Michael Epps
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East Lansing, MI, United States
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Barbershops becoming new tool for mental health battle in Johnson City & beyond
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Clippers, cologne and chuckles passionately fill barbershops all across the country, providing a safe space for people to gather and chat daily. That level of comfort is now becoming a healing component. The fight against the stigmatic culture surrounding mental health has grown in recent years, especially this summer as […] → Read More
Gate City’s Mac McClung, King’s Jordan Floyd shine for Lakers in NBA Summer League
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (WJHL) – The NBA Summer League is a chance for young stars to get some reps, but it’s also a chance for guys to prove they deserve a roster spot either in The League or in the G League. A couple guys from the Tri-Cities are doing just that. Gate City-native Mac […] → Read More
Greeneville Flyboys prepare for Appalachian League championship game
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – After splitting a series with Johnson City to end the regular season, the Greeneville Flyboys have more baseball ahead of them: nine innings. A light practice Sunday afternoon has the Flyboys ready for Monday’s Appalachian League championship game against the Pulaski River Turtles. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. at […] → Read More
Kyle Larson wins at Watkins Glen, eyes regular-season title
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International on Sunday, building a big lead in the final stage and keeping Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott at bay over the final laps. Elliott was seeking his third straight victory at The Glen but was relegated to the […] → Read More
Flawless finish: Morikawa wins British Open for 2nd major
SANDWICH, England (AP) — Collin Morikawa was making one of the most satisfying walks in golf, down the 18th fairway as a soon-to-be British Open champion, when he looked up at the huge grandstand surrounding the green. It was filled with spectators, who firstly were applauding and soon giving a standing ovation to a 24-year-old […] → Read More
East Tennessee Amateur continues Saturday with changes atop the leaderboard
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – The William B. Greene Jr. East Tennessee Amateur is considered one of the top prizes in the Tri-Cities Amateur golf tour, and this weekend’s action has lived up to the billing. After Saturday’s action, Knoxville-native Chad Homan holds the lead, shooting a 65 after Friday’s tally of 71. The Walters State […] → Read More
Bowman zips past Larson after late flat and wins at Pocono
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Alex Bowman helplessly watched teammate Kyle Larson zip past him in the waning laps at Pocono and apologized to his crew over the radio for blowing the lead. Larson’s blown tire cost him so much more. Larson’s left front tire went down when his Chevrolet ran over debris less than […] → Read More
Larson romps to yet another victory for Hendrick Motorsports
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Larson won again — that’s all he does these days — this time in the Cup debut at Nashville Superspeedway, where Hendrick Motorsports’ new star drove to victory lane for the fourth consecutive week. Larson led 264 of 300 laps Sunday for his third consecutive win in a points race, […] → Read More
Rahm birdies last 2 holes to win US Open at Torrey Pines
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two career-changing putts for Jon Rahm brought two trophies Sunday. He cradled his 3-month-old son, Kepa, as he walked off the 18th green at Torrey Pines on Father’s Day. And then he collected the silver U.S. Open trophy after a performance filled with passion and absent of blunders that wiped out […] → Read More
Michaels, Abbott lead Virginia past Vols 6-0 in CWS opener
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Logan Michaels homered for the first time this season, Andrew Abbott pitched six shutout innings and Virginia beat Tennessee 6-0 at the College World Series on Sunday. Abbott and the Cavaliers held down a powerful Tennessee offense that averaged eight runs and hit 16 homers in its first five NCAA Tournament […] → Read More
Larson wins 2nd NASCAR All-Star race, this one in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kyle Larson was back in the NASCAR All-Star race, and got another $1 million by winning it again. Larson held off a hard-charging Brad Keselowski during the final 10-lap shootout at Texas on Sunday night, after a slippery three-wide pass for the lead, and pushed Hendrick Motorsports to its second […] → Read More
Arkansas tops Tennessee 7-2 to capture first SEC title
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The Arkansas Razorbacks polished off their dominant run through the Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament. Now, they can turn their attention to even bigger prizes. Jalen Battles and Cullen Smith homered to help Arkansas win its first SEC Tournament title with a 7-2 victory over Tennessee on Sunday. The Razorbacks […] → Read More
Good company: Helio Castroneves wins Indy 500 for 4th time
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 was meant to mark the return of some sort of normalcy, at least for the marquee sporting events that Americans find so meaningful. For Helio Castroneves, Indy provided a professional rebirth that pushed him into an elite club that last welcomed a new member 30 years ago. He became […] → Read More
Josh Dobbs holds youth football camp in Knoxville; Kingsport camp set for next month
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Like everyone else because of the COVID-19 pandemic, VFL Joshua Dobbs had a quiet summer last year. Normally, he’s holding football camps until he reports for NFL training camp. Knoxville was pumped up to have Dobbs back in town Saturday for his annual youth football camp at Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex. Kids […] → Read More
Vols beat Gators, advance to 1st SEC championship since 1995
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Camden Sewell allowed two hits and set career highs with six innings and six strikeouts to help No. 2-seed Tennessee beat sixth-seeded Florida 4-0 in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament on Saturday. The Volunteers (45-15) advanced to Sunday’s championship game for the first time since 1995 and will face the […] → Read More
Ty Gibbs takes lead late to win Xfinity race at Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Ty Gibbs is giving his grandfather plenty to think about. The 18-year-old grandson of championship car owner Joe Gibbs took the lead with 20 laps left at Charlotte Motor Speedway and held off the field for his second Xfinity Series win of his rookie season on Saturday. If the younger Gibbs […] → Read More
Nemechek wins at Charlotte for 3rd truck win of season
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — John Hunter Nemechek made it through a late crash, then held on to the lead on a restart 10 laps from the end to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday night. Winning for the third time this season, Nemechek showed once again this season […] → Read More
Regional Volleyball Tournaments continue Thursday, state bids clinched
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Check out a summary of Thursday’s thrilling volleyball action. Region 2D ChampionshipGate City beats Virginia High, 3-0 The Lady Blue Devils advance to their 18th state tournament, and first since 2014. Virginia High hadn’t lost all season long, but come up short in the region title game. Region 3D ChampionshipHidden […] → Read More
Down 15, No. 6 Alabama rallies past Tennessee in SEC semis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bad as Alabama looked while trailing by 15 points, Herbert Jones still believed the Crimson Tide could shift momentum by stringing baskets and stops together. The Southeastern Conference’s best player had a huge role in achieving both goals, and his teammates joined in to help them reach the doorstep of their […] → Read More
Virginia Kickoff: Union, Tazewell, Patrick Henry pick up Saturday wins
RICHLANDS, Va. (WJHL) – The ‘Backyard Brawl’ is a fierce rivalry in Tazewell County between Tazewell and Richlands high schools. It’s a rivalry won by Richlands in each of the last 17 games, until this year. The Bulldogs pulled off the 21-19 road win at Ernie Hicks Stadium, after Gavin Nunley connected with Josiah Jordan […] → Read More