One year ago, more than 600,000 spectators packed Nashville’s Lower Broadway and the adjacent avenues to witness the 2019 National Football League Draft in all its glory. One year later, our world looks vastly different with COVID-19 in play, but the NFL will still be welcoming their next wave of stars into the League this week – and Predators brass will be taking notes. Preds General Manager David Poile isn’t necessarily interested in how many quarterbacks are taken in the first round. Instead, he’s curious as to how things will function with NFL general managers, coaches and scouts all...

SAM KERR, Murfreesboro Softball AssociationAfter graduating from Murfreesboro’s historic Central High School, Sam Kerr enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, where he graduated with majors and minors in Agriculture, English and Physical Education.But it’s the enlightenment and experiences Kerr recalls outside of the classroom that he carries with him today.“I went to college in a very turbulent time, and I learned a lot more out of classroom than in the classroom,” said Kerr. “I saw flag burnings, protests, civil rights violations, and it was just a very turbulent time in our history. It was a wonderful experience in college,...

Chipper Jones homered in front of his hometown crowd, and 12 other Hall of Famers participated in the 2000 All-Star Game, which will be shown on MLB’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube platforms on Wednesday at 5 p.m. CT. Hank Aaron threw the ceremonial first pitch that night at Turner Field and Derek Jeter was named the game’s MVP after the American League claimed a 6-3 win over the National League. Jeter doubled in the first inning against Randy Johnson and later highlighted his three-hit performance with a two-run single in the fourth against current MLB Network analyst Al Leiter. Jones gave Braves fans something...

The Nashville and Middle Tennessee community is one of many across the globe that are currently facing a series of unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of MLS Unites, a league-wide platform designed to educate communities, entertain fans and elevate heroic efforts during the pandemic, and to show our love and commitment to the city and region we call home, our Nashville SC partner Captain Morgan has pledged an initial donation of at least $55,000 (US) to The Nashville Food Project. Coinciding with this week’s MLS Unites programming, supporting those in need, the donation to The...

It’s almost here – the NFL Draft is now just three days away. The Titans joined teams across the NFL on Monday for a practice mock draft, before the real deal takes place beginning on Thursday night. The 29th overall pick of the first round belongs to the Titans. Thunder Radio will carry the Titans Radio Network broadcast of the first 3 rounds of the draft on Thursday and Friday. Live coverage will begin at 7 PM on Thursday with Round #1. Coverage of Rounds 2 and 3 will begin at 6 PM on Friday. Thunder Radio is your...

The NHL and other sports leagues comment on the possibility of returning to empty arenas. Preds broadcaster and former NHL player and coach Terry Crisp joins the show. Plus, Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten take a look at the Predators’ pending UFAs and RFAs.  Updates from the NHL as the 2019-20 season pause finishes its fifth weekHear from Predators General Manager David Poile on the NHL’s pauseInterview with Preds Broadcaster Terry CrispDiscussing Nashville’s pending UFAs and RFAsAnswering your Twitter questions Visit NashvillePredators.com/Podcast to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Spotify and...

While the 2020 season is on hold, fans still have plenty of opportunities to satisfy their baseball cravings. Every single MLB game from the past two seasons is available, for free, on MLB.TV. That equates to more than 4,800 games, including regular season and postseason, from 2018 and ‘19. This dive into the archives is free to all users, on any supported device, with zero blackout restrictions. Simply visit MLB.TV for details or download the MLB App on your favorite device. There is no shortage of viewing options, whether you prefer to relive the ups and downs of your...

Jerry Brown, new Westwood Middle School basketball coach (Photo provided) New Westwood Middle School boys’ basketball coach Jerry Brown was a guest on Saturday’s Coffee Coaches Show.  Brown, who was named to the position last week, served as an assistant coach at Coffee County Central High School last season.  Coach Brown reiterated his desire to prepare his players for an easy transition to high school basketball.  Coach Brown also expressed his gratitude for this opportunity.  Coach Jerry Brown expressing thanks You can hear the complete interview by downloading the Coffee Coaches Show broadcast.  The Coffee Coaches Show is heard...