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The Cleveland Daily Banner sports department has rebooted its social media media accounts, offering readers access to another source of local high school and college coverage.A new Twitter account … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/20/22

FORMER POLK COUNTY and Lee University standout Hollie (German) Lowe, right, has been named as the new head coach of her alma mater's Wildkitten hoop squad.

Former Lady Flames leading alma maters

During her elementary school days, former Lee University All-American Hollie (German) Lowe dreamed of the days she would be playing basketball and coaching at Polk County High School. She fulfilled … more

By GEORGE STARR | 7/20/22

A DOZEN LEE tennis players earned ITA Scholar-Athlete recognition, while the Lady Flames were named an ITA All-Academic Team.

Dozen Lee netters earn ITA honors

TEMPE, Ariz. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) recently announced the 2022 Division II ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams with the Lee University women’s team was among 110 … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 7/20/22

TENNESSEE JUNIOR SS Cortland Lawson was the last of a record 10 Vols taken in this week's MLB Draft.

Record 10 Vols taken in MLB Draft

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee junior shortstop Cortland Lawson was the lone Vol to hear his named called on the third and final day of the 2022 MLB Draft, bringing UT's program-record total to … more

By UT ATHLETICS | 7/20/22

LEE UNIVERSITY has announced Will Atkinson, left, and Chaz Dickas will lead the Sports Performance program for Lee Athletics.

Lee promotes Sports Performance pair

Will Atkinson has been elevated to the position of Director of Sports Performance for the Lee University Athletic Department and Chas Dickas will serve as the Assistant Director of Sports … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 7/20/22

RISING JUNIOR tennis player Ensley Collins will be returning to Bradley County this fall as a student at Walker Valley High School. Collins, an TSWA All-State selection at Baylor, advanced to the girls' DII, Class AA State Singles Championship semifinals this past season as a sophomore.

Walker Valley tennis adds Collins as transfer

An all-state tennis player will be returning to Bradley County this fall.After two years at the Baylor School in Chattanooga, rising junior Ensley Collins has enrolled in Walker Valley High School, … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/18/22

Parker leads Dream win; Howard still out

PHOENIX (AP) — Cheyenne Parker matched her season high with 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Tiffany Hayes added 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists and the Atlanta Dream beat the Phoenix … more

7/18/22

Chastain, Swafford earn Sneds titles

When the TGA Sneds Tour swung through Chattanooga last week with a stop at the Brainerd Golf Course 15 local linksters were in the field, with a pair bringing home first place trophies.In the Girls … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/18/22

On Tap 7-19-22

Tuesday, July 19 FOOTBALL 7-on-7 Walker Valley at Knox Grace, 6 Heritage (Ga.), Chattanooga Central at Bradley Central , 6 Soddy-Daisy, Notre Dame at Cleveland, 6 GOLF Sneds … more

7/18/22

Local Notes 7-19-22

GOLF LADIES' CITY CHAMPIONSHIP The 65th annual Ladies' City Golf Tournament will be Wednesday, July 20, at Flagstone Golf Club and Thursday, July 21, at Cleveland Country Club, with tee … more

7/18/22

Are we there yet?

We’re getting close.We’re a little over a week out from some of the first TSSAA golf matchups, before the rest of the fall 2022 sports season kicks into gear in August and begins the 2022-23 high … more

By MATT TYSON | 7/18/22

CAMERON SMITH, of Australia, plays out of a bunker on the 13th hole during the third round of the British Open Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Saturday.

Smith falls away at British Open after bad call from bunker

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Cameron Smith stepped into a fairway bunker about 3 feet below his ball, which was perched precariously on the lip of the trap.The Australian had seen his overnight … more

7/17/22

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II runs home to score on a double by Dansby Swanson during the seventh inning of Saturday's 6-3 win over the Nationals, in Washington.

Olson, Riley homer as Braves win again

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Olson and freshly minted All-Star Austin Riley hit consecutive home runs in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 6-3 victory Saturday night and dealt the … more

7/17/22

TIGER WOODS gestures to the crowd at the end of his second round of the British Open Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday.

Emotional exit for Woods, big chance for Smith at St Andrews

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Tiger Woods made an early and emotional departure Friday from the British Open, possibly for the last time at St. Andrews. Cameron Smith can only wonder if the 150th … more

7/16/22

FORMER BRADLEY CENTRAL GOAT Rhyne Howard has earned her second straight WNBA Kia Rookie of the Month Award.

Howard wins second Rookie of Month award

ATLANTA, Ga. – Atlanta Dream rookie guard Rhyne Howard was named the WNBA Kia Rookie of the Month for the second consecutive month, the league announced today.The accolade marks Howard’s fifth of … more

7/16/22

ATLANTA BRAVES' Austin Riley gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the opening inning of Friday's 8-4 victory over the Nationals, in Washington.

Braves pound 3 HRs, send Nationals to 8th straight loss

WASHINGTON (AP) — Austin Riley, Orlando Arcia and Adam Duvall homered as the Atlanta Braves beat Washington 8-4 Friday night, sending the Nationals to their eighth straight loss.Atlanta improved to … more

7/16/22

On Tap 7-16-22

Monday , July 18 GOLF Sneds Tour TGA Jr. Chattanooga Regional Championship at Moccasin Bend GC and Creeks Bend GC, 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 19 FOOTBALL 7-on-7 Walker Valley at Knox … more

7/15/22

THE LEE UNIVERSITY Lady Flames lacrosse team has received the prestigious 2022 IWLCA Division II Community Awareness Team Award.

Lee lacrosse wins national award

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. — The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association announced this week that the Lee University Lady Flames received the prestigious 2022 IWLCA Division II Community … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 7/15/22

ATLANTA BRAVES starting pitcher Kyle Wright set down 17 of the 21 batters to tie for the Major League lead with 11 victories this season in a 5-4 win over the Nationals, in Washington Thursday evneing.

Braves' Wright tied for MLB wins

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Wright tied for the major league lead with his 11th victory and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 Thursday in the opener of a four-game series.Michael … more

7/15/22

Walker Valley quarterback Evan Schwarzl throws a pass as Jackson Gibson takes a knee during the Mustangs' 7-on-7 matchup against Baylor in Charleston Thursday. Walker Valley hosted the Red Raiders, as well as Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe and Ooltewah in 7-on-7 action that evening.

Bradley, Walker Valley compete in 7-on-7s

The Bradley Central and Walker Valley football programs both closed out their first week of post dead period 7-on-7s Thursday with multiple matchups against a variety of teams.After hosting East … more

By MATT TYSON | 7/15/22