Listen up local sports fans, the next four days will be action-packed with championship golf to high school football.
The Braves could put the finishing touches on a division title before the weekend is over. Tiger and Phil are in town, and Drew Brees will be here shortly.
Here’s a guide to the some of the top events over the next four days:
- Braves vs. Phillies, Thursday-Sunday, SunTrust Park: The top two teams in the National League East continue their battle for the division title and a berth in the playoffs. The Braves currently lead the division and could possibly clinch the title this weekend on their home field. (More Braves on ajc.com).
- Tour Championship, Thursday-Sunday, East Lake Golf Club: Two-time Tour winners Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are among the 30 players competing over the next four days (Round 1 pairings and tee times).
- Clemson at Georgia Tech, Saturday, Bobby Dodd Stadium (WSB Channel 2 Action News): There could be some traffic issues if you're going into downtown Atlanta for tailgating and the 3:30 p.m. kickoff, so give yourself plenty of time. And by the way, Clemson might be a little angry after dropping in the AP poll this week - after a 31-point victory. (More Georgia Tech on ajc.com).
Other local college football on Saturday - Western Michigan at Georgia State (2 p.m.) and Clark Atlanta at Kennesaw State (6 p.m.).
- Georgia at Missouri, Saturday, noon, Columbia, Mo. (News 95.5 and AM-750 WSB): Okay the game is nearly 700 miles away from Atlanta (even farther from Athens), but it's still a big one as the Bulldogs look to remain unbeaten overall and in the SEC. (More UGA coverage on ajc.com).
- Falcons vs. Saints, Sunday, Mercedes-Benz Stadium: There isn't much that needs saying about the game and the rivalry, although the Falcons are definitely limping into the game with several key injuries. (More Falcons on ajc.com).
- How to watch: Weekend sports TV listings
- More: The latest news, notes from Georgia high school football
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