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Sullivan East’s Chuck Brown crosses the finish line at a meet in Erwin in the mid-to-late 1970s.
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HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD

BackTrack: East's Brown was ahead of his time

The following is part of a special series looking at past outstanding performers called “BackTrack: Exploring Lost Track and Field Legends of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.”

Yesterday at 11:41 PM
Milligan swimmer Maggie Halloran delivered her sixth All-America performance during the winter sports season.
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Milligan College notes

Milligan produces praise-worthy athletic year

Despite the spring season being cut short, Milligan College’s athletics department still has plenty to celebrate regarding success from the 2019-2020 season.

Mar 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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The Wide World of Sports

My top sports moments

I think it is important to keep some degree of fandom in life even if you do have a job with the media that covers sports.

Mar 25, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Runners get ready to start the third annual Downtown Mile last June in Johnson City.
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Road racing

Tri-Cities road racing scene still awaiting starting gun

The cancellations and postponements of events have hit close to home for many people, but local road racing took a hard hit when large gatherings were banned by governors and the federal government.

Mar 23, 2020 at 5:21 PM
Calvin Talford skies over the high jump bar during his high school days at Castlewood.
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HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD

BackTrack: Castlewood's Talford was high-flying in track, too

During his time at Castlewood High School, there was not much that Calvin Talford could not do.

Mar 22, 2020 at 5:14 PM
Sullivan South's Ben Diamond (4) and his Rebels' teammates are still potentially in the mix for playing a state basketball tournament game.
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High school basketball

State hopes kept alive for South, Hampton by TSSAA

Hope is a fantastic thing, and the TSSAA Board of Control held it out for high school basketball teams.

Mar 17, 2020 at 8:27 PM
Dobyns-Bennett athletic director Frankie DeBusk
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High School Spring Sports

Area school systems shut down spring sports for two weeks

Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County Schools suspended spring sports Sunday because of the national health emergency, and Dobyns-Bennett athletic director Frankie DeBusk said he understands the decision.

Mar 16, 2020 at 3:29 PM
Matthew Gillespie
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High School Spring Sports

High school spring sports can play on — for now

In the ever-changing world of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), concrete decisions rarely have time to set.

Updated Mar 13, 2020 at 5:06 PM
FILE - In this April 16, 2012, file photo, Wellesley College students reach out to the runners passing by during the Boston Marathon in Wellesley, Mass. The 124th Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2020. Boston Marathon organizers say they're postponing the prestigious race until Sept. 14 because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
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Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns

BOSTON — The Boston Marathon on Friday was postponed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic, abandoning the customary Patriots Day start in the hopes of preserving the uninterrupted 124-year tradition of the world’s most prestigious long Mar 13, 2020 at 1:21 PM

Matthew McFalls will be heading home to swim in the NAIA nationals.
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Milligan notes

Buffs ready for national championships on track, in pool

Milligan ready for national championships on track, in pool

Updated Mar 4, 2020 at 4:41 PM
Milligan College's Erica Stone runs in a meet earlier this season.
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Milligan College athletics

Buffs looking strong heading into AAC meet

Already with 19 national qualifying marks this season, Milligan College’s track & field program will look to continue its success at the Appalachian Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Feb 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM


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Buccaneer Invitational

2020 Buccaneer Indoor Track & Field Invitational

East Tennessee State played host in the 2020 Buccaneer Track & Field Invitational on Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1. Several ETSU athletes performed well in the meet and seniors were also recognized in the middle of the meet.

Updated Feb 1, 2020 at 10:30 PM
ETSU’s Kennedi Johnson (second from right) leads the women’s 60 meter-hurdles early in the race and goes on to win the finals.
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ETSU track and field

Bucs rack up gold at last home meet, seniors honored

On the second and final day of the Buccaneer Indoor Track & Field Invitational, East Tennessee State racked up quite a few good placings and the seniors were recognized during their final home meet.

Updated Feb 1, 2020 at 8:09 PM
Tim Thacker (6) ranks No. 3 in the NAIA in the 1000 meters after placing third in a deep NCAA field at Virginia Military Institute’s Keydet Invitational last weekend.
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Milligan athletics

Milligan athletic teams riding hot streak

The cold is not hindering any of Milligan College’s athletics teams this winter. Instead, the Buffaloes have been heating things up since returning from break.

Jan 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM
ETSU distance runner Ben Varghese crosses the finish line to win the men's 1-mile race.
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ETSU Track & Field Invitational

Bucs score two wins on final day of ETSU Invitational

Two wins by East Tennessee State runners highlighted the Bucs’ efforts on the second day of the ETSU Track and Field Invitational at the MSHA Athletic Center.

Jan 11, 2020 at 10:08 PM
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