Chattanooga senior Casey Jones will be back in a Mocs uniform next season. According to the Times Free Press, Jones has elected to take a medical redshirt this year and return for another season at UTC. Jones has not played…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A'ja Wilson scored 25 points as No. 3 South Carolina beat No. 24 Tennessee 62-56 on Monday night to clinch at least a share of its third straight Southeastern Conference women's basketball title. South Carolina (24-1,…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) With a last name like Byrd, it's only fitting that Notre Dame's Tyler Byrd can fly above the rim. The senior forward has energized the Irish many times over his career with his soaring dunks. Tyler Byrd attacks the…
The Chattanooga Mocs softball team kicked off its season in exciting fashion Friday at the NTC Tournament in Clermont, Fla. UTC posted wins over Morgan State and Liberty. "It's always good to get a couple wins, and hopefully it propels…
The UTC wrestling team grabbed a share of the Southern Conference Regular Season Title with a big win at The Citadel Friday. The Mocs posted a dominant 34-3 victory over the Bulldogs in the league finale for both teams. UTC…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) The Mocs basketball team remains in first place in the Southern Conference, even though they've played every league game without senior Casey Jones. He was the pre-season SoCon player of the year. But Jones hasn't played since hurting his…
Baylor senior point guard Kaleigh Clemons has been named one of three finalists for Division II's Miss Basketball award. She won the honor last season. This year's award winners will be named on March 8th at 7pm in MTSU's basketball…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jaime Nared scored a season-high 18 points to lead five Tennessee players in double figures and No. 25 Tennessee ended a five-game road losing streak with a 69-51 win over Vanderbilt on Thursday night. Diamond DeShields…
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) - Torrion Brummitt scored 16 points and collected 10 rebounds and Western Carolina knocked off Southern Conference leader Chattanooga 67-61 on Thursday night. Brummit was 8 of 11 from the field while Devin Peterson also scored 16…
GREENBORO, N.C. --- The UTC women’s basketball team used a 20-3 run late in the game to blow past UNCG at Fleming Gym Thursday night in Southern Conference action. The Mocs improve to 17-7 on the year and 8-2 in…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Just two short years ago, the East Hamilton girls basketball team lost 23 games in one season. This year they're on track to win 23 games. New head coach Tony Williams has seen the 'Canes win 22 games this…
NEW YORK (AP) - Peyton Manning had a little fun with little brother Eli's sad face at the Super Bowl during a "Tonight Show" appearance. Peyton said he understood why Eli wasn't elated like other relatives who were shown celebrating…
According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, a federal lawsuit filed in Nashville claims that former Vols receiver Drae Bowles was beaten up twice by his teammates in 2014, for assisting a woman that accused Tennessee football players A.J. Johnson and…
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves say they still do not know if the Hank Aaron statue will be moved from its current home at Turner Field to the team's new SunTrust Park, which will open in 2017. Keisha Lance…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Opponents better learn how to handle rejection when they face the UTC women's basketball team. Chattanooga has become one of the best in the country at blocking shots. Over the weekend, UTC set a school record with 14 blocked…
The UTC men's basketball team improved to 22-3 on the year with their overtime victory against Mercer on Monday. That wrapped up three games in five days. Now you would think the Mocs would get a schedule break right. Wrong!…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The Associated Press has learned that Brian Vickers will replace injured driver Tony Stewart at Daytona International Speedway. Stewart-Haas Racing has scheduled a Friday news conference to discuss its plans for the No. 14 Chevrolet.…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Robert Hubbs III scored 20 points and Devon Baulkman added 14 to end their personal slumps as Tennessee defeated Auburn 71-45 on Tuesday to hand the Tigers their sixth consecutive loss. Hubbs had totaled 12 points…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A lawsuit filed by a group of women alleges that the University of Tennessee has violated Title IX policies and created a "hostile sexual environment" through a policy of indifference toward sexual assaults by student-athletes. David…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Chattanooga junior Jasmine Joyner has been named the Innovative Office Solutions Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for games played Feb. 2-8, the league office announced Tuesday. The Southaven, Miss., native averaged 14.0 points and…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Southeastern Conference is asking for a rule preventing football teams from holding practices during spring break. The move comes nearly a week after Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said on national signing day that the Wolverines…
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is planning surgery for what he says is a treatable form of prostate cancer. Blank said in a statement posted on the team website on Tuesday he was diagnosed with the cancer…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have released safety Michael Griffin after nine seasons in their first step toward improving their secondary. The Titans announced the move Tuesday. A first-round draft pick in 2007 at No. 19 overall out…
The White Co boys basketball team hit a staggering state record 31 three-pointers in beating Rhea Co on Monday night 107-75. With the win, the Warriors remained unbeaten on the season with a 24-0 record. Thanks to their 31 treys…
MACON, Ga. (AP) - Eric Robertson hit six 3-pointers and scored 20 points and Chattanooga won its ninth straight game by edging Mercer 72-66 in overtime Monday night. Demetre Rivers scored the first basket of overtime but Mercer did not…
Girls Prep Poll Class AAA Record Pts Prv 1. Blackman (12) 22-3 134 2 2. Wilson Central (2) 24-0 119 3 3. Riverdale 22-3 106 4 4. Memphis Central 26-1 105 1 5. Morristown West 23-2 89 5 6. Cumberland…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have released a pair of defensive starters: longtime safety William Moore and linebacker Justin Durant. Moore was a second-round pick in 2009 and one of the senior members of the team. He…
The Chattanooga Mocs have been selected as the preseason favorite to win the 2016 Southern Conference softball title by the league's head coaches. Senior second baseman Criket Blanco was named Preseason First-Team All-SoCon and sophomore pitcher Cori Jennings, senior shortstop…
The Chattanooga Mocs caught a glimpse of Cam Newton before he was dabbing. UTC battled Auburn almost six years ago, and Newton gave the Mocs defense plenty of headaches. When Russ Huesman's Chattanooga Mocs played Cam Newton and Auburn back…
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's 15-member recruiting class has been picked tops in the Southern Conference and top 10 in the nation by various online publications. SouthernPigskin.com had the Mocs' 2016 haul as the best in the league. HeroSports.com…
CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs moved to 20-3 on the season with a 79-63 win over Wofford in McKenzie Arena. Tre’ McLean (21) and Justin Tuoyo (20) combined for 41 points as the Mocs moved to 9-1 atop the Southern Conference. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga junior Jasmine Joyner recorded her sixth double-double of the year to lead the Mocs to a 61-46 win over Furman at the McKenzie Arena Thursday evening. Joyner had 11 of her game-high 14…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Mercedes Russell had 15 points and 11 rebounds as No. 23 Tennessee defeated Arkansas 75-57 on Thursday to give Lady Volunteers coach Holly Warlick her 100th career victory. Warlick improved her career record to 100-28 and…
Chattanooga-(WDEF) McCallie is set to welcome one of the nation's premiere high school basketball teams to Chattanooga. Oak Hill Academy will play in the Dr Pepper Ten Classic. Oak Hill is ranked second in the nation, and some of their…
Marion County head football coach Ricky Ross will soon be at McCallie. He's leaving the Warriors to take the defensive coordinator's job with the Blue Tornado. Ross took Marion County to the state championship game in each of his two…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Tony Stewart will miss the start of his final NASCAR season after fracturing his back in a nonracing accident. Stewart-Haas Racing said the three-time NASCAR champion sustained a "burst fracture of the L1 vertebra" when he…
Former East Ridge head football coach Tracy Malone released a statement on Wednesday explaining his sudden resignation on Tuesday. I would like to begin by thanking my family, friends, and fans for their support. My resignation as a teacher and…
THE FINAL (unofficial) STANDINGS: Recruiting ratings can move even after signing day if some highly rated players sign late. Demetris Robertson, a top-notch athlete from Savannah, Georgia, rated either a five- or four-star by the recruiting services, has said he…
The Tennessee Vols signed 16 players on national signing day, including defensive end Jonathan Kongbo, who announced his school of choice on Wednesday. Here's a list of the Vols signees, including four early enrollees. Jeff George R-Junior • WR •…
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football head coach Russ Huesman announced another outstanding recruiting class today. The Mocs inked a 15-member group that is again considered to be among the best in the Football Championship Subdivision for the three-time defending…