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Today's starting lineup

Let's see, Georgia beats Texas in Austin and again in the SEC title game. The Longhorns get commitments two years in a row from top recruits in Georgia and flip another. Kirby Smart is mad and the Dawgs dismissive. Why Texas-Georgia is the hottest rivalry in the SEC right now. Kirk Bohls with the details and a lot more in his weekly “Nine things and one crazy prediction” column.

Please scroll down for the rest of this morning’s headlines.

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Reid Laymance, Sports Editor

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College Football

Kirby Smart and Steve Sarkisian

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Why Texas-Georgia is SEC's hottest rivalry, on and off the field

The Longhorns lost twice to Georgia last season but have been beating the Dawgs at home on recruiting. Kirk Bohls' nine things and one crazy prediction.

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  • 'I don't know how to quit': UH strength coach Kurt Hester wouldn't settle for his original chances against cancer. He's found his own way to beat the odds. Read More
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High School Football

Cypress Springs football player Jarvis Spires is recovering from the heat stroke he suffered earlier this month.

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Cy Springs football player’s harrowing story highlights dangers of Texas heat

Cypress Springs football player Jarvis Spires suffers heat stroke during a private workout. As he recovers, a cautionary tale for summer.

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Rockets / NBA

Los Angeles Lakers coach Lindsey Harding looks on during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

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Cy-Fair alum Lindsey Harding coaching Lakers at NBA summer league

Lindsey Harding is entering her eighth season as an NBA coach. She's leading the Lakers as the second woman to be a summer league head coach.

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Dynamo

Houston Dynamo midfielder Amine Bassi, bottom, avoids a hand ball after tripping in front of Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter (16) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

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Dynamo no match for Vancouver in 3-0 loss at home

Houston shut out at home by a Vancouver team that had lost four of its last five matches.

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ESPY Awards

Simone Biles wins the ESPY for best championship performance.

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Simone Biles wins a pair of ESPY awards for her performance in Paris Olympics

Simone Biles won the ESPY for best championship performance in recognition of her all-around title in Paris and best female athlete.

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Worth a read

• How to revitalize All-Star Game beyond the swing-off: Flip it. (Los Angeles Times

• Eight SEC coaches enter the season on the hot seat. (Sports Illustrated)

• The seven spotlight stealers of 2025 NBA Summer League (The Ringer)

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