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Sports On Air 1-10

Sports on TV(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSunday, January 10COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)11 a.m.FOX — Providence at Xavier2:30 p.m.BTN — Minnesota at … more

1/9/21

TENNESSEE TITANS running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Houston Texans Jan. 3, in Houston.

Ravens believe they're ready for Round 3 vs. Henry, Titans

NASHVILLE — Defensive end Calais Campbell knows the time has arrived to prove why Baltimore traded for him last March: It's Round 3 of the Ravens vs. Derrick Henry.A spot in the AFC divisional … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 1/9/21

Basketball Agate 1-10

NBA GlanceAll Times ESTEASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GBPhiladelphia 7 2 .778 —Boston 7 3 .700 ½New York 5 4 .556 2Brooklyn 5 5 .500 2½Toronto 2 6 .250 … more

1/9/21

Football Agate 1-10

NFL Playoff GlanceAll Times ESTWild-card PlayoffsSaturday, Jan. 9Buffalo 27, Indianapolis 24Los Angeles Rams at Seattle, 4:40 p.m.Tampa Bay at Washington, 8:15 p.m.Sunday, Jan. 10Baltimore at … more

1/9/21

MISSISSIPPIe STATE forward Tolu Smith (35) grabs a rebound away from Vanderbilt forward Quentin Millora-Brown (42) in the second half Saturday, in Nashville.

Molinar, Stewart help Bulldogs hold off Vandy

NASHVILLE, (AP) — Iverson Molinar scored 24 points, D.J. Stewart Jr. added 16 and Mississippi State made just enough free throws in the closing seconds to hold off Vanderbilt 84-81 on … more

1/9/21

LOS ANGELES DODGERS manager Tommy Lasorda autographs a baseball in the Dodgertown locker-room in Vero Beach, Fla., in this Feb. 15, 1990 photo. Lasorda, the fiery Hall of Fame manager who guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series titles and later became an ambassador for the sport died of a heart attack Friday, at his LA home, in Fullerton, Calif. He was 93.

Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93

QUOTE“He always said he wanted 2 things, to live to be 100 and to see another championship brought to the city of LA."— Dodgers third baseman Justin TurnerLOS ANGELES — Growing more and more … more

By BETH HARRIS | 1/9/21

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 1-8

Congratulations to Bradley Central sophomore Hannah Jones for being selected as the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. A 6-foot swing player, Jones can patrol the paint or step outside for a … more

1/8/21

CLEVELAND SENIOR Joy Douglass has been named to her second straight TSWA Class AAA All-State volleyball team.

Douglass earns second straight TSWA All-State honor

Putting the final touch on fall sports Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State teams, Cleveland High senior Joy Douglass earned her second straight spot on the Class AAA volleyball squad."Joy … more

By JOE CANNON | 1/8/21

Lake Forest sweeps Rhea

Lake Forest Middle took a varsity twin bill from the Lady Eagles and Eagles of Rhea Middle on Thursday.The unbeaten Lady Bruins (10-0) claimed a 38-15 win while the Bruins manhandled the Eagles … more

Special to the Banner | 1/8/21

On Tap 1-8

Friday, Jan. 8 BASKETBALL Bradley Central at McMinn County, 6 (JV 3:30) West Georgia at Lee (W), 6 Lee (M) at West Georgia, 6 WRESTLING Rhea County, Sequoyah at Walker Valley, … more

1/8/21

TENNESSEE GUARD Jordan Walker (4) is guarded by Arkansas' Makayla Daniels (43), inside Thompson-Boling Arena Thursday, in Knoxville.

Davis, Burrell score 26, Lady Vols beat No. 13 Arkansas

KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee Lady Volunteers opened SEC play with a victory over No. 13/13 Arkansas at home on Thursday night winning 88-73 via an impressive 53.6 shooting percentage. Senior … more

UTSPORTS.COM | 1/8/21

Auburn's Harsin hires Bobo, Mason as coordinators

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn's Bryan Harsin hired former head coaches as his coordinators on Thursday, bringing in Mike Bobo to run the offense and Derek Mason to lead the defense.The new Tigers … more

1/8/21

BALTIMORE RAVENS' quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati.

Ravens Jackson itching to add playoff win to solid resume

Lamar Jackson has an NFL MVP Trophy, two 1,000-yard rushing seasons and a 30-7 regular-season record as the Baltimore Ravens starting quarterback. What he … more

By DAVID GINSBURG | 1/8/21

JUSTIN THOMAS hits from the first tee during the first round of the Tournament of Champions Thursday, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.

Thomas, English share lead on idyllic start to new year

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Defending champion Justin Thomas began the new year with an 8-under 65, a share of the lead with Harris English and no bogeys on his card, all of which made him happy Thursday in … more

Associated Press | 1/8/21

TENNESSEE FORWARD John Fulkerson (10) and Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) reach for the ball Wednesday, in Knoxville.

No. 9 Tennessee pulls out thriller over Arkansas

KNOXVILLE — Josiah-Jordan James and Victor Bailey scored 17 points apiece and Tennessee hit eight free throws in the final minute as the No. 9 Volunteers pulled out a 79-74 victory over … more

By AL LESAR | 1/7/21

HOUSTON TEXANS quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' Harold Landry III, right, Rashaan Evans (54) and Kevin Byard in the first half Sunday, in Houston.Sam Craft

Titans' woeful defense sees postseason as fresh start

NASHVILLE — Postseason means a fresh start, and the Tennessee defense may be the unit most in need of just that opportunity. The Titans (11-5) won the AFC South almost in spite of … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 1/7/21

CLEMSON QUARTERBACK Trevor Lawrence passes against Ohio State in the first half of the Sugar Bowl Jan. 1, in New Orleans.

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence declaring for NFL draft

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has made it official — he's heading to the NFL. Lawrence, the 6-foot-6 QB with the power arm and flowing hair, released a video on social media … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 1/7/21

WALKER VALLEY'S Hayden Moore fires up one of 11 made 3-pointers on his way to 17 points to lead the Mustangs to a 59-46 District 5-AAA over Bradley Central Tuesday evening, in "The Jim."

Mustang gunners outshoot Bears

Although both teams found the bottom of the nylon on almost half their shots, Walker Valley was much more proficient from long distance to knock off cross-county rival Bradley Central, Tuesday evening. more

By JOE CANNON | 1/6/21

BRADLEY CENTRAL sophomore Hannah Jones (42) puts up two of her career-high 22 points to lead the Bearettes past Walker Valley 76-33 Tuesday evening, in "The Jim." Lady Mustangs Elissa Earls (14), Sloane Watson (33) and Emma Bentley (22) look on, as does Bearette Anna Muhonen (43).

Bearettes blow past Lady Mustangs

A brief second-period shooting slump by the Bradley Central Bearettes gave visiting Walker Valley a glimmer of hope, but the hosts quickly extinguished the flicker to open the second half, as the storied program went on to yet another "running clock" District 5-AAA victory Tuesday evening. more

By JOE CANNON | 1/6/21

CLEVELAND SENIOR Kley McGowan puts up a 3-pointer in the first half against South Doyle Tuesday, inside the Raider Dome. McGowan led all scoring with 27 points in the Blue Raiders' win over the Cherokees.

Raiders return to action with pair of wins

Tuesday night's return to the basketball court was just about what the Cleveland basketball coaches expected after an extended layoff. Just the same, the outcome was exactly what Lady Raiders coach Tony Williams and Raiders coach Reggie Tucker had in mind. more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 1/6/21