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We are packing the park for polio. Go Mets! #metsmugs #endpolio #endpolionow #rotaryinternational #rotary #peopleofaction Snap a selfie or photo(s) of your friends and family members with their game faces on during each Kingsport Mets game. Email it to: kmets@timesnews.net. Or share it using #MetsMugs. Pick up the Sunday newspaper to see the weekly winner in print or visit www.timesnews.net to view all of the entries and find the winner. CONGRATULATIONS, Lindy! You are this week's #MetsMugs: Game Faces of the Week winner. Stop by the office at Hunter Wright Stadium, Monday-Friday, to claim your fan prize pack. Thank you for entering! 🎵We all like to play at the national pastime...🎶 #kingsportmets #metsmugs #packtheparkforpolio #kingsportdowntownrotary #rotaryinternational #eliminatepolionow #fightpolio. #metsmugs @kingsportmetsfans
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#MetsMugs: Game Faces of the Week (July 14)

You show us your game faces and we show them off in our #MetsMugs: Game Faces of the Week fan photo gallery! Each week, one lucky fan wins a prize pack from the Times News and Kingsport Mets. Plus, the winning photo is featured in the sports'

Jul 14, 2019 at 4:30 PM
Lucas Armstrong holds the trophy for winning the 2018 Ridgefields Invitational tournament.
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Ridgefields Invitational gets underway Friday

The 70th Ridgefields Invitational begins Friday and two former champions got into the field at the last second.

Jul 12, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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Fun Fest 2019

Panga and Bett highlight Crazy 8s elite field

The 30th running of the Crazy 8s 8K is coming on Saturday with a scheduled start at 8:58 p.m. in front of Dobyns-Bennett High School.

Jul 12, 2019 at 1:18 PM
Kingsport Mets shortstop Sebastian Espino, left, puts the tag on Princeton’s Logan Allen.
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After quick start, K-Mets rally for win against Rays

KINGSPORT — Thursday’s Appalachian League contest at Hunter Wright Stadium was all about the hits.

Jul 12, 2019 at 12:27 AM
July 11, 2019 - Kingsport, Tennessee - Hunter Wright Stadium: Kingsport Mets third baseman Brett Baty (1), Kingsport Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) celebrate after hitting back to back home runs. Image Credit: Dakota Hamilton/DoCo Photography July 11, 2019 - Kingsport, Tennessee - Hunter Wright Stadium: Kingsport Mets second baseman Gregory Guerrero (27)Image Credit: Dakota Hamilton/DoCo Photography July 11, 2019 - Kingsport, Tennessee - Hunter Wright Stadium: Kingsport Mets pitcher Junior Santos (17)Image Credit: Dakota Hamilton/DoCo Photography July 11, 2019 - Kingsport, Tennessee - Hunter Wright Stadium: Princeton Rays shortstop Angelo Armenta (2)Image Credit: Dakota Hamilton/DoCo Photography
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Photo gallery: Princeton Rays at Kingsport Mets

The Kingsport Mets built a big early lead but had to rally to defeat the Princeton Rays Thursday night. Check out Dakota Hamilton's photos of the action at Hunter Wright Stadium.

Updated Jul 11, 2019 at 9:20 PM
The Tri-Cities Thunder will compete for the Ironwomen Division Championship against the Hampton Roads Lady Gators Saturday at Sullivan East.
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Tri-Cities women’s team set to battle for national football championship

BLUFF CITY — This weekend is full of women’s football as the United States Women’s Football League will host two championship games Saturday and an All-Star game on Sunday at Sullivan East High School.

Jul 11, 2019 at 12:10 PM
Kingsport Mets designated hitter Andres Regnault (24) celebrates after hitting a homer. Kingsport Mets infielder Jaylen Palmer (9) celebrates after getting a double. Kingsport Mets infielder Cristopher Pujols (23) Kingsport Mets pitcher Michel Otanez (26)
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Photo gallery: Princeton Rays vs. Kingsport Mets, Game 1

KINGSPORT — Maybe what Kingsport needed was a day off. Following Tuesday’s off day, the K-Mets opened up a series at Hunter Wright Stadium on Wednesday with an 11-1 Appalachian League win over the Princeton Rays.




Updated Jul 11, 2019 at 12:29 AM

Kingsport Mets outfielder Scott Ota (11) celebrates after hitting a homer Wednesday at Hunter Wright Stadium.
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Kingsport drubs Princeton in opener of three-game set

For the first time in about a dozen games, Kingsport looked solid in all aspects of the game. The K-Mets pounded out 12 hits, including two home runs.

Jul 11, 2019 at 12:28 AM
Dobyns-Bennett High School Athletics Director Frankie DeBusk, named Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
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DeBusk named athletics director at Dobyns-Bennett

The longtime Tusculum College coach and athletic director will be responsible for the oversight, coordination and direction of all school athletic programming.

Jul 10, 2019 at 7:11 PM
Elizabeth Carey attended UCA summer camp with Sullivan South Cheer June 17-20 at Park Vista in Gatlinburg Tennessee. Elizabeth received the jump off champion for the third year in a row. She also received All American cheerleader, the Pin It Forward Award, as well as an invitation to try out for the UCA staff next year. Marion defeated Saltville 10-0 at Damascus Little League to advance to the Major League Softball State Tournament on July 11 in Coeburn. Ella Moss had an out-of-the-park home run to seal the victory. The Harold Lester Memorial Fund was established in 2011 by MEOC and the family of Harold Lester to assist cancer patients in Lee, Scott, Wise counties and the City of Norton. Friends and family of Harold Lester, including (from left) Kim Lester, Mark Lester, Janet Lester, Brooke Deboard, Lisa Lester Poole and Dr. Kent Blazier, also attended the Ninth Annual Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament on June 14 at Lonesome Pine Country Club. North NJROTC Presents Colors at Kingsport Speedway
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This Week in Sports

Times News This Week in Sports (June 30)

The Times News is showing off your sports photos in This Week in Sports! From little league to senior adults, recreational or competitive, we share your favorite shots ~ from any sport, any age, no matter the outcome ~ every week at TimesNews.Net.

Jul 10, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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Upcoming Events as of July 8

To submit an event, email [email protected], fax listing information to (423) 392-1385 or contact the Sports Department after 6 p.m. at (423) 392-1323 or 1-800-251-0328, ext. 4323.

Jul 9, 2019 at 10:30 AM
#metsmugs ❤️⚾. CONGRATULATIONS, Angie! You are this week's #MetsMugs: Game Faces of the Week winner. Stop by the office at Hunter Wright Stadium, Monday-Friday, to claim your fan prize pack. Thank you for entering! Mom and I ~ we're back! Simply snap a selfie or a photo of your friends at any Kingsport Mets game and share it on Twitter or Instagram using (hashtag) #MetsMugs - or email it to kmets@timesnews.net. Every Friday, we’ll draw one lucky winner and feature their Mets Mug in the sports section of the Sunday newspaper! The winner will also receive a fan prize pack from the Times News and Kingsport Mets. Best way to spend Monday. At the @Kingsport_Mets game #MetsMugs
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#MetsMugs

#MetsMugs: Game Faces of the Week (July 7)

You show us your game faces and we show them off in our #MetsMugs: Game Faces of the Week fan photo gallery! Each week, one lucky fan wins a prize pack from the Times News and Kingsport Mets. Plus, the winning photo is featured in the sports'

Jul 7, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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Virginia high school football season begins one week later this year

The prep football season begins a week later this year in Southwest Virginia. The move to start the season on the weekend of Aug. 30 brings the VHSL regular season back to an 11-week period instead of covering a 12-week span that it recently had.

Jul 5, 2019 at 8:48 PM
Mets baserunner Tanner Murphy slides into second as Twins second baseman Anthony Prato throws to first for the double play.
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Twins pull away from K-Mets for 6-2 victory

ELIZABETHTON — Both the Kingsport Mets and the Elizabethton Twins needed a win in Thursday’s Appalachian League Independence Day contest at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark to get back on track.

Jul 4, 2019 at 10:26 PM
Kingsport Mets catcher Matt O'Neill (7), Kingsport Mets pitcher Yadiel Flores (18), Kingsport Mets infielder Christopher Pujols (23), Kingsport Mets infielder Wilmer Reyes (2), Kingsport Mets infielder Jaylen Palmer (9) Bristol Pirates shortstop Aaron Shackelford (13) celebrates with teammates after hitting a homer. Kingsport Mets third baseman Brett Baty (1) Bristol Pirates pitcher Jose Maldonado (45)
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Photo gallery: Bristol Pirates at K-Mets, Game 3

The Bristol Pirates scored in the opening frame and never trailed on the way to a 7-4 Appalachian League win over the Kingsport Mets at Hunter Wright Stadium. With the win, Bristol (7-8) won the series 2-1 over the K-Mets (7-8).

Jul 4, 2019 at 12:40 AM
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