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Check Into Cash Player of the Week 12-8-22

Congratulations to Cleveland basketball’s Judah Sault on being named the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. During Friday’s District 5-4A game against rival Bradley Central, Sault … more

12/7/22

LADY RAIDER Lauren Hurst (13) looks to block a Rhea County shot during Tuesday's District 5-4A game in Evensville. Cleveland returned home with a 56-34 victory.

Cleveland sweeps district road wins at Rhea

EVENSVILLE - The Cleveland Blue Raider basketball squads traveled toRhea County on Tuesday night and collected two District 5-4A wins, with the LadyRaiders cruising past the Rhea girls 56-34, while … more

By ERNIE HARRIS | 12/7/22

KAIYA WINN (5) moves the ball during Tennessee's game against Chattanooga in Knoxville Tuesday. The Lady Vols defeated the visiting Mocs 69-39.

Lady Vols dominate Mocs, 69-39

KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Lady Vols got contributions throughout the lineup Tuesday night en route to a dominant 69-39 victory over Chattanooga at Thompson-Boling Arena.After posting perhaps its … more

By TENNESSEE ATHLETICS | 12/7/22

BROOKS THOMAS has been named the new head golf coach at Cleveland State, bringing professional and collegiate experience into the role.

Pro golfer Brooks Thomas named Cougar head coach

Brooks Thomas, a three-time winner on the Professional Open Golf Atlanta tour in 2018, has been named the head coach of the Cleveland State men’s golf team.A professional golfer since 2018, Thomas … more

By CSCC Athletics | 12/7/22

Cougars take down Jackson State Saturday

Cleveland State’s K’Juan Banks had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead the Cougars to a 69-66 win over conference foe Jackson State on Saturday, giving them an overall record of 4-5 and … more

By CSCC Athletics | 12/7/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL wrestler Lane Hicks, top, grapples with Baylor's Tine Latimer during Tuesday's match in Chattanooga. Hicks took down Latimer to take the match's 195-pound bout.

Bradley wrestling falls to Baylor in top-five matchup

CHATTANOOGA – After a busy out-of-area tournament over the weekend, the Bradley Central boys’ wrestling team was back on the road for a match at Baylor Tuesday.In a match between two of the top … more

By MATT TYSON | 12/7/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL senior Trevor Carpenter (1) puts up a shot while getting hammered during Tuesday evening's 70-53 District 5-4A victory over visiting Howard, at "The Jim."

Bradley blows past Howard, twice

After an unbelievable 94-point victory in the girls' opener, Bradley Central closed out Tuesday's District 5-4A with a 17-point boys victory over Howard, at "The Jim."Marking the first time since … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 12/7/22

CHS hoops split at Bearden

KNOXVILLE – After hosting Knoxville Catholic at Raider Arena Saturday, it was Cleveland basketball’s turn to make the trek up Interstate 75 Monday evening.Traveling to Bearden, the Runnin’ … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 12/6/22

Scoreboard 12-6

Tuesday, Dec. 6BASKETBALLHoward at Bradley Central, 6 (JV, 3:30)Cleveland at Rhea County, 6 (JV, 3:30)Tyner at Polk County, 6 (BJV, 4:30)BOWLINGEast Ridge at Walker Valley (Leisure Time), … more

12/6/22

TENNESSEE TITAN QB Ryan Tannehill reacts after being sacked by Philadelphia Eagles' Brandon Graham during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, in Philadelphia.

Titans' saving grace after 2-game skid? Playing in AFC South

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have to improve across the board if they want to do more than simply win a bad division for a third straight year.Coach Mike Vrabel made crystal clear after a … more

By TERESA WALKER | 12/6/22

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) was voted as the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Year.

Vols Hendon, Heupel, Hyatt, Wright receive SEC honors

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Year and Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. was named the top defensive player for the second straight … more

12/6/22

FORMER ATLANTA BRAVES first baseman Fred McGriff was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame Sunday as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling were passed over by a Baseball Hall of Fame committee.

Former Brave McGriff elected to Hall of Fame

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Moments after Fred McGriff was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, almost two decades after his final game, he got the question.Asked if Barry Bonds belonged in Cooperstown, a … more

12/6/22

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) covers late in the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Monday as the Buccaneers rallied for a 17-16 win.

Brady's late 2 TD rallies Bucs past Bengals

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A relieved Tom Brady stepped to the podium with a big smile.“Just like we drew it up,” the seven-time Super Bowl quarterback said after throwing a pair of touchdown passes in … more

12/6/22

LEE UNIVERSITY Coach Marty Rowe, left, claimed the 600th victory of his collegiate coaching career Sunday.

Lee's Rowe notches 600th win

LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The Lee University hoop squads traveled to Alabama over the weekend, coming home with a trio of Gulf South Conference wins, including the 600th of Lady Flames head coach Marty … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 12/5/22

Scoreboard 12-5

Monday, Dec. 5BASKETBALLCleveland at Bearden, 6 (GJV, 4:30)WRESTLINGPolk County at McMinn County, 6Tuesday, Dec. 6BASKETBALLHoward at Bradley Central, 6 (JV, 3:30)Cleveland at Rhea County, 6 (JV, … more

12/5/22

LEE UNiVERSiTY sophomore Aaron Himes finished 74th at the NCAA National Cross Country Championships Friday, helping to the Flames to a program-best 16th place finish.

Flames 16th; Lady Flames 19th at NCAA XC Nationals

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — The Lee University men’s cross country team finished in 16th place at the NCAA National Championship on Saturday morning. The 10K race was run at Chambers Bay Regional … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 12/4/22

Traylor, No. 9 Virginia Tech women stop Horston, Tennessee

KNOXVILLE (AP) — Kayana Traylor scored 18 points and No. 9 Virginia Tech held off Tennessee 59-56 Sunday in a Jimmy V Women’s Classic matchup.Jordan Horston led Tennessee with 26 points and 11 … more

By AL LESAR | 12/4/22

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts scores a touchdown during the first half against the Tennessee Titans Sunday in Philadelphia.

Hurts has 3 TD passes plus TD run, Eagles beat Titans 35-10

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts strengthened his MVP bid by throwing for 380 yards and three touchdowns and running for another score, and A.J Brown caught two touchdown passes against his former … more

By DAN GELSTON | 12/4/22

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) heads for a touchdown during the second half against Vanderbilt on Nov. 26, in Nashville.

Clemson, Tennessee will meet in a very orange Orange Bowl

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Orange Bowl will be the most aptly named bowl of all this year.Clemson and Tennessee — two schools with orange as their predominant uniform color — are headed to … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 12/4/22

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) reacts as Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith (29) returns a blocked LSU field goal attempt for a touchdown in the first half of the Southeastern Conference Championship game Saturday in Atlanta.

Playoff field set: Georgia vs. Ohio State; Michigan vs. TCU

The defending national champions, two Big Ten powers and an upstart that wasn't even expected to contend in its conference this season.Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State were selected Sunday to … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 12/4/22