KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith was dealing with blood clots in his lungs when he missed spring practice. Tennessee athletic department spokesman Zach Stipe confirmed Smith's issue Tuesday. ESPN first reported that Smith was diagnosed in…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Howard is hoping to bounce back this season from last year's disappointing 4-6 record, and it appears the Hustlin' Tigers might have the defense that could carry them to a bunch of victories this fall. In head coach John…
The Atlanta Braves have acquired right-handers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for four prospects. The 27-year-old Gausman is 5-8 with a 4.43 ERA in 21 games started for Baltimore. He is under team control…
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Adam Duvall from the Cincinnati Reds to bolster their lineup for a postseason push. The Braves sent right-handers Lucas Sims and Matt Wisler and outfielder Preston Tucker to Cincinnati. All three…
ATLANTA (AP) - Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead homer in the third inning, Ronald Acuna Jr. also went deep and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Monday night. The Braves began the night 1 ½ games behind…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) After missing out on the playoffs in 2016, Cleveland bounced back last season with a 7-4 record and a berth in the post-season. The Blue Raiders can turn a game into a track meet with their team speed,…
(dsroadrunners.com) DALTON, Ga. - Nearly six years to the day since he was named to the position Tony Ingle is stepping down as head coach of the Dalton State Roadrunners basketball team. His retirement is effective August 1. A national…
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Southern League has announced that Lookouts hitter Brent Rooker has been named the Southern League Player of the Week. Rooker had a stand out week for the Lookouts, hitting .500 (13-for-26) with three homers and…
(school release) CHATTANOOGA, TN | Girls Preparatory School is pleased to announce its new head varsity basketball coach, Janna Eichelberger. Former Director of Basketball Operations with the men’s basketball program at Tennessee State University (one of only seven women on…
(lookouts.com) Chattanooga Lookouts starting pitcher Lewis Thorpe threw 4.2 hitless innings to lead the home team to the 5-0 shutout win over the Pensacola BlueWahoos in front of a crowd of 4,142. Thorpe was lights out the entire night, retiring…
ATLANTA (AP) - Clayton Kershaw pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, added a two-run single and reached four times, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Friday night. Kershaw (4-5) was his usual dominant self on the…
(npsl.com) Today the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) released the following statement in collaboration with Chattanooga Football Club (CFC): From the NPSL: “The NPSL has accepted the resignation of Executive Board Member Sean McDaniel, who was part of the board…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on the trial of two former University of Tennessee football players facing aggravated rape charges (all times local): 5:05 p.m. Jurors have acquitted two former University of Tennessee football players who were indicted on…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama coach Nick Saban has received a new eight-year deal worth at least $74 million. The agreement runs through the 2025 season and was announced on Friday. Saban gets a one-year extension with a sizable raise…
When you sign a new contract worth more money than you can imagine, why not celebrate. That's exactly what Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan did on Friday. He went Dukes of Hazzard dressing up like Boss Hogg after signing his…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans and Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker have agreed to a two-year extension keeping him under contract through the 2020 season. The Titans announced the deal Friday, hours after signing Pro Bowl left…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE – The University of Tennessee will honor the 1998 National Championship football team on Sept. 22 when the Volunteers host Florida at Neyland Stadium. Members of the team, as well as coaches and support staff, will be in town…
Former Chattanooga Mocs basketball player Makinde London will play pro ball in Italy. He tweeted out Thursday night that he was on the roster for the Legnano Knights. London decided to turn pro after his junior year at UTC last season.…
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have acquired left-handed reliever Jonny Venters from the Tampa Bay Rays for international signing bonus pool allocation. The Rays announced the move after Thursday night's 4-3 win over the Orioles. Venters is the third…
(lookouts.com) Blue Wahoos' starting pitcher Daniel Wright only allowed one run in eight innings to lead Pensacola to a 4-1 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts. Chattanooga featured a strong pitching performance by Dietrich Enns, who threw seven strong innings, but could…
ATLANTA (AP) - Manny Machado hit his first home run for Los Angeles, Rich Hill pitched seven dominant innings and the Dodgers routed the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Thursday night. Machado, acquired last week from Baltimore to add even more…
The Titans are coming off their first playoff berth in nine years. No wonder the team feels optimistic about the new season as they kicked off training camp on Thursday. The start of training camp brings energy and excitement, but…
Would you show up for work if you got a $2-million bonus? Kind of a no-brainer. That's basically what Falcons receiver Julio Jones did on Thursday. Jones threatened to skip the team's training camp because of a contract dispute. But…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Former Alabama and NFL quarterback John Parker Wilson is the new radio color analyst for Crimson Tide football games. Jim Carabin, vice president and general manager of Crimson Tide Sports Marketing, also said Thursday Rashad Johnson…
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - Talladega Superspeedway's infield will undergo a $50 million renovation that will begin in October. Track and International Speedway Corporation officials announced Thursday a project that includes a garage viewing walkway for fans and a new paddock…
Former Sequatchie Co high school baseball star Dakota Hudson has apparently punched his ticket to the big leagues. On Wednesday, Hudson was pulled from the mound in the second inning of his start for Memphis, the Triple-A affiliate of the…
East Ridge-(WDEF-TV) East Ridge went 7-4 last season with another berth in the state playoffs. And while the Pioneers graduated a lot of talent, they're hoping the grind of fall camp will help build another winning season. Head coach Tim…
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts could not overcome an early five run deficit in 5-4 loss against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Pensacola piled on the runs early, netting one in the first and three in the second. They tacked another in…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn, who have led the team to the playoffs the last two seasons, have signed three-year contract extensions. The deals were announced Wednesday, a day before…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan is in training camp with the rest of the team, and Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson says they are making progress toward a new deal for the two-time Pro Bowler. Robinson…
(soconsports.com) SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford quarterback Devlin Hodges has been named the Southern Conference Preseason Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight season, while teammate and defensive lineman Ahmad Gooden has been tabbed the Defensive Player of the…
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts fell 10-8 to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in extra innings to snap their seven game winning streak. Tonight's contest started out on a high note for the home team as Brent Rooker blasted a two-run homer. For…
Notre Dame made it to the state championship game last season running an old school offense. And the Irish are hoping the single wing will work out even better this season as they start up fall camp. Before the Friday…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans are releasing outside linebacker Kevin Dodd, an unceremonious finish for a former second-round pick who never came close to living up this draft position. The Titans announced Tuesday in a one-sentence release that…
MIAMI (AP) - Wei-Yin Chen pitched six innings and scored the first run of his career to help the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 Tuesday. J.T. Realmuto hit his 13th homer of the season for Miami and drove…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Volunteer football team invites fans to meet the Vols in Neyland Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 5, for an open practice at 2:30 p.m. followed by an autograph session. Admission and parking are free for the event.…
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) - Running back Todd Gurley has agreed to a lucrative four-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams. Rams general manager Les Snead confirmed the new deal Tuesday for the NFL's offensive player of the year. The…
Chris Paul roped a walk-off single to give the Chattanooga Lookouts the 4-3 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and extend their winning streak to seven games! The game began precariously for the Lookouts as Pensacola scored one run and…
MIAMI (AP) - Freddie Freeman hit his 17th homer and also doubled for the Atlanta Braves, who totaled 16 hits to beat the Miami Marlins 12-1 on Monday night. Freeman is batting .469 with five homers in eight games against…
Ooltewah-(WDEF-TV) Tennessee high school football teams like Ooltewah were able to put on the pads for the first time Monday in fall camp. In the age of weight-lifting and seven-on-sevens, football has become a year-round sport, but it's always special…