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LaFayette steps up late for region road win against Ridgeland

The difference between two evenly matched teams usually comes down to poise under fire.

By Robert Holder / Correspondent September 26, 2025

Staff photo by Abby White / Ridgeland's Ja'darius Hinton (1) gets tackled by visiting LaFayette's Aiden Keaton during Friday night's matchup of Walker County rivals in GHSA Region 7-AAA play.

Northwest Whitfield bowls over Heritage in region matchup

Northwest Whitfield football coach Josh Robinson didn't have time for halftime adjustments Friday night. Not that his Bruins needed them.

By Lindsey Young September 26, 2025

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton/ Northwest Whitfield football coach Josh Robinson earned his 101st career win Friday as the Bruins routed visiting Heritage 49-0 in a GHSA Region 7-AAA game.

South Pittsburg defense recovers six fumbles to pull away from Red Bank

South Pittsburg junior defensive end Braden Meeks stepped into a major role Friday night and helped provide the play of the game for the Pirates.

By Patrick MacCoon September 26, 2025

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / South Pittsburg seniors Xavier Reviere (50) and Jordan McClendon (54) helped lead the Pirates to a 31-7 home win against Red Bank on Friday night.

Final scores and photos from Friday’s Chattanooga-area prep football games

Check out the final scores and photos from Friday night's Chattanooga-area high school football games.

By Staff Reports September 26, 2025

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Jaden Haywood (11) goes for the second Hurricane touchdown. The Rhea County Golden Eagles hosted the East Hamilton Hurricanes in a TSSAA football game on September 26, 2025.

Rio de Janeiro set to join NFL’s list of international cities in 2026

The NFL will play three regular-season games over five years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026.

By The Associated Press September 26, 2025

AP file photo by Felipe Dana / The Estadio de Maracaña in Rio de Janeiro, pictured, will host three NFL regular-season games over the next five years. Rio will become the second city in Brazil to host an NFL regular-season game after Sao Paulo was the site of matchups in 2024 and this year.

Titans QB Cam Ward not concerned about change in play callers

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward's quest for stability is taking an early hit, but he's quite familiar with the offense's new play caller.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press September 24, 2025

AP file photo by George Walker IV / Tennessee Titans quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree will call plays for the offense starting with Sunday's road game against the Houston Texans. Second-year head coach Brian Callahan had handled that role since the start of his time in Nashville but announced Tuesday he was handing off the game-day duty.

Falcons offensive coordinator moving to field to help quarterback

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is moving from the coaches' box to the field for Sunday's home game against the Washington Commanders.

By CHARLES ODUM / The Associated Press September 24, 2025

AP file photo by Jeff Lewis / Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, right, is moving from the coaches' box to the sideline starting with Sunday's home game against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Vols hosting Texas next season, won’t host Georgia until 2029

Georgia's 44-41 overtime victory over Tennessee inside Neyland Stadium on Sept. 13 was one of the most exciting and most-watched games of the young 2025 college football season.

By David Paschall September 23, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter wraps up Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens during the 44-41 overtime win by the Bulldogs over the Volunteers inside Neyland Stadium on Sept.13. The two teams won't play again in Knoxville until 2029.

Vols to encounter ‘White Out’ in addition to cowbells in Starkville

The Tennessee Volunteers have not had a slew of road trips in recent football seasons that would be considered unique.