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Tuesday, Dec. 6 BASKETBALL Howard at Bradley Central, 6 (JV, 3:30) Cleveland at Rhea County, 6 (JV, 3:30) Tyner at Polk County, 6 (BJV, 4:30) BOWLING East Ridge at Walker Valley (Leisure Time), 3:30 … more

12/6/22

TENNESSEE TITAN QB Ryan Tannehill reacts after being sacked by Philadelphia Eagles' Brandon Graham during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, in Philadelphia.

Titans' saving grace after 2-game skid? Playing in AFC South

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have to improve across the board if they want to do more than simply win a bad division for a third straight year. Coach Mike Vrabel made crystal clear after a … more

By TERESA WALKER | 12/6/22

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) was voted as the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Year.

Vols Hendon, Heupel, Hyatt, Wright receive SEC honors

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Year and Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. was named the top defensive player for the second straight … more

12/6/22

FORMER ATLANTA BRAVES first baseman Fred McGriff was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame Sunday as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling were passed over by a Baseball Hall of Fame committee.

Former Brave McGriff elected to Hall of Fame

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Moments after Fred McGriff was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, almost two decades after his final game, he got the question. Asked if Barry Bonds belonged in Cooperstown, a … more

12/6/22

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) covers late in the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Monday as the Buccaneers rallied for a 17-16 win.

Brady's late 2 TD rallies Bucs past Bengals

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A relieved Tom Brady stepped to the podium with a big smile. “Just like we drew it up,” the seven-time Super Bowl quarterback said after throwing a pair of touchdown passes … more

12/6/22

LEE UNIVERSITY Coach Marty Rowe, left, claimed the 600th victory of his collegiate coaching career Sunday.

Lee's Rowe notches 600th win

LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The Lee University hoop squads traveled to Alabama over the weekend, coming home with a trio of Gulf South Conference wins, including the 600th of Lady Flames head coach Marty … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 12/5/22

Scoreboard 12-5

Monday, Dec. 5 BASKETBALL Cleveland at Bearden, 6 (GJV, 4:30) WRESTLING Polk County at McMinn County, 6 Tuesday, Dec. 6 BASKETBALL Howard at Bradley Central, 6 (JV, 3:30) Cleveland at Rhea County, 6 … more

12/5/22

LEE UNiVERSiTY sophomore Aaron Himes finished 74th at the NCAA National Cross Country Championships Friday, helping to the Flames to a program-best 16th place finish.

Flames 16th; Lady Flames 19th at NCAA XC Nationals

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — The Lee University men’s cross country team finished in 16th place at the NCAA National Championship on Saturday morning. The 10K race was run at Chambers Bay Regional … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 12/4/22

Traylor, No. 9 Virginia Tech women stop Horston, Tennessee

KNOXVILLE (AP) — Kayana Traylor scored 18 points and No. 9 Virginia Tech held off Tennessee 59-56 Sunday in a Jimmy V Women’s Classic matchup. Jordan Horston led Tennessee with 26 points and 11 … more

By AL LESAR | 12/4/22

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts scores a touchdown during the first half against the Tennessee Titans Sunday in Philadelphia.

Hurts has 3 TD passes plus TD run, Eagles beat Titans 35-10

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts strengthened his MVP bid by throwing for 380 yards and three touchdowns and running for another score, and A.J Brown caught two touchdown passes against his former … more

By DAN GELSTON | 12/4/22

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) heads for a touchdown during the second half against Vanderbilt on Nov. 26, in Nashville.

Clemson, Tennessee will meet in a very orange Orange Bowl

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Orange Bowl will be the most aptly named bowl of all this year. Clemson and Tennessee — two schools with orange as their predominant uniform color — are headed to … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 12/4/22

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) reacts as Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith (29) returns a blocked LSU field goal attempt for a touchdown in the first half of the Southeastern Conference Championship game Saturday in Atlanta.

Playoff field set: Georgia vs. Ohio State; Michigan vs. TCU

The defending national champions, two Big Ten powers and an upstart that wasn't even expected to contend in its conference this season. Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State were selected Sunday to … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 12/4/22

LADY RAIDER Paige Moody (5) drives to the basket in overtime of Saturday's home game against Knoxville Catholic. Moody and the Lady Raiders held on to complete the comeback in double overtime, winning 56-50.

CHS splits Knox Catholic doubleheader

A day after hosting crosstown rival Bradley Central at Raider Arena, Cleveland High School’s basketball programs were back in action with a pair of games against Knoxville Catholic Saturday night. … more

By MATT TYSON | 12/4/22

CLEVELAND SENIOR Judah Sault (5) works the lane looking for two of his 22 points in Friday's 57-46 Runnin' Raider win over archrival Bradley Central.

UPDATED: Runnin' Raiders hold off Bears

The District 5-4A boys hoop season got off with a bang Friday evening at Raider Arena with archrivals Bradley Central and Cleveland High going head-to-head.Although the hosts never trailed, the game … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 12/3/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL sophomore Harmonie Ware (11) puts up two of her 17 points over Cleveland senior Jaydin Lee in Friday night's 47-37 Bearette victory, at Raider Arena.

UPDATED: Bearettes rebuff Lady Raiders

In a battle of the two teams predict to finish atop the District 5-4A girls' hoop race, Bradley Central got a tough test from Cleveland Friday evening at the Raider Arena, but the Black-and-Gold came … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 12/3/22

WV bowling takes down Signal Mountain

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN – The Walker Valley bowling team capped off the week with another road sweep Thursday. Taking on Signal Mountain, the Mustangs came out on top 1,909-1,847, while the Lady Mustangs … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 12/3/22

WALKER VALLEY'S Hobert Brabson looks for an open teammate in the first half of Friday's District 5-4A opener at McMinn County. Brabson and the Mustangs came up just short in a 60-55 loss to the Cherokees.

‘Stangs corralled by Tribe in district openers

ATHENS – Both Walker Valley basketball programs came into Friday’s trip to McMinn County looking to bounce back from road losses earlier this week at Boyd Buchanan.Opening District 5-4A play … more

By MATT TYSON, Sports Writer | 12/3/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL junior Tito Williams (3) was named the Region 2-6A Iron Man Skills Player of the Year by the league coaches.

15 locals earn Region 2 honors

A total of 15 local gridiron players were honored as the Region 2-6A awards were announced recently.Bradley Central two-way standouts Knox Watson and Tito Williams were named the league's top Iron … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 12/2/22

WALKER VALLEY wrestler Christian Wilson, top, holds down Notre Dame's Brock Barasha at "The Stable" Thursday evening. Wilson pinned Barasha with 1:02 left in the first period, one of the highlights in a 44-30 loss for the Mustangs.

Mustang grapplers fall in home opener

The kickoff to Walker Valley boys’ home wrestling slate left room for improvement Thursday evening.Hosting Notre Dame at “The Stable”, the Mustangs came up short in a 44-30 outcome.“Overall, … more

By MATT TYSON, Sports Writer | 12/2/22

FORMER BRADLEY Central football player Jay Person, top, has been named the Southern Conference's Defensive Player of the Year. The UTC edge rusher led the Mocs in tackles for loss this season with 17 total.

Bradley’s Person named SoCon Defensive Player of the Year

Former Bradley Central standout Jay Person took home the Southern Conference’s top defensive honor this past week, just a little ways down Interstate 75 from where he played his high school … more

By MATT TYSON, Sports Writer | 12/2/22