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NASHVILLE PREDATORS goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) waves to the crowd during a standing ovation after the Predators defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in Nashville on May 10, 2021. The Nashville Predators have brought back former goaltender Rinne in a new role as a special alumni advisor. General Manager David Poile announced the move Thursday.

Former goalie Pekka Rinne rejoins Preds as special adviser

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have brought back former goaltender Pekka Rinne in a new role as a special alumni adviser.General manager David Poile announced the move Thursday. Rinne is the … more

By The Associated Press | 9/23/22

TENNESSEE TITANS head coach Mike Vrabel reacts during the first half against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Titans, Raiders mired at 0-2, eye each other for 1st victory

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders are in an NFL group no team ever wants to be mired in: 0-2 and stuck at the bottom of their divisions.If these teams can avoid a tie … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 9/23/22

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES' J.T. Realmuto, right, scores past Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud on an RBI-sacrifice fly by Matt Vierling during the second inning Thursday in Philadelphia.

Suárez, Eflin, Alvarado help Phillies shut out Braves

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ranger Suárez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their push toward the club's first playoff berth in a decade with a 1-0 victory over the … more

By KEVIN COONEY | 9/23/22

CLEVELAND BROWNS quarterback Jacoby Brissett follows through on an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amari Cooper during the first half of the team's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland on Thursday.

Brissett, Browns rebound from collapse, beat Steelers 29-17

CLEVELAND (AP) — An unimaginable collapse still fresh in their minds, the Browns managed to avoid a second one in four days.Jacoby Brissett threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for a score … more

By TOM WITHERS | 9/23/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL'S Trinity Reagan (19) sends a shot past Walker Valley's Chaislyn Witt (13) and Bella Beard (10) during Thursday night's district match. The Bearettes won the rivalry match in five sets.

Bradley holds off Walker Valley in five sets

Bradley Central and Walker Valley volleyball went the distance Thursday night. In the end, it was the visiting Bearettes that returned home with the District 5-AAA win. Traveling to Walker … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/23/22

The first base umpire reacts after Atlanta Braves' Vaughn Grissom, left, was out at first base on a double play ball hit by Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals Wednesday in Atlanta.

Meneses' 8th-inning HR snaps Braves' 5-game winning streak

ATLANTA (AP) — Brian Snitker wants the Atlanta Braves to pay closer attention when they're running the bases.A fifth straight postseason awaits the defending World Series champions, and the Atlanta … more

By GEORGE HENRY | 9/22/22

Scoreboard 9-22

Thursday, Sept. 22FOOTBALLCleveland Middle at Baylor, 6:30 (JV, 5)Lake Forest at Heritage, 6:30Ocoee Middle at Sequoyah, 6:30SOCCERRhea County at Cleveland Middle, 5:30 (JV, 6:45)Chilhowee at Ocoee … more

9/22/22

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 9-22-22

Congratulations to Bradley Central girls’ golfer Addie Geren on being named the Check into Cash Player of the Week. The freshman shot an 84 during Monday’s District 5-AA tournament at … more

9/21/22

WALKER VALLEY quarterback Evan Schwarzl (right) looks to pass during the Mustangs' game against Smith County last Friday night. Walker Valley will look for its first home win of the season and end a two-game skid when it hosts Cleveland on Friday.

Cleveland, Walker Valley hoping for turnaround in Friday showdown

It’s the midway point of the Tennessee prep football regular season and both Cleveland and Walker Valley are looking to flip the switch as the next five weeks commence. The Blue Raiders … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/21/22

CLEVELAND'S KINSLEE MCGOWAN (17) and Gunny Brock (18) go for the block on a shot by Rhea County at Cleveland on Tuesday.

Cleveland takes district doubleheader over Rhea

After a tough five set loss to Knoxville Catholic Monday night, the Cleveland Lady Raiders got back on track with a doubleheader District 5-3A volleyball sweep of Rhea County on Tuesday inside Raider … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/21/22

Fans cheer while Atlanta Braves' Travis d'Arnaud points to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning Tuesday in Atlanta.

D'Arnaud, Swanson homer as Braves win 3-2, get playoff berth

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves manager Brian Snitker wasn't overly excited about his team clinching a playoff berth.He would've preferred that the Milwaukee Brewers had beaten the New York Mets so Atlanta … more

By GEORGE HENRY | 9/21/22

LEE MEN'S golf's Beck Burnette follows his chip shot at the University of North Georgia Mizuno Intercollegiate on Tuesday afternoon. Burnette shot an eight under 208 for fourth place to help the Flames secure a fifth-place team finish.

Flames finish fifth in season opening tournament

DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The Lee University men's golf team opened the season with a fifth place finish at the University of North Georgia Mizuno Intercollegiate on Tuesday afternoon. The Flames were led by … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 9/21/22

LADY RAIDER Elaina Holliday (16) handles the ball in the first half of Tuesday's District 5-AAA match against Ooltewah at Mouse Creek Stadium. Holliday scored in the second half to help ensure a 2-0 win over the Lady Owls.

Cleveland blanks Ooltewah in district win

Another week, another low-scoring District 5-AAA shutout for Cleveland girls' soccer. Seven days removed from a 3-0 win over Bradley Central, the Lady Raiders once again did not allow a goal … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/21/22

CSCC men’s basketball announces 2022-2023 recruiting class

Cleveland State’s men’s basketball team has added 14 incoming freshmen to their 2022-2023 roster for a total of 18. “I'm very pleased with the 14 young men we've added to this season's … more

By CSCC Athletics | 9/21/22

JAYLEN WRIGHT (20) of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Akron Zips and the Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday.

Vols shift attention to Gators for SEC opener

KNOXVILLE – The 11th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers began preparations for a new challenge Monday morning following a 63-6 victory over Akron on Saturday night as the Vols gear up for their SEC opener … more

9/21/22

Scoreboard 9-21

Thursday, Sept. 22FOOTBALLCleveland Middle at Baylor, 6:30 (JV, 5)Lake Forest at Heritage, 6:30Ocoee Middle at Sequoyah, 6:30SOCCERRhea County at Cleveland Middle, 5:30 (JV, 6:45)Chilhowee at Ocoee … more

9/21/22

Scoreboard 9-20

Tuesday, Sept. 20GOLFLee (M) at North Georgia Fall Invitational (Gainesville, Ga.), TBASOCCEROoltewah at Cleveland, TBAChilhowee at Cleveland Middle, 5:30Walker Valley at McMinn County, 7 (JV, … more

9/20/22

THE BRADLEY Central boys' and girls' golf teams both captured District 5-AA championships at Dayton Country Club Monday, ensuring both teams a spot in next week's region tournament.

Bradley sweeps boys’, girls’ district golf titles

DAYTON – The Bradley Central golf team got to bring some postseason hardware home from Rhea County Monday.Travelling to Dayton Country Club for the District 5-AA Tournament, the Bears and Bearettes … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/20/22

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright works in the first inning against the Washington Nationals Monday in Atlanta.

Wright wins 19th, Riley and Rosario homer, Braves beat Nats

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By GEORGE HENRY | 9/20/22

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) reacts during the second half against the Buffalo Bills Monday in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Titans drop to 0-2 by unraveling in 41-7 loss to Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are 0-2 for the first time in a decade, and reeling from their most lopsided loss in five seasons under coach Mike Vrabel.Something needs to change … more

By JONAH BRONSTEIN | 9/20/22