August 30, 2026
Sports
Chase Burns agrees to $105 million, 7-year deal with Reds for 2027-33
(AP) — Pitcher Chase Burns has agreed to a $105 million, seven-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds that covers 2027-33, two people familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Thursday.
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.
Vols set for basketball home-and-home series with Michigan State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee announced Friday an agreement with Michigan State University for a two-year, home-and-home series in men’s basketball.
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.
Vols Set for Home-and-Home Series with Michigan State
From Contributed Reports KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee announced Friday an agreement with Michigan State University for a two-year, home-and-home series in men’s basketball.… Login to continue reading Login…
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.