October 17, 2026
Local Sports
Titans’ Jeffery Simmons is voted the top interior defensive lineman in the NFL by an AP panel
Jeffery Simmons followed his first All-Pro season by signing a contract that made him the highest-paid defensive tackle ever in the NFL. The Tennessee Titans… Login to continue reading Login…
Coach Carter, who inspired movie, to speak at WSCC
Coach Ken Carter, whose decision to bench an undefeated basketball team over academics inspired the 2005 film “Coach Carter,” will headline the 15th Annual East Tennessee Literacy Conference at Walters State Community College.
Nashville ready to ride World Cup buzz into the MLS restart, still unbeaten at home
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — B.J. Callaghan has had people reach out to him wanting to talk soccer thanks to the World Cup, and the Nashville coach believes this is a big moment as Major League Soccer starts the second half of this season.
A National Honor for Russellville native
Russellville native Pattie Ruth Taylor named NFCA Assistant Coach of the Year
Former East coach Robin Vannoy leads group of girls to play volleyball in Italy
Former Morristown East and Johnson University volleyball coach Robin Vannoy is headed overseas next week, leading a team of high school players from the Southeast on a volleyball tour through Italy with America’s Team.
East sees progress in 7-on-7 against Cherokee
With the regular season drawing closer, Morristown East showcased encouraging signs on both sides of the ball Thursday during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Cherokee at Burke-Toney Stadium.
Russellville native Pattie Ruth Taylor named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s (NFCA) Assistant Coach of the Year
By: Grace Tafolla for the University of Texas AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Softball assistant coach Pattie Ruth Taylor was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s (NFCA) Assistant Coach of… Login to continue reading Login…
Little League state tournament roundup
The 2026 Tennessee Little League state tournaments concluded this past weekend.
East Tennessee’s RedStitch National 12U wins Cooperstown Dreams Park Week 7 Championship
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – RedStitch National Training Academy is celebrating a historic achievement after its RedStitch National 12U baseball team captured the Cooperstown Dreams Park Week 7 Championship in Cooperstown, New York, one of the nation’s most prestigious youth baseball tournaments.
Three former Senators taken in 2026 MLB Draft
From Contributed Reports MORRISTOWN, TN – Three former Senators heard their names called over the weekend, selected in the 2026 MLB Draft. Taking place in… Login to continue reading Login…