NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have hired Dean Pees as defensive coordinator and Matt LaFleur as offensive coordinator. LaFleur had interviewed for the Titans' head coaching job. The Titans announced the moves by new coach Mike Vrabel on…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's athletic department has reported a $10.8 million budget surplus for the 2016-17 fiscal year. Budget information for the fiscal year that ended June 30 was obtained Monday through a public records request. Tennessee reported $134.9…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs didn’t exactly take the easy route to tonight’s 87-85 double overtime win over visiting UNCG. They definitely took the road less traveled, and it certainly made all the difference for the raucous crowd who endured the…
The TSSAA has suspended the high school basketball seasons indefinitely for Brainerd and Austin East following their brawl on Saturday at Brainerd High School. Both teams were ranked in the top five before their altercation. In a letter to both…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Hamilton Heights guard Jazmine Massengill has blossomed into one of the best point guards in America. She doesn't put up big scoring numbers for the talented Hawks team, but her size and ball skills are what every basketball team…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF) Ringgold's Cade Naydaley hit a shot with five seconds left to give the Tigers a 68-66 road win over rival LFO on Friday night. The game was tied at 11 after the first quarter, and it appeared…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) The Hamilton Heights girls basketball team sure felt at home in their first home game of the year on Friday night. They beat Legacy Charter 95-33. The Hawks were up 55-22 at halftime. Treasure Hunt hit a three-pointer to…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) UTC women's basketball coach Jim Foster has a chance to join some elite company on Saturday. The Hall of Fame coach got his 899th career win Thursday night against Samford. On Saturday against Mercer, Foster can become just the…
The Hamilton County Department of Education has confirmed that East Hamilton high school basketball coach Rodney English has resigned. English was suspended earlier this week by East Hamilton principal Gail Chuy as she investigated a parent complaint that English made…
A few Titans players are in Orlando this week, gearing up for Sunday's Pro Bowl. They haven't had a chance yet to meet their new head coach Mike Vrabel, but they know his reputation, and they like what they see.…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- UTC senior Aryanna Gilbert had a career night to lead the Mocs to a 68-58 overtime win against Samford in Southern Conference women’s basketball action Thursday night at the McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga improves to 13-7 overall…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Rennia Davis matched a career high with 18 points and Jaime Nared had a double-double Thursday night as No. 10 Tennessee pulled away down the stretch for a 75-66 victory over Mississippi. Tennessee (17-3, 5-2 SEC)…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey has been arrested on a charge of stealing a phone charging cord from an Uber driver. Court records show the former Alabama player was arrested Thursday on a third-degree robbery charge…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has hired Karl Scott as secondary coach and Josh Gattis to work with wide receivers. Coach Nick Saban announced the hirings Thursday. Scott was hired as Louisiana-Lafayette's defensive coordinator in late December after spending the…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA---Makinde London and Nat Dixon scored 21 points apiece in a thrilling 78-71 win over Samford in McKenzie Arena. London added 19 rebounds, the most in a Southern Conference regular season game in school history. Rebounding was a pivotal…
(Braves release) ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves congratulate third baseman Chipper Jones on his election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame tonight. Jones received 97.2% of the vote, the 11th highest in plurality all-time. Jones, 45, played all of…
(Atlanta Braves release) The Atlanta Braves are hosting the 2018 Chop Fest to give fans a preseason opportunity to meet and interact with their favorite Braves players, coaches and alumni. During the weekend, fans will be able to participate in…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Fifth ranked Brainerd cruised to a 63-46 home victory on Tuesday night against Signal Mountain. The Panthers raced out to a 19-6 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Jessie Walker led the Panthers with a game…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) In a rematch of last year's Division II AA state title game on Tuesday night, Brentwood Academy beat McCallie 68-59. Eagles star guard Darius Garland, who has signed with Vanderbilt, tossed in a game high 32 points. Brentwood Academy…
East Hamilton high school basketball coach Rodney English has been suspended by school principal Gail Chuy until she completes an investigation of a parent complaint that English made insulting remarks to one of his own players after the Tyner game…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jordan Bowden scored 19 points, Lamonte' Turner hit a huge 3-pointer and No. 22 Tennessee nearly blew a 20-point second-half lead before hanging on for a 67-62 victory over Vanderbilt on Tuesday night. Tennessee (14-5, 5-3…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Chattanooga entered this season with one of the youngest teams in the country, so some struggles were expected. But the struggles have been greater than expected thanks in part to injuries. We're past the midway point of January, and…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) McCallie ended a two game losing streak on Monday night with a 56-42 victory over MBA. The Blue Tornado led by six at halftime, but head coach John Shulman got a technical foul to end the half. So right…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Greg Knapp is returning to the Atlanta Falcons as their quarterback coach. The team announced hiring Monday. Knapp replaces Bush Hamdan, who left to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Washington. Knapp was…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Danica Patrick is teaming with Premium Motorsports for next month's Daytona 500, the final race of her NASCAR career. The one-race deal will put Patrick in the seat of the No. 7 GoDaddy Chevrolet, the same…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) East Hamilton point guard Justin Dozier helped the Hurricanes reach the state tournament last year for the first time in school history. Dozier is once again directing a potent East Hamilton attack this season. Thanks to the senior's steady…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Mike Vrabel says nobody's ever really ready to be a head coach for the first time in the NFL. The Tennessee Titans' newest coach feels like he is as ready as possible thanks to the men…
(gomocs.com) The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team posted a 29-15 Southern Conference win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville in Maclellan Gym tonight. It was a tight match halfway through the evening before UTC took control. Chattanooga split the first four…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) East Hamilton posted their 6th straight win on Friday night with a 62-49 home triumph over Tyner. The Hurricanes were up 11 at halftime. The Rams stayed within striking distance until the end of the third quarter when East…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF) The Lee women's basketball team missed their defensive spark last night in Tori Lentz. She was sidelined with an ankle sprain. But the junior forward laughed off that injury because she has endured far worse. During her career…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have interviewed Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur as the third candidate for their head coach opening. The Titans announced Friday they had concluded the interview. LaFleur, 38, is coming off his…
It appears former UT receiver Jauan Jennings is back in the Vols good graces. He announced on his Instagram account Thursday that he will rejoin the team after being dismissed in November for posting a vulgar tirade against the previous…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF) The Lee University men's and women's basketball teams both notched a victory on Thursday night against Delta State at Paul Dana Walker Arena. The Lady Flames won 54-27 as they held Delta State to just six points in…
(gomocs.com) SPARTANBURG, S.C. --- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team outscored Wofford 28-17 in the second half to come away with a 54-47 victory Thursday night at Richardson Indoor Stadium. Chattanooga runs its win streak against the…
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Arike Ogunbowale scored 27 points, and No. 5 Notre Dame completed its largest-ever comeback to beat No. 6 Tennessee 84-70 on Thursday night. The Irish (17-2) trailed by 23 points early in the second quarter…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have finished interviewing Houston defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel, the first candidate for their head coach opening. The Titans announced they concluded the interview early Thursday afternoon. Tennessee is looking to replace Mike Mularkey,…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Joshua Phillips began his college athletic career playing basketball at MTSU. He then transferred to UTC in 20-16 to play football. When the Mocs finished their gridiron campaign this season, Phillips decided to join the Mocs basketball team. Good…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Kevin Puryear had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Missouri rallied in the second half to beat No. 21 Tennessee 59-55 on Wednesday night. Jontay Porter added 10 points and seven rebounds for Missouri (13-5, 3-2…
Dalton State forward Carnilious Simmons has been named the NAIA national player of the week. Simmons filled up the stat sheet in the Road Runners last two games, averaging 23 points, 18 rebounds, and 5 blocks. He also hit nearly…
Congratulations to Chattanooga native Jazmine Massengill. The Hamilton Heights guard and Lady Vols signee has been selected to play in the prestigious McDonald's All-American game. Teammate Elizabeth Balogun was also tabbed to play in the famous All-American affair. This game…