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Campos taking strong work ethic into senior season for CCHS
NEWPORT — Leo Campos kicked a soccer ball against an overturned table one Saturday, using it as a makeshift pass to himself. He dribbled through cones nearby, took a couple more steps, and rifled a shot into the back of the net.
Ball bringing ‘fire’ back to Lady Red volleyball
NEWPORT — Ginny Ball can still remember the comments from fans and even officials last year. All of them essentially said the same thing about the Cocke County volleyball team: that it lacked the passion, fire and communication one would expect to see during a match. “Last year we did not have that at all,” said rising senior Abby Niethammer. “We would score, and we would barely even cheer.” ...
Cosby looking to utilize Christian Walsh in new way this season
KODAK — Christian Walsh caught a pass in the paint at Northview Academy earlier this summer. He spun, ducked around the defender and jumped to lay the ball off the glass with his left hand. A day later, he ran ahead of Haiden McMahan at Anderson County, accepting a bounce pass for an easy bucket to follow a put-back Walsh had made a couple possessions earlier. ...
NFL ordered to pay $4.7 billion in damages in 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit
The NFL plans to appeal a ruling by a federal jury in Los Angeles on Thursday that found the league liable for more than $4.7 billion in damages over antitrust violations related to DirecTV's "Sunday Ticket" packages. The jury, after about five hours of deliberations across two days, voted unanimously that the NFL, DirecTV, CBS and Fox colluded to increase the price of the game packages. The class-action lawsuit began...
Texas lands K-State transfer forward Arthur Kaluma
Former Kansas State forward Arthur Kaluma announced Thursday that he is transferring to Texas. "Hook ‘em," Kaluma wrote on Instagram along with a picture of himself in Texas gear, tipping a cowboy hat over his eyes. Kaluma transferred to Kansas State last year after two seasons at Creighton and posted career highs of 14.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in 33 games (32 starts). In three seasons of college basketball, Kaluma has put up 12.2 points, 6.1 boards and 1.7 assists per game across 101 appearances (39 starts). Kaluma is the latest high-profile transfer to commit to coach Rodney Terry and the Longhorns this offseason as they get set to enter the SEC. They also signed shooting guard Tramon Mark (Arkansas), high-scoring point guard Jordan Pope (Oregon State) and a pair of players from Indiana State's NIT finalist squad: guards Julian Larry and Jayson Kent. --Field Level Media
Body recovered from Pigeon River in Newport
Newport Police reported Thursday that the body of a 44-year-old male was recovered Wednesday from the Pigeon River in Newport. According to a press release from Newport Police Chief Scott Lamb, police were called to 170 W. Main Street concerning a body floating in the Pigeon River. Police called for assistance from the Swift Water Rescue Team and the Newport Rescue Squad. Upon arrival, Newport Police Department (NPD) Detective Will...
George Mason coach Tony Skinn lands contract extension
George Mason men's basketball coach Tony Skinn received a contract extension on Thursday that spans through the 2028-29 season. Financial terms were not disclosed by the school for Skinn, who last season led his alma mater to a 20-12 record in his first campaign at the helm. "We are committed to Tony and excited about the success our men's basketball program accomplished on and off the court in his first season as our head coach," said Marvin Lewis, assistant vice president/director of athletics. "Tony has displayed the ability to recruit top-tier talent -- but more importantly, he has demonstrated he...
NCAA Basketball: George Mason at Tennessee
Dec 5, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; George Mason Patriots head coach Tony Skinn gestures during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Randall Cobb, family 'lucky to be alive' after house fire
Veteran NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his family escaped a house fire earlier this week in Nashville, Tenn. A fire began in the family's garage at about 11 p.m. local time on Tuesday, the Nashville Fire Department said. Cobb's wife, Aiyda Cobb, posted to Instagram that a Tesla charger caught fire and flames spread through the home. She wrote that the couple and their three young sons "are lucky to be alive." An accompanying video showed burned cars and extensive damage to the garage. "We got out of the house with nothing but the clothes on our back and...
NFL: Houston Texans at New York Jets
Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) scores on a touchdown reception during the second half against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Judge tosses lawsuit against Cowboys' Dak Prescott
Collin County (Texas) Judge Angela Tucker on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott of sexual assault. Dallas police announced last month that they would not pursue charges after an investigation determined there wasn't enough evidence against Prescott to proceed with the case. A woman filed a criminal complaint in March, alleging that Prescott sexually assaulted her in the back of an SUV in the parking lot...
Colts GM: QB Anthony Richardson 'full go' for camp
The Indianapolis Colts say quarterback Anthony Richardson remains a "full go" for training camp despite shoulder soreness the second-year player experienced earlier this month. Colts general manager Chris Ballard said the team is not concerned about the shoulder fatigue Richardson felt at the end of organized team activities and minicamp. Richardson, 22, underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in 2023 after suffering an AC joint sprain in Week 5. "He'll be full go," Ballard said on the GM Shuffle podcast. "He was full go all the way up until the last day of OTAs, and we had two heavy throwing sessions the two days before, and so we backed off a little on the last day." Richardson was a full participant throughout OTAs and Day 1 of minicamp. He left Day 2 of minicamp early and sat out the final day. Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft, completed 59.5 percent of his passes for 577 yards, three touchdowns and one interception over four starts to begin his career. He also picked up 136 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. --Field Level Media
More Concerns: Incredible Tiny Homes use of 'open' title paperwork questioned
NEWPORT — The Newport Plain Talk has learned more about the tiny home building process at Incredible Tiny Homes (ITH) from its former operations manager, James Stevens. Stevens explained trailers for the tiny homes are bought from Hurst Trailers and the documentation for every trailer is “open” as there is no VIN (vehicle identification number) on the paperwork when it is received from the manufacturer. “The paperwork is totally open....
Partnership funding nearly derails CLB meeting
NEWPORT — The Cocke County Legislative Body (CLB) met in special session on Monday evening to approve the tax levy resolution and budget for the year ending in 2025. While the budget and tax levy were approved, there was considerable, pointed discussion about the Cocke County Partnership (CCP) once again. County Financial Director Heather McGaha pointed out three things in the new budget, employees receive a 3% pay increase, there is no tax increase and all non-profits except Newport Rescue Squad and the volunteer fire...
Man indicted for vehicular homicide in motorcyclist's death; Grand jury hands down multiple indictments during busy session
The Cocke County grand jury, as part of a 14-count indictment, indicted Mack Maskford Hearron III on June 17 for vehicular homicide in the death of Edward Huck of Georgia. Hearron III, per a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, was operating a 2013 Ford F-150 when it crossed the median on Highway 25-70 near Clevenger Cut Off Road in Newport on April 6, 2024, striking 55-year-old Thomas Huck of Georgia, who was operating a 2017 Kawasaki KL650 motorcycle. Huck died. ...
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