Soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has become the latest global athlete to test positive for Covid-19. The striker made the announcement on Twitter, writing that he tested negative on Wednesday but positive on Thursday, ahead of a Europa League match against Bodø/Glimt. “No symptoms what so ever,” the ever confident star said. “Covid had the courage…
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Chris Rock will host the season premiere of ‘Saturday Night Live’
“Saturday Night Live” is returning to Studio 8H next weekend for the first time in months, and its host will be one of the show’s most familiar names. Chris Rock will host the season premiere of “SNL” on October 3, NBC announced on Thursday. The show, which kicks off its 46th season, will be the…
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Emerald Youth Rick Barnes Golf Classic
The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic, presented by UT Medical Center, takes place September 28th and raises support for Emerald Youth Foundation.
Pellissippi State Swing Big for Students Golf Tournament
The 16th Annual Swing Big for Students takes place Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at Egwani Farms Golf Course!
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Listen to NewsTalk 98.7 for full coverage of Tennessee Titans Football throughout the 2020 season!
Real Men Wear Pink
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Hal & Phil Off The Record 7 (with Bob!)
Due to circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be unable to host our annual Off The Record event at the Bijou Theatre in 2020. We have a new date scheduled for April 20, 2021.