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SHORT BUT SWEET: The Lookouts were back at home for the first time in the month of July, but the weather did not hold out. The series opener between Chattanooga and Columbus was suspended in the first inning. local3news.com/local-sports/c…

THE FINALS: As much of the northeastern US is covered in a thick haze from Canadian wildfires, the Spanish national team held their practice session in northern New Jersey before Sunday's match with Argentina. local3news.com/local-news/geo…

PLAYING HOST: The Honors Course in Ooltewah will host the 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur in August, marking the seventh USGA championship held at the exclusive golf club. local3news.com/local-news/the…

STILL STANDING: No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead, it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at the World Cup, now one step away from back-to-back titles. local3news.com/local-sports/a…

ON TO THE FINALS: Argentina pulled off an upset against England in Atlanta, setting up a Sunday showdown with Spain as it seeks to win back-to-back World Cups. local3news.com/local-sports/w…

ROPAPA IN THE RECORD BOOKS: Ropapa Mensah etched himself in the Red Wolves' record books. Mensah's goal on Wednesday proved to be the difference in Chattanooga's 1-0 win over AV Alta FC. It also tied him with Juan Galindrez for most goals in club history. local3news.com/local-sports/r…

ONE MONTH AWAY: 12 high school football teams will take to the field at Finley Stadium to participate in the annual Prelude to a Championship. For the first time in 27 years, the format will be full scrimmage play only. local3news.com/local-sports/1…

FINAL BOUND: Spain turns in its best performance of the World Cup in a 2-0 victory over top-ranked France in the semi-finals. La Roja will play for its second World Cup title, and first since 2010, on Sunday! local3news.com/local-sports/s…

THE FINAL STRETCH: Who are the World Cup semifinalists? Meet the teams that hope to finish on top: local3news.com/local-sports/t…

MORE DAWGS DRAFTED: 10 Georgia Bulldogs were selected on the second and final day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft held Sunday in Philadelphia. A total of 13 Bulldogs were selected in this year's draft, a new school record. local3news.com/local-sports/1…

GOIN' BACK-TO-BACK: Whatever gets thrown Jannik Sinner’s way in the French capital — it seems lately — only makes him stronger. For the second straight year, Sinner responded to adversity in Paris with a title at Wimbledon. local3news.com/local-sports/t…

BOYS OF SUMMER: Chattanooga FC beat Carolina Core in a shootout for the extra point 4-2 on Sunday to extend their unbeaten run to six matches. Alex Krehl continued his electric goal-scoring form and notched his 11th goal of the season. local3news.com/local-sports/c…

VFLS TO THE BIGS: Five Vols were taken on Day 2 of the MLB Draft, including three pitchers in Bo Rhudy (7th Rd – Phillies), Brandon Arvidson (12th Rd – Cubs) and Evan Blanco (13th Rd – Athletics). local3news.com/local-sports/f…

HE'S BAAAAAACK: VFL Joey Aguilar was back in the Volunteer State this weekend, hosting football camps in Kingsport, Knoxville and Chattanooga. On Sunday, Aguilar spent the afternoon at East Hamilton High School. local3news.com/local-sports/v…

NOSKOVA ON TOP: “I’m going to leave my soul on court in the third set." 21-year-old Linda Noskova did just as she promised herself, overcoming her second-set meltdown to beat Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 for her first Grand Slam trophy on Saturday. local3news.com/local-sports/l…

DAWGS GET DRAFTED: University of Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson, pitcher Joey Volchko and outfielder Rylan Lujo were selected on the first day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft held Saturday in Philadelphia. local3news.com/local-sports/g…

ANOTHER VFL TO THE CARDS: For the fifth straight year, Tennessee had a player picked in the first round of the MLB Draft as sophomore pitcher Tegan Kuhns was selected with the 32nd overall pick by the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. local3news.com/local-sports/v…

DRAFT DAY: Over the next few days, hundreds of dreams will come true as MLB conducts its annual draft. Considering the way the Chattanooga-area has been producing talent, it will not be a surprise if a couple of local players hear their name called. local3news.com/local-sports/g…

BIG FISH: Hamilton County and Chickamauga Lake will play host to Stop 2 of the 2027 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, March 5-7 in 2027. local3news.com/local-news/chi…

WALMART TOURS: World Cup tourists in the U.S. have become enamored with Walmart and now their offering tours to visitors. But they confirmed guests would not receive their very own industrial drums of ranch dressing as a souvenir. local3news.com/local-sports/w…