Report: NASCAR's Daytona 500 ratings drop by 23 percent

The broadcast of the Daytona 500 on FOX Sunday dropped 23 percent compared to last year's broadcast, USA TODAY reported Tuesday.

Sunday's race, won by Austin Dillon, drew an averaged 5.1 in metered markets compared to a 6.6 overnight rating last year, Fox Sports reported Monday.

USA TODAY reported Sunday’s Daytona 500 rating scored less than half of what NBC recorded 12 years ago.

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After delay, Georgia Southern reportedly knows its Birmingham Bowl opponent

Sun Belt rivals Georgia Southern and App State will play in the Birmingham Bowl, ccording to Brett McMurphy of On3.

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Kennesaw State learns bowl fate, QB gets wish of ‘someplace warm’

Kennesaw State will take on Western Michigan in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. It is the program's first-ever bowl game in just its second season in FBS.

Kennesaw State rolls to third straight win over rival Georgia State

Kennesaw State won its third game in a row, this time against in-state rival Georgia State, 92-69. It was the Owls' third straight win.

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After delay, Georgia Southern reportedly knows its Birmingham Bowl opponent

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Kennesaw State learns bowl fate, QB gets wish of ‘someplace warm’

Kennesaw State rolls to third straight win over rival Georgia State

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A tiny nation qualified for its first World Cup. Cape Verde has fans here

Cape Verde, competing in its first World Cup, will take on the world's No. 1 team in Spain at 12 p.m. on June 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

Georgia notched its best win of the season at the perfect time, finally vanquishing Alabama in Atlanta and taking home the SEC Championship for the second straight year.