Cleveland Edges Bradley Central 49-46
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central opened with a 17-3 lead over rival Cleveland. But the Blue Raiders kept battling, and they edged their cross-town rival by a final of 49-46.
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Ridgeland Girls Continue to Enjoy Impressive Turnaround With a Victory Over Heritage
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Ridgeland girls basketball team won only 5 games last season. Must feel like a distant memory now. On Friday they defeated Heritage 53-43 for their 8th win of the season. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="7b584c1ac8ddba950179ef699ea03018f59943b9" vtitle="Ridgeland Defeats Heritage 53-43…
Bearettes Down Rival Cleveland 59-50
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland girls basketball team hung with district giant Bradley Central all night, but the Bearettes still managed another victory in the rivalry by a final of 59-50.
Local High School All Star Football Game Set For Saturday
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) We've got a local high school all star football game Saturday afternoon at Boyd Buchanan. Kickoff is at 2pm. The Chattanooga…
Bradley Central Defensive Lineman AJ Westfield Signs With Tulane
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central defensive lineman AJ Westfield signed with Tulane on Friday afternoon. Westfield is listed as a three-star recruit. The Green Wave of course made…
Mocs Hoping For Better Fate Against Ranked Opponent as They Prepare For 21st Ranked Auburn
(gomocs.com) Back on the national stage, the Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team will battle No. 21 Auburn on Saturday afternoon in a neutral site matchup inside State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., as part of the sixth annual Holiday Hoopsgiving…
Former Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Charged With Home Invasion and Stalking
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore “barged his way” into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and…
Falcons Show Fight in Comeback Win Over Tampa
The Falcons were reduced to playing spoiler after being eliminated from playoff contention following a home blowout loss to Seattle last week. They apparently relish the role. The Falcons put together their most thrilling win of the season Thursday night in Tampa, beating the Buccaneers…
Guide to College Football Playoffs
The 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is set, and the games begin on Dec. 19. The first round is hosted by the higher seed before the games shift to neutral sites. Here is you need to know: Who is playing…
Red Bank Beats East Ridge 58-49
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by two at halftime, Red Bank rallied to beat district rival East Ridge 58-49.
Pirates Coach Wes Stone Has Strong Family Ties at South Pittsburg
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg just won their 8th state title last week, and it feels like head coach Wes Stone has been around for just about all of them. Brian Armstrong profiles the Pirates leader. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="b861df07048aec4792fa2656c83ebad0f29b4da8" vtitle="Pirates…
Georgia Kicks 2026 SEC Schedule on the Road Against Arkansas
ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia’s 2026 football schedule was released on the SEC Network Thursday night after an announcement from the Southeastern Conference office. The Bulldogs’ schedule features home SEC matchups with Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Auburn and Missouri, plus Florida in Atlanta. Georgia’s…
Vols Kick Off 2026 SEC Schedule at Home Against Texas
(utsports.com)– Tennessee will host five Southeastern Conference games — Texas, Auburn, Alabama, Kentucky and LSU — as the 2026 football schedule dates were unveiled Thursday night on SEC Network. The SEC announced in August it would play a nine-game conference schedule starting with…
Braves Sign San Diego All Star Reliever Robert Suarez
ATLANTA (AP) — Two-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and the Atlanta Braves agreed Thursday to a $45 million, three-year contract. He gets a $13 million salary in 2026 and $16 million in each of the following two seasons. Suarez will…
Sherrone Moore in Jail Soon After Firing at Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore was being held in jail Thursday while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest hours after the once-promising coach was fired at Michigan for what the school said was an inappropriate relationship with…
Vols Name Jim Knowles New Defensive Coordinator
(utsports.com) Jim Knowles, a championship-winning assistant coach and one of the most esteemed defensive minds in football, has been named Tennessee defensive coordinator, head coach Josh Heupel announced Thursday. Knowles brings 38 years of college football experience to Rocky Top, including 18…
Walker Valley Dealing With High Expectations
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley won 30 games last year and made the state tournament. And with most all of the team back for this season, you can imagine how high the expectations are. Brian Armstrong has the story. [blox_vms account="WDEF"…
Falcons Aim to Play Spoiler Against Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were supposed to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ top competitor for the NFC South title. Instead, they’re reduced to playing a spoiler role. Kirk Cousins and the Falcons (4-9) visit Baker Mayfield and the…
Vols Receiver Braylon Staley Named SEC Freshman of the Year
(press release) – Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley was named the SEC Freshman of the Year on Wednesday as voted on by the league's head coaches. Staley becomes the third player in program history to garner SEC Freshman of the Year honors,…
Georgia Cancels Future Football Series With Louisville and N.C. State
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Georgia announced Wednesday that Louisville agreed to cancel a home-and-home series starting in 2026 ahead of the Southeastern Conference announcing next year’s college football schedules on Thursday. The Bulldogs also said N.C. State, another Atlantic Coast Conference team, agreed…
Michigan Fires Football Coach Sherrone Moore For Inappropriate Relationship
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan fired football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday after finding evidence of an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member,” a stunning end to his short, up-and-down tenure that saw the Wolverines take a step back on the field after…
Walker Valley Downs Rival Cleveland 67-48
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley improved to 5-0 on the season with a 67-48 road win over rival Cleveland on Tuesday evening at Raider Arena.
South Pittsburg’s DaYon Cooper Named Mr Football Award Winner
Nashville-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg running back DaYon Cooper won the Class A Mr. Football Award on Tuesday in Nashville. Cooper was a threat rushing and receiving, as he helped lead the Pirates to a state championship. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="50c44a2177b4b7c8f9ada548ebfcb6e354ca8fca" vtitle="South Pitt's…
Baylor RB David Gabriel-Georges Wins Second Straight Mr. Football Award
Nashville, TN-(WDEF-TV) Baylor teammates Briggs Cherry and David Gabiel-Georges battled for a state championship last week. Tuesday they battled for a Mr. Football award. The TSS AA…
McCallie Downs Silverdale 82-57
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie hit 11 three-pointers to pull away and beat Silverdale 82-57. Big Blue dominated the second quarter holding Silverdale to just four points. Ernas Valauskas led McCallie with 23 points, while Judah Richardson paced Silverdale with 18 points. [blox_vms…
Falcons Now Looking Ahead to 2026 Season
ATLANTA (AP) — With a month to go in the regular season, the Atlanta Falcons are already looking ahead to 2026. The Falcons locked up an eighth straight losing campaign and were officially eliminated from the playoff race with their…
Titans Get Much Needed Boost With Victory Over Cleveland
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans came to work Monday with a different feel. “The vibes are good all around in the building and in the locker room for sure,” rookie cornerback Marcus Harris said. Ending a seven-game skid will do…
Vols Big Man Cade Phillips Out For the Year With Shoulder Injury
(utsports.com) University of Tennessee head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday afternoon that Cade Phillips is out for the rest of the 2025-26 season. The junior forward is set to undergo surgery to repair a recurring left shoulder injury. “We will sincerely miss…
Tennessee Decides to Cut Ties With Defensive Coordinator Tim Banks
(utsports.com) Tennessee and defensive coordinator Tim Banks have parted ways. "I want to thank Tim for everything he has done for Tennessee the last five seasons," said head coach Josh Heupel. "He helped restore our program to national prominence. More importantly, Tim is…
LFO Edges Rival Ringgold 66-64
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of unbeatens on Friday, LFO defeated rival Ringgold 66-64. The Warriors enjoyed a 15-point lead in the first half before the Tigers fought back to make it close down the stretch. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="9854a17fe11b910c866da2d0009b15171f02d783"…
Chattanooga Mocs Mourn the Passing of Long Time Equipment Manager Mike Royster
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs campus and community is saddened to share the passing of former equipment manager Mike Royster. Mike was a dedicated member of the Mocs…
Heritage Pulls Away to Beat NW Whitfield 45-26
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage girls basketball team remained undefeated on the season after beating rival NW Whitfield 45-26. The Generals were up only seven points at halftime before pulling away for the win. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="7252c192ae5abbc6d2efe04a3a976e37b61a8199" vtitle="Heritage Pulls Away…
Jamychal Buckner Runs Wild in South Pitt’s State Title Game Victory
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg has added another gold ball to their collection. The Pirates beat McKenzie 42-14 on Friday afternoon at Finley Stadium to claim the 1A state crown. South Pitt was up 35-0 at halftime. Jamychal Buckner was named the…
Former SEC Commissioner Roy Kramer Passes Away
Pretty much every debate over who should play for the national title, every argument about the staggering amounts of money, every tirade about how college football is nothing like what it used to be, traces back to a man who…
Baylor Downs Brentwood Academy 28-24 to Claim State Title
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor used a long fourth quarter drive to score the go ahead touchdown to beat Brentwood Academy 28-24 to claim the Division II-AAA state title on a rainy night at Finley Stadium. Red Raiders went 80-yards in 12 plays…
Georgia Looks to End Alabama’s Dominance in SEC Championship Game
ATLANTA (AP) — After No. 3 Georgia closed an 11-1 regular season with its eighth straight win over Georgia Tech last week, coach Kirby Smart was asked about his senior class dominating its top rivals through four seasons. Smart replied with a…
College Football Calendar Might Continue to be the Villain in Angst Filled Coaching Departures
Lane Kiffin’s awkward and angst-filled departure from Ole Miss will happen again. It’s inevitable unless college administrators and football coaches agree to reimagine an imperfect calendar that has been a mess for decades. Under the current format, national signing day happens during…
Round Two For Georgia’s Gunner Stockton and Bama’s Ty Simpson
The road to the 2025 SEC championship required patience for Alabama’s Ty Simpson and Georgia’s Gunner Stockton. Both have been crowned conference champions in past seasons, but this year, they enter the game with a different kind of spotlight, one that belongs…
Lady Vols Hold Off Stanford 65-62 in Rivalry Renewal
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Talaysia Cooper scored a go-ahead layup with 6 seconds left on the way to 19 points and a career-high 10 steals as Tennessee forced 30 turnovers, and the 19th-ranked Lady Vols beat Stanford 65-62 on Wednesday…
Not All Blue-Chip Prospects Choosing Blue Blood Programs in New Age of College Football
The changing landscape of college football means the nation’s premier recruits are no longer signing with the same handful of programs. That became particularly apparent this week when the nation’s top-ranked prospect landed in Vanderbilt of all places. Vanderbilt parlayed…