Kingsport Sports News: Local Updates & Highlights (2024)

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Axmen win tiebreaker on the road against Elizabethton for series split

ELIZABETHTON — Kingsport's defense held up against the Elizabethton River Riders on Friday in a sudden-death extra inning to steal a… Read moreAxmen win tiebreaker on the road against Elizabethton for series split

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Doughboys bring the bats at Bluefield, Ryan Smith gets first win

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The Johnson City Doughboys are in full "bloom" and back above .500 for the season. Read moreDoughboys bring the bats at Bluefield, Ryan Smith gets first win

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Axmen's Swinney enjoying competing in Appy League after SEC stint

Kingsport Axmen shortstop Mason Swinney has never shied away from top competition, as his two seasons playing SEC baseball have prep… Read moreAxmen's Swinney enjoying competing in Appy League after SEC stint



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Seven local players selected to TBCA All-State teams

The Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association picked seven Northeast Tennessee student athletes for All-State honors in their respective classifications. Read moreSeven local players selected to TBCA All-State teams

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Union’s Reyshawn Anderson named SWVA male athlete of the year

However far Union’s teams went, chances are Reyshawn Anderson played a key role in it. Read moreUnion’s Reyshawn Anderson named SWVA male athlete of the year

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Fall Branch’s Feathers state champ in discus, third nationally

FALL BRANCH — Fall Branch School is one of the smallest K-8 schools in the area, only holding around 250 students, and has a track and field p… Read moreFall Branch’s Feathers state champ in discus, third nationally

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Sander has high standards for ETSU athletic programs

Richard Sander has a storied career in athletics with nearly 60 years in coaching or administration. He’s in his second stint as East Tennesse… Read moreSander has high standards for ETSU athletic programs

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Texas A&M has weathered a run of injuries to reach the College World Series finals. The Aggies will open the best-of-three finals against …

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Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th title

The Boston Celtics have celebrated their 18th NBA championship with the customary duck boat parade through the city. The amphibious vehicles a… Read moreCue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th title

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Seven local players selected to TBCA All-State teams

The Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association picked seven Northeast Tennessee student athletes for All-State honors in their respective classifications. Read moreSeven local players selected to TBCA All-State teams

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Union’s Reyshawn Anderson named SWVA male athlete of the year

However far Union’s teams went, chances are Reyshawn Anderson played a key role in it. Read moreUnion’s Reyshawn Anderson named SWVA male athlete of the year

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Fall Branch’s Feathers state champ in discus, third nationally

FALL BRANCH — Fall Branch School is one of the smallest K-8 schools in the area, only holding around 250 students, and has a track and field p… Read moreFall Branch’s Feathers state champ in discus, third nationally

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Crockett’s offseason shows promise with talented sophom*ores, dynamic offense

JONESBOROUGH — David Crockett’s offseason has given head football coach Hayden Chandley a lot to be excited about, especially with the talente… Read moreCrockett’s offseason shows promise with talented sophom*ores, dynamic offense

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Eastside’s Clay chosen as SWVA female athlete of the year

Eastside senior Taylor Clay had a knack for coming up big on the big stage — and the season leading up to it, of course. Read moreEastside’s Clay chosen as SWVA female athlete of the year

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Photo gallery: Daniel Boone, Cherokee football in 7-on-7

Daniel Boone and Morristown East traveled to Cherokee for a 7-on-7 football scrimmage Wednesday evening. (Photos by J.D. Vaughn) Read morePhoto gallery: Daniel Boone, Cherokee football in 7-on-7

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Axmen win tiebreaker on the road against Elizabethton for series split

ELIZABETHTON — Kingsport's defense held up against the Elizabethton River Riders on Friday in a sudden-death extra inning to steal a road win … Read moreAxmen win tiebreaker on the road against Elizabethton for series split

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Doughboys bring the bats at Bluefield, Ryan Smith gets first win

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The Johnson City Doughboys are in full "bloom" and back above .500 for the season. Read moreDoughboys bring the bats at Bluefield, Ryan Smith gets first win

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Axmen's Swinney enjoying competing in Appy League after SEC stint

Kingsport Axmen shortstop Mason Swinney has never shied away from top competition, as his two seasons playing SEC baseball have prepared him t… Read moreAxmen's Swinney enjoying competing in Appy League after SEC stint

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Sander has high standards for ETSU athletic programs

Richard Sander has a storied career in athletics with nearly 60 years in coaching or administration. He’s in his second stint as East Tennesse… Read moreSander has high standards for ETSU athletic programs

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Edens scores another major drag racing victory

Jesse Edens racked up at another race track last Saturday night. Read moreEdens scores another major drag racing victory

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Helton drives Wallace throwback to Friday sweep at Kingsport Speedway

KINGSPORT — A pair of racers paid tribute to NASCAR Hall of Famers Rusty Wallace and Dale Earnhardt with special paint schemes and winning eff… Read moreHelton drives Wallace throwback to Friday sweep at Kingsport Speedway

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Truex Jr. announces retirement from full-time racing

Martin Truex Jr. says he will retire from full-time racing at the end of the season. The 44-year-old says it's time to live by his own schedul… Read moreTruex Jr. announces retirement from full-time racing

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Kingsport Speedway reaches halfway point of season

The action at Kingsport Speedway has been hot on and off the track lately. Read moreKingsport Speedway reaches halfway point of season

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Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivers big numbers again

BRISTOL — The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals included a fired-up Friday night, a sun-splashed Saturday and a race to beat the rain Sunday. Read moreSuper Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivers big numbers again

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Larson celebrates NASCAR playoff waiver with another win

Kyle Larson celebrated NASCAR approving his participation in the playoffs with his third Cup victory of the season. He won Sunday at his home … Read moreLarson celebrates NASCAR playoff waiver with another win

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Schumacher, Prock capture Nitro wins at Thunder Valley Nationals

BRISTOL — Tony Schumacher has been called the “Babe Ruth of NHRA Top Fuel drag racing.” Like the baseball legend, Schumacher called his shot S… Read moreSchumacher, Prock capture Nitro wins at Thunder Valley Nationals

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ETSU athletics Read moreBRIEFS

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Vols' run at 'unbreakable' HR mark impresses former LSU coach Bertman

Retired LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman is impressed by Tennessee's bid to break the 1997 Tigers' NCAA record of 188 home runs in a season. Th… Read moreVols' run at 'unbreakable' HR mark impresses former LSU coach Bertman

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River Riders pull away late from Axmen

KINGSPORT — Runs were at a premium all night long on Thursday as the Axmen welcomed the River Riders to Hunter Wright Stadium for the first ti… Read moreRiver Riders pull away late from Axmen

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Conner drives in go-ahead run, Doughboys win on road

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Nate Conner’s first triple of the Appalachian League season lifted his hometown team to victory. Read moreConner drives in go-ahead run, Doughboys win on road

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Crockett’s offseason shows promise with talented sophom*ores, dynamic offense

JONESBOROUGH — David Crockett’s offseason has given head football coach Hayden Chandley a lot to be excited about, especially with the talente… Read moreCrockett’s offseason shows promise with talented sophom*ores, dynamic offense

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Eastside’s Clay chosen as SWVA female athlete of the year

Eastside senior Taylor Clay had a knack for coming up big on the big stage — and the season leading up to it, of course. Read moreEastside’s Clay chosen as SWVA female athlete of the year

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Local Vols Connell, Backus excited to reach championship series

Tennessee has reached the championship round of the College World Series for the first time in 73 years. Local products Kirby Connell and Colb… Read moreLocal Vols Connell, Backus excited to reach championship series

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Golf Read moreSCOREBOARD

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Source: NCAA presents options to expand March Madness tournaments

The NCAA has presented a plan to Division I conference commissioners that would expand the lucrative men’s and women’s basketball tournaments … Read moreSource: NCAA presents options to expand March Madness tournaments

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