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Hayes sparks Dream to OT victory

NEW YORK (AP) — Tiffany Hayes made the most of her first game of the season, providing the spark in overtime to lift the Atlanta Dream over the New York Liberty.Hayes, who missed the first 19 games … more

7/1/22

LOS ANGELES Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, formerly of the Atlanta Braves, became emotional during a pregame baseball news conference before taking on his former team, last Friday.

Ex-agent: Braves fostering 'false narrative' about Freeman

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former agent of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman says the Braves are presenting a “false narrative” about the first baseman's parting with Atlanta in March.“I … more

7/1/22

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES guard Ja Morant (12) has agreed to a five-year supermax rookie extension.

Grizzlies, All-Star Morant agree to 5-year supermax deal

The Memphis Grizzlies are making sure All-Star point guard Ja Morant is going nowhere anytime soon.Morant agreed to a five-year supermax rookie extension Friday. Tandem, the company home to Morant's … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 7/1/22

FORMER BRADLEY CENTRAL all-staters Halle Hughes (12) and Anna Muhonen (00) were key components in the Lee University Lady Flames hoop success this past season.

Local talent adds to Lady Flame success

Lee University women’s basketball coach Marty Rowe will begin his 20th year of directing the Lady Flames when they tip-off the 2022-23 season on Nov. 5 with a Homecoming exhibition game against … more

By GEORGE STARR | 7/1/22

CLEVELAND AQUA Tiger Sophie Hughes races in the Girls 9-10 butterfly during Thursday's CASL meet against Big Ridge, at Tinsley Park Pool. Hughes took third place overall in the Girls 9-10 division.

Waterdogs win, CAT falls in finales

The Cleveland Waterdogs wrapped up their Chattanooga Area Swim League regular season with an undefeated record Thursday evening.Traveling west to take on the Cumberland Currents in Chattanooga, the … more

By MATT TYSON | 7/1/22

Cannon's Corner: Ready to pick up the mantle

Sports has been a huge part of my life since I was just a young sprout, growing up off Waterlevel Highway (U.S. 64) between Gilliland's Peach Stand and the Shake Shack.Along with playing T-ball at … more

JOE CANNON | 7/1/22

LOCAL YOUTH linkster Geno Klus earned his fifth TGA Sneds Tour title earlier this week, while playing at Brown Acres, in Chattanooga.

Turner, Klus earn Sneds titles

Local youth golfers did well this week in a pair of TGA Sneds Tour events, including claiming a couple of age division titles.Colby Ann Turner was one of a trio of Bradley County linksters to travel … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/1/22

LOOKING OVER a recent layout, new sports editor Joe Cannon, right, welcomes new sports writer Matt Tyson to the Cleveland Daily Banner staff. The duo will lead the paper's coverage of Bradley County teams and athletes for the Banner's print and website readers.

Banner Sports Department realigns staff

With the retirement of a longtime sports editor, the Cleveland Daily Banner Sports Department is making some adjustments with an old familiar face stepping into the leadership and an … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/1/22

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 6-30-22

Congratulations to Cleveland Aqua Tiger standout Addie Taubert for being selected at the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. The 10-year-old former North Lee Elementary honor roll student is one … more

6/30/22

ATLANTA BRAVES' Adam Duvall hits a home run against Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning of Wednesday's 4-1 Braves victory, in Philadelphia.

Duvall, Wright lead Braves to 21st June win

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Adam Duvall homered, Kyle Wright tossed seven sharp innings and the Atlanta Braves kept rolling this month, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Wednesday night.The Braves … more

6/30/22

LOCAL YOUTH linkster Geno Klus notched his fourth Sneds Tour victory of the summer at Brown Acres, Monday in Chattanooga.

Klus notches another Sned title

CHATTANOOGA — A dozen Bradley County youth linskters gathered at Brown Acres Golf Club Monday for a TGA Sneds Tour event.The lone local winner of the day was Geno Klus, who captured his fifth Sneds … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 6/29/22

On Tap 6-30-22

Thursday, June 30 GOLF Sneds Tour TGA Jr. event at Sweetens Cove (South Pittsburg), 9 a.m. SWIMMING Cleveland Waterdogs at Cumberland, 5:30 Big Ridge at Cleveland Aqua Tigers, … more

6/29/22

FREDDIE FREEMAN is all smiles as he shows off his World Series ring he received at the Braves-Dodgers game Friday night.

Really enjoyed Freddie's return

Pastor Jordan Easley at the First Baptist Church had a sermon on Sunday talking about his visit to the Holy Land and standing on the Mount of Olives. Just two days before, he stepped on what many … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 6/29/22

ATLANTA BRAVES' Adam Duvall is hit by a pitch from Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler during the seventh inning of Tuesday's 5-3 Braves victory, in Philadelphia.

Olson's goes deep twice in Braves win

Editor's note: The Atlanta Braves wrapped up. their series in Philadelphia after presstime Wednesday. Check online at clevelandbanner.com for full details.PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matt Olson homered … more

6/29/22

FORMER BRADLEY CENTRAL standout Rhyne Howard has been chosen to play in the WNBA All-Star game.

Howard makes WNBA All-Star Game

NEW YORK (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman will get a chance to play before their home fans, as the trio was selected Tuesday as reserves for the WNBA All-Star Game on … more

6/29/22

Cleveland Bassmasters compete at Tellico Lake

Members of the Cleveland Bassmasters Club traveled to Loudon County Saturday to take part in a tournament at Tellico Lake. Bringing home top honors were, from left, John Clayton (first place), Jacob Young (second place) and Ron Waugh (big fish).

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6/29/22

CLEVELAND AQUA Tiger Marian Christman competes in the backstroke in the 9-10 division during Monday's CASL meet against Cumberland, at Tinsley Park Pool. Christman took first place in the event.

CAT scratches out 1st CASL win

The Cleveland Aqua Tigers made the most of their Spirit Night home meet Monday evening.Hosting Cumberland for a Chattanooga Area Swim League meet at the Tinsley Park pool, the Aqua Tigers came out on … more

By MATT TYSON/Sports Writer | 6/29/22

King slam dunks third ace

SLAM DUNK hole-in-one for Joe King Saturday on the 168-yard, No. 6 at the Cleveland Country Club. He used a 7 iron on the par 3 hole for the third ace of his golfing career. The rare shot was … more

6/27/22

On Tap 6-28-22

Monday, June 27 GOLF Sneds Tour TGA Jr. event at Brown Acres (Chattanooga), 9 a.m. SWIMMING CASL Meets Cumberland at Cleveland Aqua Tigers (Tinsley), 6 Thursday, June … more

6/27/22

Local Notes 6-28-22

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 … more

6/27/22