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SAN FRANCISCO Giants' Austin Wynns hits an RBI single against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco Wednesday.

Rodón leaves with blister, still leads Giants past Braves

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carlos Rodón struck out eight in five dominant innings before leaving with a blister and the San Francisco Giants slowed down the Atlanta Braves 4-1 Wednesday to win the … more

By BEN ROSS | 9/15/22

Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to spectators after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their men's singles match of the Shanghai Masters tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, Oct. 10, 2018. Federer announced Thursday he is retiring from tennis.

Roger Federer says he is retiring from pro tennis at age 41

Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles, finished five seasons ranked No. 1 and helped … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 9/15/22

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 9-15-22

Congratulations to Cleveland High School football player DJ Adams on being named the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. The senior wide receiver had a standout performance in the Blue … more

9/14/22

Scoreboard 9-14

Wednesday, Sept. 14CROSS COUNTRYCleveland Middle vs. Ocoee Middle (at Bradley Co. Industrial Park), 4:30 (G), 5 (B)SOFTBALLOcoee Middle at East Hamilton, 5 (JV, 6:30)Thursday, Sept. … more

9/14/22

TENNESSEE QUARTERBACK Hendon Hooker (5) surveys the field against Pittsburgh Saturday. The No. 15 Volunteers are back in Knoxville this weekend to take on Akron.

Consistency in preparation key as No. 15 Vols gear up to face Akron

KNOXVILLE – Coming off a road victory at No. 17 Pittsburgh last Saturday, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with the media for his weekly Monday press conference to recap the Vols' big win and … more

9/14/22

CLEVELAND QUARTERBACK Drew Lambert (16) looks to throw in the first quarter against East Ridge at Benny Monroe Stadium last Friday. After a 55-28 victory last week, the Blue Raiders will look to take this offensive production on the road against Farragut Friday evening.

Cleveland hopes to carry momentum into region clash at Farragut

Cleveland football got a chance to make progress on some lingering issues last week on the way to a 55-28 walloping over visiting East Ridge Friday night. Now back at .500 and nearing the midway … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/14/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL running back J'Alan Terry (4) moves the ball with multiple McMinn County defenders in pursuit during last week's home win over the Cherokees. The 4-0 Bears return to region play against Hardin Valley Academy Friday, in what will be their first road game of the season.

Unbeaten Bears prepare for first road game

After opening at home with four straight victories, Bradley Central’s 7th-ranked (6A) Bears will head north for a Region 2-6A game at Hardin Valley Academy. The Bears (4-0, 1-0) will try to keep … more

By GARY OWNBEY | 9/14/22

CLEVELAND SOCCER'S Pollianna Moshenskiy (21) battles Bradley Central's Elsie Hartwig in the first half of Tuesday's district battle at Mouse Creek Stadium. Moshenskiy had one goal in the Lady Raiders' 3-0 win over the visiting Bearettes.

Cleveland blanks Bradley in district play

It was not a performance Cleveland girls' soccer coach Miles Christian was thrilled with, but it was a District 2-AAA win nonetheless for his team Tuesday night. Hosting local rival Bradley … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/14/22

WALKER VALLEY quarterback Evan Schwarzl (1) eyes one of his receivers during the Mustangs' Week 4 home game against Carter. Walker Valley will hope to put a 14-3 loss behind it this week when Smith County comes to town.

Mustangs look to rebound against Smith

Preparation is the key to any win whether it be on the football field, baseball field, soccer field or any turf of court where competition is taking place. Last week on the football field, the … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/14/22

ATLANTA BRAVES' Dansby Swanson celebrates with Austin Riley, left, after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning in San Francisco Tuesday.

Wright earns 18th win, Braves beat Giants 5-1, gain on Mets

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves fully expect the division race to go down to the wire with the New York Mets. Dansby Swanson believes the Braves still … more

By JANIE MCCAULEY | 9/14/22

Walker Valley volleyball takes down Rhea

The Walker Valley volleyball team returned home from Rhea County with a 3-1 District 5-AAA win over the Lady Eagles Tuesday, winning by set scores of 25-18, 23-25, 25-13 and 25-9. Bella Beard … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 9/14/22

Cougar volleyball bested by Roane State

Cleveland State volleyball saw their conference record drop to 0-2 as they lost a four set match to Roane State on Tuesday. Played in the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium on the campus of Cleveland … more

By CSCC Athletics | 9/14/22

Scoreboard 9-13

Tuesday, Sept. 13GOLFLee (W) at UIndy Fall Invitational (Carmel, Ind.), TBAMcMinn County, Rhea County at Walker Valley (Flagstone), 4SOCCERWalker Valley (JV) at Silverdale, 4:30Lake Forest at … more

9/13/22

SAN FRANCISCO Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (31) tags out Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II, who singled, at first on the throw from center fielder Lewis Brinson during the seventh inning in San Francisco Monday.

Braves miss chance to gain ground, lose 3-2 to Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Zack Littell wanted to stay in to pitch to Braves slugger Matt Olson when Gabe Kapler removed him, and the Giants reliever let his frustration boil over before he walked off … more

By JANIE McCAULEY | 9/13/22

CLEVELAND STATE'S Madison Miner will continue her academic and athletic careers at Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, where she will be a member of the volleyball team.

Madison Miner signs with Tennessee Wesleyan for volleyball

Madison Miner saw one of her dreams come true when she signed at Tennessee Wesleyan University on March 3, 2022 to continue playing volleyball as she completes her four-year degree in … more

9/13/22

Scoreboard 9-12

Monday, Sept. 12FOOTBALLMcMinn County at Bradley Central (JV), 6East Hamilton at Cleveland (JV), 6Polk County (JV) at McMinn Central, 6Copper Basin at Lake Forest (JV), 6:30GOLFLee (W) at UIndy Fall … more

9/12/22

CARSON MCKIE leads the Lady Flames into the 2022-23 season today in Indianapolis.

No. 8 Lee Women's Golf Opens 2022-23 Season in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS - Geandra Almeida served as an assistant under Lee Director of Golf John Maupin last season when the women’s golf team made history by reaching the quarterfinals in its first NCAA DII … more

By GEORGE STARR | 9/12/22

Cougar golf opens 2022-2023 season at the Alice Lloyd College Invitational

Head Coach Caleb Evans takes his Cougar golfers on the road to start the 2022 season at the Alice Lloyd College Invitational. The 11-team competition includes conference rival Roane State along … more

9/12/22

Atlanta Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II climbs the outfield wall in an attempt to get to a home run ball hit by Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suarez during the fifth inning Sunday in Seattle.

Rodriguez, Suarez 2 HRs each, connect in 9th, M's top Braves

SEATTLE (AP) — After the Seattle Mariners gave up five runs in the top of the ninth to trail by a run, it was rookie Julio Rodriguez who came into the dugout fired up and rallying his … more

By DAIMON EKLUND | 9/12/22

Tennessee Titans place kicker Randy Bullock (14) reacts after missing a field goal during the second half against the New York Giants Sunday in Nashville. The Giants defeated the Titans 21-20.

Titans blow 13-point lead, then miss potential winning FG

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans started exactly the way they wanted, jumping out to a double-digit lead. Finishing was the issue. The Titans blew a 13-point lead Sunday, then drove … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 9/12/22