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Drag racing great released from hospital 1 month after 300-mph crash
PHOENIX (AP) — NHRA drag racing great John Force has been discharged from the hospital where he was undergoing rehabilitation for a traumatic brain injury sustained in a fiery, 300-mph crash at the Virginia Nationals last month. The 75-year-old was released from Barrow Neurological Institute, according to a statement...
Stateline Motorsports wins Tri-Cities Best Motorcycle Shop
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A visit to Stateline Motorsports usually includes a greeting from three folks who certainly know how to have a good time. General Manager Mick Marshall, Salesman Jeremy Jones and Service Rider Jennifer Daggs all share a love for motorcycles. Spending all day around the shop doesn’t feel like a work day for them.
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Blake Adams gets off to a hot start at the 74th annual Ridgefields Invitational
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the best tournaments in the region teed off Friday morning in Kingsport. The 74th annual Ridgefield Invitationals was headlined by defending Ridgefield Invitational champion Brandon Worley and two-time winner Lucas Armstrong. Course superintendent and two-time champion Lucas Armstrong on hole 13, par 3, just off the green trying to […]
Former Kentucky coach Hal Mumme talks about joining the Sullivan East football staff
Blountville, TN — This afternoon on the First at Four former University of Kentucky coach Hal Mumme joined me along with Sullivan East football coach JC Simmon. Mumme was the architect of the “air raid” offense for the Wildcats when they faced the likes of Peyton Manning he’s now using this opportunity as a tune-up […]
Tennessee High unveils new direction for ‘The Classic’
BRISTOL — Tennessee High School and Bristol Tennessee City Schools announced a new direction this week for the region’s premier holiday basketball tournament. The Classic will be held Dec. 26-28 and Dec. 30-31 at Tennessee High School. The 40-year hoops tradition, formerly known as the Arby’s Classic, draws elite teams and talented student-athletes from top basketball programs across the country. According to Dr. Annette Tudor, the BTCS director of schools,...
Alex Miller enjoying a strong season at Tennessee’s Kingsport Speedway
As the owner of an automotive repair shop, Alex Miller has spent a lot of time with cars. He’s also spent a lot time at the race track, sponsoring drivers and watching family members compete. “We had always kind of been hot rodders and stuff. So we went and...
Coach Hilton: Consistency is the key to success for West Ridge
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn (WCYB) — The 2023 season seemed like it was a little bit of a disappointment at least on paper for the West Ridge football team, but records don't always tell the full story. After starting the season 4-1, injuries lead to Wolves limping down the stretch to...
Tennessee High football continues to lean on core standards ahead of 2024 campaign
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — It's a season of new faces and new names - but one that carries the same expectations for Tennessee High football upon the start of the 2024 campaign. A season ago, the Vikings took a big leap forward in the program with a seven win...
BTCS names Blaine Brown as new athletic director
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) has named Blaine Brown its new athletic director. Brown has served as the head baseball coach at King University since 2011. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and faith the administration at Bristol Tennessee City Schools has in me for this position,” Brown said in […]
Kingsport upsets Greeneville on UT Night, Johnson City loses lead late to Burlington
Greeneville fans were gifted some Tennessee orange swag at Pioneer Park on Friday night with free t-shirts and hats - along with getting the chance to meet new Lady Vols head basketball coach, Kim Caldwell. Despite a three-run first inning for the Appalachian League West leader Flyboys, the Axmen would...
Big inning costs River Riders against Bristol
The Elizabethton River Riders dropped the series opener to the Bristol State Liners on Friday, 10-1. Bristol scored six runs in the third inning. Elizabethton (16-26) fell behind early against Bristol (16-26) after Tyler Zedalis (South Carolina) hit a home run in the second inning, his seventh of the season.
Dobyns-Bennett aims for 'future gratification,' surge back to top of conference in 2024
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The clock is ticking to the start of the next high school football season - and as teams across the area in Tennessee continue the acclimation week of practice, Dobyns-Bennett High School is getting to work with eyes set on a big season. The Indians...
Greeneville clinches a playoff spot in the Appalachian League West division
Greeneville, TN — With only a few days left in the season the Greeneville Flyboys needed a win tonight over the Kingsport Axmen to clinch the west division in the Appalachian league. Bottom of the 6th, BJ Peart grounds out to the Axemen’s catcher who will send the ball to first for the out, while […]
Axmen pitched a shutout against the State Liners and won 4-0 in Kingsport
Kingsport, TN — Appy league in Kingsport tonight where the State liners were having their home game against the Axmen, and bottom of the fifth, Elijah Alexander grounds into a double play, shortstop Mason Swinney to second baseman Jack Torbett to first baseman Devan Zirwas. Hunter High is out at 2nd Elijah Alexander is out […]
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