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Nate Ament selected No. 13 in NBA Draft by Heat, traded to Bucks
From Contributed Reports KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Freshman forward Nate Ament of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team went No. 13 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. He… Login to continue reading Login…
Smokies clinch Southern League North with series win over Lookouts
KNOXVILLE – While the calendar may still show June, the Knoxville Smokies are looking forward to September.

Jeffery Simmons cashes in on big season by s igning record-setting, 3-year deal with Titans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons cashed in on his first All-Pro selection with a record-setting deal.
Smokies clinch Southern League North with series win over Lookouts
From Staff Reports KNOXVILLE – While the calendar may still show June, the Knoxville Smokies are looking forward to September. The Smokies clinched the Southern… Login to continue reading Login…

Going to State
Morristown 9-10 All-Stars sweep South Jefferson By John Gullon – Tribune Managing Editor It didn’t take long for the Morristown 9-10 All Stars to announce… Login to continue reading Login…

Titans’ ‘Nasty’ New Front
Simmons is ready to live in backfield in revamped Titans d-line
Neyland Entertainment District to break ground this summer, completion expected in 2028
The University of Tennessee is expected to break ground on its Neyland Entertainment District after the Tennessee Building Commission approved its construction.
Dandridge gymnast Jay Watkins in Brazil for 2026 Junior and Senior Pan American Championships
Twenty-two junior and senior Americans are competing in artistic gymnastics this week at the 2026 Junior and Senior Pan American Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Lookouts, Smokies even in Southern League North heading into weekend
KNOXVILLE – Balls were flying out of Covenant Health Park right and left Thursday night as the Knoxville Smokies downed Chattanooga 4-1.

Patechia Hartman named Walters State Women’s Basketball Coach
MORRISTOWN, TN – Patechia Hartman, a longtime professional basketball player and one of the best to ever play at Georgia State University, is bringing her coaching talents to Morristown.
