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By TYLER BROWN Chattanooga, Tenn (mocsnews.com) — The College Football Playoffs is a big part of the college football season for people to see in January at the end of the season. Next year university leaders that overlook the College Football Playoffs want to see a new format. Mississippi State …

By: Ryan Brooks Mocs News Writer CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- The New England Patriots took a UTC favorite in the NFL draft of 2022. UTC senior and offensive linesman for the Mocs, Cole Strange, was drafted in the first-round of the NFL as the 29th pic. Although his last name is Strange, …

By HARRISON BROWN CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – The NFL (National Football League) took a massive financial blow in 2020 and 2021 with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The salary cap for 2021 was set at $192.6 million while this year’s salary cap is set at $208.2 million. This is an …

By Owen Kennedy, Chattanooga, Tennessee (mocsnews.com)- After a long season of highs and lows the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball season has come to a very disappointing close. After much anticipation for their upcoming 2021-2022 season the Mocs jumped off to a great 11-3 record to open the season with wins …

By John Coleman: CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – March is the month of many new beginnings. The weather can be summed up by this saying “in like a lamb, out like a lion” or “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” It’s unpredictable.  The first super moon of the year appears …

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina and Chattanooga’s Lamont Paris have reached a five-year deal for him to become the next men’s basketball coach, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition …

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football WriterTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days.Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL.The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has “unfinished business.”“These past two …

Mayor of Chattanooga is seeking $20.8 million for new Lookouts stadium           By Owen Kennedy CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE (mocsnews.com)- Mayor of Chattanooga Tim Kelly has a recent proposal of $20.8 million dollars of in state money for a new multi-use stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts primarily. This would be a big upgrade for the Chattanooga Lookouts to …

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — David Jean-Baptiste dribbled into the front court and launched a long, game-winning 3—pointer over three defenders to lift Chattanooga to a 64-63 overtime win over Furman in the Southern Conference championship game Monday night, claiming the automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Click here to see …

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Malachi Smith had 25 points and 11 rebounds as Chattanooga rolled past Wofford 79-56 in the semifinals of the Southern Conference tournament on Sunday. Darius Banks had 17 points for Chattanooga (26-7). David Jean-Baptiste added 14 points. Silvio De Sousa had 12 points. Click here to …