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Former Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer has been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Fulmer, who won the first BCS title in 1998 with the Vols, is one of three coaches to be selected. There were 14 players...
A post-mortem report says a pulmonary aneurysm killed the horse that won the Iroquois Steeplechase.
A post-mortem report says a pulmonary aneurysm killed the horse that won the Iroquois Steeplechase.
Art Monk of Syracuse, Dave Casper of Notre Dame and Jonathan Ogden of UCLA are among 14 former players who have been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
Art Monk of Syracuse, Dave Casper of Notre Dame and Jonathan Ogden of UCLA are among 14 former players who have been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
The Memphis Grizzlies have learned a very hard lesson about the postseason. Putting together a magical run deep into the playoffs isn't as easy as they made it look a year ago.
The Memphis Grizzlies have learned a very hard lesson about the postseason. Putting together a magical run deep into the playoffs isn't as easy as they made it look a year ago.
Kenyon Martin scored seven of his 11 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with an 82-72 win Sunday over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 7.
Kenyon Martin scored seven of his 11 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with an 82-72 win Sunday over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 7.
Tennessee State took a five-stroke lead over Texas-Pan American in the Men's Division I standings Saturday, and Bethune-Cookman maintained the top spot in the Women's Division after the second round of the PGA...
Tennessee State took a five-stroke lead over Texas-Pan American in the Men's Division I standings Saturday, and Bethune-Cookman maintained the top spot in the Women's Division after the second round of the PGA...
Arcadius collapsed and died as he was being cooled down after winning the $150,000 Iroquois Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park on Saturday.
Arcadius collapsed and died as he was being cooled down after winning the $150,000 Iroquois Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park on Saturday.
The Memphis Grizzlies are confident, yet realistic. They've got their series with the Los Angeles Clippers back to even and remain on the brink of elimination with a winner-take-all finale Sunday.
The Memphis Grizzlies are confident, yet realistic. They've got their series with the Los Angeles Clippers back to even and remain on the brink of elimination with a winner-take-all finale Sunday.
Marc Gasol scored 23 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzles rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 90-88 Friday night, forcing a decisive seventh game in the...
Marc Gasol scored 23 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzles rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 90-88 Friday night, forcing a decisive seventh game in the...
Kendall Wright calls the Tennessee Titans' playbook big with a lot of plays, and it's something very new to the wide receiver. Not because he's a rookie and first-round draft pick.
Kendall Wright calls the Tennessee Titans' playbook big with a lot of plays, and it's something very new to the wide receiver. Not because he's a rookie and first-round draft pick.
Texas-Pan American took a seven-stroke lead Friday in the first round of the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, while Bethune-Cookman opened a 19-shot advantage in the women's competition.
Texas-Pan American took a seven-stroke lead Friday in the first round of the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, while Bethune-Cookman opened a 19-shot advantage in the women's competition.
Tax Ruling will be running for his third straight win in the $150,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase in a field of six Saturday at Percy Warner Park.
Tax Ruling will be running for his third straight win in the $150,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase in a field of six Saturday at Percy Warner Park.
Michigan State wide receiver DeAnthony Arnett has been granted a waiver to play this season.
Michigan State wide receiver DeAnthony Arnett has been granted a waiver to play this season.
The stubborn Memphis Grizzlies aren't the only obstacles in the Los Angeles Clippers' path to closing out a rare playoff series victory. Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are banged-up heading into Game 6, and Caron...
The stubborn Memphis Grizzlies aren't the only obstacles in the Los Angeles Clippers' path to closing out a rare playoff series victory. Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are banged-up heading into Game 6, and Caron...
On the heels of making the NCAA tournament, Murray State University is set to open a new, $4 million basketball-only facility in January.
On the heels of making the NCAA tournament, Murray State University is set to open a new, $4 million basketball-only facility in January.
Marc Gasol scored 23 points and Zach Randolph added 19 as the Memphis Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 92-80 on Wednesday night, forcing a Game 6 in the Western Conference first-round series.
Marc Gasol scored 23 points and Zach Randolph added 19 as the Memphis Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 92-80 on Wednesday night, forcing a Game 6 in the Western Conference first-round series.
The stunned and battered Memphis Grizzlies had legitimate hopes of going farther in the NBA playoffs than a year ago when they fell to Oklahoma City in seven games in the Western Conference semifinals is a distant memory.
The stunned and battered Memphis Grizzlies had legitimate hopes of going farther in the NBA playoffs than a year ago when they fell to Oklahoma City in seven games in the Western Conference semifinals is a distant memory.
The Nashville Predators can console themselves knowing they aggressively made moves in an all-out effort win the Stanley Cup. Now they will spend the offseason finding out just how costly those decisions will be after coming...
The Nashville Predators can console themselves knowing they aggressively made moves in an all-out effort win the Stanley Cup. Now they will spend the offseason finding out just how costly those decisions will be after coming...
The American businessman on the verge of buying Rangers has withdrawn his bid for the financially stricken Scottish club.
The American businessman on the verge of buying Rangers has withdrawn his bid for the financially stricken Scottish club.
NASCAR driver Eric McClure has been released from an Alabama hospital, days after he was injured in a crash at Talladega Superspeedway. A statement says he's expected to make a full recovery, but will visit with...
NASCAR driver Eric McClure has been released from an Alabama hospital, days after he was injured in a crash at Talladega Superspeedway. A statement says he's expected to make a full recovery, but will visit with...
Mike Smith stopped 32 shots and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Monday night to earn their first trip to the Western Conference finals.
Mike Smith stopped 32 shots and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Monday night to earn their first trip to the Western Conference finals.
Illinois State has hired longtime Vanderbilt assistant Dan Muller, a former Illinois State player, to be its next men's basketball coach.
Illinois State has hired longtime Vanderbilt assistant Dan Muller, a former Illinois State player, to be its next men's basketball coach.
Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Rostislav Klesla was suspended for one game by the NHL on Sunday for boarding Nashville Predators forward Matt Halischuk on Friday night.
Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Rostislav Klesla was suspended for one game by the NHL on Sunday for boarding Nashville Predators forward Matt Halischuk on Friday night.
Jeremy Starks won the Douglas Lake Challenge on Sunday for his second Bassmaster Elite Series victory, finishing with a four-day catch of 81 pounds, 2 ounces.
Jeremy Starks won the Douglas Lake Challenge on Sunday for his second Bassmaster Elite Series victory, finishing with a four-day catch of 81 pounds, 2 ounces.
With or without Rostislav Klesla, the Phoenix Coyotes have the Nashville Predators backed into a corner in their Western Conference semifinal series.
With or without Rostislav Klesla, the Phoenix Coyotes have the Nashville Predators backed into a corner in their Western Conference semifinal series.
The Los Angeles Clippers spent a lot of time at the foul line during practice Sunday, knowing they might not be able to get away with another inept performance.
The Los Angeles Clippers spent a lot of time at the foul line during practice Sunday, knowing they might not be able to get away with another inept performance.
Lipscomb 11, Fla. Gulf Coast 0
Lipscomb 11, Fla. Gulf Coast 0
Chris Paul had 24 points and 11 assists and high-flying Blake Griffin added 17 points for the Los Angeles Clippers, who beat the Memphis Grizzles 87-86 Saturday only after Rudy Gay missed a jumper just before the buzzer.
Chris Paul had 24 points and 11 assists and high-flying Blake Griffin added 17 points for the Los Angeles Clippers, who beat the Memphis Grizzles 87-86 Saturday only after Rudy Gay missed a jumper just before the buzzer.
The Phoenix Coyotes hope they won't be down a player, while the Nashville Predators probably will have two returning for Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
The Phoenix Coyotes hope they won't be down a player, while the Nashville Predators probably will have two returning for Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Vanderbilt 7, Tennessee 4
Vanderbilt 7, Tennessee 4
Caron Butler is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 despite breaking his left hand in the opener of their first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Caron Butler is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 despite breaking his left hand in the opener of their first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Shane Doan scored in the first period, Mike Smith made 25 saves and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Nashville Predators 1-0 on Friday night to grab a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Shane Doan scored in the first period, Mike Smith made 25 saves and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Nashville Predators 1-0 on Friday night to grab a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Clippers want to be more physical when they play a postseason game in front of their long-suffering fans for the first time in six seasons.
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Clippers want to be more physical when they play a postseason game in front of their long-suffering fans for the first time in six seasons.
Mike Beaumont has been named director of basketball operations for the Tennessee women's basketball program.
Mike Beaumont has been hired as director of basketball operations for the Tennessee women's basketball program.
Predators coach Barry Trotz is sitting forwards Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for Game 4 against Phoenix on Friday night because he doesn't want to change a winning formula.
Predators coach Barry Trotz is sitting forwards Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for Game 4 against Phoenix on Friday night because he doesn't want to change a winning formula.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres is appealing the length of his 25-game suspension.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres is appealing the length of his 25-game suspension.
Just two games into their first playoff run together, the Los Angeles Clippers are already hurting and hobbling. They're hoping a return home will allow everybody to get better quickly.
Just two games into their first playoff run together, the Los Angeles Clippers are already hurting and hobbling. They're hoping a return home will allow everybody to get better quickly.
By TERESA M. WALKER Nashville coach Barry Trotz has made no decision on whether to bring forwards Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn back from one-game suspensions against the Phoenix Coyotes.
By TERESA M. WALKER Nashville coach Barry Trotz has made no decision on whether to bring forwards Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn back from one-game suspensions against the Phoenix Coyotes.
Former PGA Championship winner Shaun Micheel is hoping a new putter will help end a nine-year winless drought after a 5-under 67 Thursday at the 100th Spanish Open.
Former PGA Championship winner Shaun Micheel is hoping a new putter will help end a nine-year winless drought after a 5-under 67 Thursday at the 100th Spanish Open.
Vanderbilt has sold about 12,700 season tickets for the coming football season, surpassing last year's total.
Vanderbilt has sold about 12,700 season tickets for the coming football season, surpassing last year's total.
Pekka Rinne made 32 saves as he returned to his dominating form, Mike Fisher scored his first goal of these playoffs, and the Nashville Predators found their rhythm with a 2-0 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday night...
Pekka Rinne made 32 saves as he returned to his dominating form, Mike Fisher scored his first goal of these playoffs, and the Nashville Predators found their rhythm with a 2-0 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday night...
O.J. Mayo scored 10 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies bounced back to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-98 on Wednesday night.
O.J. Mayo scored 10 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies bounced back to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-98 on Wednesday night.
Pekka Rinne made 32 saves as he returned to his dominating form, Mike Fisher scored his first goal of these playoffs, and the Nashville Predators found their rhythm with a 2-0 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday night...
Pekka Rinne made 32 saves as he returned to his dominating form, Mike Fisher scored his first goal of these playoffs, and the Nashville Predators found their rhythm with a 2-0 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday night...
Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro says Bobby Simmons will start in place of injured forward Caron Butler in Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro says Bobby Simmons will start in place of injured forward Caron Butler in Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jolette Law, former head coach at Illinois, has joined the staff of new Tennessee women's coach Holly Warlick.
Jolette Law, former head coach at Illinois, has joined the staff of new Tennessee women's coach Holly Warlick.
Former NFL football player Jeffrey Walker is going to prison for defrauding investors in four states of more than $2 million in what prosecutors say was a land development scheme involving property in China.
The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran linebacker Zac Diles and rookie fullback Collin Mooney, who will now be asking the Army for an early release.
The Los Angeles Clippers have a simple plan for following up their historic comeback against Memphis: be ready at tipoff and avoid falling behind by 27 again.
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer The Nashville Predators already faced a tough challenge returning home, down 0-2 to the Phoenix Coyotes in their Western Conference semifinal.
Renaldo Woolridge, a son of former NBA player Orlando Woolridge, will play for Southern California next season.
The Nashville Predators have suspended forwards Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for Game 3 on Wednesday night against the Phoenix Coyotes for violating team rules.
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