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Falcons give up TD late in regulation, then lose to Ravens in OT

With Tyler Huntley filling in at quarterback, the Baltimore Ravens were on Snoop patrol.

By CHARLES ODUM / The Associated Press October 12, 2026

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. walks off the field after the team's home loss to the Baltimore Ravens in overtime Sunday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Penix got injured late in the game and was unable to play when the Falcons got the ball in overtime. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Griffin Patterson’s 10-catch night helped Ooltewah snap skid

The Times Free Press has selected Ooltewah senior receiver Griffin Patterson as its prep football player of the week.

By Patrick MacCoon October 11, 2026

Staff File Photo / Ooltewah senior receiver Griffin Patterson has averaged nearly 125 total yards per game this season, and helped the Owls bring an end to a five-game series skid against East Hamilton in a 38-14 home win Friday.

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Mocs hit open week in need of rest but also in thick of SoCon race

The UTC football team began official practices for the 2026 season July 29. The Mocs haven't had a week off since.

By Gene Henley October 11, 2026

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC senior linebacker Zion Rutledge celebrates a defensive stop against Samford during Saturday's SoCon matchup at Finley Stadium. Rutledge had a team-high six tackles in the 19-3 victory that pushed the Mocs' overall record to 4-3 as they improved to 3-1 in league play.

Paschall: Kirby turning Tide narrative; Vols similar to 2024 team

Although he did it in a unique order, Georgia coach Kirby Smart has now defeated Alabama in a national championship game, an SEC title contest and a regular-season matchup.

By David Paschall October 11, 2026

University of Georgia photo / Georgia football coach Kirby Smart celebrates Saturday night's 20-17 victory over Alabama in Tuscaloosa with tight end Lawson Luckie (7) and left tackle Earnest Greene III (71).

AP Top 25: Georgia is new No. 1 after victory at Alabama

The Georgia Bulldogs are the new No. 1 team in The Associated Press College Football Poll.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press October 11, 2026

Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) and linebacker Quintavius Johnson (3) celebrate after Johnson's recovery of an Alabama fumble during the first half of Saturday night's game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

John Abraham inducted into Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor

Atlanta Falcons sack king John Abraham was prepared for nerves and possibly tears Sunday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. So the former defensive end kept his shades on.

By CHARLES ODUM / The Associated Press October 11, 2026

Former NFL defensive end John Abraham speaks during his Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor induction ceremony during at of the team's home game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Titans stumble to 0-5 start as Texans get their first win of season

The Tennessee Titans are 6-33 since the start of the 2024 season, and while it's not yet mid-October, they're quickly closing in on a fifth consecutive losing record.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press October 11, 2026

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud dives into the end zone for a touchdown past Tony Adams (29) and Anthony Hill Jr. (53) of the Tennessee Titans during Sunday's AFC South Division game at Nissan Stadium. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Bullpen key as Brewers beat Dodgers in low-scoring Game 1 of NLCS

Brice Turang had one sweet swing, Luis Lara also delivered at the plate, and the bullpen was terrific once again for the Milwaukee Brewers.

By JAY COHEN / The Associated Press October 11, 2026

From left, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill and catcher William Contreras celebrate after their team beat the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday night at American Family Field. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Guardians, Rays bring similar styles to AL Championship Series

It will be small ball versus "Guards Ball" when the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays and the second-seeded Cleveland Guardians meet in the ALCS starting Monday night.

By ROB MAADDI / The Associated Press October 11, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays baserunner Chandler Simpson dives and scores ahead of the throw to Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges on a squeeze bunt by Cedric Mullins during a regular-season game on July 26 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Golf roundup: Baylor grads play well at PGA Tour event in Japan

Michael Brennan won the Baycurrent Classic on Sunday for his second victory of the season and third on the PGA Tour.

By The Associated Press October 11, 2026

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