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  • Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterSep 16, 2023, 11:08 AM ET

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Ole Miss is battling injury issues heading into Saturday night’s game against Georgia Tech. Leading receiver Tre Harris is out, sources told ESPN, while Rebels coach Lane Kiffin told ESPN’s Laura Rutledge that leading rusher Quinshon Judkins is doubtful for the game.

Harris left the 37-20 win over Tulane last week in the first quarter after scoring his fifth touchdown in five quarters of play. A transfer from Louisiana Tech, Harris was seen with a knee brace on the sideline afterward.

Judkins was extremely limited in practice this week with an upper body injury. He led the SEC in rushing last season as a freshman, but has been limited to 108 yards on 31 carries through his first two games this season. Quarterback Jaxson Dart has been the No. 17 Rebels’ second leading rusher this season with 77 yards on 18 attempts.

Injuries have slowed Ole Miss on offense. Tight end Caden Prieskorn, a transfer from Memphis, has yet to play this season and is expected to miss his third straight game against Georgia Tech. Receiver Zakhari Franklin, who transferred from UTSA, has also not played this season after recovering from a knee scope this summer.

One of Kiffin’s concerns through the first two games has been the Ole Miss running game. The Rebels are averaging 116 rushing yards through two games after averaging 200 yards or more on the ground in each of Kiffin’s first three seasons. Dart is off to a hot start throwing the ball. He’s passed for 601 yards, six touchdowns and one interception.

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Move aside, hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack. Baseball teams are becoming more innovative and stepping up their food game in 2025.

One of those creations is the Philadelphia Phillies‘ limited-edition “Fall Classic Shake,” which includes a vanilla soft serve, blended with dulce de leche. If that wasn’t enough, an apple cider donut tops it off. Philadelphia has been on a heater in the kitchen recently — it also unveiled a postseason 9-9-9 challenge box last Friday.

Here are more ballpark innovations that can be found at MLB concession stands this season:

Houston Astros: Fried chicken waffle sandwich

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In collaboration with Joe’s Kansas City BBQ, the Royals will offer a new item this season: the Z-Man Sandwich. It includes slow-smoked beef brisket and provolone cheese on a toasted kaiser roll, topped with two onion rings.

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Braves GM: No candidate list yet for manager

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Braves GM: No candidate list yet for manager

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ATLANTA — Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Saturday that he hopes to move quickly as he begins his search for a successor to Brian Snitker as manager but that he has not conducted any interviews.

Snitker, 69, announced Wednesday that he won’t return after 10 seasons as the Braves’ manager.

Even though Snitker’s decision wasn’t a surprise, Anthopoulos insisted he wasn’t going to begin compiling a list of candidates before giving the manager time to finalize his plans.

Asked what the Braves would have done if Snitker wanted to return for the 2026 season, Anthopoulos said: “He would have been back. That’s why we were going to wait and give him the time he needed.”

Former Braves catcher and Chicago Cubs skipper David Ross told The Associated Press on Thursday that he wants to manage again. Ross said an opportunity to manage the Braves “would be amazing.”

Anthopoulos insisted “we do not currently have a list” and said “I wanted to get some things done internally” before beginning his search.

“I will now turn my attention to the manager,” Anthopoulos said. “… We have not spoken with anybody.”

Snitker led the Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization. He will remain in an advisory role and will be inducted into the team’s hall of fame next season.

Anthopoulos said he and Snitker have an agreement on a five-year term as senior adviser but added that could change.

Two coaches on Snitker’s staff have experience as a manager. Bench coach Walt Weiss is the Colorado Rockies‘ former manager. Third base coach Fredi González is a former manager with the Braves and Miami Marlins.

There has been speculation that other possible candidates are former Braves infielder Mark DeRosa and Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty. Former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker was named the Texas Rangers‘ skipper Friday night.

“Before Skip Schumaker was named, there were eight openings,” Anthopoulos said. “That’s a lot of openings. … That makes it incredibly challenging.”

Anthopoulos said his timeline to make a hire could be impacted if he focuses on a candidate who is also of interest to another team.

“Of course as soon as possible with so many openings,” Anthopoulos said when asked how soon he hopes to make a hire. “You can’t just rush it or force it. … You’d love to be able to do it sooner than later.”

Snitker posted a record of 811-688 as manager. He ranks third in franchise history in wins, trailing Bobby Cox (2,149) and Frank Selee (1,004). He led the Braves to seven postseasons, including six National League East titles.

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