SEC FOOTBALL GOES TO CONFERENCE-ONLY SCHEDULE FOR 2020 SEASON
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) will only play conference games in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The SEC's university presidents agreed on a 10-game schedule that begins September 26, 2020 ...
FORMER STONE MEMORIAL BASKETBALL COACH NOW HEAD COACH AT RHEA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
John Walker has been hired as the boys basketball head coach at Rhea County High School. Walker replaces Daniel Curtis, who left to be head coach at McMinn Central High School. Walker was the boys a ...
MIKE TYSON VS. ROY JONES JR. EXHIBITION FIGHT SET
Boxing legend Mike Tyson, 54 says he will get back into the boxing ring for an exhibition bout against all-time great Roy Jones Jr. The eight-round exhibition match will be held September 12, 2020 at ...
KIM CRAM NAMED ASSISTANT COACH FOR CCHS LADY JETS BASKETBALL TEAM
The Cumberland County Lady Jets announced Coach Kim Cram will join the program as an Assistant Coach. Coach Cram, originally from Crossville, had a successful career as a player at Cal State Fullerton ...
TSSAA PASSES 12 FALL SPORTS REGULATIONS THAT WILL REMAIN ALL SEASON LONG
The TSSAA Board of Directors voted today for the second option for a high school football contingency plan, with a hybrid plan deviation. Option 2 includes: Teams would play an eight-game regul ...
NFL MANDATES WEARING OF MASKS AT GAMES, NO PRESEASON FOOTBALL FOR 2020
The National Football League said today all fans attending games during the upcoming 2020 season will be required to wear face coverings. Several teams already informed season ticket holders that mask ...
ATLANTA BRAVES REMOVE ‘CHOP ON’ SCULPTURE FROM OUTSIDE STADIUM
The tomahawk chop appears headed for retirement. In the midst of reviewing its longtime offensive celebration, the Atlanta Braves removed a large wooden sign outside Truist Field which read “Chop On, ...
CCHS HIRES TYLER MCWILLIAMS AS THE NEW LADY JETS BASKETBALL HEAD COACH
The administration of Cumberland County High School announced today the hiring of Tyler McWilliams as the new head coach of the Lady Jets basketball team. School officials say McWilliams was selected ...
TENNESSEE TITANS GIVES CONTRACT EXTENSION TO RUNNING BACK DERRICK HENRY
The Tennessee Titans gave a contract extension to running back Derrick Henry worth $50 million with $25.5 million of that guaranteed. The 26-year-old is coming off his first Pro Bowl season that saw h ...
ATLANTA BRAVES: “NOT CHANGING NICKNAME BUT WILL DISCUSS USE OF TOMAHAWK CHOP IN GAMES”
Officials with the Atlanta Braves sent out a statement to season-ticket holders stating they have no plans to change their nickname but will discuss the use of the tomahawk chop in games. The stateme ...
NASHVILLE PREDATORS RETURNING TO ICE AFTER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION REACHES PLAN FOR POSTSEASON
Late last Friday, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the NHL Players’ Association reached an agreement on a plan for the 2020 postseason. It involves 24 teams, including the Nashville Predators, to ...
WASHINGTON REDSKINS EXPECTED TO RETIRE NICKNAME JULY 13, 2020
Reports indicate the Washington Redskins will retire the team's nickname today (Monday, July 13, 2020). The same reports state Washington won’t announce its new name because trademark issues are stil ...
