NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) - Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has become the latest big leaguer to tee off on the scandal-ridden Houston Astros. Markakis talked about the Astros on Tuesday at spring training, saying he feels that “every single…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale girls basketball team built a commanding second half lead and cruised to a 64-46 win over Grace Christian Academy on Monday night in the region quarterfinals. In the final seconds of the third quarter, Laney Bone rebounded…
The Mocs Bria Dial hit one of the most exciting shots in UTC history on Saturday against Wofford. After catching a pass from Abbey Cornelius, Dial buried a corner three at the buzzer to give Chattanooga a 51-49 win. Wofford…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500 for the third time when he beat Ryan Blaney to the finish line in the second-closest finish in race history. The win for Joe Gibbs Racing came as Ryan…
ATLANTA (AP) - Braves manager Brian Snitker and his coaching staff were given one-year contract extensions through the 2021 season. Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos was extended for three years through the 2024 season and given the additional title of…
The Northwest Whitfield girls and boys basketball teams both faced Madison Co in the state tournament on Friday. The Lady Bruins won 52-46, while the boys lost 61-39. In district tournament action, the Silverdale girls won their tournament title over…
On the high school hardwood Thursday night, Monroe Area beat North Murray 49-47 in the first round of the Georgia High School State Tournament. In Chattanooga, Boyd Buchanan won their district semifinals game over Silverdale 51-42.
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by 11 at halftime, the Lee men's basketball team rallied to beat West Georgia on Thursday night 84-78. The win improves the Flames home mark to a perfect 12-0 this year. Quay Kennedy led four Flames…
(gomocs.com) GREENVILLE, S.C. --- Chattanooga held off Furman in the fourth quarter to grab a 69-63 Southern Conference women's basketball victory at Timmons Arena Thursday night. The Mocs (7-17) improve to 6-4 in league play. Chattanooga had the advantage early…
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Khayla Pointer scored 24 points with 10 rebounds and six assists, Awa Trasi had five 3-pointers and scored 22 points, and LSU handed No. 25 Tennessee its third-straight loss, 75-65. The duo combined for 16…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton's Madison Hayes packed in the honors Thursday. Besides being named a Miss Basketball finalist, she was honored on senior night at East Hamilton. At halftime of the boys game, she was presented with her McDonald's All-American jersey.…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After going to state tournament in 20-14 the Boyd Buchanan basketball team fell on hard times, going four straight years without a winning record. Then new head coach Josh Templeton came on board two years ago, and the Bucs…
(tssaa.org) The Mr. and Miss Basketball awards will be presented to the top girls and boys in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on the floor of Murphy Center on the campus of MTSU on Tuesday, March…
It never gets old going to the state basketball tournament. LaFayette is returning for the fourth year in-a-row. The Ramblers will be at home for the first round as they entertain Oconee County on Saturday. While it might be too…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs used impeccable free throw shooting and a strong overall offensive performance to pull away from VMI in tonight’s 86-67 Southern Conference victory. Junior Ramon Vila’s 23 points led the way including while setting the tone in…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) It has been a season for the ages for the LFO boys basketball team. The Warriors are 22-4, and they are region tournament champs. That means LFO is going to the state tournament for the first time…
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) - Atlanta Braves newly acquired starting pitcher Cole Hamels won't be ready for the start of the season. General manager Alex Anthopoulos says Hamels hurt his left shoulder while throwing a weighted ball during an offseason…
Baylor and McCallie have been Scenic City rivals in all sports for many, many decades. But over the weekend, the long time rivals had to learn to share. For perhaps the first time ever, the two schools tied for a…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Freshman Santiago Vescovi had 20 points and eight assists before fouling out to set career highs in both categories as the Volunteers trounced Arkansas 82-61. Arkansas (16-8, 4-7 SEC) lost its third consecutive game, shot a…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) LaFayette captured their region tournament title on Monday night downing Northwest Whitfield 67-57 at Southeast Whitfield high school. The Ramblers rallied from a 31-25 halftime deficit. Both teams will host a first round game in the state tournament.…
(School release) Chattanooga, Tennessee - February 10, 2020 - Silverdale Baptist Academy is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Connor as their high school head football coach. Coach Connor comes from Chattanooga Christian School where he has served in…
Arkansas (16-7, 4-6) vs. Tennessee (13-10, 5-5) Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: SEC foes meet as Arkansas battles Tennessee. Arkansas came up short in an 83-79 overtime game at Missouri in its last outing. Tennessee…
(gomocs.com) University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football coach Rusty Wright named Landius Wilkerson the Mocs new defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator today. Wilkerson spent the previous two seasons as the defensive ends coach at Jacksonville State. “We are excited…
Friday High School Basketball Highlights Region Tourney: North Murray beats Calhoun 70-67 Region Tourney: Ringgold girls defeated Calhoun 66-38 Brainerd edges Tyner 59-58 McCallie over CCS 59-53
Vols coach Rick Barnes hopes to continue his home mojo against Kentucky Saturday. He has never lost to the Cats in Knoxville. Kentucky coach John Calipari on the other hand, has a less than stellar mark at Thompson Boling Arena.…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson has spent the last few seasons chasing NASCAR history. He is tied with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt with seven Cup Series titles and has been on a quest to claim the record…
(gomocs.com) Chattanooga senior Lakelyn Bouldin turned on the burners Thursday night at the McKenzie Arena to lead the Mocs to a 74-59 Southern Conference women’s basketball win over UNCG. UTC (6-16) improves to 5-3 in league play and are part…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The No. 23/25 Lady Vols took a lead into the second quarter but couldn't hang on, falling to No. 8/8 Mississippi State on Thursday night in Thompson-Boling Arena, 72-55. Sophomore Rae Burrell led Tennessee (17-6, 7-3 SEC), scoring…
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) North Murray athlete Ladd McConkey received plenty of recruiting offers, but he didn't appear to be on the radar of power five schools. But there he was on national signing day Wednesday, joining the nation's top recruiting class…
East Tennessee State (19-4, 8-2) vs. Chattanooga (14-9, 5-5) McKenzie Arena, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State looks for its 10th straight win in the head-to-head series over Chattanooga. East Tennessee State has won by…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The top ranked Cleveland basketball team gutted out a 52-48 victory over East Hamilton on Tuesday night at East Hamilton High School. The Blue Raiders trailed 30-25 at halftime. They were still down four going to the fourth quarter…
(utsports.com) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – 20-point outputs from senior Jordan Bowden and junior John Fulkerson, along with junior Yves Pons's second career double-double propelled the Tennessee men's basketball team past Alabama, 69-68, on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa. The win ended Tennessee's (13-9, 5-4…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs softball team opens their new season this weekend. UTC has the preseason SoCon pitcher of the year in Celie Hudson, and the preseason SoCon player of the year in Ally Walker. No wonder they're picked to…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC is turning pro. After a decade as a successful amateur soccer club, Chattanooga joins the NISA for their first full pro season. The team assembled in the Scenic City Monday, as they get ready for their opener…
The Vols are riding a three game losing streak, and it might be hard to snap that skid in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday. Tennessee has won only four of their last 25 games at the Tide's Coleman Coliseum. Said head coach…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Since Dalton State restarted their basketball program in 2014, they've already been to the NAIA tournament in Kansas City three times. They might make a fourth trip this season. They're currently ranked in the top ten, and they're…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have cut ties with outside linebacker Vic Beasley, who led the NFL in sacks in 2016 but didn't come close to matching that production over the last three seasons. The decision announced…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor forward Nick Kurtz poured in 20 points, but it wasn't enough as Chattanooga Christian beat the Red Raiders 44-41 on their home floor on Friday night. It was the second loss in-a-row for the Red Raiders following their…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of top ten teams on Friday night, 6th ranked Tyner celebrated a 51-47 win over 10th ranked Howard. With the win, the Rams stayed perfect in district play this season. The Rams appeared to be in…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor forward Nick Kurtz poured in 20 points on Friday night, but it wasn't enough against Chattanooga Christian. The Chargers celebrated a 44-41 win over the Red Raiders on their home floor. It was the second loss in-a-row for…