(utsports.com) Riding a 12-game win streak and fueled by one of the most efficient offensive attacks in the nation, Tennessee ascended to the top spot in Monday's updated Associated Press Top 25 rankings. It marks the second time in program…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield maintained their lead atop their region standings after beating Heritage 87-84 in overtime on Friday night at Heritage High School. The Bruins hit a three pointer to force overtime before pulling away for the win. The…
If third ranked Tennessee handles their business Saturday against Alabama, they might move up to number one next week. Rankings shouldn't motivate the Vols Saturday, but rather their performance against Bama last year. Tennessee suffered a beat-down in T-Town. Alabama handed…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of top five teams on Friday night, number one Baylor beat fourth ranked McCallie 71-47 in front of a capacity crowd at Duke Arena on the Baylor campus. The Red Raiders built a 12-point lead at…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Georgia defensive back Deangelo Gibbs is transferring to Tennessee. Gibbs tweeted Friday that "I am 100% committed to giving everything I have to the #VolNation." The Tennessee football program's official Twitter account sent out a…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA---They say defense wins championships. Well they say a lot of things, but it was defense in the final minutes that keyed a 73-70 Southern Conference win over Mercer in McKenzie Arena. Ramon Vila gave the Mocs a 71-70…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Cierra Johnson scored eight of her 17 points in a dominating fourth quarter and Alabama sent No. 20 Tennessee to its fourth straight loss Thursday night, 86-65, the first time since 1970 the Lady Vols lost…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team put up big numbers Thursday night at the McKenzie Arena, defeating Wofford 89-82 in Southern Conference action. The Mocs improve to 7-10 on the year and 2-0…
(CFC release) Jan 17, 2019- Chattanooga Football Club today announced a first-ever local public ownership initiative, giving fans the opportunity to own shares in the club. This is the first American sports team to make this available since securities reform…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has reported a minor NCAA violation that involved athletic director Phillip Fulmer instructing offensive linemen during a football practice. This was one of eight Level III athletics violations that Tennessee reported over the last six…
According to media reports on Wednesday, Bama defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi is leaving Tuscaloosa to take the defensive line coaching job for the Cleveland Browns. Lupoi becomes the fifth assistant to leave the Tide program since the end of the year.…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) With a month and-a-half to go in the SoCon regular season, the Mocs Kevin Easley might be the front-runner for the league freshman of the year. Easley currently leads all SoCon freshmen in scoring, and his head coach believes…
(AP) - Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has decided to transfer to Oklahoma. Hurts made the announcement Wednesday in a story in the Players' Tribune. He will be available immediately as a graduate transfer. Hurts was a two-year starter who led…
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley is with a family member in Oakland after undergoing a mental evaluation prompted by a friend's call to Los Angeles police. Falcons spokesman Brian Cearns told The Associated Press McKinley "is…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland won a top ten district showdown against East Hamilton on Tuesday night at Raider Arena 60-40. The 9th ranked Blue Raiders were up 31-19 over the sixth ranked Hurricanes at the half, and they quickly stretched their…
Despite a loss on Tuesday evening, the Coahulla Creek girls basketball team is still 15-5 this season, and they remain on pace for the winningest year in school history. Coahulla Creek has not enjoyed too much success, but when they…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Lamonte' Turner and Jordan Bowden combined to score 40 points off the bench, and No. 3 Tennessee whipped Arkansas 106-87 on Tuesday night for its 11th consecutive victory. Turner scored 21 points and hit 6 of…
Former Vols quarterback Tee Martin is coming home. According to ESPN, Martin is set to join Jeremy Pruitt's coaching staff on Rocky Top, although his exact job has not been announced. Martin of course was the quarterback who led Tennessee to…
Tennessee will keep one of their best play-makers for his senior season. Receiver Jauan Jennings will be back on Rocky Top next year. Jennings considered turning pro, but he posted on social media Monday that he will return next fall. Monday was…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Lee women's basketball team notched their first ever win in the NCAA tournament last year, and they appear to be on a bigger mission this season. Right now the Lady Flames are tied for first in the…
The Associated Press' Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee's three 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…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes says he didn’t like how his players celebrated their victory at Florida on Saturday. As soon as the final horn sounded in the third ranked Volunteers’ 78-67 triumph, all five Tennessee players on the…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama middle linebacker Mack Wilson is entering the NFL draft. Wilson becomes the seventh Crimson Tide player and fourth defender to declare for the draft since losing to Clemson in the national title game. The junior…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Georgia coach Kirby Smart has hired Todd Hartley from Miami to coach the Bulldogs' tight ends. Hartley returns to Georgia after spending the last three seasons as Miami's special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. A…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has become the big name in college football after leading Clemson to the national title, as a freshman. Lawrence played high school ball at Cartersville, where he faced several teams in our area, including Heritage.…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Coahulla Creek girls basketball team beat Ringgold 47-44 on Friday night at Ringgold high school. The two clubs entered the game with a combined 16-1 record in region play. The Colts led it 18-16 at halftime. They…
Four Alabama players are skipping their final seasons to enter the NFL draft, including All-America left tackle Jonah Williams and Outland Trophy-winning defensive lineman Quinnen Williams. Those projected first-rounders announced their intentions on Friday, along with versatile tailback Josh Jacobs…
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Miami has hired Dan Enos as its new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, luring him away from national runner-up Alabama. Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz said Friday that Enos was his "primary target" since he took…
(uga release) ATHENS----------James Coley, who served as Co-Offensive Coordinator at the University of Georgia this past season, has been promoted to Offensive Coordinator at UGA according to an announcement Friday by Bulldog head coach Kirby Smart. Coley has been on…
(gomocs.com) University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football coach Rusty Wright announced the addition of three members to his staff today. Adam Mims and Ricky Spradling join the Mocs coaching ranks, while Zach Kramme has been elevated to Director of Recruiting.…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Maci Morris scored 27 points before fouling out as No. 16 Kentucky withstood an injury to Taylor Murray and hung on for a 73-71 victory over No. 13 Tennessee on Thursday night. The Lady Volunteers (12-3,…
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ridgeland high school football coach Cortney Braswell is headed to the college ranks. He's taking a job with the University of Louisville. Louisville has a new head coach in Marcus Satterfield who was at App State. Braswell got to…
(press release) Chattanooga, TN (January 10th, 2019)- The seeds for the 2019 season will be planted February 9th, 2019 in Finley Stadium as Chattanooga Football Club holds open tryouts. Aspiring local soccer players will have their chance to shine in…
(utsports.com) Since taking over as Tennessee’s head coach in 2015-16, Rick Barnes has made a habit of lining the Vols’ schedule with marquee non-conference opponents. On Thursday, Barnes announced a two-game, home-and-home series with Wisconsin, setting up meetings between the…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley suffered through a losing record last year, but this year, they've experienced only one loss, and that came in overtime. The Mustangs have enjoyed quite a turn-around under new head coach Will Campbell, who was an…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back two familiar names by hiring Dirk Koetter as offensive coordinator and Mike Mularkey to coach tight ends. Koetter and Mularkey are joining coach Dan Quinn's staff following stints as…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Two people familiar with the situation say Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has entered his name into the NCAA transfer database portal. The people spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the NCAA…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt announced the hiring of Jim Chaney as offensive coordinator on Wednesday. Chaney, a 34-year veteran of the coaching ranks, returns to Rocky Top, where he served as the Vols’ offensive coordinator…
(utsports.com) Tennessee, Florida State, Purdue and VCU will converge in the Florida panhandle Thanksgiving weekend for the sixth annual Emerald Coast Classic, presented by Global Sports. The eight-team tournament is set for Nov. 29-30 on the campus of Northwest Florida…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Cincinnati Reds have announced that Pat Kelly will be the manager of the Chattanooga Lookouts for the upcoming 2019 season. Kelly previously managed the Lookouts from 1993 to 1994. Kelly will be joined by pitching coach…