AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn quarterback-turned-receiver John Franklin III is transferring. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn said Tuesday that Franklin indicated he is looking "for the chance to play more and get closer to home." Franklin, who is from Fort Lauderdale,…
The Vols held their local media day on Sunday at Neyland Stadium. With three weeks still to go in training camp, there were plenty of topics up for discussion. Butch Jones did not unleash anymore catch phrases on media day…
(tssaa.org) Nashville, Tennessee, August 14, 2017 – The number of categories and awards for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will see a change this year. With the recent addition of another football class, bringing the total number of classes…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has concussion symptoms and has been ruled out for this week's preseason game at Pittsburgh. Freeman left Sunday's practice with heat-related issues. Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Freeman…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Frank Broyles, who guided the University of Arkansas to its lone national football championship and later molded the overall program as its athletic director, has died at the age of 92. Broyles died Monday from complications…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Jarrett Stidham will be Auburn's starting quarterback for the opener against Georgia Southern. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn announced in a Twitter post Monday that he had just informed the team of the decision. Malzahn posted that…
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Paul DeJong had two doubles with three RBIs and Randal Grichuk tripled and drove in two as the surging St. Louis Cardinals held off the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Friday night to win their season-high seventh…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - McCallie sophomore quarterback Deangelo Hardy had two touchdown runs, and Vols commit Cameron Wynn of Notre Dame made a beautiful catch. Those were a few of the highlights from the Kickoff Classic Best of Preps Jamboree…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Rookie quarterback Josh Dobbs threw a 28-yard touchdown pass and Chris Boswell kicked a 37-yard field goal in the third quarter to give Pittsburgh the lead for good in a 20-12 preseason win over the…
The reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots have signed former Chattanooga Mocs defensive end to a free agent contract. Davis was thought to be a draft pick last spring, but teams passed on him because of a bulging disc…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF) Dalton high school enjoyed a fantastic season last year, making it all the way to the state semi-finals before losing to eventual state champion Valdosta. But if the Catamounts are going to celebrate more gridiron glory this fall,…
Georgia is working towards their first scrimmage on Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart is anxious to see how some of the new talented freshmen perform in a game type situation. In order for the Bulldogs to build off of last…
(gomocs.com) Former University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling coach Ethan Reeve is returning to UTC to serve as the at the Mocs volunteer coach, head coach Heath Eslinger announced today. Reeve won five Southern Conference titles in his six years…
(UTC press release) The search for a new Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is moving forward with finalists visiting the campus next week. The finalists are: • Jim Booz, Executive Associate Athletics…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF) With the high school football season set to kick off next week, Ringgold hosted a three team scrimmage on Thursday night. Dalton and Ridgeland joined the Tigers as all three teams faced each other in two-quarter scrimmages. One…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Now the NFL's highest-paid running back, Devonta Freeman looked the part in a brief appearance Thursday night, scoring on a 15-yard reception from Matt Ryan as the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Miami Dolphins 23-20.…
You don't expect a freshman football player to draw a lot of accolades in the first two weeks of fall camp, but that's not the case for Vols freshman linebacker Will Ignont. While he may not start the season opener…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Even though the Chattanooga Mocs were picked to finish fourth in the Southern Conference this season, they will enter their season-opener against Jacksonville State ranked 12th in the nation. Maybe that discrepancy is why Mocs coach Tom Arth doesn't…
(utsports.com) POISSY, France – The Tennessee Volunteers used a balanced, team effort to hold off the Paris All-Stars Thursday night at the Complexe Sportif Marcel Cerdan. Grant Williams led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds as UT triumphed,…
(gomocs.com) The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team release its 2017 television schedule today. The Mocs will have all 11 games available for digital or linear viewing in the upcoming season, with nine of those on the ESPN family…
(utsports.com) Tennessee Athletics announced its eight-person 2017 induction class for the Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame Thursday. The star-studded class includes Monica Abbott (softball), the late Ray Bussard (coach; men's swimming), Phillip Fulmer (coach; football), Justin Gatlin (men's track), Todd…
ATLANTA (AP) - Odubel Herrera continued to feast on Atlanta pitching by driving in a run with two triples in the Philadelphia Phillies' 3-2 victory on Wednesday night that completed their third series sweep of the Braves this season. Jerad…
Devonta Freeman's contract status will no longer be an issue at Falcons training camp. The young tailback has agreed to a five year contract extension worth over 40-million-dollars. It will make Freeman the highest paid running back in the NFL.…
The Georgia defense tied for the second most interceptions in the SEC last year with fifteen. But head coach Kirby Smart seems worried about the Dawgs secondary early in fall camp. Said Smart:"We have not played great since camp in…
Former Vols quarterback Josh Dobbs gets an early chance to impress his new NFL team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Ben Rothlisberger resting and backup Landry Jones injured, Dobbs has been named the starting QB for the Steelers preseason opener Friday…
Harrison, TN-(WDEF) Five Chattanooga area high school football teams make up Class 4A Region two. Coaches and players from the region met the media Wednesday at Central high school to give us a mini-preview of their team. East Ridge is…
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie shortstop Johan Camargo was placed on the 10-day disabled list after suffering a bone bruise in his knee while jogging onto the field before Tuesday night's game. Rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett…
The Vols return a solid running back this fall in John Kelly, who averaged over six yards a carry last season. Behind Kelly are three true freshmen in Ty Chandler, Trey Coleman, and Tim Jordan, and head coach Butch Jones…
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Joel Payamps and three other pitchers combined for a shutout as the Jackson Generals defeated the Chattanooga Lookouts 3-0 on Tuesday. Payamps (6-5) picked up the win after he struck out three and walked one…
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie shortstop Johan Camargo has been pulled out of the Atlanta Braves' lineup after appearing to injure his right knee while jogging onto the field before Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Camargo was taking the…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons are holding out wide receiver Julio Jones in their preseason opener at Miami on Thursday night. Jones has reported no problems in his recovery from minor offseason foot surgery. His practice time…
The Chattanooga Mocs added an SEC transfer at quarterback in the off-season as Nick Tiano left Mississippi State to return to his hometown. Tiano played high school ball at Baylor, and now the 6'5, 240-pounder is ready to add some…
Alabama has a blessing of riches at running back. The Tide returns three talented tailbacks in Bo Scarbrough, Damien Harris, and Josh Jacobs. Then head coach Nick Saban went out and signed the nation's top running back recruit in Najee…
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Victor Reyes, Vladimir Frias and Marty Herum each had three hits, as the Jackson Generals beat the Chattanooga Lookouts 9-3 on Monday. Reyes doubled twice and singled, scoring two runs. Frias singled three times, scoring…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Associated Press has learned the PGA Championship is moving to May for the first time in 70 years when it goes to Bethpage Black in New York in 2019. The move from August to May…
Harrison, TN-(WDEF) With Central set to begin a new high school football season, we'll once again hear one of the most unique nicknames in America, the Purple Pounders. School administrators are always having to explain what the heck is a…
(gomocs.com) The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga opens the 2017 season ranked No. 12 in the STATS FCS Top 25. This listing is one of two officially recognized by the NCAA. A national panel of sports information/media relations directors, broadcasters,…
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Hendrick Motorsports and driver Kasey Kahne have agreed to part ways after six years. The team said in a statement Monday that Kahne has been released from the final year of his contract, allowing him to…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) The Chattanooga Mocs should be loaded at defensive back this fall. They return three starters, and they've added three Division one transfers. Given all of that talent, it appears junior cornerback C.J. Fritz is working hard not to get…
ATLANTA (AP) - Kenta Maeda allowed only two hits in seven scoreless innings, Cody Bellinger homered and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Tuesday night for their ninth straight win. The slumping Braves were shut…