Matt Duchene[Photo by Getty Images] Barely two questions into Matt Duchene’s video conference media availability on Thursday afternoon, his 15-month-old son, Beau, awoke from his nap. A few questions later, the youngest member of the Duchene family joined his father on screen, as the Predators centerman continued to field questions on what life has been like in recent weeks. The blue-eyed young man wasn’t the first family member to steal the show from a hockey-playing father from those on the NHL circuit, and he likely won’t be the last to do so in the days, weeks and months to...

Jaylon Wooten of CHS basketball Coffee County Central High School senior basketball player Jaylon Wooten has signed a national letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Cleveland State Community College.  Wooten announced the signing on Thursday with the Cleveland, Tennessee junior college.  Wooten led the Red Raiders to a regular season District 8AAA title and a region tournament berth.  Wooten was named the regular season District 8AAA Most Valuable Player.   For the season, Jaylon averaged 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists per game on the year.  When contacted by Thunder Radio on Thursday, Red Raider head...

We all know America Runs On Dunkin’, but as most of us remain socially distanced at home, it’s those on the frontlines who need their pick-me-up more than ever. That’s why Predators players Matt Duchene, Ryan Johansen, Roman Josi and Pekka Rinne have joined forces with Preds partner Dunkin’ to give back to local medical professionals and provide free coffee for those working to flatten the curve. “A few of us that have our suite programs… we were asked if we want to contribute to this, and we jumped all over it,” Duchene said. “The true heroes in the...

An artist rendering of Nashville SC’s stadium Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre issued a letter to Nashville SC fans on Tuesday updating the progress on construction of the new Nashville SC stadium. Below is the letter: Fans, First, I want to thank each of you for your resilience, strength and continued support as our community manages through the widespread and unprecedented impact of COVID-19, and heals from the devastating tornadoes that hit our city and region just a few weeks ago. When our club entered its inaugural season in Major League Soccer in January 2020, we could not have...

Red Raider baseball player Zack Milan signs his national letter of intent to Cumberland University[Photo provided] Coffee County senior baseball player Zack Milan recently signed with Cumberland University in Lebanon to further his education and play baseball at the next level. Milan was set to sign with Coach Woody Hunt of Cumberland on April 9th, but with the “safe at home” order his signing had to be done at home.  Milan is an infielder and pitcher for the Red Raiders and a 4 year varsity player.  When contacted by Thunder Radio on Wednesday, Coffee County Red Raider head coach...

Jack Crawford The Titans have added some beef – and an experienced veteran — to their defensive line in former Falcons defensive lineman Jack Crawford. The Titans and Crawford have officially agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Titans General Manager Jon Robinson first mentioned the development during a conference call last week. Crawford (6-5, 274) is an eight-year veteran who has played with the Raiders, Cowboys and Falcons since entering the NFL in 2012. In 93 career games, Crawford has recorded 132 tackles and 16 sacks. He recorded a career-high 35 tackles and six sacks during the 2018...

The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club announced plans today to continue virtual entertainment for fans with the “Safe and Sounds at Home” campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic and suspension of Minor League Baseball games being played. “Safe and Sounds at Home” will begin Thursday, April 9 in place of the originally scheduled Opening Day contest against the Iowa Cubs. The engaging creative campaign will continue until Minor League Baseball announces the start of the 2020 season and baseball returns to First Horizon Park. “During this extremely difficult time for people around the world, we want to do our part to...

The Coffee County CHS Quarterback Club invites you to take advantage of the final week of their online team store.  The team store features apparel and equipment for all the Red Raider fans in your family including caps, sweatshirts, men’s and women’s shirts and even cleats.  The team store is powered by SportsPlus and a portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Coffee County CHS football program.  And between now and Sunday, you can get great discounts on all the merchandise found at the team store.  You can check out the great selection at: https://ccchsfb.itemorder.com/ and much of...