The Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel is in the midst of a successful, fun-filled 40th Anniversary season and the legendary oval looks fantastic with the recent facility improvements made by new owners Bob and Cathy Harris, who purchased the track in July 2012... more

Wheel, TN - Duck River Raceway Park is rollin' out another big event again this weekend on Saturday June 8th the Kajun Mini Stock Association (KMSA) rolls into town for a $1000 To-Win event, also a $1200 To-Win 2 Barrel Late Model event and a $300 To-Win Pure Pony special, Plus All Regular Divisions will be racing. more

Atlanta, GA -- April 16, 2013 - Wild and exciting winged Outlaw sprint car racing will headline the inaugural "Duel at the Duck" racing program at Duck River Race Park (formerly known as Duck River Speedway) this Saturday night, April 20th . The United Sprint Car Series "Outlaw Thunder" Tour winged sprint cars (www.uscsracing.com) will roar into the high-banked 1/4-mile middle Tennessee red-clay oval for their first ever visit in seasons to historic Duck River Raceway Park. more

"Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story" Hallmark Channel Original Movie U.S. Television Premiere Saturday May 4 (9 p.m. ET/PT, 8C) Starring: Michael Shanks, Kathleen Robertson, Andrew Herr, Dylan Playfair The world knows him as "Mr. Hockey," Gordie Howe, and gave him that unique distinction because of his unprecedented accomplishments he achieved as the only player to have ever competed in the NHL in five different decades. Gordie is arguably one of the greatest all around hockey players in history, and a true inspiration for his incredible courage, determination and passion to the sport. Now, his legacy will be reignited in the U.S. Television Premiere of the Hallmark Channel Original Movie "Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story," premiering Saturday, May 4th at 9pm ET/PT 8amC. more

FOXBORO -- When Don Thomas took over as coach at Marshall County High in Lewisburg, Tenn., in December 2006, he was faced with an enviable challenge: Where should he play Dont'a Hightower the following season? Blessed with size, speed and instincts, Hightower dominated wherever he lined up -- running back, wide receiver, tight end, kick returner, defensive end or linebacker. more

The 36th Annual Lions Super Pull of the South, one of the landmark stops for the National Tractor Pull Association (NTPA) circuit, transformed Chapel Hill into a small city over the weekend and once again, was a huge success. Tractor Pull Chairman Chris Gilbert, who has been a part of all 36 Super Pulls said, "Things went great this weekend, it was an exciting time and we had big crowds both nights. We had little rain delay Saturday night, but we covered the track and once the showers went away, we got right back to pulling and things went fantastic." Gilbert indicated that the estimated gross income from the Super Pull would be between $350,000 and $400,000. more

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Well, NASCAR certainly knows how to make a prime-time impression. Rain, fire and Tide laundry detergent all factored into a Daytona 500 that will go down as the most bizarre in NASCAR history. And Brad Keselowski tweeted most of it live. From his race car. Then he provided another update minutes after crashing at 190 mph. And oh, yeah, Matt Kenseth picked up his second Daytona 500 title. more

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. left Daytona frustrated and furious last July. One of his favorite tracks, the place forever linked to his family name, had become a bore. Junior disliked every aspect of the newfangled tandem racing at NASCAR's superspeedways: the blind pushing, the feeling of not being in total control and the need for constant communication... more

Sometimes you have to fight for the things you want. Lewisburg resident Brent Smith has recently tossed his hat into the growing ring of mixed martial arts (MMA) along with pursuing a career of boxing. Incorporating elements of boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, taekwondo, judo, and other fighting styles, mixed martial arts has quickly grown in popularity over the last several years with the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) being the sport's most prominent organization. more

After starting the season in the minor leagues, Chapel Hill's Mike Minor (4-2) has resurfaced as a major cog in the Atlanta Braves' uphill climb in an attempt to catch the first place Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East. Minor's hot August run began when the Forrest graduate got the call back to big leagues the first week of the month to start for the injured Jair Jurrjens and he pitched admirably, going 5.2 innings in a no-decision in New York versus the Mets. more

The Tennessee Titans have signed quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to a multi-year deal, according to multiple outlets. Hasselbeck, 35, is expected to hold the job until rookie Jake Locker is ready to assume the reins of the offense. He comes to the Titans from Seattle, which elected not to re-sign him... more

Chapel Hill's Mikie Minor made his major league debut with the Atlanta Braves Monday night at Tropicana Field in Houston and came away with a no-decision, going six innings before leaving the game with the score tied 4-4. Forrest Athletic Director Scott Delk invited fans of all ages in Chapel Hill to a barbeque and to watch Minor on TV and they were not disappointed as Minor was nothing short of spectacular, surrendering just three earned runs on five hits while striking out five and walking one and hitting one batter. more

The next phone call Chapel Hill native Mikie Minor may receive could be the one he has been waiting for all his life. more

Chapel Hill's Mikie Minor is one-step closer to the major leagues after being called up to the Atlanta Braves' Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett, Ga. more

Chapel Hill's Mikie Minor was back in Tennessee Wednesday night, taking the hill for the Double AA Southern League Mississippi Braves versus the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx at Pringles Park in Jackson. Minor, the number four rated minor league prospect of the Atlanta Braves tossed 87 pitches in a four inning stint. The Forrest graduate gave up five runs on five hits while striking struck out seven and walking three. more

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