(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The start of preseason camp has arrived as the Tennessee Volunteers prepare for their first official practice of the fall on Wednesday morning at Haslam Field. On Tuesday afternoon, head coach Josh Heupel, defensive coordinator Tim Banks and offensive…
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) Nine years after creating a football program from scratch, the Sale Creek Panthers finally have a stadium of their own. The Panthers' brand new stadium debuts this season. News 12's Angela Moryan gives you…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Calvin Ridley is the new veteran leader of the Atlanta Falcons' wide receivers. After Julio Jones was traded to the Tennessee Titans, Ridley calls the receivers “my room” and says he is “more than ready”…
A law firm hired to investigate gender equity concerns at NCAA championship events says the association has not lived up to its own standards. The report recommended holding the men’s and women’s Final Fours at the same site. It also…
Bradley Central enjoyed an 8-4 record last year with a victory in the playoffs. If the Bears are going to best that mark this season, they'll need some new guys to step up. Bradley Central enjoys the…
The college football season is just around the corner for the Chattanooga Mocs. But to get to kickoff, UTC must go through training camp, which starts on Wednesday. Welcome to the grind y'all. Said offensive lineman Cole…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban will make $11.5 million in the final year under a new eight-year contract that’s worth at least $84.8 million. The university released details Monday of Saban’s previously announced deal, after the board…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Caleb Farley took his first training camp snaps. The cornerback and this spring’s 22nd overall draft selection was activated from the non-football injury list, where he’d been designated…
ATLANTA (AP) - Avisaíl García, Willy Adames and Eduardo Escobar hit home runs and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame Corbin Burnes’ worst start of the season to beat Touki Toussaint and the Atlanta Braves 9-5. García had three hits, including a…
Heritage has been to the playoffs for the last five years. To keep the postseason run going this year, the Generals will have to count on some new faces. Heritage gets the 30-in-30 spotlight. Replacing a starting…
Last season Titans running back Derrick Henry became just the 8th man in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Now Henry can go where no man has ever gone before. Back-to-back 2,000 yard…
High school football in the Tennessee Valley is going to look a little different this year. The TSSAA reshuffled the classifications and regions, renewing some classic region rivalries we haven't seen in years. News 12's Angela Moryan…
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have bolstered their depleted outfield by acquiring Adam Duvall from the Miami Marlins for catcher Alex Jackson. The 32-year-old Duvall is returning to Atlanta, where he played parts of the last three seasons. The…
Baylor always has talent, and this year they have that extra ingredient. Depth. Head coach Phil Massey says the Red Raiders have depth at all positions. Let's dive into the Baylor 30-in-30 preview. Going 4-4 last year…
Vols guard Keon Johnson went in the first round of the NBA Draft. He was drafted 21st overall by the L.A. Clippers after the Clippers traded up with the New York Knicks to get the pick. Johnson set the NBA…
Southeastern Conference university presidents voted to invite Texas and Oklahoma to join the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank. The latest step in a move that has potential to help reshape college sports…
NEW YORK (AP) - Austin Riley concluded his big week at Citi Field by hitting a two-run homer and finishing with three RBIs, and the Atlanta Braves inched closer to the NL East-leading New York Mets with a 6-3 victory.…
You can usually count on Tyner as being one of the top teams in Chattanooga every fall. But now the Rams will fight to stay on top with a new head coach. Tyner gets the 30-in-30 spotlight.…
NEW YORK (AP) - Pinch-hitter Brandon Drury delivered a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and right fielder Michael Conforto threw out a runner at the plate in the ninth to preserve the New York Mets’ 2-1 victory over the…
The Titans opened training camp Wednesday with new receiver Julio Jones wearing a waffle house logo on his shoes because just like the famous eatery, Julio is always open. Sounds like Julio is ready to go. Let's…
(utsports.com)Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Wednesday that local 7-foot prospect Handje Tamba (pronounced: AHN-jay TAHM-buh) has reclassified to the Class of 2021, signed with the University of Tennessee and will enroll next month. Originally a member of the Class…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Teenager Alexander Persinger has one goal in mind... to be a household name in UFC like Conor McGregor. He's on the way to do just that, after winning a world championship earlier this month. News 12's…
Ringgold posted a .500 record last year, but the Tigers believe they can be much more than a middle of the pack team this fall. Ringgold enjoys the 30-in-30 spotlight. Nothing gives a coach confidence like returning…
NEW YORK (AP) - Austin Riley hit a grand slam and a two-run homer to set a career high with six RBIs, powering the Atlanta Braves to a 12-5 rout of the New York Mets. Ozzie Albies and Abraham Almonte…
Titans coach Mike Vrabel met with the media Tuesday, one day before Tennessee opens training camp. No doubt the Titans defense needs plenty of training before the season kicks off. Last year third down defense was a huge problem? How…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Mike Davis is eager to open his first training camp with his hometown Atlanta Falcons. Davis was one of the first players to report. He was a top backup running back for the Carolina Panthers…
Texas and Oklahoma have submitted a request to join the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says his league would consider the request in the “near future.” A day after the Big 12 schools notified the league that they…
Southeast Whitfield elected not to play in a region last fall. They'll do the same again this season as the Raiders search to be more competitive. Southeast gets the 30-in-30 preview. Even though Southeast Whitfield snapped a…
NEW YORK (AP) - Jeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton guard Darwin Randolph signed a division one scholarship on Monday as he's headed to Campbell University in North Carolina. Randolph was the glue for the Hurricanes last year averaging 18 points, 5 rebounds, and…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs are 7-time Southern Conference Champs. The league coaches and media association agree that an eighth is on the horizon though the local ball coach proceeds with caution. “Last time I checked,” Coach Rusty…
Oklahoma and Texas took the first formal step toward moving to the Southeastern Conference. They notified the Big 12 that they would not be renewing an agreement than binds the league's members through 2025. The schools sent out a joint…
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts could not complete their comeback on superhero night at AT&T Field in their 7-6 loss to the Birmingham Barons. Tonight's loss is the Lookouts fourth in a row to Birmingham and drops the…
After playing for a state title in 2017, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish haven't had much fight the last two years, winning a total of three games. Time to wake up the echoes as the Irish get…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Zack Wheeler returned to his All-Star form for seven innings, Bryce Harper stole three bases, including home, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1. J.T. Realmuto hit his 10th homer and Jean Segura had a…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs football coach Rusty Wright threw out the first pitch at the Lookouts game on Thursday. This season UTC is making a pitch to be one of the top teams in the country. They're currently ranked…
College sports are evolving quickly with the approval of the name, image and likeness legislation earlier this month. Athletes, especially SEC football stars, are already cashing in. News 12's Angela Moryan breaks down what the coaches and players think about…
(press release) Chattanooga, TN (July 22, 2021)— As the NISA Independent Cup draws to a close, Chattanooga FC look to add another piece of hardware to the trophy case. The CFC face Soda City FC in the final match of…
(SEC press release) BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (July 23, 2021)----Alabama has been predicted to win the 2021 SEC Championship, according to a preseason poll of media covering SEC Media Days. Alabama received 84 votes to be crowned SEC Champion on December 4…
Ridgeland gets our 30-in-30 high school football preview spotlight. The Panthers want to taste the limelight a bit more this year after going 1-9 last year. When you win only one game, some times you just want…