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Kyle Petty and his father, Richard, lead riders around Pocono Raceway during the annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride.
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Bristol Motor Speedway

Petty to play Willow Tree again Thursday

Kyle Petty is headed to downtown Johnson City for an encore performance on Thursday night.

Yesterday at 3:15 PM
Officials from Niswonger Children's Hospital and Ballad Health and professional golfers pose for a photo outside The Lodge at Olde Farm.
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Niswonger Classic

Pros keep coming back to Niswonger Classic for good cause

BRISTOL, Va. — Professional golfers are frequently asked to participate in fundraisers, but major tournament winners Larry Mize and Corey Pavin say the Niswonger Children’s Hospital Classic ranks at the top of the list.

Aug 13, 2018 at 5:05 PM
Jesse Little gets ready for the NASCAR K&N Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway in April 2017.
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Bristol Motor Speedway

Little ready to race in front of Tri-Cities family and friends

Jesse Little grew up in Sherrills Ford, N.C., and considers Charlotte Motor Speedway to be his home track. But there is also a home feel when he comes to Bristol Motor Speedway, where he will drive the No. 96 Toyota in Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Aug 13, 2018 at 5:05 PM

Johnson City shortstop Michael Perri turns a double play as Bristol's Gabriel Brito tries to slide into second base.
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Appalachian League Baseball

Pirates get the best of Cardinals

The Bristol Pirates knocked around 14 hits to rout the Johnson City Cardinals 11-3 in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday night at TVA Credit Union Ballpark.

Aug 12, 2018 at 9:51 PM
Jerry Caldwell has been at Bristol Motor Speedway for 21 years, including the last eight as general manager.
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Bristol Motor Speedway

Five questions with BMS' Jerry Caldwell

Jerry Caldwell is the executive vice president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway, the largest sports venue in Tennessee and the largest sports stadium in the United States.

Aug 12, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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High school volleyball

Lady Indians early pick in Big 6 volleyball race

Dobyns-Bennett enters the season as an early favorite to win the Big 6 Conference volleyball title, although every contest this season is seen as a competitive matchup.

Aug 11, 2018 at 5:29 PM
Sullivan South
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High school volleyball

South volleyball has big goals this season

There is little question that Sullivan South is the team to beat in Three Rivers Conference volleyball after the tradition-rich Lady Rebels made their third-straight state tournament appearance and their sixth in the last seven seasons.

Aug 11, 2018 at 5:25 PM
Sullivan East fullback Tanner Leffew is described as low to the ground and hard to bring down by his coach Mike Locke.
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High School Football

Patriots look to build around Leffew

Tanner Leffew is truly a cornerstone for this year's Sullivan East football team.

Aug 10, 2018 at 5:39 PM
Johnson City's Leando Cedeno slides home safely as Princeton catcher Roberto Alvarez waits on the ball in the third inning.
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Appalachian League

Cardinals get stung by Rays

Princeton's Appalachian League baseball team is now called the Rays, but the Johnson City Cardinals still had a devil of a time with them on Thursday night.

Updated Aug 9, 2018 at 10:28 PM
Bristol Motor Speedway general manager Jerry Caldwell addresses the media Thursday in front of the ticket counters in the Bruton Smith Building.
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Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol Motor Speedway to offer weather guarantee

BRISTOL — Bristol Motor Speedway has joined other Speedway Motorsports venues in announcing a Weather Guarantee to provide fans the ultimate assurance in their NASCAR ticket purchase.

Updated Aug 9, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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