Victor Arvidsson scored a pair of goals Thursday and the Nashville Predators shutout the Dallas Stars 2-0 in an exhibition outing in Edmonton. The game was an exhibition as the Predators prepare to begin the playoff qualifying series, which begins Sunday at 1 p.m. as the Predators take on Arizona in the first of a best-of-five series. You will be able to hear part of the broadcast following the conclusion of the Atlanta Braves’ Sunday game on Thunder...

With clearance from Governor Bill Lee’s office Tuesday, the Coffee County Central High School football team wasted no time getting started. The Red Raiders were on the practice field in helmets and shoulder pads Wednesday afternoon. They had already practiced in helmets for two days as part of the heat acclimation period. The Raiders will be in helmets and shoulder pads again Thursday and Friday before they can begin practicing in full pads. The CHS Raiders open their season at home on Friday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. when they take on Franklin County. Thunder Radio will be on...

Weather permitting, the Coffee County Central High School golf team will tee-off the 2020 season Thursday in the Tullahoma Invitational.  This will be the first sport played for CHS since March, when COVID-19 concerns shut down spring sports across the state. After today’s match, the Raider golfers will be on the course Tuesday, Aug. 4, when they travel to Cookeville. CHS coach Brad Costello and golfer Logan Hale will join the Coffee Coaches Show at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 from Al White Ford Lincoln in...

By Mark Bowman, MLB.COM  Nick Markakis has changed his mind. The veteran outfielder has decided to rejoin the Braves for the remainder of the season. “Sometimes, we all make rash decisions that are not thought out thoroughly,” Markakis said. Markakis surprised many on July 6, when he announced he had elected not to play this year. But when the 36-year-old veteran revealed his plans to return on Wednesday afternoon, he said he spent the past few weeks feeling like he had made a mistake. His desire to return grew greater as he watched the entirety of the 2-3 season-opening road...

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has issued executive order 55, which will allow contact sports to resume provided that they follow TSSAA Guidelines. Previously, Lee’s executive order called for no contact sports with exceptions for collegiate and professional sports working under their governing bodies. This order will allow schools to return to the field under TSSAA guidance. Last week, TSSAA passed a hybrid contingency plan that would limit the football season if the governor’s office did not issue an exemption. However, because an exemption has been issued before Aug. 4, that means that high school football will be able to...

The first fall sport of the 2020 school year is set to tee-off Thursday, July 30 when the Central High School golf team travels to Lakewood Country Club for the Tullahoma Invitational. Logan Hale of CHS golf This will be the first school sport played for CHS since mid-march, when COVID-19 concerns shut down local spring sports. However, there is a 90% chance of rain in the forecast for Thursday. After Thursday’s match, the Raider golfers will hit the course again on Tuesday, Aug. 4, when they travel to Cookeville. CHS golf head coach Brad Costello and golfer Logan...

Westwood Middle School announced Tuesday, July 28, that boys soccer tryouts for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year have been postponed for now. Thunder Radio reached out to Westwood head soccer coach Kevin Smith, and he said he is unsure when a makeup date will be set. When a date is set, we will be sure to announce on Thunder...