The Augusta GreenJackets, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves have announced that relief pitcher, Tyler Matzek will begin his rehab assignment from a shoulder injury by joining the GreenJackets this week as they begin their homestand against the Columbia Fireflies. The left-hander has been on the 15-day injured list for the Braves since May 17 and will start his rehabilitation process in Augusta.  THE ATLANTA BRAVES PLAY ON THUNDER...

Coffee County Central High School volleyball program has announced an alumnae celebration for this fall. All alum planning to attend should RSVP coach Andrew Taylor at taylora@k12coffee.net. The event will be Thursday, Sept. 22. Appetizers will be provided at 5:30 p.m. and the Lady Raiders will take on Warren County at 6 p.m. for the alum to watch. Free admission for all Lady Raider...

Middle Tennessee Athletics is excited once again to host the Blue Raider Blitz, a summer caravan that will blanket the mid-state July 20-28.The Blitz will be a way for fans of all ages to engage with Blue Raider football as the team prepares for the 2022 season. Members of the football coaching staff and a few head coaches from other sports will be at each location. Last summer, Blue Raider Blitz stopped at seven locations over four days, seeing hundreds of fans a day. This year will be no different as we have expanded to new towns to engage...

The Braves placed closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with an irregular heartbeat on Tuesday, backdated to June 27. The club recalled RHP Jesús Cruz in a corresponding move. Jansen, who signed a one-year, $16 million deal with Atlanta over the offseason, has finished 27 games this year, including 20 saves. He’s gone 4-0 with a 3.58 ERA over 32 appearances, striking out 47 across 32 2/3 innings while sporting a 0.949 WHIP. A three-time All-Star, the right-handed reliever is second among active pitchers with 370 career saves. THE ATLANTA BRAVES PLAY ON THUNDER...

TITANS ONLINE Nate Davis arrived with the Titans in 2019, a third-round draft pick from Charlotte just trying to fit in. Now, heading into his fourth NFL season, he can hardly believe all the changes around him. And, it includes himself. “I was actually thinking about that last night,” Davis said on the eve of the team’s recent minicamp. “It’s night and day. I was kind of wide-eyed (as a rookie), just trying to figure out my role, and figure out the city. There was a lot going on. But now it’s more comfortable. I understand what I need...

Children entering grades 3-8 will have an opportunity to learn volleyball skills with Coffee County High School coach Andrew Taylor in July. Lady Raider Volleyball Skills Camp is set for July 20-21 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the Coffee County Central gymnasium (100 Red Raider Dr.). Cost is $40 per camper, and all current Coffee Middle and Westwood Middle players receive a 50% discount. Registration is available at the door, pay at the...

The newest edition of Thunder the Magazine is now available. The June edition of the glossy magazine – published by Thunder Radio – focuses on Coffee County High School, Coffee Middle School and Westwood Middle School spring sports for the 2022 year. The magazine also highlights excellent photography and the first ever Thundie Sports Awards. Hard copies of the full-color, glossy magazine are available for FREE at multiple locations in Manchester, including Thunder Radio studios (1030 Oakdale St.), Al White Ford Lincoln, Mercantile Cafe, Coffee County Bank, Attorney Shawn Trail’s office, Peoples Bank & Trust, Interstate Liquors, Capstar Bank...

Coffee County Central Cheerleaders attended team camp last week for the first time since 2019. It was a welcome experience for the group that has missed two years due to COVID-19 pandemic. The Lady Raider squad placed first at camp in their Gameday routine and fourth in their dance routine. Senior Liza Johnson and junior Anna Jones were selected as cheer All-Americans at the camp, which was three days at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. Liza Johnson (left) and Anna Jones were named All-Americans at 2022 Cheer Camp. The 2022-23 Coffee County Cheerleaders placed first for their gameday routine...