Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, one of the nation’s top players in the early weeks of the season, will have surgery to repair an injury to his throwing hand. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said Tuesday that Mateer, a transfer from Washington…
NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026. Human plate umpires will still call balls…
(press release) The Chattanooga Lookouts and The Sports & Events Corporation, Hamilton County’s regional sports commission, are teaming up to bring the excitement of collegiate baseball to AT&T Field, home of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Cincinnati Reds Double-A affiliate). On Saturday,…
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed veteran pitcher Charlie Morton to a major league contract on Monday, a day after the right-hander was designated for assignment and released by Detroit. Braves manager Brian Snitker did not say if the…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris made a change on his offensive staff on Monday, firing wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard one day after a 30-0 loss at Carolina. The Falcons passed for only 201 yards as they…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fans want Tennessee coach Brian Callahan fired just three games into his second season with the Titans off to a worse start than last year. Callahan said Monday that he talks weekly with controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk,…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kirby Smart has had to wait 10 years for his Georgia team to play at home against Alabama. Saturday night’s visit by No. 17 Alabama to No. 5 Georgia gives Smart, the former Crimson Tide defensive…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — No. 17 Alabama is getting two starters back ahead of Saturday’s key matchup at fifth-ranked Georgia. Running back Jam Miller (collarbone) and defensive tackle Tim Keenan III (ankle) will make their season debuts against the Bulldogs, coach…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference is moving to a nine-game league schedule for football while having teams play at least 10 games against power-conference opponents, though there will be variables due to the league’s odd number of football-playing member…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement Monday less than six months after finishing the Tigers’ best season in program history with another trip to the Final Four. Pearl’s 38-year-old son Steven Pearl, who has been on…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have turned to kicker Parker Romo on a full-time basis. The Falcons released Younghoe Koo on Friday and signed Romo to the active roster, presumably for the foreseeable future. The Peachtree City,…
(press release) The Southeastern Conference will announce the football opponents for the next four years for every SEC school on a one-hour television special, SEC Now: 2026-29 Football Opponents Reveal, scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, at 7 pm ET on…
(gomocs.com) Coming off its historic championship run through the NIT last season, the Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball program turns its attention to the upcoming 2025-26 campaign as the non-conference slate and home tip-off times are now complete. Chattanooga will open…
It's the battle for the Catoosa Cup as Ringgold takes on LF O. The Tigers have owned this rivalry over the years, but can the Warriors punch…
(press release) Chattanooga FC has made more history tonight. Following an historic comeback to defeat Crown Legacy FC 4-2 on Friday night, combined with other results in the league throughout the weekend and this week, CFC has officially clinched an MLS…
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs women's soccer team kicked off their Southern Conference schedule emphatically Thursday, securing a 4-0 shutout victory against Wofford at Finley Stadium. The win extends the Mocs’ start…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In high school soccer action on Thursday, Boyd Buchanan posted a key district victory over Notre Dame by a final of 3-1.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Birmingham Barons evened up their opening round playoff series with the Chattanooga Lookouts on Thursday with a 4-0 victory at AT&T Field. The Lookouts were nearly no-hit, as they didn't collect their first base hit until one-out in…
NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart will continue his drag-racing career in 2026 — and he will compete against his wife. Stewart announced Thursday he will drive a Top Fuel dragster for Elite Motorsports next season. The move comes a…
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney believes the more college football players are paid, the more responsibility they should carry. “I mean, you can’t have it both ways,” Swinney said this week, according to The Post and Courier. “It’s more than just a…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It appears Mocs quarterback Camden Orth is tougher than a two-dollar steak. On top of that, Orth has been a college football QB, for as long as Rusty Wright has been the Mocs head coach. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="b1c0387c8417fbfbc6c0381368ff24b3907c3963" vtitle="Camden…
(utsports.com) University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced updates for fans coming to Neyland Stadium in 2025. To ease congestion, gates will now open…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marcell Ozuna drove in three runs, Matt Olson hit a solo homer, and the Atlanta Braves completed a four-game sweep with a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Ozuna hit a single to right field…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs have a brutal road trip this week. They travel to face Tarleton State, who is ranked third in the latest FCS poll. The Texans already own a huge upset win over Army this season. Said head…
LaFayette has always fielded solid softball teams. But they've always been stuck in a region with either Gordon Lee or Heritage, who keep winning state titles. This year the Ramblers are going full-on Ric Flair. To be the man, you…
(gomocs.com) The Invitational at the Honors Course is complete. The home team Chattanooga Mocs earned a top 10 finish in a field full of NCAA Tournament hopefuls as well as national title contenders, plural. It was a field worthy of…
(gomocs.com) Day one is in the books for the Chattanooga Mocs in the Invitational at the Honors Course. The Mocs shot 21-over 597 over…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A new week presents a new opportunity as No. 15/15 Tennessee will look to bounce back from a narrow defeat to Georgia and close out a three-game homestand against UAB on Saturday afternoon (12:45 p.m. on…
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons revisited the scene from one of their worst defensive performances from 2024 and promptly flipped the script. Atlanta’s defense shut down quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings, limiting them to 198 total yards…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans’ youth movement means their rebuilding project is a mix of flashes of promise and frustrating missteps. That’s why they are 0-2. The Titans have been good enough to lead both games against Denver and the…
It's a battle of unbeatens on Friday night as rivals Soddy Daisy and Rhea County clash on the gridiron. Both teams are 3-0 this season. Brian Armstrong has a preview. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="f112cd909412320ea6bbf7cd1f3e12951ee08538" vtitle="Soddy Daisy and Rhea Co Prepare For…
Trenton, GA-(WDEF-TV) In a battle for first place in their region, Gordon Lee beat Dade Co 6-2 on Thursday. The Trojans were up 3-2 going to the top of the 7th when they rallied for 3 runs in the inning…
Coalmont, TN-(WDEF-TV) Grundy Co beat Whitwell 36-6 on Thursday to improve to 4-0 for the first time since 1990. The Yellow Jackets defense was stingy once again. They have allowed only 12 points in four games. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="f743a1df72f02a73841f21162ce7f2eb6636bfbe" vtitle="Grundy…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) What a record setting night for Walker Valley last Friday against McMinn County. The Mustangs racked up nearly 700-yards of total offense in winning…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kirby Smart knows playing Tennessee matters to Georgia fans living close to the Volunteer State even as the Bulldogs essentially have neutered the rivalry itself on the field. Georgia has reeled off eight straight wins over…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee starting right tackle JC Latham said Thursday that he will be out Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams in the Titans’ home opener. Latham left the season-opening loss in Denver early in the fourth quarter after with an injured hip that…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Move over Josh Heupel. There's a new hurry-up offfense in town, courtesy of Signal Mountain. While the Eagles offense doesn't go up-tempo like…
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nick Kurtz joined Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire as the only Athletics rookies to hit 30 home runs and Lawrence Butler hit a ninth-inning walk-off single in a 5-4 win Wednesday over the Boston Red…
When Toyota entered NASCAR’s premier series in 2007, the manufacturer was concerned more about making races than winning 200 of them. In its first year, Toyota drivers suffered through nearly 100 failed qualifying attempts — but the lack of speed…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Calvin Ridley took responsibility for a rough day in Tennessee’s opening loss. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward isn’t pointing fingers after dropped passes, saying he knows he’ll be intercepted during this season. Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery…