season.

Hall of Fame baseball player Rocky Colavito passed away at 91. He was renowned for his time with the Cleveland Guardians and an enduring fan favorite.

Travis Hunter of the University of Colorado Boulder has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy due to his standout performance as a dual-threat in college football.

The Columbus Police Department will donate to Special Olympics Georgia, with an event at Rally Point Harley-Davidson to present the check from their recent fundraising efforts.

New Orleans is set to host the 2024 Louisiana State Silver Gloves Tournament for young boxers, ages 8-17, at the Spartan Boxing Club. Proceeds support Spartan Boxing programs.

Highly-ranked high school basketball player A.J. Dybantsa commits to BYU, marking a significant recruiting success for Coach Kevin Young and the program's future.

Tiger Woods is returning to golf at the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, his first event since back surgery, joining a lineup of major winners and their kin.