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Georgia defensive linemen Zion Logue (96) and Warren Brinson (97), and linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) can't stop a PAT try from Florida's Trey Smack (29) during a game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 43-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Report: Florida-Georgia game moving to Atlanta in ’26, Tampa in ’27

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No. 2 Georgia is preparing to play Florida on Saturday, but much attention is being paid to future games in the longtime rivalry.

As is tradition, the game Saturday will be played in Jacksonville, Fla. But a $1.4 billion renovation project at EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, will make the venue unplayable from 2026-27.

The Action Network reported Wednesday that the two teams will play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in 2026 and at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa the following year, giving each team a game in its state.

The teams have met in Jacksonville since 1933, except when games were played on the schools’ home fields from 1994-95, according to Georgia’s website. The teams first played in 1904.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart told reporters Wednesday on the SEC Coaches teleconference call that the location of the game wasn’t his top priority this week.

“I mean, I’m so engulfed in this — in the game,’ Smart said. “I recognize why it’s a story for you guys, but I’m so consumed by, you know, our team. We’re trying to get our team better for Florida. That’s my focus. I mean, I really hadn’t been involved in those discussions.”

There had been talk about putting the games on the teams’ home fields with Jacksonville unavailable, but it appears that won’t be the case.

Georgia enters the game this week at 6-1 (4-1 SEC) and eyeing a spot in the College Football Playoff. Florida is 4-3 (2-2 SEC) and has won three of the past four games after a 1-2 start.

Georgia leads the series 56-44-2, including 49-41-1 in Jacksonville. The Bulldogs have won the past three and six of the past seven games.

–Field Level Media

Jan 2, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) on the field before the game against the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Arrest warrant issued for ex-NFL receiver Antonio Brown

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Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is the subject of an arrest warrant in Tampa, Fla., following allegations of domestic violence.

He is wanted on a battery charge following an incident Brown’s former fiancee said occurred on Monday.

“The suspect (Brown) exited the residence and threw a shoe at the victim striking her in the ponytail,” read a police report obtained by Fox 13 in Tampa. “The victim had no injuries but believed the shoe was meant for her head. The suspect would not open the door or come outside to speak with officers. The suspect also during this incident attempted to issue an informal eviction to the victim.”

Brown, 34, played 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs released him on Jan. 6 after he left the field in a game against the New York Jets and threw part of his gear into the stands.

This is not the first accusation of misconduct against Brown. He pleaded no contest to assaulting the driver of a moving truck in 2020 and was sentenced to probation. In October, a court in Broward County, Fla., awarded $1.2 million in damages to the driver in a civil lawsuit.

The NFL suspended Brown for eight games in 2020 for a variety of violations of the league’s personal-conduct policy, which included the incident with the driver and a woman’s accusations of sexual misconduct.

A four-time All-Pro, Brown won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers in 2020. In 146 career games, he made 928 catches for 12,291 yards and caught 83 touchdown passes. He also returned one kickoff and four punts for TDs.

–Field Level Media

Apr 2, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view of Miami Marlins part owner Derek Jeter house where Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) moves into on Davis Island. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Brady homeless? Derek Jeter sells Tampa mansion

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Tom Brady’s tenancy in Tampa is ongoing, but the seven-time Super Bowl winner needs a new place to rest his head at night.

Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter sold the mansion Brady and his family rented for the past year. Tampa.com reported Jeter sold the seven-bedroom waterfront estate for well under asking price at $22.5 million. The property was listed for $29 million.

Jeter moved out of the home in 2017 when he was hired as CEO of the Miami Marlins.

Brady and his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, moved into Jeter’s massive property in April 2020.

The power couple recently purchased land near Miami and intend to build a new home, but will be in the market for something closer to Brady’s workplace for at least the next year.

Brady is entering the second year of a two-year contract with the Buccaneers. He led Tampa to the Super Bowl in his first season with the franchise.

–Field Level Media

Sep 20, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view of empty stands before a NFL game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Report: NFL plans 20 percent capacity for Super Bowl

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Super Bowl tickets will be harder to get than ever.

The NFL currently plans to limit attendance to 20 percent for Super Bowl LV, scheduled for Feb. 7, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., ESPN reported Wednesday.

The stadium has a seating capacity of 65,618 fans, expandable to 75,000 for special events, meaning an estimated crowd of 13,000 to 15,000 could be allowed to attend the game.

Other restrictions related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic include spectators being required to wear masks and sit in “pods six feet apart,” per the report.

ESPN also said the date of the game will not change if the NFL adds a Week 18 to the regular season. The week off currently scheduled between the conference championships and the Super Bowl would be eliminated instead.

–Field Level Media