Bo Wilson

The calendar has barely hit November and the Southeastern Conference championship game matchup is already set: Alabama will meet Georgia for the league title. It's the earliest in the season that both division winners have been decided since the league split into two groups in 1992.

Tim Hardaway Jr. knows the New York Knicks are depending on him to take charge when necessary. Sometimes that's easier said than done.

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with defensive end Bruce Irvin.

The Auburn Tigers have rescued a season from the brink and helped make sure coach Gus Malzahn's job is safe in the process. Athletic director Allen Greene said Tuesday that Malzahn isn't going anywhere after this season.

A fourth-quarter surge helped Charlotte complete a successful homestand. Still, coach James Borrego and All-Star guard Kemba Walker know the Hornets need to play better if they want to improve on their 6-5 start.

Georgia moved up one spot to No.5 in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Bulldogs are behind Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan.

Georgia Tech's spread-option offense has had more help this season in posting big scoring totals.

The Atlanta United's match against New York City FC on Sunday of the Eastern Conference semifinals will now kick-off at 5:30 p.m.; kickoff was originally scheduled for 5 p.m. The match will still be televised live on ESPN.

Julio Jones ended his 12-game touchdown drought, Matt Ryan threw for 350 yards and four scores and the Atlanta Falcons flexed their offensive muscles with a 38-14 blowout of the Washington Redskins on Sunday that extended their winning streak to three games.

No. 7 West Virginia re-entered the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll after another weekend in which the number of ranked teams losing reached double digits.