Shadow looms over traditional football rivalry game

It’s the biggest football game of the year for David Crockett and Daniel Boone, but it will be played in a shadow created by a former head coach and the school system that removed him from that position.

Updated Yesterday at 11:16 PM

Jermaine Long defense Jason Williams in ETSU's scrimmage on Thursday.

ETSU Basketball

Bucs show depth, athleticism in scrimmage

Steve Forbes showed off his East Tennessee State basketball team to the public for the first time Thursday night as the Bucs scrimmaged for about an hour and a half at Brooks Gym.

Updated Yesterday at 10:26 PM

Tori Sparks puts a foot on the ball for the Lady ’Toppers.

Science Hill girls soccer

Lady 'Toppers beat Bearden, 1-0

Science Hill goalkeeper senior Tess Mrozek celebrated her 18th birthday in style on Thursday night as the Lady Hilltoppers’ girls soccer team took home the Region 1-AAA title in a 1-0 victory over Bearden.

Updated Yesterday at 9:53 PM

Science Hill football

Hilltoppers look to take care of business

The prize is right in front of the Science Hill football team.

Updated Yesterday at 7:10 PM

Sullivan South quarterback Ethan Ward has accounted for 27 touchdowns this season, an average of over three per game.

High School Football

Home playoff game at stake for Cyclones, Rebels

Elizabethton missed its regular season window of opportunity against Greeneville, and now the Cyclones must bounce back with a home-field playoff spot on the line.

Updated Yesterday at 7:08 PM

Daniel Boone quarterback Noah Shelton has racked up 1,160 total yards this season.

High School Football

Add rivals, stir briskly, top with Musket trophy

Daniel Boone and David Crockett high schools need no extra incentive when it comes to the Musket Bowl.

Updated Yesterday at 6:37 PM

Head coach Butch Jones watches during a college football spring training at Anderson Training Facility in Knoxville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 21, 2017. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Tennessee Volunteers football

Poll: Should Tennessee keep Vols football coach Butch Jones?

As the Vols struggle with a 3-3 record — including losses to SEC foes Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina — many fans are asking whether Butch Jones will make it through the season as head football coach. Powerhouse Alabama is up next. Should Tennessee keep Jones on or let him go? Answer our poll.

Updated Yesterday at 2:28 PM

Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough (9) is tackled by Tennessee linebacker Colton Jumper (53) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Volunteers football

No. 1 Bama heavily favored over traditional rival Tennessee

For Alabama, it’s another SEC game where anything but a decisive victory would be perceived as a letdown. Tennessee is trying to turn its fortunes around dramatically while perhaps giving a boost to coach Butch Jones’ tenuous job security.

Updated Yesterday at 12:12 PM

High School Football Stats

NET High School Football Statistical Leaders

High school football statistical leaders from contributing Northeast Tennessee teams. Stats are through Week 9 of the regular season.

Updated Today at 12:14 AM

Jeffrey Earnhardt

Earnhardt determined to carry on family legacy

Jeffrey Earnhardt is determined to carry on the family legacy.

Updated Oct 18, 2017 at 6:22 PM

Milligan-Sports

Swimming starts season off with a splash

The Milligan College swim team took home the title in both the men’s and the women’s competition at a tri-meet between fellow Appalachian Athletic League opponent Columbia College and area rival King University held at King on October 14.

Updated Oct 18, 2017 at 5:37 PM

Megan Gaylor was medalist at this year's Appalachian Athletic Conference women's fall golf tournament.

Milligan women's golf

Gaylor a bright light for Milligan College golf

Being in a playoff scenario in golf is nerve-racking. Being in a playoff in golf against your own teammate is far worse, according to Milligan College senior women’s golfer Megan Gaylor.

Updated Oct 18, 2017 at 10:34 AM

Science Hill’s Emma Hecht (15) sidesteps Tess Debord of Knox West. Looking on for the Lady Hilltoppers is Julia Luna.

High school soccer

Lady Hilltoppers work their way past Knox West

Science Hill let Knox West hang around long enough for things to get uncomfortable.

Oct 17, 2017 at 9:54 PM

Teddy Gaines teaches technique during practice.

ETSU Football

Gaines out as ETSU safeties coach

Teddy Gaines is no longer on the coaching staff for the East Tennessee State football team.

Updated Oct 17, 2017 at 8:38 PM

Will Little

Playoff experience leaves Little wanting more

ELIZABETHTON — Will Little’s career as a major league umpire seems to be progressing just fine. The more postseason assignments he gets, the more he wants.

Updated Oct 17, 2017 at 6:46 PM