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SERBIA'S NOVAK DJOKOVIC holds up the winners trophy after beating Australia's Nick Kyrgios to win his seventh Wimbledon Singles Championship, in London, Sunday.

Djokovic wins 7th Wimbledon, 21st Slam trophy

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic waited. He waited for Nick Kyrgios to lose focus and lose his way. Waited to find the proper read on his foe’s big serves. Waited until his own level rose … more

7/11/22

On Tap 7-12-22

Wednesday , July 18 GOLF Sneds Tour TGA Jr. Chattanooga Regional Championship at Moccasin Bend GC, 9 a.m. Thursday , July 19 FOOTBALL 7-n-7s Walker Valley hosting 7-on-7 Play Day, 5:30 GOLF Sneds Tour TGA Jr. Chattanooga Regional … more

7/11/22

FORMER BEARETTE GOAT Rhyne Howard finished third in the WNBA Skills Competition's 3-Point Shootout Saturday before scoring 13 points, grabbing five rebounds and handing out four assists in Sunday's Team Wilson All-Star Game victory, in Chicago.

Cannon's Corner: They're Alive!

In the immortal words of Dr. Frankenstein, "It's ALIVE!"Maybe second only to the enthusiastically anticipated sound of Gabriel's trumpet blowing, high school athletes emerge from the annual TSSAA … more

7/11/22

Local Notes 7-9

BASKETBALL SCOTT FAMILY LETS CAMP The legendary Scott siblings — Terry, Levi, Gloria and former NBA standout Alvin — will once again host a free LETS (Life Education Through Sports) Camp, July … more

7/9/22

KAZAKSTAN'S ELENA RYBAKINA returns to Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the final of the women's singles on day thirteen of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday. Rybakina rallied from losing toe opening set to claim her first Grand Slam title with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 tally.

Kazakhstan's Rybakina wins women's Wimbledon title, 1st Slam

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Elena Rybakina beat Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday to become the first tennis player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles championship. … more

7/9/22

ATLANTA BRAVES' Michael Harris II, right, celebrates with Ronald AcuÃ±a Jr. (13) after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of Friday night's 12-2 victory over the Washington Nationals, at Truist Park.

Homer-happy Braves blast 4 HRs to swat 'Nats

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are one powerful bunch, and Matt Olson is enjoying the ride. “Watching from afar these past couple of years I know there was a lot of power in this clubhouse, … more

7/9/22

Tang joins Lee Communications staff

The Lee University Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Philip Tang as the new Coordinator of Athletic Communications. Tang arrives in Cleveland after spending nine years as an assistant … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 7/9/22

COLUMBIA STATE signee Madilyn Kidd blasted 14 HRs and drove in 55 runs to help lead Walker Valley to the District 5-4A Championship, which also earned her All-State honors from the Tennessee Softball Coaches Association.

Feisty Fillies dynamic duo named All-State

The Walker Valley gallop to the District 5-4A Softball Championship this past season was led by a "dynamic duo" of powerful hitters, who have been recognized for their achievements with All-State … more

By JOE CANNON | 7/8/22

On Tap 7-9-22

Friday, July 8 SWIMMING CASL 62nd annual Bill Caukins City Meet at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. CAT and Waterdogs participating, TBA … more

7/8/22

CLEVELAND WATERDOGS swimmers Jadyn, Madalyn and Gracelyn Dauphinais have all developed into strong competitors and leaders, both in and out of the pool. Pictured in the front row, from left: Waterdogs coach Tony Womac and Gracelyn Dauphinais. Pictured in the back row, from left: Crystal Dauphinais, Madalyn Dauphinais and "Jae" Dauphinais.

'Dauphinaitors' leaders of the 'pack'

There’s lots of marine life out in the ocean that travels in family groups.Fish have schools. Dolphins and whales have pods.Back here on land, the Cleveland Waterdogs have a pod of their own in the … more

By MATT TYSON | 7/8/22

Matt's Chats: 2 weeks in, here's to more

Whether or not you're a movie buff, most people have probably heard the late, great Ray Liotta's opening line from Goodfellas:"As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster."In a … more

7/8/22

ST. LOUIS Cardinals' Nolan Gorman (16) slides ahead of the throw to Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) to score on an Albert Pujols fly ball in the seventh inning of Thursday's game, at Truist Park.

Carlson's tiebreaking single sends Cards over Braves in 11

ATLANTA (AP) — Dylan Carlson hit a tiebreaking single in the top of the 11th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Thursday night to snap their four-game losing streak. … more

7/8/22

LEE UNIVERSITY golfers, from left, Beck Burnette, Oliver Lewis-Perkins and Connor Pollman earned NCAA Division II PING All-American recognition, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced this week.

Lee golfers earn national recognition

NORMAN, Okla. — After winning the first NCAA National Championship in school history, the Lee University men’s golf team had three players receive NCAA Division II PING All-American recognition, … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 7/8/22

LEE UNIVERSITY has added Jason Laatsch as an assistant coach for the Flames men's basketball program.

Hoop Flames add new assistant

Lee University men's basketball coach Bubba Smith is pleased to announce the hiring of new assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, Jason Laatsch. Laatsch is no stranger to the Gulf South … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 7/8/22

Delle Donne leads Mystics past Dream

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Elena Delle Donne scored nine of her season-high 26 points in the fourth quarter and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 85-66 on Wednesday night. Delle Donne was … more

7/8/22

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 7-7-22

Congratulations to Cleveland Aqua Tiger standout Cami Starr for being named the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. In her first season of competitive swimming, the 8-year-old has … more

7/6/22

ATLANTA BRAVES starting pitcher Ian Anderson gave up just one run in five innings of work to lead the Braves to a 7-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, at Truist Park.

Anderson bounces back as Braves win again

ATLANTA (AP) — Ian Anderson enjoyed an important bounce-back game after his recent woes kept him from fully enjoying the Atlanta Braves’ best stretch of the season. Anderson allowed one run in … more

7/6/22

Down 2-0, Djokovic rallies for 26th straight win

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — It says a lot about Novak Djokovic that a two-sets-to-none hole at Wimbledon on a day he was hardly at his best never seemed insurmountable. Not to him. Not to anyone … more

7/6/22

FORMER DENVER Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who died last December at age 33, had CTE, his family said Tuesday.

Former NFL receiver Thomas' family says he had CTE

BOSTON (AP) — Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE. His family said Tuesday that researchers found that Thomas, … more

7/6/22

FORMER LEE UNIVERSITY All-American Jackie Burns will be in goal for Northern Ireland this afternoon as it opens play in the Women's UEFA Euro 2022 Championship in Southampton, U.K.

Former Lady Flame in goal for Northern Ireland

SOUTHAMPTON, U.K. — Former Lee University All-American goalkeeper Jackie Burns will lead Northern Ireland in net as the country makes its debut in the Women's UEFA Euro 2022 Championship.Northern … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 7/6/22