Sports news and columns from Columbus, GA

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Rivals Auburn and Alabama will face off in the first round of the Southeastern Conference tournament...

Today, that love from Auburn fans -- and maybe even the respect of Alabama and Georgia fans -- helps...

The Atlanta Braves called up Cory Rasmus Saturday afternoon.

MLB BASEBALL

Gattis, Simmons hit HRs as Braves top Dodgers 3-1

Evan Gattis and Andrelton Simmons hit consecutive homers off Kenley Jansen in the eighth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Saturday night.
COLUMBUS LIONS

Lions' struggles continues as Columbus falls 70-43 to Alabama Hammers

The Columbus Lions continued their recent struggles Saturday night, getting flattened, 70-43, by the Alabama Hammers at the Columbus Civic Center to lose their third straight game.
GEORGIA TECH

Georgia Tech finishes regular season with a 10-1 win over Miami

CORAL, GABLES, Fla. -- Georgia Tech exploded for five runs in the sixth inning to take command in a 10-1 win over Miami Saturday at Mark Light Stadium.
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

Vanderbilt defeats Alabama 14-10 in regular season finale

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tide outhit No. 1 Vandy Saturday, but the Commodores drew nine walks and made the most of them in a 14-10 win over Alabama at Hawkins Field.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY

8-run sixth inning propels Auburn to win over Arkansas

AUBURN, Ala. -- Blake Austin went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs to lead Auburn to an 11-6 win over Arkansas Saturday at Plainsman Park.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Bryan leads Bulldogs to 9-2 win over Florida

ATHENS, Ga. -- Justin Bryan homered and drove in three runs to lead Georgia to a 9-2 win over Florida Saturday at Foley Field.