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Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat reacts after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts during the second half Monday in Philadelphia.

Commanders end sloppy Eagles' perfect season 32-21

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon Graham took a knee at midfield as most of his Eagles teammates trudged off the field in stunned disbelief that their undefeated season had been wiped out. An Eagles team … more

By DAN GELSTON | 11/15/22

CLEVELAND BOYS' wrestler Chase Walker, left, returns to the Blue Raiders for his sophomore season after winning a state title at 106 pounds his freshman year.

CHS wrestling brings high expectations for boys’, girls’ teams

Editor's note: Starting with the five-time defending state champ Cleveland squad, this is the first of three local high school wrestling previews that will be printed this week. Look for the Walker … more

By MATT TYSON | 11/14/22

COLORADO GUARD KJ Simpson (2) shoots as Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James defends during the second half Sunday in Nashville. Colorado won 78-66.

Buffaloes stampede past No. 11 Vols

NASHVILLE (AP) — KJ Simpson had 23 points and 10 rebounds, both career highs for the sophomore, to lead Colorado to an 78-66 upset victory over No. 11 Tennessee on Sunday. Tristan de Silva added 14 … more

By JIM DIAMOND | 11/14/22

Cleveland State basketball sweeps Southwest Tennessee

MEMPHIS -- Cleveland State head coach Evelyn Thompson said it best. “As always, a trip to Southwest proves to be hard-fought," she said. " We knew it was going to take a total team effort in … more

By CSCC Athletics | 11/14/22

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) gets a lift from offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of Saturday's SEC game against Mississippi State, in Starkville, Miss. Georgia won the "dogfight" and remained atop the AP poll this week.

AP Top 5 stays the same

No. 1 Georgia led an unchanged top five in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, while the rest of the Top 25 was shuffled after eight ranked teams lost — including two big upsets in … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 11/14/22

Scoreboard 11-14

Tuesday, Nov. 15 BASKETBALL Baylor at Bradley Central (G), 6 Warren County at Walker Valley, 6 Silverdale at Bradley Central (B), 7:30 BOWLING McMinn County at Bradley Central (Leisure Time), 3:30 … more

11/14/22

WV bowling earns road win over East Ridge

The Walker Valley boys' bowling team returned home with a victory over East Ridge last Wednesday, winning the American 19-pin competition 1,144-529. Mustang Kaleb Austin rolled a match high … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 11/14/22

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros blocks a shot against the New York Rangers in the first period Saturday in Nashville.

Pärssinen's 1st NHL goal leads Predators over Rangers

NASHVILLE (AP) — Juuso Pärssinen scored his first NHL goal, Juuse Saros made 34 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night. Mark Jankowski also scored for … more

By JIM DIAMOND | 11/13/22

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) works in the pocket against the Denver Broncos during the second half Sunday in Nashville.

Tannehill returns, throws 2 TD passes as Titans beat Broncos

NASHVILLE (AP) — Ryan Tannehill and the rest of the banged-up Tennessee Titans know opposing defenses start game plans around stopping two-time NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. Turns out an aching … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 11/13/22

WALKER VALLEY junior Elissa Earls , right, has been a key player for the Lady Mustangs the last two seasons and will help lead the squad again in the new campaign.

Lady Mustangs hope for growth with young core

The last five seasons have proven to be challenging at times for Walker Valley girls’ basketball. Since posting a 17-11 season and earning a spot in the Region 3-AAA tournament during the … more

By MATT TYSON | 11/13/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL senior Trevor Carpenter (15) will be a key component to the Bear success this season as the leading returning scorer from last year's squad.

Bears have holes to fill

Zach Carpenter's second season as the Bradley Central Bears head coach will be different than his first, but the expectations are the same."Where everything was new last year, these guys know what to … more

By JOE CANNON | 11/13/22

Bearettes ready for another state run

Tennessee's winningest high school basketball program is ready to start its second century, primed and ready to stretch its state-record TSSAA Championships appearance record to 33. The storied … more

By JOE CANNON | 11/13/22

Lady Raiders look to keep climbing

For much of the previous six years, Cleveland girls' basketball coach Tony Williams has had his team trending in the right direction. The Lady Raiders have posted a winning record each of the … more

By MATT TYSON | 11/13/22

Cleveland looking for rebound in 22-23

The leaves are falling. The temperature is dropping. The days are getting shorter. The fall sports season is coming to an end, along with it most outdoor high school sports activities until the … more

By MATT TYSON | 11/13/22

WALKER VALLEY'S leading scorer from last year, Hobie Brabson, left, is returning for his senior season hoping to help the Mustangs to a repeat of the District 5-4A championship run.

Defending district champ 'Stangs looking for repeat

Despite losing seven key players to graduation, the cupboard isn't bare for the Walker Valley basketball boys this season. "We lost guys that although they weren't always big scorers, they did the … more

By JOE CANNON | 11/13/22

Scoreboard 11-13

Tuesday, Nov. 15 BASKETBALL Baylor at Bradley Central (G), 6 Warren County at Walker Valley, 6 Silverdale at Bradley Central (B), 7:30 BOWLING McMinn County at Bradley Central (Leisure Time), 3:30 … more

11/13/22

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Haley Schubert (33) paced 20th-ranked Lady Flames with 27 points in Saturday's battle against host Saint Leo (Fla.) in the Gulf South/Sunshine State Crossover Tournament.

Lady Flames fall to Saint Leo

SAINT LEO, Fla. – Host Saint Leo turned back a late rally by the Lee women’s basketball team on Saturday afternoon and handed the Lady Flames a 68-63 defeat in the final game of the Hampton … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 11/13/22

TENNESSEE QB Hendon Hooker (5) scrambles before throwing to a receiver during the first half of Saturday's 66-24 thrashing of Missouri, in Knoxville.

Vols put up 66 to maul Mizzou

KNOXVILLE (AP) — If style points are important to No. 5 Tennessee, the Volunteers scored 66 of them Saturday. Hendon Hooker threw for 355 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for a score to lead … more

11/12/22

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Morgan Carbaugh netted eight points in the No. 20-ranked Lady Flames' 97-79 victory over Florida Southern in the opening round of the Gulf South/Sunshine State Crossover Tournament Friday, at Saint Leo, Florida.

No. 20 Lady Flames win season opener

SAINT LEO, Fla. – The 20th nationally ranked Lee women’s basketball team outscored Florida Southern 15-0 to open the fourth quarter in posting an impressive 97-79 victory in the opening round of … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 11/12/22

Scoreboard 11-12

Saturday, Nov. 12 BASKETBALL Cleveland State at SW Tennessee, 3 GSC-SSC Challenge Saint Leo, Fla. Lee (W) at Saint Leo, 3:30 Daytona Beach, Fla. Lee (M) vs. Embry-Riddle (Fla.), 6 Tuesday, Nov. … more

11/12/22