Lindsey Young

Assistant Sports Editor

Lindsey Young is the assistant sports editor at the Times Free Press and began his career with the News Free-Press in 1986 after graduating from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and associate’s degrees in English and Psychology. At the News Free Press and now the Times Free Press he has covered preps, mostly in the Northwest Georgia area, including numerous state championships, and has won several Tennessee Sports Writers Association awards. He was the paper’s NASCAR beat writer for 12 years and has, over the years, covered a Super Bowl, two World Series, many college football games and served as the beat writer for UTC for parts of three years. Lindsey is a 2024 inductee into the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame.

Contact Lindsey Young at lyoung@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6296.

Seven ways to make the Super Bowl even more enjoyable (and profitable!)

by Lindsey Young ·February 9, 2024

In today's list, Lindsey Young offers up five Super Bowl prop bets, a player parlay bets and a fantasy lineup he's eyeing.

AP photo by Matt York / There are many ways to enjoy Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, including participating in one or more of the many wagering activities offered online.

Eight unsigned Chattanooga-area prep football players who deserve a shot

by Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon ·February 7, 2024

Lindsey Young and Patrick MacCoon break down a group of eight unsigned Chattanooga-area seniors who should be playing on Saturdays next fall.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / McCallie's Enrique Jaimes Leclair dives into the end zone at Finley Stadium during the Blue Tornado's win over Baylor in the TSSAA Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl state championship game in December. Despite a successful season, Leclair was without a college football home as Wednesday's national signing day came and went.

Afternoon Drive: 4 weekend winners and 4 losers from the sports world

by Lindsey Young ·February 5, 2024

In today's list, Lindsey Young takes a quick look at the winners and a few losers from this past weekend in sports:

Associated Press / Maybe being left off the NBA All-Star Game roster is a good thing for Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks after the guard's recent play has helped lead the team to four consecutive wins. The team's streak, however, could also be a not-so-good thing moving forward.

Trion, Ringgold, Dalton shine in GHSA area traditional wrestling tournaments

by Lindsey Young ·February 3, 2024

The traditional tournament postseason for GHSA wrestling is underway, and a trio of local programs won area team championships Saturday.

Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / Trion wrestler Toby Maddux, top, was one of five individual champions for the Bulldogs as they hosted the GHSA Area 7-A traditional tournament Saturday and won the team title. The Bulldogs advance 13 wrestlers into next weekend's sectional round.

Afternoon Drive: 8 veteran candidates to fill out the Braves’ roster

by Lindsey Young ·February 1, 2024

Today's list comes as the calendar turns to February, meaning we have just a couple of weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

AP file photo / Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto would be a nice veteran addition to the Atlanta Braves' bench. The free agent is among several experienced MLB players still seeking a job with just two weeks left before pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

Afternoon Drive: 4 sports losses too hard to handle

by Lindsey Young ·January 30, 2024

Today's list of (random) sports-related opinions comes on the heels of Detroit's painful loss in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. Staffer Lindsey Young recalls some of the most gut-wrenching losses he's experienced (some have required therapy). Detroit fans, you've got nothing on me. Let's save the worst for last (you know what it is):

Associated Press file photo / New England Patriots' James White scores the winning touchdown in between Atlanta Falcons' Jalen Collins, left, and Robert Alford during overtime of the NFL Super Bowl LI Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.

Afternoon Drive: Observations from NFL Championship Sunday

by Lindsey Young ·January 29, 2024

Lindsey Young offers up a few observations after a rather odd NFL Conference Championship Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce takes off for a big gain early in Sunday's AFC Championship game at Baltimore.

Young: On the positive side, Falcons avoid Belichick blunder

by Lindsey Young ·January 26, 2024

Count me among the crowd of surprised and somewhat shocked to learn that Raheem Morris would be the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.

AP file photo by Kyusung Gong / Raheem Morris is the new head man in Atlanta. The former assistant coach under Dan Quinn may not be a popular choice among Falcons fans, but Times Free Press sports writer Lindsey Young sees a couple of upsides.

AFTERNOON DRIVE: Welcome to Fantasy Friday

by Lindsey Young ·January 26, 2024

Welcome to The Afternoon Drive, where the sports staff of the Times Free Press will give you a dose of (random) sports-related information.

Staff file photo / Former Tennessee star wide receiver Jauan Jennings could have an elevated role in the San Francisco game plan Sunday, making a sneaky good fantasy football start.

AFTERNOON DRIVE: Listing five who are Baseball Hall of Fame worthy

by Lindsey Young ·January 23, 2024

Welcome to The Afternoon Drive, where the sports staff of the Times Free Press will give you a dose of (random) sports-related information that will hopefully get you thinking about more than just what's for dinner.