Football in a pandemic stinks, but it's not all bad for Brainerd coach Tyrus Ward. Said Ward:"COVID has allowed us. Has allowed our program to kind of weed out the kids that are not serious, and the kids that are…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have changed kickers, agreeing to terms with veteran Stephen Gostkowski and waiving Greg Joseph. The Titans announced the move Thursday morning. Gostkowski (gost-COW-ski) is a four-time Pro Bowl kicker who won three Super…
BOSTON (AP) - Adam Duvall hit three home runs a night after teammate Marcell Ozuna become the first NL player ever to hit three homers in Fenway Park, and the East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the stumbling Boston Red Sox 7-5…
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves hit the road against Inter Miami on Saturday. The Miami team is basically the minor league squad of the MLS team and falls under the same ownership umbrella. And one of the Miami…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Jamie Newman, the Wake Forest transfer who was the projected starting quarterback for No. 4 Georgia, is opting out of the season to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft. Newman says on his Twitter account he…
After sitting home for the playoffs over the last few years, Gordon Lee is optimistic about their playoff chances this year because they return a lot of experience. Gordon Lee is starting the season later than usual thanks to the…
If Tennessee is going to improve on their eight win season from last year, they're going to have to do it against an all SEC schedule. Defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley and offensive coordinator Jim Chaney size up the Vols going…
BOSTON (AP) - Marcell Ozuna hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career and had six RBIs to lead the Braves in a 10-3 rout of the Red Sox. Ozuna hit a two-run homer…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee scored lots of points and piled up lots of yards with Ryan Tannehill at quarterback over the span of just 10 games. The Titans now get to see how productive this offense can be with…
(utsports.com) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced kickoff times on Tuesday for games that will air on the family of ESPN Networks, including the SEC Network, during the first two weeks of the 2020 season, as well as other…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Heritage will feature a senior quarterback with a strong arm this season, but will the Generals offensive line be strong enough to protect him. When head coach E.K. Slaughter looks at his offensive linemen, he must wonder if…
BOSTON (AP) - Max Fried improved to 6-0, Austin Riley had a bases-loaded triple and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3. Adam Duvall belted a homer over the Green Monster and Nick Markakis had three…
Titans defensive linemen Jeffery Simmons and former Chattanooga Moc Isaiah Mack both enter their second season with the team this fall. Simmons is expected to anchor the defensive front, while Mack is hoping to impress the coaches enough to earn…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) According to the Warriors, LFO's football team hasn't looked this good in years. The Warriors are hoping the combination of speed and experience will accelerate LFO over opponents this season. Said head coach Bo Campbell: "I feel…
PREP FOOTBALL Alcoa 55, Austin-East 0 Brainerd 30, Howard 13 Brentwood Academy 34, Brentwood 14 CAK 45, Clinton 15 Claiborne County 41, Union County 6 Cleveland 38, Knoxville Hardin Valley 12 Cocke County 41, Northview Academy 8 Copper Basin 14,…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Scott Kingery hit a three-run homer off Mark Melancon with two outs in the 11th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 Friday night for their fourth straight win. Andrew McCutchen and Jean Segura…
Georgia high schools still have one more week before they jump into the fray, including the Dalton Catamounts. Dalton still has the National High School Coach of the Year on their sidelines this year. But they won't have their go-to…
(utsports.com) Said head coach Jeremy Pruitt:"We’ve had six really good practices. Obviously, the last couple we’ve had a chance to put pads on. It’s been good for our guys, been good for our coaching staff, so a lot of really…
CFC's home match Saturday night game against New Amsterdam FC has been postponed. New Amsterdam declined to make the trip to play the game as a statement of support for racial justice and against police brutality. The Chattanooga FC released…
Bradley Central 37 Walker Valley 34 Silverdale 40 Polk Co 14 East Hamilton 31 Soddy Daisy 0 Red Bank 31 Ooltewah 7 South Pittsburg 49 Grundy Co 0 Bledsoe Co 21 East Ridge 14 Marion Co 35 Sequatchie…
For the first time this season, the CFC will welcome fans to Fort Finley. The pandemic forced the team to play in an empty Finley Stadium, but now a limited number of fans will be allowed in the house when…
The Titans called off practice Thursday to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. The players had a team meeting that turned into a raw, emotional session on social justice. Safety Kevin Byard and quarterback Ryan Tannehill shared…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Howard has punched their ticket to the playoffs the last two seasons. If the Hustlin' Tigers want to enjoy another post-season trip this year, they'll have to rely on some new faces. Said head coach John Starr:"To be honest…
Bradley Central quarterback Javin Burke is out for the year after suffering a torn labrum in his shoulder. He suffered the injury in the Bears season opening loss to Farragut last Friday. Burke was one of the top quarterbacks in…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Georgia wide receiver Dominick Blaylock will miss the 2020 season following his second serious knee injury in two years. Blaylock, a part-time starter in 2019, was one of the team’s top returning receivers and return specialists.…
ATLANTA (AP) - Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the sixth off Chad Green and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the New York Yankees 2-1 to sweep a doubleheader. The Yankees have lost five straight and had outfielder…
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) Following a frustrating 2-1 loss to South Georgia on Saturday, Red Wolves head coach Jimmy Obleda said his team needed to get ruthless. He's hoping a ruthless mentality will fire up some goals for a sluggish offense.…
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Ridgeland Panthers must be glutton for punishment. They persevered through a punishing schedule last year, and they'll have to run another tough gauntlet this year. Ridgeland lost four of their first five games last year, but they…
ATLANTA (AP) - Ian Anderson dazzled in his big league debut, holding the Yankees hitless into the sixth inning and ending Gerrit Cole’s 20-game winning streak as the Atlanta Braves beat New York 5-1 to open a doubleheader. Ronald Acuña…
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - NCAA enforcement officials say LSU basketball coach Will Wade is suspected of offering or providing “impermissible benefits” to 11 prospective recruits or people associated with them. Wade is a former head coach for the Chattanooga…
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - All three NBA playoff games scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed, with players around the league choosing to boycott in their strongest statement yet against racial injustice. Called off: Games between Milwaukee and Orlando,…
With the threat of bad weather on Friday, August 28th, several high school football games have been moved to Thursday evening. The list includes: Walker Valley at Bradley Central East Hamilton at Soddy Daisy Grundy Co at South Pittsburg Sequatchie…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Some of the biggest stars in sports are known simply by one name. Tiger. Peyton. Ronaldo. The CFC also feature a superb talent who is good enough to go by one name. Zeca. Zeca became a one name star…
The good news for Baylor coach Phil Massey. He returns his starting quarterback and his stud running back. The bad news. The defensive studs are gone. Said Massey:"Lost our entire defensive line, and then also our middle linebacker, who was…
ATLANTA (AP) - The New York Yankees’ game against the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of inclement weather. It will be made up Wednesday in a doubleheader starting at 4:10. The postponement delayed the debut of Braves pitching prospect…
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have called up top prospect Ian Anderson to make his big league debut against Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees. The Braves added the 22-year-old right-hander to their active roster, hoping Anderson can…
Tide coach Nick Saban was asked Monday how different is practice during a pandemic. He said he really didn't see a difference, until someone messes up or Saban has a point to make. Said Saban:"There's no difference for me except…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The big question for months has been how Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel will replace defensive coordinator Dean Pees. Three weeks before the Titans are scheduled to open the season, a final answer remains elusive. Vrabel hired…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Soddy Daisy Trojans are having to lean on their returning starting quarterback this year after losing two top play-makers. And the lack of scrimmages and spring practices aren't helping. Soddy Daisy enters the 2020 season without…
The Associated Press' Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee's six Division I non-financial aid classifications and in the combined Division II financial aid classification as selected by Tennessee AP-member sportswriters and broadcasters. With first-place votes in parentheses, records through…