Sports

Sevier County breezes past Jefferson County in district championship
SEVIERVILLE — Jefferson County took a loss to Sevier County in the District 2-AAA Championship for the second straight season.

West’s Jayden Howard signs to King University track
Since his sophomore year, Jayden Howard has ran track for Morristown West High School.

West’s Jonny Rivera signs to Carson-Newman track, CC
Jonathan Rivera, who has been running track since his sixth-grade year, recently signed scholarship papers to attend Carson-Newman University to continue in both cross country and track.

Major Ks
Osbolt, Tyler combine for 20 strikeouts in TCCAA/ Region 7 Tournament win over Chattanooga State
Carlos Rodón’s elbow pain hindered his life. He took time, and is ready to return
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Rodón remembered back to last year.
Marlins No. 2 prospect Robby Snelling set for MLB debut vs. Nationals
MIAMI (AP) — Robby Snelling was already receiving autograph requests from young Marlins fans 24 hours before his first Major League Baseball start.

Vols set for SEC showdown against No. 4 Longhorns
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee and Texas will square off in the first regular-season matchup as conference foes when the No. 4 Longhorns visit Lindsey Nelson Stadium for a three-game series this weekend starting on Friday night at 6:30 p.m.

Mr. Baseball Finalist
Patriots’ Brody Carr in consideration for prestigious honor
No. 5 Lady Vols fall to Ole Miss in SEC Tournament Opener
LEXINGTON, Ky. – No. 5 Tennessee dropped its opening game of the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament on Wednesday, falling 4-1 to Ole Miss at John Cropp Stadium.

March Madness tournaments expanding to 76 teams next season
(AP) — The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.

