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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. 11SOCCERLee (W) at Union, 2Lee (M) at Union, 4Monday, Sept. 12FOOTBALLMcMinn County at Bradley Central (JV), 6East Hamilton at Cleveland (JV), 6Polk County (JV) at McMinn Central, … 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. 10SOCCERCleveland ClassicBradley Central, Cleveland, Walker Valley participatingWalker Valley vs. Heritage (CHS), 12Bradley Central vs. Cumberland County (CHS), 4SOFTBALLLake Forest, … 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

Cleveland football routs East Ridge, Polk suffers first loss

Cleveland football gave the home crowd at Benny Monroe Stadium plenty to cheer about Friday night. Hosting East Ridge, the Blue Raiders scored early and often on the way to a 55-28 win over the … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/10/22

Scoreboard 9-9

Friday, Sept. 9FOOTBALLEast Ridge at Cleveland, 7Polk County at McMinn Central, 7:30SOCCEROcoee Middle at Rhea County, 5:30Lee (W) at Union, 6Lee (M) at Union, 8:30Cleveland ClassicBradley Central, … more

9/9/22

Strider, Braves win 7th in a row, beat Athletics 7-3

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rookie Spencer Strider overcame a rough start, Vaughn Grissom and Dansby Swanson homered and the Atlanta Braves won their seventh in a row, beating the Oakland Athletics 7-3 … more

By BEN ROSS | 9/9/22

TENNESSEE TITANS running back Derrick Henry, left, talks with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray after a combined practice during NFL training camp on Aug. 24 in Nashville.

Giants face royal challenge with Titans' Derrick Henry

NASHVILLE (AP) — New York Giants defensive coordinator Don Martindale has faced Derrick Henry enough to know exactly why the two-time NFL rushing champ is nicknamed the King. “They call … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 9/9/22

WALKER VALLEY'S Erin Sisson (15) sends a shot over the net at home against Ooltewah Thursday. Sisson had 14 kills on the way to the Lady Mustangs' district win.

Walker Valley takes district match over Ooltewah

It was not a cakewalk for Walker Valley volleyball, but it was a win nonetheless Thursday night. Hosting District 5-AAA foe Ooltewah, the Lady Mustangs and Lady Owls traded the first two sets … more

By MATT TYSON | 9/9/22

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 offense, … 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