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Memphis QB Paxton Lynch to skip senior year, enter NFL draft

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis Tigers quarterback Paxton Lynch has announced he's bypassing his senior year to enter the 2016 NFL Draft. Lynch announced his decision Thursday morning, calling it the best decision for him and his family. The redshirt…

Lady Lions fall in overtime To Lyon College

HENDERSON, Tenn. - Lyon College's women's basketball team defeated Freed-Hardeman University 62-57 in overtime. The loss puts an end to the Lady Lions four-game winning streak.  

Johnson lifts Auburn past Memphis 31-10 in Birmingham Bowl

VIDEO COMING SOON BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Jeremy Johnson came off the bench to run and pass for a touchdown, lifting Auburn to a 31-10 victory over Memphis Wednesday in the Birmingham Bowl. Johnson sparked a sputtering offense that suddenly…

Tennessee rallies late to beat Tennessee State 74-69

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kevin Punter scored 23 points and capped a critical 9-0 run with a 3-point play Tuesday as Tennessee rallied to beat Tennessee State 74-69 despite trailing for most of the second half. Tennessee (7-5) trailed by…

Mobley leads Tennessee-Martin past Alcorn State 70-47

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - Jacolby Mobley scored 16 points and Tennessee-Martin won its fourth-straight game with a 70-47 victory over Alcorn State Monday night. Myles Taylor added 11 points and Twymond Howard had 11 rebounds for Tennessee-Martin (6-7). Taylor scored…

U.T. Martin men hitting their stride

MARTIN, Tenn -- The winter weather may be cooling down West Tennessee, but the U.T. Martin Skyhawks are heating up. Friday night's 74-70 win over Arkansas State made for their third…

Union women fall out of Top 10

Union's women's basketball team is no longer ranked in the Top 10 in the WBCA/USA Today Coaches poll. The Lady Bulldogs dropped five spots to No. 14. Their dip in rankings comes after the…

Union men earn Top 25 ranking

Union's men's basketball team has climbed into the Top 25 rankings in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Poll. The is a first for the 8-0 Bulldogs as a member of Division II. Union was previously ranked No. 29 in…

Arkansas, Tennessee desperate to salvage seasons

[gtxvideo vid="bkgpVBUV" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bkgpVBUV.jpg" vtitle="Vols Move On”] FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Bret Bielema didn't sleep well Saturday night upon his return home following a third straight loss, dropping him to 11-18 in his three seasons as Arkansas coach. It…

Florida to pick starting QB against Tennessee later in week

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida's starting quarterback against Tennessee will be decided later in the week. Although redshirt freshman Will Grier played the entire game at Kentucky, a 14-9 victory Saturday, coach Jim McElwain hasn't committed to giving Grier a…

Rape trial for ex-Vol Williams to be rescheduled again

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The rape trial of former Tennessee cornerback Michael Williams is being rescheduled again. Williams' trial was scheduled to begin Sept. 29, but Knox County Criminal Court Judge Bob McGee granted the defense's motion for a continuance…

UTM basketball earns two ESPNU broadcasts

[gtxvideo vid="40hSxVgP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/40hSxVgP.jpg" vtitle="UTM on ESPN”] MARTIN, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin's basketball program is receiving national attention for two games. The Ohio Valley Conference announced the Skyhawks will be featured twice on ESPNU. The…

UTM basketball earns two ESPNU broadcasts

[gtxvideo vid="40hSxVgP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/40hSxVgP.jpg" vtitle="UTM on ESPN”] MARTIN, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin's basketball program is receiving national attention for two games. The Ohio Valley Conference announced the Skyhawks will be featured twice on ESPNU. The…

No. 23 Vols suspend DT O'Brien for violation of team rules

[gtxvideo vid="npcdSz7i" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/npcdSz7i.jpg" vtitle="Vols Suspended player”] KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee defensive tackle Danny O'Brien has been suspended for a violation of team rules. Volunteers coach Butch Jones said Wednesday that O'Brien would miss Saturday's game with No.…

UTM reignites region rivalry against Bethel

[gtxvideo vid="GVon24uK" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GVon24uK.jpg" vtitle="UTM Short Rest”] Neighboring schools, University of Tennessee at Martin and Bethel University will break their 20-year drought in football on Thursday. The Skyhawks are recovering from a 76-3 debacle against No. 15 ranked Ole…

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