Jul 4, 2008 For those local skaters who thought the Athens Skate Park was the best thing since sliced bread: it gets better. Full Story >>
Wear, Gross repeat as State Four Ball champs
Jul 4, 2008 Teamwork and a good short game proved vital last week as Athens' Glen Wear and Sweetwater's Ken Gross teamed up again to repeat as the Tennessee Golf Association Senior Four-Ball champions. Full Story >>
Smith on Dallas Mavericks summer team
Jul 4, 2008 Former McMinn County High School and University of Tennessee basketball standout JaJuan Smith is one of 15 players who has been invited to participate as a member of the Dallas Mavericks' NBA summer-league team. Full Story >>
Some are gone - but not forgotten
Jul 4, 2008 Today, we will depart from the traditional format of the "Where Are They Now" series where we visit with former athletes or coaches, catching up on their lives since those high school or college days of the past. Full Story >>
Jul 4, 2008 City sponsoring golf program Full Story >>
Learn to Swim celebrates 50th year of operation
Jul 2, 2008 Two men saw a need in Athens for swim safety 50 years ago and set out to do something about it. Full Story >>
Berry is optimistic 2009 recruits will fill Bulldogs needs
Jul 1, 2008 It would be hard to call a season that included an eighth straight regular season conference title, the conference tournament crown and a runnerup finish in the region playoffs among 43 wins disappointing, but Tennessee Wesleyan College Coach Billy Berry was left feeling the Bulldogs didn't meet their expectations for 2008. Full Story >>
Area Briefs
Jul 1, 2008 Signups for Central Knights Football Full Story >>
Lady Bulldogs welcome signees
Jun 30, 2008 While he didn't get every need filled, Tennessee Wesleyan Women's basketball Coach Jeff Rice is pleased with the newest group of Lady Bulldogs he's signed. Full Story >>
Area Briefs
Jun 30, 2008 Tryouts scheduled for U8 girls' team Full Story >>
Poe feels 'Dogs met needs
Jun 27, 2008 Recruiting is all about meeting needs and Tennessee Wesleyan Men's Basketball Coach Mike Poe believes that was accomplished after signing this year's recruiting class. Full Story >>
Smith still has NBA potential
Jun 27, 2008 The fact University of Tennessee basketball players Chris Lofton and JaJuan Smith were not among the 60 players taken in Thursday's NBA draft was not unexpected. Full Story >>
Arnwine will return home with plan to 'give back' in mind
Jun 26, 2008 In 1978, Pam Arnwine left Athens for Cleveland State Community College. In 2008, she'll be coming back home. Full Story >>
Majority of coaches oppose TSSAA playoff recommendation
Jun 26, 2008 The TSSAA's recommendation to play all district and region tournament games using the site of the highest seed format elicited varied opinions among area coaches. Full Story >>
Area Briefs
Jun 26, 2008 Good week for local anglers Full Story >>
A Union "reunion" for Brown, Derrick
Jun 25, 2008 When standouts Beau Brown and Blake Derrick graduated from McMinn Central following the 2005-2006 season, the long-time friends and teammates opted to continue their basketball partnership on the court with both signing scholarships to attend NCAA Division II Lincoln Memorial University in Harogate. Full Story >>
Sizzlin' 68 lifts Poe to Coca Cola crown
Jun 25, 2008 OAK RIDGE - Mike Poe is used to orchestrating comebacks in basketball. Full Story >>
Bradley just 'enjoys playing' the game
Jun 24, 2008 Most 73-year olds are retired, resting and visiting with their grandchildren or just taking it easy. Full Story >>
Area Briefs
Jun 24, 2008 New Meigs coach to be at meeting Full Story >>
