Rich Eisen Show coming to ESPN Cleveland 101.3
on July 22nd, 2025
From the ESPN Press Room: Beginning September 2, The Rich Eisen Show will be available nationally on ESPN Radio, in addition to Disney+ and ESPN+. The Emmy-nominated program will air weekdays in its traditional noon to 3 p.m. ET radio timeslot and will be simulcast live on Disney+ every day and on ESPN+ during select weeks in the year.The Rich Eisen Show will continue to originate out of Los Angel... Read More
Tennessee Volunteers announce non-conference schedule for 2025-2026 season
on July 22nd, 2025
University of Tennessee head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Friday the team's non-conference slate for the upcoming 2025-26 season.The Volunteers, coming off a campaign in which they won 30 games and reached the Elite Eight in the same year for the first time, will take the floor for 13 non-conference affairs between Nov. 3 and Dec. 30.The schedule features six consecutive outings ag... Read More
Uniforms for Braves, Reds unveiled for MLB Speedway Classic
on July 22nd, 2025
The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will compete at Bristol Motor Speedway in style on Aug. 2 for the MLB Speedway Classic.MLB unveiled the special uniforms for each team Monday. Atlanta's and Cincinnati's threads are largely unchanged, other than details that pay homage to the unique venue and game.The jersey numbers include bold outlines, shadowing and movement meant to represent the NASCAR v... Read More
Former Cleveland State Pitcher Austin Breedlove Signs with New York Yankees
on July 22nd, 2025
CLEVELAND, TN — Former Cleveland State Community College pitcher Austin Breedlove has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the New York Yankees, launching his professional baseball career.Breedlove starred for Cleveland State during the 2024 season, earning Power Pitcher of the Year honors and a spot on the Second Team All-Conference. He made 15 appearances with 13 starts, logging 82 innings, ... Read More
Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026
on July 15th, 2025
Tarik Skubal views the strike zone differently than robot umpires."I have this thing where I think everything is a strike until the umpire calls it a ball," Detroit's AL Cy Young Award winner said ahead of his start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.MLB has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system in the minor leagues since 2019 and will use it in an All-Sta... Read More
Cal Raleigh first catcher to win All-Star Home Run Derby
on July 15th, 2025
ATLANTA -- Seattle Mariners star and MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to win the All-Star Home Run Derby, as he outlasted Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero in the final Monday night.Raleigh hit 18 home runs to Caminero's 15 in the final round.Raleigh, known as the "Big Dumper," joins Ken Griffey Jr. as the only two Mariners to win the event.Editor's PicksCal Raleigh ... Read More
Double First Base Coming to High School Baseball in 2027 to Improve Safety and Clarity
on July 10th, 2025
Starting with the 2027 season, high school baseball teams across the country will be required to use a double first base as part of a new rule approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The rule was one of ten changes proposed by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee during its annual meeting in June and later approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. The double first... Read More
Signal Mtn. alum and former UTC Moc Carson Johnson qualifies for PGA Tour event
on July 8th, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, TN (GoMocs.com) - Chattanooga Mocs alum Carson Johnson ’25 earned a spot in this week’s ISCO Championship. He shot 6-under 66 in his make-or-break moment. The 18-hole open qualifier was played at the University of Louisville Golf Club in Simpsonville, Kentucky, offering spots to the four lowest medalists. The tournament is July 10-13 at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, Ky. Coac... Read More
Chattanooga Lookouts infielder Sal Stewart headed to Atlanta for MLB Futures Game
on July 2nd, 2025
Chattanooga Lookouts infielder Sal Stewart is one of 50 MLB prospects headed to Atlanta on July 12 for the annual Futures Game. Stewart is the Cincinnati Reds third-ranked prospect and 62nd overall prospect.Chattanooga Lookouts infielder Sal Stewart is one of 50 MLB prospects headed to Atlanta on July 12 for the annual Futures Game.Stewart is the Cincinnati Reds' third-ranked prospect and 62nd ove... Read More
Cleveland middle schooler qualifies for 2025 AAU Junior Olympics
on July 2nd, 2025
A Bradley County middle schooler is Junior Olympics bound!Lakelynne Gates from Lake Forest Middle School has qualified for the 2025 AAU Junior Olympics in three Track & Field categories.In the regional final in Knoxville, Gates placed:1st in high jump1st in 200m hurdles2nd in 100m hurdlesShe will bring her talent to Houston, TX, later this month for the AAU Junior Olympics.... Read More
Tennessee legend Candace Parker has No. 3 jersey retired by Los Angeles Sparks
on June 30th, 2025
Los Angeles, CA (AP) Jun 30, 2025 Updated 7 hrs agoTennessee legend Candace Parker has No. 3 jersey retired by Los Angeles SparksIf Candace Parker could put music to her jersey retirement ceremony, it would be “I Did It My Way,” the Jay-Z remix of Frank Sinatra’s hit.Parker’s No. 3 Los Angeles Sparks jersey was raised to the rafters of Crypto.com Arena during Sunday’s game against the Chicago Sky.... Read More
Chattanooga’s “Program Lady” Miss Wanda Honored by MLB for 35 Years of Unforgettable Fan Service
on June 27th, 2025
“NOT 25 CENTS… FREE!” Congrats to Miss Wanda the “Program Lady” for being an amazing ambassador of your Chattanooga Lookouts. Major League Baseball has awarded her the Home Run Service Recognition for upholding outstanding service values and providing an unforgettable fan experience. She’s always made Lookouts fans feel seen and welcome for the last 35 years! Be sure to congratulate her at your ne... Read More