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Photo / Cumberland Athletics LEBANON, TN - Cumberland University Athletics will welcome its 2026 class into the Cumberland University Sports Hall of Fame, honoring standout former student-athletes and the historic 2010 championship team for their achievements and lasting impact on Phoenix athletics. The 2026 Hall of Fame class features Sam Lind (baseball), Nathan Jernigan (football), Jessica Roper (softball), Nate Croley (wrestling), and Kyle Delaune (wrestling), along with t

NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Sounds didn’t just beat the Iowa Cubs on Sunday afternoon at First Horizon Park—they finished the job with style, completing a series sweep on a walk-off win powered by a dramatic three-run bottom of the ninth. Nashville entered the final frame needing a spark, and it arrived quickly. After Iowa pushed the game into the late innings, the Sounds loaded the bases with two walks and a single off the bat of Luis Lara to put the tying runs in prime po

Photo / Tennessee Tech Athletics LITTLE ROCK, AR — Tennessee Tech Track & Field capped its Ohio Valley Conference championship run with a standout performance, finishing third overall with 113 points at the 2026 OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championship at the Coleman Sports Complex. For the Golden Eagles, the weekend delivered both momentum and milestones. “It was just a superb weekend from top to bottom for the team,” said Tech head coach Peter Dalton. “We are so proud of our

Photo / Lipscomb Athletics JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Lipscomb Track & Field arrived ready at the ASUN Track Championships and are coming home with some victories. The Bisons moved through the weekend with effective showings in multiple events. The distance crew led the charge, headlined by an unforgettable performance from Ellie Brewer in the women’s 10,000m. Brewer won the ASUN title in 34:44.10, setting an ASUN meet record and helping Lipscomb sweep the top three. Aly Negovet

Photo / APSU Athletics JACKSONVILLE, FL - At Hodges Stadium, the Govs captured their best finish at an ASUN Track & Field Championship, placing third as a team with 104 points—an accomplishment built, event by event, until the final day became a celebration. When the night finally settled, Austin Peay posted a stellar performance, fueled by five podium performances and a relay victory. The headline came in the 4x400-meter relay. Mia McGee, Taylin Segree, Alexis Arnett, and Ma

Lebanon, TN - Cumberland University Athletics is gearing up for another active summer, offering a full slate of youth and prospect camps across June and July aimed at athletes of all ages and skill levels. The 2026 Cumberland University Summer Camps will include programming in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, flag football, football, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Campers will have the chance to train alongside Cumberland coaches and student-athletes, dev

NASHVILLE, TN - The Nashville Sounds extended their winning streak to five games Friday night, defeating the Iowa Cubs 4-3 in walk-off fashion in extra innings at First Horizon Park. Iowa struck first, plating two runs in the opening two frames on a sacrifice fly and an RBI single from Eric Yang. Starter Tate Kuehner absorbed the damage early, leaving after 1.2 innings of work. Easton McGee followed with two outs in the second inning and kept the game from slipping further be

Photo / Thomas Cornern Tennessee Tech Athletics COOKEVILLE, TN - With Tennessee Tech football embarking on its inaugural season in the Southern Conference following consecutive championships, and the first season of a revitalized Tucker Stadium, the Golden Eagles are gearing up to welcome fans back to Cookeville for what the program calls a “new era” of football. Officials say supporters can begin planning travel by adding game kickoff times to their calendars, with the firs

The Nashville Sounds delivered again in a tight, late-inning thriller Thursday night, completing a third consecutive victory over the Iowa Cubs with a 6–5 win at First Horizon Park. Nashville’s momentum has been unmistakable against Iowa. The Sounds have now topped the Cubs three straight times, winning by scores of 9–3, 4–1, and 6–5—and last night’s game was their latest example of how quickly they can change the tempo. A major turning point came when Jordyn Adams took contr

Photo / Cumberland Athletics MOBILE, AL - The Cumberland University women’s tennis season concluded this afternoon as the Phoenix fell 4-0 to Lindsey Wilson University in the NAIA Women’s Tennis National Championship. Cumberland battled against one of the nation’s top teams, but Lindsey Wilson seized control early by winning the doubles point, then rolling through three straight singles victories to clinch the match and advance to the next round. Lindsey Wilson Wins the Doubl

Photo / Cumberland Athletics Mobile, AL - Fresh off its first NAIA National Tournament win in 18 years, the Cumberland women’s tennis team will face a familiar challenge at the highest level when the No. 18-seeded Phoenix take on No. 2-seeded Lindsey Wilson in the NAIA National Championship Second Round on Wednesday. Cumberland earned the right to continue its postseason run after edging past No. 15-seed Morningside 4-3 on Tuesday night. The victory delivered the program’s fi

The Nashville Sounds wasted little time setting the tone in the opening game of their series with the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday night at First Horizon Park, routing Iowa 9-3 behind a balanced offensive surge and another quality start on the mound. Luis Lara sparked the charge for the Sounds, launching his seventh three-hit game of the season with a 3-for-4 effort that included two RBI. Lara helped Nashville turn early momentum into multiple rallies, as four Sounds players recorded

NASHVILLE, TN - The Trevecca Nazarene Trojans (32-21) earned an at-large selection to the 2026 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship and will travel to Tampa, Florida for the NCAA Division II South Regional, hosted by the University of Tampa. Trevecca enters the regional as the No. 7 seed and opens tournament play on Thursday, May 14 at Noon (CT) against No. 2 seed and defending NCAA Division II National Champion Tampa at Tampa Baseball Field. The announcement marks a histor

Photo / Jim Dillon - Tennessee Tech Athletics ST. CHARLES, MO - A spectacular start on the hill and a clutch performance at the plate carried the Tennessee Tech baseball team to a 4-3 victory over Lindenwood on Mother’s Day, salvaging the Ohio Valley Conference finale Sunday afternoon at Hunter Stadium in St. Charles. For the third straight contest of the weekend, the Golden Eagles (Tech) came out swinging early, striking for a run in the opening frame. Landon Smelser led off

LOUISVILLE, KY — The Nashville Sounds’ pitching staff combined for an 8-0 shutout Sunday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field, helping the Sounds split the series with the Louisville Bats. Right-hander Garrett Stallings delivered his first quality start of the season, tossing six scoreless innings and allowing three hits while striking out four to power the shutout victory. Nashville scored early and often, taking a 2-0 lead in the first and extending the advantage to 3-0 in

Photo / Gregory Ruff - Trevecca Athletics OXFORD, AL - A magical stretch at the 2026 Gulf South Conference Championships came to a heartbreaking end for the Trevecca Nazarene University softball team on Saturday. After entering the tournament as the final team to make the field, the Trojans—coached by Ben Tyree—kept finding ways to survive and advance through the first three days, earning themselves a chance to keep their season alive. But in the GSC title game, the clock st

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eastern Conference leading Nashville Soccer Club turned a near-certain defeat into a dramatic late comeback, earning a 2-2 draw with D.C. United on Saturday night at GEODIS Park. Trailing 2-0 for nearly three-quarters of the match, the Boys in Gold extended their MLS unbeaten run to five matches and stayed undefeated at home in league play. For 75 minutes, Nashville looked like a team still absorbing the sting of its recent CONCACAF Champions Cup exit. But

LOUISVILLE, KY — The Nashville Sounds left Louisville Slugger Field with more than a split series prize. They took a clean doubleheader sweep, tightening their grip on the week and making their message clear early: when they get on base, the damage comes. Nashville won the opener 3-1, then turned momentum into a full-on statement in the nightcap, using a four-run fifth inning to pull away for a 9-6 victory over the Louisville Bats. Game 1: Crow Stays Steady as Sounds Claim 3-

Photo / MLB NASHVILLE, TN — Major League Baseball will host a free MLB Umpire Camp in Nashville at First Horizon Park on Saturday, June 27, according to camp information provided by MLB Umpiring. The one-day clinic is scheduled to begin with check-in at 7 a.m. and is expected to conclude by 12 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). MLB says the camp will run rain or shine. Umpiring in baseball has undergone a long transformation—from local, often unpaid volunteers in the 1800s to a p

LOUISVILLE, KY - The Nashville Sounds’ late push came up just short in the opener of their latest series against the Louisville Bats, with the Bats winning 6–4 at Louisville Slugger Field on Wednesday, May 6. It was a storyline shaped early by weather and momentum. Tuesday’s opening game of the series was postponed due to rain giving the Sounds an extra day of rest. Unfortunately, even when the Sounds struck first, Louisville answered every time—then took control late. Home R