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Walk-up songs, big cheers and no strikeouts: Miracle Fields offer a new kind of baseball

By Cynthia Abrams

May 7, 2026

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Miracle Fields are a kind of accessible baseball diamond growing in popularity that can accommodate players with disabilities.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Angie Keating, Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, baseball, Cedar Hill Park, David Price, McKnight Park, Miracle Fields, Miracle League, Murfreesboro, Stephanie Davis

The Titans take receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4, trade up for edge rusher Keldric Faulk

By Teresa M. Walker, AP

April 24, 2026

The Tennessee Titans have taken Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall in the NFL draft, choosing to give quarterback Cam Ward someone to help immediately. The NFL’s highest-spending team in free agency added a bunch of players on defense in March for new coach Robert Saleh, who will be calling the schemes this upcoming season.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: NFL Draft, Tennessee Titans

NashVillager Podcast: E-sports in the Midstate

By Nina Cardona

March 10, 2026

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How is next-level video gaming playing out in our area? Plus, a roundup of the news for March 10, 2026.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Sports

How ice climbers enjoyed the cold

By Eric Douglas, WVPB

February 6, 2026

Cathedral Falls in Fayette County froze over with the recent cold snap, giving local rock climbers a new challenge.

Recent freezing temperatures gave local climbers the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and practice some things they learned long ago.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, outdoors, Recreation

Vanderbilt’s Pavia among Heisman finalists

By The Associated Press

December 8, 2025

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is among the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football. He is the first Heisman finalist in the university’s history.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Diego Pavia, football, Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt football earns first 10-win season

By The Associated Press

November 29, 2025

Vanderbilt secured its first 10-win season with its highest-scoring game against Tennessee since 1923 while keeping its hopes for a berth in the College Football Playoff alive.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: football, Vanderbilt University

NFL commissioner: Every expectation Nashville will see a Super Bowl with new stadium

By Teresa M. Walker, AP

November 23, 2025

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell knew the question was coming at the Tennessee Titans’ ceremony Friday before raising the final steel beam into place for their new enclosed stadium. The commissioner said the NFL has its process, but he has every expectation Nashville will see that in the future.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Nissan Stadium, Roger Goodell, Super Bowl, Tennessee Titans

NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee sports teams are having a moment

By Nina Cardona

October 7, 2025

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Can our current lucky streak last? Plus, the local news for Oct. 7, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Nashville SC, Sports, Titans

Predators trying to bounce back after last season’s expensive flop

By Teresa M. Walker, AP

September 27, 2025

The Nashville Predators are looking to bounce back after a big flop last season. The Predators were a Stanley Cup favorite after signing big names like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault only to finish with the third-worst record in the NHL.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Nashville Predators

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