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Winless Titans host winless Texans in AFC South’s battle of the basement

Having two of the NFL's five winless teams inside the AFC South a month into the season is a surprise. The division's dubious distinction could end Sunday.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press October 10, 2026

Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins, right, catches a touchdown pass in the end zone near Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker in an AFC South Division game last Nov. 16 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Silverdale Baptist tops Boyd Buchanan with late TD run, defensive stop

Silverdale Baptist Academy football coaches were ready to take Jackson Deitch out of the game after he took a hard hit. Deitch wasn't having it.

By Gene Henley October 9, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Silverdale Baptist Academy's Jackson Deitch tackles visiting Boyd Buchanan's Drew Rivers after a scramble during Friday night's TSSAA Division II-AA East Region rivalry game in Chattanooga.

Led by Young brothers, East Ridge powers past Signal Mountain

Chad Barger was finished talking to his football team Friday night, but he added one more message loud enough for his players and others to hear.

By Patrick MacCoon October 9, 2026

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / East Ridge senior Jerl Young (2) rushed for four touchdowns to bring his season total to 27 after Friday's 40-29 home win over Signal Mountain.

Tyner overcomes challenge, avenges 2025 loss to Nashville Christian

Being a freshman football player can be tough, but starting and being expected to contribute can be daunting. Just don't tell Tyner's Ledale Lyle.

By Robert Holder / Correspondent October 9, 2026

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / Tyner freshman Ledale Lyle, left, picked off a pair of passes Friday night to help the Rams beat Nashville Christian.

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 Report October 9, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Silverdale Baptist Academy quarterback Bob Edmonds (17) stands in the pocket as visiting Boyd Buchanan's Dane Eslinger closes in during Friday night's TSSAA Division II-AA East Region rivalry matchup in Chattanooga.

Mike Ditka, legendary player and coach for Chicago Bears, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, the Chicago Bears great who personified the toughness and grit of the Windy City during his time as a player and the head coach for its NFL franchise, has died.

By JIM LITKE / The Associated Press October 9, 2026

Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka is carried off the field by Steve McMichael, left, and William Perry after the team's 46-10 win against the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XX inside the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 26, 1986. Willie Gault (83) and Maury Buford (8) join the celebration. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

Video: Georgia at Alabama, Tennessee at Arkansas & Chattanooga Rivalries | TFP Weekend 6-Pack Ep. 8

A deep dive into this week's top Chattanooga area prep and college games.

By Times Free Press Staff October 9, 2026

NFL urges the Supreme Court to rule on regulation of prediction markets

The NFL is urging the Supreme Court to rule on the regulation of prediction markets after accounting for $1.8 billion in trading volume the first Sunday of this season.

By JAY COHEN / The Associated Press October 9, 2026

A Kalshi advertisement is displayed at Oracle Park during an MLB game between the San Francisco Giants and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 8. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Titans QB Cam Ward laughs off video of him waiting for media

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward was in a joking mood Wednesday when asked about the viral video of him waiting for reporters after the team's loss in Baltimore.

By TERRY McCORMICK / The Associated Press October 7, 2026

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward throws the ball before last Sunday's game against the host Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Disney Plus to stream ESPN’s Super Bowl telecast this season

ESPN's telecast of Super Bowl LXI at the end of the current 2026 NFL season will also be streamed on Disney Plus.

By The Associated Press October 7, 2026

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