Gordon relishes role as elder statesman -
Jeff Gordon spends his weekends wrestling a 3,400-pound stock car around fearsome speedways at speeds approaching 200 miles per hour.
JUNIOR ROLLERS: Rasnake rocks and rolls -
This chick digs scars. Her own, that is.
BHC BACK IN TIME: Country Hamm -
As former Coeburn High School running back Mike Hamm stood on the bleachers and surveyed the field at an empty Carl McConnell Stadium last week, the memories came flooding back.
Four Johnson City tumblers prepare for Olympics -
They are 4 of 10 representing Tennessee
JC Cardinals extend their lead over E-Twins -
Cardinals take 2 game lead in the west
Three Vikings named to preseason all-state football team -
Offensive lineman Mack Crowder, tight end Brendan Downs and kicker Brandon Rutherford have all been named to the Murphy Fair preseason 5A all-state team.
E-Twins shutout Brisox, while Tornado season ends -
E-Twins keep pace with the JC Cards
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Three players, one goal -
Current BriSox standouts Jamaal Hollis and Rangel Ravelo—along with the recently promoted Ryan Buch—all chasing the same dream
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Despite Long’s effort, BriSox suffer fifth straight defeat -
Bristol blanked by Elizabethton, 6-0
PREP SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Holston’s Morgan Lowe -
Sophomore led Cavaliers to cusp of state title, earns Bristol Herald Courier’s top player honor
PREP SOFTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Abingdon’s Jason Delp -
Delp directed Falcons to state runner-up finish, earning the Bristol Herald Courier’s top honor
BriSox slump continues in 14-3 loss -
Smiles were in short supply Sunday night at DeVault Stadium.
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Elizabethton continues mastery of Bristol White Sox -
Twins take first game of doubleheader on Saturday night
BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Gate City’s Hughes a double threat -
Wes Hughes is a slugger.
BASEBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Virginia High’s Daniels driven by the past -
On the sunny Sunday morning of June 13, Virgina High lost to Rappahannock in the Group A baseball championship game at Radford University.
Saturday Sports Connection -
Saturday Sports Connection
COLUMN: Boy of few words says it all -
Hunter Combs is a boy of few words.
Little League Roundup -
Little League Roundup
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Marcus Dunham takes over at helm of Honaker program -
Third-generation coach replaces Waylon Hart on the Tigers’ bench
Hawaii has to wait for Crusaders -
Hawaii is on hold for a Bluff City, Tenn., AAU girls basketball team.
Former Science Hill student getting hands-on experience in NASCAR’s competitive Diversity Inte -
Before this summer, Emanuel Reid’s only link to the fast-paced sport of NASCAR was in Martinsville, Va., in 2006.
Twins begin 2nd half of the season against Braves -
Braves hang on to narrow victory
BHC BACK IN TIME: Amazin’ Meg -
Meg Turner was a pioneer of sorts for girls basketball in Southwest Virginia.
Commonwealth Games Arm Wrestling Competition -
Arm wrestling competitors needed
Toppers Daniel Norris All-Star status in question -
TSSAA
Yankees owner Steinbrenner dead at 80 -
George Steinbrenner, who rebuilt the New York Yankees into a sports empire with a mix of bluster and big bucks that polarized fans all across America, died Tuesday. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday July 4.
LOCALS IN THE PROS: Jeremy Hall to pitch near his hometown this weekend -
A look at local athletes currently playing pro basball
COLUMN: Take Wagner at his word -
Thoughts on Billy Wagner’s retirement
King moves to NCAA Div. II and Con. Carolinas -
King is now one of seven NCAA Division II members in Tennessee
King College joins NCAA, Conference Carolinas -
King College announced today that it has been granted a spot in Conference Carolinas and full status as an NCAA Division II member.
Success story continues at Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat -
The formula to success in short track racing is elusive, but that doesn’t discourage Fred Brown.
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Spencer’s debut one of few highlights in BriSox loss -
Marcus Spencer singles in first at-bat, but Bristol hammered in 9-1 setback at Elizabethton
Tanner Earhart is the latest motocross sensation from the Mountain Empire -
Tanner Earhart was surrounded by family and friends Saturday afternoon, but there was no time for play.
Saturday Sports Connection -
Saturday Sports Connection
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Bristol’s Spencer Arroyo spins six superb innings in victory -
Lefty leads BriSox to 3-2 victory over Kingsport Mets
Brisox get back on the winning track against K-Mets -
Astros and Mariners wait out a long rain delay
Vols Myles, Jr. dismissed from the team following fight -
An off-duty officer suffered a head injury
Big 3 record-breaking fundraiser to be featured in CBS Sports special -
The story of how the “Big 3” in golf reunited in Bristol, Va., to break another PGA record – this time for charitable fundraising – will be featured in a one-hour special on CBS this Saturday.
Kingsport Mets end Bristol winning streak -
K-Mets scored late to win
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Rodriguez blasts Bristol’s bullpen as Kingsport wins -
Rodriguez crushes two homers in 8-3 victory
Hoilman wins inaugural College Home Run Derby -
Hoilman is the Atlantic Sun Player of the Year
Bristol Dragway Street Fights program continues to thrive -
By day, Dennis Arnold works a fast-paced and stressful job in the trucking industry. On Thursday nights, the 44-year-old Meadowview resident finds his release through fast cars.
Arnold is part of the colorful corps of gearheads, speed freaks and car-loving free spirits who participate in the Fas Mart Street Fights program at Bristol Dragway.
BHC’S BACK IN TIME: Trazel Silvers saw many things during long hoops career -
Former Ervinton High School star’s basketball journey took him all over the globe
PREP ROUNDUP: East takes first three VHSCA All-Star events -
East triumphant in boys basketball, girls basketball, volleyball
PREP FOOTBALL: Hensley steps down at Rural Retreat, moves into administration -
Rural Retreat boss won 40 games in is six seasons at the helm of Hogoheegee District program
Greeneville Astros send 1st round pick to the mound -
Foltynewicz goes 1 2/3 for the Astros
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Casey closes out latest BriSox victory -
Bristol earns 3-2 victory over Kingsport Mets, remain on hot streak
PREP SOFTBALL: Light’s all-star appearance latest highlight for pitcher -
Coeburn ace Hannah Light among locals comepting in VHSCA events today
Vols decline offer to play USC, but sign def. tackle -
No game against former coach Lane Kiffin
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Foes become friends in VHSCA All-Star event -
Burke (Gate City) and Griffitts (John Battle) to share time as teammates
GIRLS BASKETBALL: J.I. Burton star to compete in VHSCA All-Star Game -
Sheniqua Woods among local players in tonight’s All-Star contest
BOYS BASKETBALL: Shoals seeks success at John Battle -
Veteran assistant takes over as the Trojans’ head coach
BOYS BASKETBALL: Campbell takes over at Castlewood -
Former J.I. Burton standout lands first head coaching job
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: California kid helps BriSox stay hot, sweep series -
O’Connell has two hits, RBI in 6-2 victory over Greeneville Astros
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Greeneville first baseman Marcus Nidiffer happy for homecoming -
Former Tennessee High star returns to Bristol for three-game series
Saturday Sports Connection -
Saturday Sports Connection
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: BriSox beat Greeneville, pin loss on first-rounder -
Buch’s pitching and 10-hit offensive showing lead BriSox to big win
NASCAR could use a Bristol Motor Speedway boost -
For many traditional NASCAR fans, the soul-searching comments of NASCAR chairman Brian France on Friday were overdue.
ETSU basketball and baseball on the Sports Monster -
All ETSU men’s basketball games will air live on WXSM
Brisox blast the App. League West leading Astros -
Brisox score 12 runs in one inning
PGA’s Cliff Kresge bringing PGA golfers to Kingsport -
Kresge pro-am, takes place September 26th-27th
APPY LEAGUE: BriSox demolish Astros, 21-0 -
Smackdown, beatdown, slaughter, massacre, annihilation, obliteration – any blowout term will do to describe the carnage that took place Thursday night at DeVault Stadium.
With every break going their way, the Bristol White Sox thrashed the Greeneville Astros 21-0, dominating the early Appalachian League West division leaders in a stunning, good old-fashioned butt-whipping.
Toppers Norris will play AFLAC HS All-Star game -
Four No. 1 overall selections have played in this game.
Greeneville Astros shutout the Kingsport Mets -
Astros lead the Appalachian league west division
Lady Cyclones win 11u National Championship -
Lady Cyclones won by 22 in semi-final game
BHC BACK IN TIME: Recalling Abingdon’s McCall -
He was the quarterback of an Abingdon High School football team that reached the regional finals.
Smith takes over Tennessee High wrestling program -
Tennessee High elected to go with a trusted sidekick to fill its wrestling coaching vacancy, promoting assistant coach Tim Smith to the top job after Andrew Beck stepped down to focus on football.
NASCAR drivers David Ragan and Denny Hamlin praise Bristol Motor Speedway -
Long before they landed rides in the lucrative NASCAR Sprint Cup ranks, David Ragan and Denny Hamlin were fans.
Pavin and Peyton tee it up at Niswonger Golf Classic -
Peyton Manning isn’t used to being stuck on the “B” team.
Modified drivers conduct tire test at Bristol Motor Speedway -
Burt Myers has become one of the most popular figures in motorsports over the past year.
LOCALS IN THE PROS: Hill having success since ending DL stint -
A look at local stars currently playing pro baseball
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: BriSox struggle at the plate in loss to Princeton -
Princeton breaks game open against Bristol bullpen
11 Connects Sportscast: Melissa Hipolit 06/27 -
Kingsport Mets vs. Elizabethton Twins, Detroit vs. Braves, Lenox Industrial Tools 301, Duronal Monal, Rhys Enoch, Germany vs. England
11 Connects Sportscast: Melissa Hipolit 06/26 -
Appalachian League Baseball, Tornado vs. Aggies, Jason Witten football camp and scholarship winners, USA vs. Ghana, Four Play Golf Tournament
Jacob Petricka fares well in Appalachian League pitching debut, but White Sox fall -
In the end the stat guy had to mark it down in the wrong column, but that did not take away the good feeling about Jacob Petricka’s professional pitching debut at Boyce Cox Field.
Local Briefs -
According to Tazewell High School principal Keith Hovis, Terry Smith was selected as the new head football coach at Tazewell High School on Friday.
Fly fishing legends make joint appearance at South Holston Fly Fest -
With a slight flick of the wrist, Lefty Kreh executed a flawless cast. Seconds later, Joe Humphreys deftly demonstrated his time-tested form.
Jason Witten offers instruction and inspiration to young campers -
It seemed like the glorious old times at Elizabethton High School.
PREP FOOTBALL: Dock among standouts in All-Star Game -
Gray team takes 22-12 victory in Southwest Virginia Touchdown Club event
Kingsport Mets and Bristol White Sox pick up wins -
Kingsport Mets ruin E-Twins home opener
APPY LEAGUE ROUNDUP: Nidiffer lifts Greeneville to victory -
A look at Friday night’s games
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Starting pitching again a bright spot for Bristol White Sox -
Matos, relievers key 5-2 victory over Princeton Rays
Toppers Norris receives another All-America honor -
Norris went 8-0 in his senior season
Elizabethton Twins stop Bristol White Sox -
The Elizabethton Twins have compiled one of the top records in minor league baseball the past two decades through consistent coaching, solid fundamentals and timely hitting.
Organizer of South Holston Fly Fishing Fest hopes to build off successful first year -
Knox Campbell devised an ambitious idea last year to raise funds for the River’s Way Outdoor Adventure Center.
Rasnick takes helm of VHS boys basketball team -
Wayne Rasnick is the new boys basketball coach at Virginia High School.
Bristol White Sox and JC Cardinals pull out victories -
Cardinals pick up 1st win of the season
APPY LEAGUE ROUNDUP: Byrne, Burlington grab win over Greeneville -
Former ETSU standout makes pro debut in relief
NASCAR driver David Ragan in V-6 BMS Ford test -
Ragan joined a team of four Ford Mustang engineers in the Challenge event
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver David Ragan plays role in 1,000-Lap Challenge at BMS -
David Ragan powered down the smooth straightway and deftly navigated through the tight turns at Bristol Motor Speedway.
BriSox Bash Twins in Appy Play -
Not only did the productive 1-2 BriSox punch of Jordan Keegan and Drew Lee reach base a combined seven times Wednesday, the duo also produced six hits, three runs and three RBIs during an 8-4 victory over defending West Division champion Elizabethton at DeVault Memorial Stadium’s Boyce Cox Field.
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: BriSox open season with 6-1 loss -
Sox defeated by Elizabethton Twins on Tuesday night
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Dan Black is back for BriSox -
Former Purdue University star will see time primarily at catcher for the Bristol White Sox, who open the season Tuesday night at home
Johnson City Cardinals meet fans -
Johnson City Cardinals meet fans.
John Force,Tony Schumacher and Mike Edwards Post Wins at Bristol Dragway -
It’s official. John Force is back in championship form.
John Force working to make drag racing safer -
John Force is an expert at multitasking.
NHRA Funny Car Pioneer Shirl Greer Honored at Bristol Dragway -
Shirl Greer made drag racing history on his own terms.
BriSox: Team features mix of veterans, rookies -
After turning down last year’s 34th-round Major League Baseball draft offer from none other than the New York Yankees to stay at Indiana State University, menacing right-hander Jacob Petricka turned up the heat during his junior season for the Sycamores.
GREGORY: Hard to resist the Force -
It’s less than one hour before the opening round of qualifying at Bristol Dragway.
THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS: Brown keeps climbing the drag ladder -
The on-track temperature at Bristol Dragway Friday afternoon soared to 136 degrees. While fans sought cold drinks and shady spots, Antron Brown settled into his office for a 310 mph rocket ride.
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