Daily Sports: 2.12.14
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Sock beats Vesely 6-2, 6-1 to advance in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - American Jack Sock beat Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-1 on Wednesday in the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships to advance to his second quarterfinal this year. Sock needed 68 minutes to top Vesely…
Ice, snow storms force schedule changes in sports
The winter storm and icy conditions moving through the South is causing teams to postpone games scheduled for this week. The men's basketball game between Vanderbilt and South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., that was scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed…
Vanderbilt-South Carolina set for 4 p.m. Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Vanderbilt-South Carolina postponed on Wednesday night because of a winter storm will be played at 4 p.m. on Thursday. The Commodores and Gamecocks had their contest delayed when winter weather made roads too icy and…
Grizzlies overcome Beal's big night, beat Wizards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Nick Calathes and Marc Gasol scored 18 points each, and the Memphis Grizzlies survived a career-best 37 points from Washington's Bradley Beal to defeat the Wizards 92-89 on Tuesday night. Beal was unable to convert down…
Memphis Catholic Cruises Past Sacred Heart
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Sacred Heart falls to Memphis Catholic 73-47.
Crockett County Reaches Second Straight Region Tournament
This video is no longer available. ALAMO, Tenn. - Crockett County's boys team defeat Dyersburg 52-43.
Wilbekin, No. 3 Florida outlast Tennessee 67-58
This video is no longer available. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Scottie Wilbekin had 21 points and six assists, and No. 3 Florida stepped up its defense in the second half to outlast Tennessee 67-58 Tuesday night for its 16th consecutive…
Sock, Baghdatis move to 2nd round at Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - American Jack Sock and Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus moved into the second round of the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships Tuesday at The Racquet Club of Memphis. Sock, who reached the quarterfinals of last year's tournament,…
Maxie, Lubick join Vanderbilt coaching staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt has hired Brett Maxie as a defensive backs coach and Marc Lubick as a wide receivers coach. The school announced their hirings Tuesday in a university release. Maxie is a 16-year NFL coaching veteran who…
SEC hoops upgrade very much work in progress
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Southeastern Conference's efforts to upgrade men's basketball remain a work in progress. The SEC took steps to make teams upgrade nonconference schedules starting this season. The goal is to boost power ratings and land more…
No. 8 Lady Vols breeze past No. 16 Vandy 81-53
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Meighan Simmons scored 22 points to help No. 8 Tennessee rout No. 16 Vanderbilt 81-53 on Monday night and win its sixth consecutive game, continuing the Commodores' history of road futility in this series. Vanderbilt (17-6,…
Craig hits 22 as USC Upstate beats ETSU 75-63
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Torrey Craig scored 22 points and pulled down 15 rebounds to lead South Carolina Upstate to a 75-63 win over East Tennessee State Monday night. Craig, who averages 16.9 points per game, has now scored…
Wofford wins 7th straight; 95-60 over Hiwassee
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - Justin Gordon scored a career-high 18 points as Wofford won its seventh straight game, 95-60 over Hiwassee College on Monday. Gordon, a sophomore, made all eight of his shot attempts for Wofford (14-10, 9-3 Southern). All…
Vols get 2nd shot at No. 3 Florida's stiff defense
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin says Florida plays the best defense he has seen since he started coaching the Volunteers. Martin got a close look at that defense Jan. 25 when Florida buried Tennessee 67-41 to hand…
Back Home to Gain an Edge and Return to the Majors
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - West Tennessee holds a special place in Casey McGehee's heart. It's where the Miami Marlins infielder met his wife and played for the Diamond Jaxx (now known as the Jackson Generals).…
Vikings End the Season on a Strong Note
This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. - Humboldt's boys basketball team defeats Milan 47-37.
North Side Impedes a Late JCM Rally
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - North Side's boys basketball team defeats Jackson Central Merry 63-59.
