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UTC running back’s long wait fuels his work on and off the field

Harrison Bey-Buie let his father in on how Saturday night would go before it started.

By Gene Henley September 20, 2026

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC running back Harrison Bey-Buie bursts through the Wofford defense and runs for a 7-yard touchdown during Saturday night's game at Finley Stadium. Bey-Buie, a graduate transfer from Northern Iowa, missed UTC's first three games this season while recovering from an injury before playing in the SoCon opener to help the Mocs beat Wofford 41-7.

Paschall: Stunning wins for Kentucky, Vandy; now it’s UT-UT week

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel took issue last Monday when a reporter phrased Saturday night's game against Kennesaw State as a "tuneup" for the Volunteers.

By David Paschall September 20, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Tennessee defensive end Tyree Weathersby (18) and his teammates celebrate a fumble recovery during Saturday night's 42-9 win over Kennesaw State.

Braves are NL East champs for seventh time in nine seasons

The Atlanta Braves are assured of finishing the 2026 MLB regular season in a familiar position: atop the National League East Division standings.

By The Associated Press September 20, 2026

Atlanta Braves teammates Michael Harris II and DaShawn Keirsey Jr., front right, celebrate after Sunday's 4-2 win to sweep a three-game series against the Houston Astros and clinch the NL East Division title. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

AP Top 25: Ole Miss moves into top five; SEC has 10 teams in poll

The 16-member SEC has 10 teams in The Associated Press college football poll released Sunday, including No. 2 Georgia, No. 8 Alabama and No. 14 Tennessee.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press September 20, 2026

Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding walks down the field near the home sideline during Saturday night's SEC game against visiting LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford. Golding's Rebels held off a late drive by Lane Kiffin's Tigers to win 32-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Titans fall to 0-2 after giving up last-minute touchdown to Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles looked ready to dominate early in Sunday's game at Nissan Stadium. The Tennessee Titans looked ready to win late. Neither of those things happened.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press September 20, 2026

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward dives for a touchdown ahead of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end AJ Epenesa during the second half of Sunday's game at Nashville's Nissan Stadium. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Falcons blown out at home as Panthers win fourth straight in series

The Carolina Panthers are in the driver's seat lately in their Interstate 85 rivalry with the Atlanta Falcons.

By CHARLES ODUM / The Associated Press September 20, 2026

Carolina Panthers tight end Darren Waller catches a touchdown pass in front of cornerback C.J. Henderson of the host Atlanta Falcons during Sunday's NFC South Division matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Falcons QB situation no better or clearer with next game just days away

Atlanta Falcons fans got what they wanted at quarterback during Sunday's NFC South Division opener against the Carolina Panthers. Sort of.

By BILL TROCCHI / The Associated Press September 20, 2026

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush is sacked by the Carolina Panthers during Sunday's matchup of NFC South Division rivals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Golf roundup: J.J. Spaun, Jacob Bridgeman win on same day

Jacob Bridgeman was picked for the U.S. team at the upcoming Presidents Cup, while J.J. Spaun wasn't, but both were tournament winners Sunday.

By The Associated Press September 20, 2026

J.J. Spaun won the DP World Tour's flagship BMW PGA Championship on Sunday at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, England. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Lynx star Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record

Minnesota Lynx point guard Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie record for single-season points during Sunday's win over the Connecticut Sun.

By DOUG FEINBERG / The Associated Press September 20, 2026

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles, pictured, has scored 790 points this season, her first in the WNBA. On Sunday, she scored 21 in a 101-89 road win against the Connecticut Sun and broke the league's single-season rookie record for points that she had shared with Caitlin Clark. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Case: Legends of the fall and the importance of safety in tree stands

OK, folks, we just really have to do this every year about this time.

By Larry Case September 20, 2026

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