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2019 TSSAA Dead Period Nears Halfway Point
The mandatory summer dead period for all TSSAA sports nears the halfway point for 2019 The Dead Period began at 12:01 AM on Sunday, June 23rd and ends at midnight on Saturday, July 6. During this time there is to be no activity in high school sports or any middle school sports sanctioned by the TSSAA. Coaches and players can’t hold workouts and all school facilities are to be closed. To quote the definition from the TSSAA bylaws, Dead Period-No coaching, observing, or contact between coach and players in sport involved. There is no practice, no open facilities, and...
Predators Announce 2019-20 NHL Schedule; Home Opener Oct. 3 vs. Wild
The Nashville Predators begin their 22nd NHL season presented by Fifth Third Bank with a four-game homestand beginning on Oct. 3 against the Minnesota Wild, where the team will unveil its second Central Division title banner in the Bridgestone Arena rafters. The homestand continues with games against the Detroit, San Jose and Washington before the team embarks on a three-game road trip out west, where it will take on Los Angeles, Vegas and Arizona. Nashville rounds out its October slate with two separate three-game homestands separated by a road game on Oct. 26 against last season’s Presidents’ Trophy winners,...
Titans to Retire Steve McNair’s No. 9 and Eddie George’s No. 27 Jerseys
The Tennessee Titans will retire a pair of jersey numbers this fall to honor two of the franchise’s all-time greats. Quarterback Steve McNair’s No. 9 jersey and running back Eddie George’s No. 27 jersey will be retired in a ceremony during the Sept. 15 home opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk announced recently. “Steve and Eddie will be forever linked as two of the driving forces for our team in the late 90’s and early 2000’s,” Strunk said. “They were the heart and soul of the team and each made the other a better...
Pitchers David Carpenter and Seth Maness Named Pacific Coast League All-Stars
Nashville Sounds right-handed pitchers David Carpenter and Seth Maness have been named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star Team as announced by the league today. Both pitchers were selected by the Pacific Coast League office. The 2019 Triple-A All-Star Game is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. CDT at Southwest University Park in El Paso, Texas. The game will be carried live on 97.5 FM and televised on MLB Network. Carpenter, 33, is having a standout season as Nashville’s closer. In 20 games, he’s 0-0 with a 2.25 ERA (20.0 IP/5 ER). The West Virginia native has...
Sounds Score 17 in Come-From-Behind Win
The Nashville Sounds used five big innings, including a six-run top of the eighth, to dispatch the Memphis Redbirds in a crazy 17-11 game Wednesday night at AutoZone Park. Nashville scored three in the first inning, two in the fifth, four in the sixth, six in a bizarre eighth inning and two more in the ninth to notch their fifth win over the last seven games. The Sounds and Redbirds exchanged jabs for the first six innings. Patrick Wisdom drilled a two-run homer in the top of the first only to have Redbirds catcher Andrew Knizner answer with a...
Nashville SC Home Match with New York Postponed
Due to continuous lightning and severe weather in the area, Nashville SC’s Wednesday night match against New York Red Bulls II has been postponed to a date to be determined. Despite playing the first half during which Nashville SC led 2-1, the game will restart and be played in its entirety at a later date per league policy. Nashville SC would like to thank its fans for their patience during tonight’s delays. Ticket holders for tonight’s match will be admitted to the rescheduled match between Nashville SC and New York Red Bulls II. You must have your original ticket...
Sounds Return Home Saturday for Five-Game Homestand
The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club returns to First Tennessee Park on Saturday, June 29 to begin a five-game homestand. The Sounds will host the Oklahoma City Dodgers for all five games from June 29-July 3. Below is a preview for the five-game homestand: Saturday, June 29 vs. Oklahoma City – 7:05 p.m. – Gates open at 5:30 p.m. – Enjoy Saturday at the Park with visits to The Band Box and our Family Fun Zone in the right field corner. – Faith and Family Worship Night – Join the Sounds for a night of worship and baseball at First...
Motlow Outstanding Athlete Awards Presented at Student Recognition Day
Five Motlow State student-athletes received the 2019 Outstanding Athlete Award for their respective sports at the Motlow Student Recognition Day ceremony held on the Moore County campus. Each not only excelled in the classroom, but on the court, field and pitch as well. Josh Endicott was named the Defensive Player of the Year in the TCCAA, Janna Lewis was a 2nd Team All-American and the Co-Player of the Year in the conference, and Sam Stohr was named all-conference. Hannah Feaster, of Franklin County was a Presidential scholar with a 4.0 grade point average, and former Coffee County Lady Raider...
