Isaiah Mack of the Tennessee Titans As a youngster, Isaiah Mack learned about work ethic by watching his mother.  Sequoyah Mack took care of the family while going to school to be nurse. She worked long hours as Mack began following his dream to play in the NFL.  Mack, a defensive tackle who is set to begin his second season with the Titans, said he’ll never forget it. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without her, I can promise you that,” Mack said of his mother. “She is an outstanding woman, just being able to take care of...

Nashville Soccer Club announced Wednesday in conjunction with Major League Soccer that the club will be featured on opening night of the MLS is Back Tournament on Wednesday, July 8 by taking on Eastern Conference foe Chicago Fire FC, presented by Renasant Bank. Scheduled to kick off at 9:30 p.m. CT, the match will be nationally televised on ESPN and ESPN Deportes from the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. After the opening match against Chicago, Nashville SC will take on the Philadelphia Union, presented by Renasant Bank on July 14 at 7 p.m. CT on Univision...

Jace Spencer(#4) of Manchester Tire and Brake makes a great snag for a putout against Avery(#6) of Cooper Sports on Thursday night in 6U action of the Manchester Youth Baseball Association The Manchester Youth Baseball Association was in action on Thursday with a full slate of games at Fred Deadman Park.  All 5 age divisions were in action as the season reaches the halfway point.   In the 6U division, Manchester Tire and Brake stopped Cooper Sports 21 to 7 and Star Physical Therapy squeaked past Lovelady Auto Parts 17 to 16.  In the first game, Manchester Tire and...

By Mark Bowman – MLB.com Ronald Acuña Jr. will not have enough time to make another bid for a 40-40 season in 2020, but the young superstar will have the chance to help the Braves win a third straight National League East title. Thoughts of defending the division crown were rekindled Tuesday night, when Major League Baseball announced a return-to-play plan featuring a 60-game regular-season schedule. Despite a different look and feel, there will still be room for the same excitement and optimism that existed before COVID-19 forced the sports world to stop back in March. Here’s a look...

The Nashville Sounds, the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, issued a statement on Wednesday announcing that they’ve discussed with Major League Baseball the possibility of hosting a league for unsigned big league players this year.  The statement read:  “The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club has had discussions with Major League Baseball about the possibility of hosting games that would consist of free agents competing against each other at First Horizon Park this summer. We continue to have meaningful discussions with baseball officials and local health officials with hopes of baseball in Nashville in 2020.” Sounds general manager Adam Nuse...

Major League Baseball has officially announced a plan to return to play that features players reporting for training by July 1, leading up to a proposed 60-game regular-season schedule anticipated to begin on July 23 and 24. “Major League Baseball is thrilled to announce that the 2020 season is on the horizon,” Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “We have provided the Players Association with a schedule to play 60 games and are excited to provide our great fans with Baseball again soon.” The decision was reached Monday by a unanimous vote of the 30 MLB clubs under...

6U Division at T-Ball Field 5:00 PM –Manchester Tire & Brake vs. Cooper Sports 7:30 PM – Lovelady Auto Parts vs. Star Physical Therapy 8U Division at Fast Pitch Field 5:00 PM – Freedom Automotive vs. Dr. J. 10U Division at National League Field 5:00 PM – First National Bank vs. Chico’s Bail Bonds 12U Division at Aaron Miller Field 5:00 PM – Powers Storage vs. Shelter Insurance 7:00 PM – Bush Insurance vs. First Vision Bank 18U Division at Looney Riddle(Babe Ruth) Field 6:00 PM – Manchester Braves vs. Christiana Braves 8:00 PM – Mets vs. Manchester...

The idea is simple, really: Masks On, Keep Smashville Strong. The Predators haven’t been able to rally the Nashville community on the ice, but there have been a slew of endeavors elsewhere to help those in Middle Tennessee and beyond to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. As businesses begin to reopen in Music City, it’s important to continue adhering to social distancing guidelines to remain safe. Wearing a face covering to keep you – and your neighbor – healthy is one of those practices, and the Preds are doing their part to assist in the process. Not only have...