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Philadelphia acquires G Tony Wroten from Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired guard Tony Wroten from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for a conditional second round draft selection in2 014 and a trade exception. The Grizzlies announced the trade Thursday. The 6-foot-6, 208-pound…

Fulmer has interest in joining selection committee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer says he's interested in being part of the College Football Playoff selection committee. Fulmer said Friday he'd like to be considered for the committee that determines which four teams get picked…

Grizzlies close out NBA draft, select Timma

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies have closed out the 2013 NBA draft by selecting Janis Timma, a small forward from Latvia with the 60th and final pick. Timma, 6-foot-8, played for Ventspils of the Latvian League last season,…

Grizzlies take Joffrey Lauvergne with 55th pick

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies have selected power forward Joffrey Lauvergne, from Partizan in the Adriatic League with the 55th pick in Thursday's draft. Lauvergne, 6-foot-11, 235 pounds, was not expected to stay with the Grizzlies. The 55th…

AP Source: Nuggets trade Koufos, first-round pick

DENVER (AP) - A person with knowledge of the situation says the Denver Nuggets have traded Kosta Koufos to the Memphis Grizzlies and have also dealt their first-round pick in Thursday night's draft to the Utah Jazz. The person spoke…

Fans pick team's logo for 15th season as Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee fans have made their selection, and the franchise will be using a logo this season featuring a sword and Roman numerals to commemorate the 15th season as the Titans. Team officials announced the fans' choice…

Titans Giving Fans Chance to Vote on 15-year Logo

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee is giving fans a chance to help celebrate the team's 15th year as the Titans by letting them vote on the official logo for the upcoming season. Team officials announced the vote Tuesday. Fans will…

West TN Football Players Readying for NFL Draft

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Two area football players are working hard to get ready for the upcoming NFL Draft. Vernon Kearney will graduate from Lane College in late April. He hopes his first job out…

Advance Tickets for UTM Rodeo Now on Sale

MARTIN, Tenn. – Advance tickets for the 45th annual University of Tennessee at Martin rodeo on April 11-13 are now on sale at select locations around the west Tennessee/Kentucky area. A nightly adult advance ticket is available for $8 and…