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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. 13 GOLF Lee (W) at UIndy Fall Invitational (Carmel, Ind.), TBA McMinn County, Rhea County at Walker Valley (Flagstone), 4 SOCCER Walker Valley (JV) at Silverdale, 4:30 Lake 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 Athens. … more

9/13/22

Scoreboard 9-12

Monday, Sept. 12 FOOTBALL McMinn County at Bradley Central (JV), 6 East Hamilton at Cleveland (JV), 6 Polk County (JV) at McMinn Central, 6 Copper Basin at Lake Forest (JV), 6:30 GOLF Lee (W) at … 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 … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 9/12/22

LEE WOMEN'S soccer's Grace Berry moves the ball against Christian Brothers in Memphis on Sunday. Berry scored with 5:54 remaining in the match to secure the Lady Flames a 1-1 draw.

Late goal forces Lady Flames to settle for another draw

MEMPHIS – A goal with only 5:54 remaining in the contest forced the Lee women’s soccer team to settle for a 1-1 hard-fought draw on Sunday afternoon against Christian Brothers University in a GSC … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 9/12/22

LEE MEN'S soccer's Marc Ehmann (10) handles the ball on the road against Christian Brothers in Memphis Sunday. Ehmann delivered the game-winning goal in the 89th minute to give the Flames a 2-1 victory.

Ehmann scores late to give Lee win over Christian Brothers

MEMPHIS - Marc Ehmann scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute for the Lee University Flames as they beat Christian Brothers University 2-1 in a very physical Gulf South Conference matchup on … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 9/12/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL girls' soccer's Susie Roblero (8) looks to control the ball against CSAS during day two of the Cleveland Classic at Mouse Creek Stadium Friday. The Bearettes fell 8-0 to CSAS Friday and closed out the tournament with a 3-0 loss to Alcoa Saturday.

Area soccer teams close out Cleveland Classic

The three girls' soccer teams from across the Cleveland and Bradley County area were back in action over the weekend, competing in days two and three of the Cleveland Classic. Following up on … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 9/12/22

CARLOS ALCARAZ, of Spain, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Casper Ruud, of Norway, in the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday in New York.

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open for 1st Slam title, top ranking

NEW YORK (AP) — Walking out for his first Grand Slam final at age 19, Carlos Alcaraz bumped fists with fans leaning over a railing along the path leading to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Moments … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 9/12/22

Scoreboard 9-11

Sunday, Sept. 11 SOCCER Lee (W) at Union, 2 Lee (M) at Union, 4 Monday, Sept. 12 FOOTBALL McMinn County at Bradley Central (JV), 6 East Hamilton at Cleveland (JV), 6 Polk County (JV) at McMinn … more

9/11/22

SEATTLE MARINERS' Eugenio Suarez hits a solo home run on a pitch from Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried during the sixth inning Saturday in Seattle.

Mariners use 2 homers, Kirby's pitching to stop Braves 3-1

SEATTLE (AP) — George Kirby already pitches with a level of confidence not often found in rookies. It's why he's become such an asset for the Seattle Mariners. Shutting down the hottest team in … more

By TIM BOOTH | 9/11/22

TENNESSEE RUNNING back Jabari Small (2), leads his team from the field after he scored a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the first half Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Hooker, defense lead No. 24 Tennessee past No. 17 Pitt in OT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel isn't sure his team would have found a way a year ago to win a game where it fumbled twice and allowed a blocked punt. All in the second half. On the … more

By WILL GRAVES | 9/11/22

Scoreboard 9-10

Saturday, Sept. 10 SOCCER Cleveland Classic Bradley Central, Cleveland, Walker Valley participating Walker Valley vs. Heritage (CHS), 12 Bradley Central vs. Cumberland County (CHS), 4 SOFTBALL Lake … more

9/10/22

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of the team's game against the Mariners Friday in Seattle.

Braves beat Mariners, alone in 1st for first time all year

SEATTLE (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit one of Atlanta's four home runs and the World Series champion Braves grabbed sole possession of first place for the first time all season with a 6-4 victory over … more

By The Associated Press | 9/10/22

CLEVELAND QUARTERBACK Drew Lambert (16) takes off for the end zone early in the first quarter at home against East Ridge Friday night. Lambert had five passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in the Blue Raiders' 55-28 win over the Pioneers.

Cleveland trounces East Ridge in Week 4 matchup

After being limited to 16 points across the previous two weeks, Cleveland football got a chance to vastly increase its offensive productivity Friday night. Hosting East Ridge at Benny Monroe … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/10/22