Bucs to face Jacksonville State in FCS playoffs

Hours after the Bucs learned they would be in the FCS playoffs for the first time since 1996, they were happy their magical season was still going, saying they still have some unfinished business.

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

Logano spoils Big Three party to win NASCAR title

Joey Logano won the season finale Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway to grab his first Cup championship in a season in which he barely contended until the playoffs began.

Today at 8:22 PM

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) is sacked by Missouri safety Tyree Gillespie (9) during the first half of Saturday's SEC game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

SEC football

Tigers, Lock unload on Vols in third straight win

Missouri trounced the Vols 50-17 on Saturday in Tigers OC Derek Dooley’s return to Tennessee, which fired him as head coach six years ago.

Today at 2:27 AM

Ridgeview sophomore running back Trenton Adkins heads for the end zone during Saturday’s Region 2D semifinal game against Richlands in Clintwood. Adkins rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns.

Sports Live

Moir, Blue Tornado knock off Wolfpack

Race Moir threw for 146 yards and a touchdown and ran for another 143 yards, including a 27-yard score, and Richlands knocked off top-seeded Ridgeview 31-21 on Saturday in the Region 2D semifinals.

Today at 2:18 AM

Sports Live

McMeans' Rebels take 2 of 3 in hoops triple-header

The Sullivan South boys basketball team finished off a busy Saturday by finishing off Sullivan North in a matter of moments, storming to a 75-40 rout of the visiting Golden Raiders.

Today at 1:59 AM

Graham’s Chris Shinault (13) vaults into the end zone over Union defender Noah Garrison (10) for a second-quarter touchdown during Saturday’s Region 2D semifinal matchup at Bullitt Park in Big Stone Gap.

Sports Live

Graham’s defense stymies Union in Region 2D playoffs

All season long, Graham’s offense has grabbed headlines. On Saturday, though, it was the G-Men defense that stood out in a 28-7 win over Union in the Region 2D football semifinals at Bullitt Park.

Today at 1:50 AM

Sports Live

Rebels outgun Raiders in 1D semifinals

Bad things come in threes. That saying came to life for the J.I. Burton football team in Saturday’s Region 1D semifinal game against Patrick Henry at Emory & Henry College.

Yesterday at 9:28 PM

ETSU’s Nasir Player sacks Samford quarterback Devlin Hodges and causes a fumble during Saturday's Southern Conference game at Greene Stadium in Johnson City.

Sports Live

Bucs share SoCon title after loss to Samford

Behind record-breaking QB Devlin Hodges, Samford ruined ETSU’s championship party with a 38-27 victory Saturday at Greene Stadium.

Yesterday at 7:35 PM

Central basketball coach Robin Dotson’s Lady Warriors have won four state championships in the past five years — including the past two — so a trip to Richmond and the state title game is never off the table.

Sports Live

'Staying hungry will be key for us'

Don’t even raise the question of another VHSL Class 2 girls basketball championship when the focus is on the Central Lady Warriors.

Yesterday at 1:00 PM

Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt will lead his Vols against Missouri on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on CBS.

SEC football

Vols host Tigers with shot at wrapping up bowl eligibility

Tennessee has shown progress under Jeremy Pruitt by winning three straight games, including a 24-7 triumph last week over No. 20 Kentucky. The Vols already have exceeded their win total from last year.

Yesterday at 10:30 AM

NJROTC

Cherokee NJROTC sweeps top honors in Rocky Top orienteering meet

Among the Cherokee NJROTC awards were: Males 1st Place Overall; Johnny Pearson, 1st Place; Blaine Wilder, 2nd Place; Keagan Horn, 3rd Place; Nick Swatzell, 4th Place; Sean Howard, 5th Place; Females 2nd Place Overall; and Josie Roten, 3rd Place.

Yesterday at 7:00 AM

Sullivan North’s Evan Bishop (11) grabs a rebound against Johnson County during Friday night’s Johnson County Hall of Champions event in Mountain City. Bishop scored 16 points, but the Longhorns pulled away for a 66-52 victory over the Golden Raiders.

Sports Live

'Toppers win twice, Raiders fall to host 'Horns

Science Hill’s boys basketball team beat Abingdon and Johnson County and the Longhorns topped Sullivan North on Friday during Hall of Champions action in Mountain City.

Yesterday at 2:11 AM

David Crockett's Ronquille Joyner runs for a first down during the first half of Friday night's TSSAA Class 5A quarterfinal game against Knox Central.

Sports Live

Knox Central ends Crockett's dream season

The greatest season in David Crockett football history ended on a chilly November night after the Pioneers battled for four quarters against one of the state’s top teams.

Yesterday at 2:38 AM

ETSU redshirt freshman tailback Quay Holmes, who has 750 rushing yards and 14 total TDs this season, was named to the College Football Performance Awards National Performer of the Year Trophy watch list Thursday. He’s averaging 4.3 yards per carry and has 12 rushing touchdowns.

SoCon football

Outright SoCon title, playoff bid in ETSU's sights

A huge crowd is expected at Greene Stadium when the 17th-ranked Bucs entertain Samford in a game that will determine the Southern Conference champion. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

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