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CLEVELAND STATE'S Kat Kibler (3) and Maddie Husted (11) in action against Chattanooga State Wednesday. The Cougars fell in straight sets to the visiting Tigers to open conference play.

Cougars downed by Chattanooga State in conference opener

Due to a leaking roof in the gym at Chattanooga State on Tuesday, the conference volleyball opener between the Cougars and Tigers was moved to the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium on the Campus of Cleveland … more

By CSCC Athletics | 9/9/22

WALKER VALLEY'S Brianna Romero (10) moves the ball in the second half during the Lady Mustangs' Cleveland Classic matchup with Alcoa at Mouse Creek Stadium Thursday. Romero had one goal for Walker Valley on the way to a 6-1 victory.

Walker Valley wins, Cleveland, Bradley fall in Classic openers

All three area girls' soccer teams took to the field for day one of the Cleveland Classic Thursday afternoon and evening. First up was Walker Valley, which came out on top 6-1 in its 4 p.m. … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 9/9/22

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller celebrates as he runs off the field after a 31-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams game Thursday in Inglewood, Calif.

Bills kick off NFL season playing up to high expectations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For one night — and a big one, no less — the Buffalo Bills played up to the weighty expectations many had hung on them this offseason. Josh Allen was in command of an … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 9/9/22

WALKER VALLEY'S Chipper Franks (34) faces down a Carter defender while moving the ball during the Mustangs' game against Carter. Walker Valley was held to a single field goal in a 14-3 loss to the Hornets.

Mustangs stumble in home opener

The Walker Valley Mustangs raced onto the field at “The MAC” looking for win No. 3 on the season in a non-region football matchup against winless Knoxville Carter. What they found when they … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/9/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL'S Jarrious Rogers (11) takes off during the Bears' matchup with McMinn County Thursday night. Rogers had two receiving touchdowns for Bradley Central on the way to the rivalry win.

Bears Drop Cherokees in Battle of Ranked Teams

Unbeaten and 6A’s 9th-ranked Bradley Central Bears (4-0, 1-0 in 2-6A) knocked off the state’s 9th-ranked 5A team when they took a 42-24 win over the McMinn County Cherokees (2-2, 1-0 in 4-5A) in … more

By GARY OWNBEY | 9/9/22

Bradley wins, Walker Valley falls in Thursday football matchups

Week 4 of the Tennessee prep football season came a day early for Bradley Central football Thursday evening. Hosting Class 5A No. 9 McMinn County at Bear Stadium, it was Class 6A No. 9 Bradley … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/8/22

Scoreboard 9-8

Thursday, Sept. 8 FOOTBALL McCallie at Cleveland Middle, 6:30 (JV, 5) Lake Forest at TKA, 6:30 CCS at Ocoee Middle (at WVHS), 7 (JV, 5:30) McMinn County at Bradley Central, 7 Carter at Walker Valley, … more

9/8/22

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 9-8-22

Congratulation to Walker Valley two-sport standout athlete Tucker Ownby on being named the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. The senior hit .365, with a .467 on base percentage last spring for … more

9/7/22

Scoreboard 9-7

Wednesday, Sept. 7 GOLF City Prep (Bear Trace, Harrison Bay), 9 a.m. SOFTBALL Ooltewah at Ocoee Middle (at WVHS), 5 (JV following) Thursday, Sept. 8 FOOTBALL McCallie at Cleveland Middle, 6:30 (JV, … more

9/7/22

WALKER VALLEY'S Tucker Ownby (2) moves the ball on the road against Notre Dame on Aug. 19. After three away games to kick off the season, the Mustangs will finally get the chance to play in front of their home crowd with a matchup against Carter, Friday night.

Mustangs finally getting home opener

After spending the first three weeks of the season on the road, the Walker Valley Mustangs will finally have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of a home crowd Thursday as the Carter … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/7/22

BLUE RAIDER running back Isaiah Davis (23) takes off on a run during last week's rivalry game at Bradley Central. Players like Davis have helped Cleveland establish a solid running game this season, but the Blue Raiders will look for more success at finishing drives with points at home against East Ridge, Friday.

Cleveland looks for corrections against East Ridge

In football, sometimes it’s important to have a short-term memory and not dwell on a game that did not end well. That’s exactly what Cleveland head coach Marty Wheeler wants his team to do this … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/7/22

ATLANTA BRAVES' Ronald Acuna Jr., right, is congratulated by Matt Olson (28) after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Austin Riley against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday.

Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch Mets

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — When their ace struggled, the Atlanta Braves kept slugging — right back into first place after all these months chasing the Mets. Matt Olson hit a three-run homer against … more

By JANIE McCAULEY | 9/7/22

TENNESSEE QUARTERBACK Hendon Hooker (5) prepares to throw during a recent practice. The No. 24 Volunteers will make the trip to Pittsburgh to face No. 17 Pitt on Saturday.

Ranked showdown looms as prep for road test at Pitt continues

KNOXVILLE – With a road battle on the horizon and a fresh AP Poll signaling a matchup between ranked foes, the 24th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers completed their Tuesday practice at Haslam Field in … more

By TENNESSEE ATHLETICS | 9/7/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL'S Laney Inman prepares to send a shot over the net against District 5-AAA foe McMinn County Tuesday evening. Inman had 13 kills on the way to a 3-1 Bearette home victory over the Lady Cherokees.

Bradley recovers, defeats McMinn in four sets

It was not an ideal start, but Bradley Central High School volleyball was able to get the job done Tuesday night. Hosting McMinn County, the Bearettes dropped the first set but proceeded … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/7/22

Walker Valley volleyball falls to Chattanooga Patriots

CHATTANOOGA — The Walker Valley High School volleyball team returned home with a loss Tuesday night. Taking on the Chattanooga Patriots home school team, the Lady Mustangs won the first set … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 9/7/22

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) waves to fans chanting her name after the Storm lost to the Las Vegas Aces and were eliminated from the playoffs in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinal Tuesday in Seattle. The Aces won 97-92.

Sue Bird's career ends as Aces top Storm to reach to Finals

SEATTLE (AP) — This time there were tears, on the court and in the stands. The finality of the situation finally hitting Sue Bird and the thousands that showed up hoping to see her career continue … more

By TIM BOOTH | 9/7/22

Mets place Scherzer on 15-day IL with left oblique injury

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Mets placed pitcher Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with what the club described as “left oblique irritation.” The move is retroactive … more

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | 9/7/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL running back Jackson Wilson (22) will be one of several key players out when the Bears host McMinn County Thursday evening. Wilson could be out for multiple games due to an ankle injury.

Shorthanded Bears, Tribe tangle Thursday night

Several key players will be missing from the state's second-longest continuous rivalry, which has been moved up a night, due to storms forecasted for the area.With both teams facing injury issues, … more

By GARY OWNBEY | 9/7/22

AP College Football Top 25

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sep. 5, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point … more

9/6/22

Scoreboard 9-6

Tuesday, Sept. 6 FOOTBALL Chilhowee at Ocoee Middle JV (at WVHS), 6 SOCCER Lake Forest at Cleveland Middle, 5:30 Athens at Ocoee Middle (at WVHS), 6 McMinn Central at Polk County, 6:30 Walker Valley … more

9/6/22