Landon M. of Cooper Sports rips a single on Tuesday night in 6U action of the Manchester Youth Baseball Association The Manchester Youth Baseball Association hosted 9 games on a hot Tuesday night at Fred Deadman Park.  In the 6U division, Cooper Sports bounced Star Physical Therapy 21 to 13 and Manchester Tire and Brake tripped up Lovelady Auto Parts 26 to 5.  In the first game, Cooper erupted for 9 runs in the 4th inning to blow open a tight game and get the win.  Levi had 2 doubles and a single to lead Cooper and Blaine hit...

By Mark Bowman – MLB.com Mike Soroka – Atlanta Braves[Photo by MLB.com] It will be hard for Mike Soroka to top what he did last year when he drew National League Cy Young Award consideration and finished second in NL Rookie of the Year balloting. But the 22-year-old hurler delivered an exciting message for Braves fans after throwing four innings in an intrasquad game at Truist Park on Monday night. “To be honest, my stuff has never felt better,” said Soroka, who is expected to draw his first Opening Day start on July 24, when he’ll likely match up...

By Jim Wyatt – TennesseeTitans.com Ryan Tannehill[Photo by Associated Press] TRAINING CAMP PREVIEW: QUARTERBACKS In camp (3): Ryan Tannehill, Logan Woodside, Cole McDonald. Offseason developments: The Titans re-signed Tannehill to a lucrative multi-year deal back in March, making it known to everyone he was the team’s quarterback of the future all along after rumor mill speculation erroneously focused on former Patriots QB Tom Brady, who eventually signed with the Buccaneers. Marcus Mariota, the No.2 pick of the 2015 NFL Draft who went from starter to back-up last season in Tennessee, signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Titans drafted...

Walker Lovelace of KK’s throws the ball to first base to get an out on Monday in 8U action of the Manchester Youth Baseball Association The Manchester Youth Baseball Association opened up the final week of the regular season on Monday night with a full slate of games at Fred Deadman Park.  In the 8U division, Dr. Jay’s edged KK’s 13 to 12 and Freedom Automotive dropped Interstate Auto 16 to 9.  In the opener, Dr. Jay’s had to rally for 3 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning and then hold off a 6th inning rally from...

Hockey is set to return.  The Nashville Predators are scheduled to participate in the NHL’s first-ever Stanley Cup Qualifying Round, and the dates of their matchups against the Arizona Coyotes have been confirmed. As the NHL and NHLPA ratified a four-year extension to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (through 2025-26) and a Return to Play Plan on Friday evening, the League also announced the schedule for the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers. After traveling to the Western Conference hub city of Edmonton on July 26, the Preds and Yotes will meet in Game 1 of the best-of-5 series on August 2...

By Mark Bowman – MLB.com Ron Washington of the Atlanta Braves [Photo by USA Today] Ron Washington’s decision to quit smoking four months ago has not removed him from the high-risk category for COVID-19. But the willingness to break this longtime addiction is proof the 68-year-old Braves third-base coach is committed to doing whatever he needs to remain healthy and on a baseball field over the next few months. “It’s mind over matter,” Washington said. “I’ve been a strong-willed and a strong-minded person my whole life. You have to do what you have to do. Life changes. You just...

The Manchester Youth Baseball Association wrapped up their 5th week of competition on Friday night with 5 games at Fred Deadman Park.  Brodie of Lions Club motors into 3rd base after hitting a triple on Friday night in 8U action of the Manchester Youth Baseball Association. In the 8U division, Interstate Auto took on Lions Club in a doubleheader. The two teams split the 2 contests as Interstate won the opener 18 to 3.  Lions Club bounced back to get their first win of the year in the nightcap 25 to 20.   In the first game, Interstate built a...

Head coach Joe Pat Cope and the staff and players of the Coffee County CHS Lady Raider basketball team are inviting everyone to participate in their benefit golf tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st at Willowbrook Golf Club. Registration for 4 person teams is open and will be capped at 20 teams. Cost for the tournament is $300 per team and includes greens fees, cart, a swag bag and dinner at Prater’s BBQ. The shotgun start will be at 1 PM at Willowbrook with dinner, a live auction and the Awards Ceremony at Prater’s beginning at...