The Southeastern Conference has agreed to keep its football championship game at the Georgia Dome through the 2017 season.
The NCAA says both Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl and former football coach Lane Kiffin committed recruiting violations and failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance of NCAA rules within their programs.

John Pelphrey had plenty of frustrations to vent following a one-point loss to Georgia on Feb. 2.

Winter weather across the South has kept a pair of Southeastern Conference basketball teams on the road longer than planned.
Chris Warren has a recurring dream about rolling out of bed, standing up and suddenly realizing he's grown to be 6-foot-4.
Florida has developed a distinct pattern this season: big win, then big letdown.
Georgia outside linebacker Justin Houston, who ranked second in the Southeastern Conference with 10 sacks this season, is skipping his senior year to enter the NFL draft.
Georgia outside linebacker Justin Houston, second in the Southeastern Conference with 10 sacks this season, is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft after leading Auburn to a national championship and drawing nearly as much attention for a pay-for-play scandal as for his dynamic performances.