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CHRISTiaN NOBLE set a Lee University record with an NCAA Division II automatic qualifying mark off 4:00.06 in the mile run during Saturday's action at the UAB Vulcan Invite. in Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Christian Noble met an NCAA Division II automatic qualifying mark and set a Lee record to highlight the day for the Lee University track & field team at the UAB Vulcan Invite … more

By LEE ATHLETICS COMMINCATIONS | 1/18/21

CLEVELAND HIGH senior Jamaryn Blair (33) exploded for 30 points Saturday evening as the Lady Riaders knocked off Oak Ridge, at Raider Arena.

Lady Raiders down Oak Ridge; Runnin' Raiders miss upset

The Cleveland High basketball teams welcomed a pair of familiar faces to town on a cold Saturday night as perennial state powerhouse Oak Ridge made the trip south and invaded Raider Arena. The … more

By BRYAN GRISHAM, Banner Correspondent | 1/17/21

Prep BB Standings 1-17

High SchoolGirls BasketballDistrict 5-AAATeam … more

1/17/21

BRADLEY CENTRAL senior Tucker Greene (with ball) pumped in a career-high 21 points to lead the Bears to a 67-40 District 5-AAA victory Friday evening, in Soddy-Daisy.

Bears hold off Trojans

SODDY-DAISY — A District 5-AAA basketball doubleheader at Soddy-Daisy was reduced to boys’ only action late Friday afternoon, due to a COVID-19 issue with the Lady Trojans. more

By GARY OWNBEY | 1/17/21

WALKER VALLEY'S Jacob Anderson (top) drive Rhea County's Ethan Robinson to the mat on his way to pin him in just 70 seconds of the 220-pound match Friday evening, at "The Stable."

'Stangs stampede Golden Eagles

Despite being shorthanded, Rhea County wanted to get its few wrestlers some action, so Walker Valley welcomed the Golden Eagles to "The Stable" Friday evening."They've had some hard luck with … more

By JOE CANNON | 1/17/21

CLEVELAND SOPHOMORE Rodney Broadnax Jr. (12) takes a shot in the first quarter against the Walker Valley Mustangs in a District 5-AAA battle Friday, inside Raider Arena.

Cleveland sweeps past Walker Valley

It took an early fourth-quarter run and a strong defensive effort to close, but the Cleveland Blue Raiders held off a determined Walker Valley basketball team, and breathed a sigh of relief after scoring a 59-55 win over the Mustangs Friday inside Raider Arena. The Lady Raiders celebrated the return of Jamaryn Blair in a big way, cruising to a 65-40 victory over the Lady Mustangs in the District 5-AAA opener.

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By RICHARD ROBERTS | 1/17/21

The Front Row: Tommy and me

There are definitely a lot of perks to being a sports writer (besides the huge paycheck, of course) — all the nice folks that you meet along the way, from coaches and administrators to fans, parents, opposing coaches, umps and refs, other media members and all the kids that play the games. more

Bryan Grisham | 1/17/21

FLAMES' FORWARD Jason Landman scored a career-high 19 points in Lee's big road win Friday, at No. 5 Valdosta State (Ga.).

Flames torch No. 5 Blazers; Lady Flames split

VALDOSTA, Ga. — Quay Kennedy hit clutch free throws down the stretch and the Lee University men's basketball team once again provided defensive intensity from start to finish to earn a statement … more

By LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 1/17/21

BRADLEY CENTRAL senior Jamia Williams (2) had a strong effort with nine points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal in Saturday's 67-31 victory at Knoxville Catholic.

No. 1 Bearettes knock off Irish

The top-ranked Bearettes (11-1) traveled northward to take on the Lady Irish of Knoxville Catholic Saturday afternoon, picking up their 11th win of the season with a 67-31 victory. more

By GARY OWNBEY | 1/17/21

Sports On Tap 1-17

Sunday, Jan. 17TRACKLee at Emory (Birmingham), TBAMonday, Jan. 18BOWLINGTSSAA SectionalWalker Valley at Smyrna, 1Tuesday, Jan. 19BASKETBALLEast Hamilton at Bradley Central, 6 (JV 3:30)McMinn County … more

1/17/21

No. 2 Baylor downs No. 15 Texas Tech

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Davion Mitchell had 19 points and Jared Butler finally scored late as No. 2 Baylor overcame No. 15 Texas Tech 68-60 on Saturday to stay undefeated after their closest game … more

1/17/21

GREEN BAY Packers QB Aaron Rodgers throws the ball to fans after scoring on a one-yard touchdown run against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday.

Packers down Rams

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers made sure he’d play an NFC championship game at home for the first time in his Hall of Fame-caliber career.Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and also ran for … more

1/17/21

MISSOURI GUARD Javon Pickett (4) makes a basket as Texas A&M guard Savion Flagg (1) defends in the second half Saturday, in College Station, Texas.

Smith helps Mizzou drop Aggies

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Dru Smith scored 15 points and No. 17 Missouri shook off rust from an 11-day layoff due to COVID-19 protocols to beat Texas A&M 68-52 on Saturday.Jeremiah Tilmon … more

1/17/21

TENNESSEE TITANS' offensive coordinator Arthur Smith instructs his players during training camp in Nashville. The Atlanta falcons chose Smith as their new head coach, Friday.

Falcons pick Titans' Smith as new coach

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have chosen offense and youth as the calling cards of their new coach.Atlanta agreed to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday to … more

By CHARLES ODUM | 1/17/21

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS' quarterback Tom Brady (12) tries to throw as he is brought down by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91), in this 2020 photo. For all the extraordinary talent the Saints and Buccaneers have, defensive end Cameron Jordan figures what happens in the trenches will be the decisive factor in their divisional-round playoff clash.

Saints' defensive line aims to disrupt Bucs' Brady once more

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For all the extraordinary talent the Saints and Buccaneers have at quarterback, running back and receiver, defensive end Cameron Jordan figures that what happens in the trenches … more

By BRETT MARTEL | 1/17/21

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 1-15

Congratulations to Bradley Central two-sport standout Hannah Winters for being named the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. The senior shines not only on the golf course, but the bowling lanes as … more

1/15/21

SIXTH-RANKED Bradley sophomore Ethan Lipsey, left, stunned top-ranked defending state champion Bentley Ellison, a Cleveland sophomore, 3-2 Thursday evening. However, the No. 1-ranked Blue Raiders rallied to down the third-ranked Bears 52-9, at the Jones Wrestling Building Thursday evening.

Top-ranked Raiders manhandle No. 3 Bears

For the first five matches Thursday night looked like a typical Cleveland-Bradley wrestling battle, featuring a trio of stunning upsets as the archrivals traded victories. more

By JOE CANNON | 1/15/21

Morrison, Georgia upend No. 23 Lady Vols on road

KNOXVILLE (AP) — Que Morrison scored 13 of her 17 points in the third quarter when Georgia erased a 17-point deficit and the Bulldogs held on to beat No. 23 Tennessee 67-66 on Thursday night for … more

Associated Press | 1/15/21

WALKER VALLEY'S Heath Tanksley (back) takes Notre Dame wrestler Elijah Hughes to the mat in the 182-pound bout Thursday inside "The Stable," at Walker Valley.

Mustangs get mat win over Irish

The Walker Valley Mustangs didn't get to see how their upper weight wrestlers would fare against Notre Dame Thursday inside “The Stable.” The Fighting Irish … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 1/15/21

LEE SENIOR Mikayla Beeler and the Lady Flames will look to out-jump the competition in 2021, starting this weekend in Birmingham.

Lee women's track & field eyes GSC title repeat

There is no time to relax for coach Caleb Morgan and his staff that recently saw the Lee University women win the Gulf South Conference cross country championship for the fourth consecutive … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 1/15/21