WASHINGTON (AP) - Max Scherzer stole the first base of his professional career and allowed only two singles in his fifth big league shutout, and the Nationals ended a five-game losing skid while getting back to .500 with a 2-0…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton State is hosting some of the best NAIA golf teams in the country. The Road Runner Classic teed off on Monday at the Farm in Dalton. All twelve teams taking part in the tournament are ranked in the…
Patrick Reed is halfway home to his first major championship. Reed shot a 6-under 66 in the second round Friday, moving to 9 under for the tournament and giving him a two-shot lead over Marc Leishman heading into the third…
DENVER (AP) - Brandon McCarthy pitched six solid innings and delivered a two-run double that chased German Marquez in the fifth inning of the Atlanta Braves' 8-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on a frigid Friday that marked the second-coldest…
Alabama has gotten a verbal comittment from a descendant of legendary coach Bear Bryant. Hewitt Trussville quarterback Paul Tyson says he plans to sign with the Tide. He's the great grandson of the Bear. Last year as a junior, Tyson…
Georgia topped the SEC in rushing last year thanks to senior running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. Now that both of those studs are gone, will Georgia's offense be different next season? Quarterback Jake Fromm isn't sure yet. Said…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Collin Sexton, Alabama's dynamic freshman point guard, is heading to the NBA. Sexton announced his decision on Friday and says he plans to hire an agent. A projected lottery pick, he led Alabama to its first…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The city of Chattanooga was eager to see the Lookouts debut on Thursday night. Over 6,300 fans crowded AT&T Field. It was the teams first opening day sell-out since 2008. However, Lookouts fans left the game disappointed as Birmingham…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - No other course makes him more comfortable. Even more familiar than a sharp short game was his name atop the leaderboard at the Masters. Jordan Spieth appears to be back on his game. Tiger Woods? He…
(Baylor School Release) Austin Clark, head basketball coach at Baylor School for 36 years, announced his retirement from that position on April 5, 2018. He will remain on the school's staff as Assistant Dean of Students. Headmaster Scott Wilson said the school…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans are heading into their 20th season with that nickname sporting a new look. The Titans unveil the first major redesign of their uniforms in two decades Wednesday night with quite a party of…
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are long-time rivals who now appear to be long-time friends after they agreed to share a practice round at Augusta. The veteran golfers have combined to win seven Masters, and who knows, they may share…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Tony Finau injured his left ankle celebrating a hole-in-one during the Par-3 Tournament at the Masters and then seemingly popped it back into place. Finau flew the back of the seventh green Wednesday on the Par-3…
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Foltynewicz outpitched Max Scherzer, Preston Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Wednesday. Foltynewicz (1-0) allowed four hits, one run and two walks with eight strikeouts in 5…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - A new women's amateur tournament will be played partially at Augusta National the week before the Masters. Masters chairman Fred Ridley announced the tournament Wednesday, calling it a move to help grow the game of golf.…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama coach Nick Saban isn't scrapping a program that drew a complaint from LeBron James. The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar says the Crimson Tide's "Shop Talk" trailer uses "ideas, concepts and format" from a program on the…
ATLANTA (AP) - Freddie Freeman and Preston Tucker each hit a three-run homer, and the Atlanta Braves handed Washington its first loss with a 13-6 victory over Bryce Harper and the Nationals on Tuesday night. Freeman and Tucker each delivered…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Fans at Finley Stadium will enjoy a much bigger video board next fall. A new $600,000 video board will be installed after getting the green light on Tuesday at a Finley Stadium board of directors meeting. The size of…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt said he was pleased with the offense’s response following Tuesday’s practice at Haslam Field. The Vols were in full pads for their seventh practice of the spring on a windy,…
Jordan Spieth admittedly felt a little panic last month at the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida. Spieth shot a 6-over 76 in the opening round and missed the cut the following day. "I made big strides in the last…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts have won two of the last three Southern League titles, and they'll start another title drive on Thursday as they open the regular season at home against Birmingham. As the Chattanooga Lookouts return for 2018, they wouldn't…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts have won the Southern League title two of the last three years, and they're hoping to be in the hunt for another championship this season. As the Chattanooga Lookouts return for 2018, they wouldn't mind a…
Phil Mickelson agrees with anyone who believes this is the most anticipated Masters in years or decades, maybe even ever. And not just because of Tiger Woods' return. Mickelson, who played a rare practice round with Woods on Tuesday, says…
Rory McIlroy knows how significant this Masters could be in terms of golf history. Once again, he's got a shot at the career Grand Slam. The Masters remains the only major championship to elude McIlroy, who has won the U.S.…
Tiger Wood calls his comeback "a miracle." Woods is playing the Masters for the first time since 2015, after going through spinal fusion surgery to relieve chronic back pain. The four-time Augusta champion says he doesn't "know anybody who had…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga State softball team has won 20 straight games after sweeping Gordon State on Monday at Chattanooga State. In game one the Lady Tigers got two runs in the first. Madison Tidmore added to the lead in the…
Hixson, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Signal Mountain baseball team rolled past Hixson 13-0 in a district match-up on Monday night at Hixson high school. With no score in the fourth inning, the Eagles Carter Cannon got a base hit down the right…
ATLANTA (AP) - Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer and the quick-scoring Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 8-1 on Monday night for the first 4-0 start to a season in their Washington history. Harper's second-inning shot off Sean Newcomb (0-1)…
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - East Tennessee State placed recently hired football coach Randy Sanders on paid administrative leave Monday while it investigates a "potential violation of university policy." No other details were provided in the one-sentence statement. Sanders was…
(llokouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts announced their preliminary Opening Day roster for the 2018 season. The 25-man roster led by manager Tommy Watkins is composed of 13 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and four outfielders. Of the 25…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) The top ranked Gordon Lee baseball team crossed the Tennessee border on Friday to play in the Lookout Valley Yellow Jacket Classic. On Friday evening, the Trojans got a 7-0 win over Red Bank at Red Bank…
(WDEF) - The Mocs best big man will test the NBA waters. 6'10 junior Makinde London announced via twitter on Friday that he's making himself eligible for the draft this summer. London was Chattanooga's top rebounder and shot blocker. He…
The Hamilton Heights girls basketball team beat Winter Haven high school of Florida 62-49 in the semifinals of the GEICO high school nationals in New York on Friday. Esmery Martinez led the Lady Hawks with 17 points and 18 rebounds.…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee forward Admiral Schofield has decided to enter his name into the NBA draft without hiring an agent, which gives him the option to return for his senior season. Schofield tweeted Thursday that "Coach (Rick) Barnes…
ATLANTA (AP) - Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, capping the Atlanta Braves' comeback from a five-run deficit that rocked the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 Thursday and ruined the managing debut of Gabe Kapler.…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs averaged only 17 points a game last season. One way to beef up the offense is to add some beef in the trenches. That's why UTC was glad to get 6'5, 290-pound offensive lineman Harrison Moon.…
Braves catcher Tyler Flowers has left the game after injuring his left oblique while batting in Atlanta. In his first at-bat of the season, Flowers fouled off a pitch and a winced in pain before heading straight to the clubhouse.…
Baseball opening day starts Thursday with the Braves hosting the Phillies. Not many people expect Atlanta to have a winning record, but if slugger Freddie Freeman has an MVP season that he's certainly capable of, then maybe 2018 will not…
Chattanooga fighter Ryan Martin admitted he was disappointed in his last fight in September where he earned a split decision against Francisco Rojo. No split decision from Martin on Tuesday evening in Hollywood. He knocked out Luis Eduardo Florez in…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl has received a vote of confidence from the Tigers' new athletic director. Allen Greene told WJOX-FM in Birmingham on Wednesday that it's "absolutely" his intention to stand by Pearl barring further…