Vols Must Revamp Offensive Line in Fall Camp
(utsports.com) The Volunteers were back on the practice field Tuesday morning as they continue to build toward their 2025 season opener against Syracuse at the end of the…
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Marion Co Wins Scrimmage Over Hixson 48-12
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion Co entertained Hixson in a scrimmage on Tuesday evening. Warriors are the reigning 2A state champions, and they looked the part on their home turf, as they beat Hixson 48-12. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="5b0f393204efc14ffbfb3e740007696d129a4abe" vtitle="Marion Co Wins Scrimmage…
Titans Bring Back Safety Quandre Diggs Who is the Cousin of QB Cam Ward
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have swapped out a couple of players for a pair of safeties, giving three-time Pro Bowl safety Quandre Diggs a chance to play with his cousin, rookie quarterback Cam Ward. The Titans announced the moves Tuesday,…
Brewers Beat Braves 7-2 And Record Best 60 Game Stretch in Club History
ATLANTA (AP) — Before Tuesday night’s 7-2 win at Atlanta, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy suggested “most people couldn’t tell you five players on our team.” A look at the standings would indicate more Brewers players soon will be recognized by more…
CCS Charges Into Season With Incredible Home Schedule
Chattanooga Christian made the playoffs last year, but they still finished with a 5-6 record. The Chargers do return their starting quarterback, and they've got a schedule that might be the envy of everyone in the area. CC [blox_vms account="WDEF"…
Baylor Expected to Hit the Field With Coveted Size and Speed
Baylor has been to the state title game three years in-a-row. And the Red Raiders show no signs of slowing down this season, as they return several talented players, including some big time college prospects. Brian Armstrong gives Baylor the…
South Pittsburg Returns Talented Team
South Pittsburg lost in the Class A state championship game last season, but the Pirates return several talented players, including running back Jamychal Buckner. He scored a whopping 30 touchdowns last year. Talent plus experience [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="f953519b9e463ca4ed149ff891a1b43c1df54df0" vtitle="South Pittsburg…
Titans Coach Brian Callahan Chews Out Offense After Sloppy Practice
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans and rookie quarterback Cam Ward turned in a sluggish performance Sunday, earning a profanity-laced tirade from head coach Brian Callahan as the session concluded. The No. 1 overall pick followed two solid practices with a rough…
A’s Players Wearing ‘Nick Kurtz Goes Yard’ T-Shirts
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Even Athletics veterans walk around the clubhouse wearing “Nick Kurtz goes yard” T-shirts, and they know what he means for the franchise’s future. Kurtz, who recently had one of the greatest individual performances in big-league…
Big Dance Staying at 68 Teams Next Season
The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will not expand beyond 68 teams in 2026, but future growth remains on the radar. “Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships,” Dan…
Texas Tabbed Number One in Preseason Coaches Poll With the Vols 18th
Texas holds the top spot in the USA Today preseason coaches football poll released on Monday. The Longhorns received 28 of the 67 first-place votes. Defending national champion Ohio State is No. 2 after receiving 20 first-place votes and the…
Braves Lose Austin Riley to the Injured List Again
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list for the second time in two months with a strained lower abdominal muscle on Monday. Riley suffered the injury while tagging out Cincinnati’s Elly De…
Brent Hill Excited For Second Season at Notre Dame
You have to go back to 20 18 to find the last season Notre Dame has enjoyed a winning record. But with a veteran senior quarterback back…
Bristol Motor Speedway Set to Host Record Crowd For Braves-Reds Game
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Bristol Motor Speedway is ready to make history by hosting the first Major League Baseball game in Tennessee. The stage, or in this case the racetrack, has been set for the biggest crowd for a regular season baseball game at…
Ridgeland Working Hard to Reverse Their Recent Fortunes
Since Ridgeland has won only one game in the last two years, there's plenty of room for improvement. And the Panthers are confident they'll make some strides this fall. Brian Armstrong gives Ridgeland the 30-in-30 spotlight. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="3d6e883b59f28685dba67ed4eda8ffcd5ef35e58" vtitle="Ridgeland…
Kirby Smart Opens 10th Season as Georgia’s Head Coach
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kirby Smart opened his 10th season as Georgia coach with Thursday’s first preseason practice knowing he didn’t have to worry about his message growing old with his players. More than half of Georgia’s players are starting their first…
Braves Get Wild 12-11 Win Over the Reds After Crazy 8th Inning For Both Teams
CINCINNATI (AP) — Marcel Ozuna drove in Matt Olson with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 12-11 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night in a game that featured a total of…
Mocs Open Fall Camp With Plenty of New Faces
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs kicked off fall camp Thursday morning. It will be an important time for UT C with so much roster turnover from last season.…
Soddy Daisy Wants to Put the Pieces to the Puzzle Together
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy returned to the playoffs last year for the first time in five years. This season, the Trojans wouldn't mind getting their first playoff win [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="03ef1699a445fd9378d9bf07e5fe8aabd3807163" vtitle="Soddy Daisy Hoping to Put the Pieces to…
Lookouts Manage Only One Hit in Falling 4-1 to Smokies
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts managed only one hit in falling to the Knoxville Smokies 4-1. The lone base hit was an RBI double by Edwin Arroyo in the sixth inning. That made it a 2-1 ballgame. Smokies responded with two…
Boo Carter Not Given a Helmet as Vols Open Fall Camp
(utsports.com) – The start of preseason camp officially got underway Wednesday as the 2025 Tennessee Volunteers hit the practice field for the first time this season on a hot and humid morning on Rocky Top. Wednesday's opening day of camp…
Titans Offense Showing Growing Pains With Rookie Quarterback
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cam Ward has thrown some very nice passes in his first full week of NFL training camp with the Tennessee Titans. With the Titans in pads back-to-back days, there’ve been interceptions, tipped balls and dropped passes. Or…
Braves Place Ronald Acuna on Injured List With Achilles Inflammation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves put five-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with right Achilles tendon inflammation Wednesday, though the exact severity of the injury to the slugging outfielder may not be known until additional…
Sequatchie Co Must Replace a Bunch of Seniors
The Sequatchie Co football team graduated a bunch of seniors from a team that went 12-2 last year and made the semifinals of the state playoffs. Brian Armstrong has our 30-in-30 preview of the Indians. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="ae7662a0d81227afce5899f55a5537fb35b88bfa" vtitle="Sequatchie Co…
Bradley Central Focused on Staying Healthy
The motto for Bradley Central this season is simple. Stay healthy. Injuries wrecked the Bears a year ago, leaving them out of the playoff picture. Brian Armstrong gives Bradley Central the 30-in-30 spotlight. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="d4fe0265eaf9388b20401813b311a3306514d5c2" vtitle="Bradley Central Focused on…
Smokies Power Past the Lookouts 13-6
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Knoxville Smokies scored six runs in the second inning, and five runs in the third inning to take down the Chattanooga Lookouts 13-6. Case y Opitz had a grand…
Braves Ronald Acuna Removed From Royals Game With Achilles Tightness
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night with tightness in his right Achilles tendon after chasing down a ball in right field in…
Vols Defensive Back Boo Carter Has Work to do Before Hitting the Playing Field
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said Tuesday that sophomore defensive back Boo Carter is with the Volunteers as they start preseason practice. When Carter gets back on the field, however, remains to be seen after he reportedly missed workouts…
Falcons Rookie Edge Rusher James Pearce Bringing the Edge in Training Camp
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — When the Atlanta Falcons made improving edge rusher their offseason priority, they addressed an attitude as well as a position. Veteran Leonard Floyd and rookie first-round picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. are already making an…
Bijan Robinson Ready to be Atlanta’s Do-It-All Running Back Again
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. enters his first full season as Atlanta’s starting quarterback with the good fortune of knowing Bijan Robinson has been both productive and durable as the focus of the Falcons’ offense at running back. Robinson…
Titans Waive Former First Round Draft Pick in Receiver Treylon Burks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans waived injured receiver Treylon Burks on Monday, two days after the former first-round draft pick injured his right shoulder while making a diving catch in practice. Burks was the Titans’ first-round draft pick…
Signal Mountain Working Hard to Avoid Getting Mauled in the Trenches
After starting last year 4-0, Signal Mountain tapered off down the stretch, losing their final four games. So obviously this season, the Eagles are looking to start strong and finish strong. Brian Arm [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="691aea544a39c8c3fedd16953469e52b9be935f0" vtitle="Signal Mountain Working Hard…
Braves-Reds Game at Bristol Motor Speedway Expected to Break MLB Attendance Record
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — The Speedway Classic will break Major League Baseball’s single-game, regular-season attendance record. The game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves, which will be played Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway, already has sold more than…
Record Crowd Expected For Braves-Reds Game at Bristol Motorspeedway
Workers still have some finishing touches to put on the field inside the racetrack at Bristol Motor Speedway, and officials are expecting a record crowd in a week to watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug.…
Baylor Grad Nick Kurtz Becomes First Rookie in MLB History With Four Homers in a Game
HOUSTON (AP) — Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in major league history to hit four home runs in a game, going deep in the second, sixth, eighth and ninth innings at Houston on Friday night. Kurtz also singled…
Meigs Co Working Hard to Gain Another Successful Season
When you have a squad whose starting quarterback is named Tuff, you gotta figure that toughness will echo through the team. That's the case at Meigs County. They return starting quarterback Tuff Ricker, who led the Tigers to a 9-4…
Tennessee Basketball Adds Preseason Exhibition Game Against Duke
(utsports.com) The University of Tennessee men's basketball team will face Duke at Food City Center in a preseason exhibition game in advance of the 2025-26 season, as announced Friday afternoon. The contest between the Volunteers and Blue Devils is slated…
East Hamilton Names Gary Long New Boys Basketball Coach
(press release) Men’s Basketball at East Hamilton will enter a new and exciting era under Gary Long. Coach Long is well known in the Chattanooga area as a respected mentor, educator, and former collegiate athlete. Coach Long brings over two…
Titans Want to Beef Up Pass Rush With Bigger Linebackers
One of the goals for head coach Brian Callahan this season is to improve the team's sack total. They had just 32 last year, which was near the bottom of the NFL. Who knows if the Titans pass rush will…
Matt Moody Wants to Steer Ooltewah Team Back on Track
Ooltewah named a new head coach last spring in Matt Moody. Moody was instrumental in turning McMinn Central around. Now he'll try to energize an Owls program that has only four wins in the last three years. Brian Armstrong shines…