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Lady Bulldogs bounce back into win column

NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. - Union's women's basketball team defeated Valdosta State University 69-46 to improve to 12-2. Junior Chelsea Bodiford led all Lady Bulldogs with 13 points. Union's next contest…

Former Miami interim coach Larry Scott joins Tennessee staff

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Larry Scott, who served as Miami's interim head coach for the final six games this season, has agreed in principle to become Tennessee's tight ends coach. Tennessee announced the addition of Scott on Monday. Scott replaces…

New year, new logo for Union athletics

JACKSON, Tenn -- It's new year, new bulldog at Union University, as the school unleashes their athletics logo on Blackstock Court. "Totally different than what it was," sophomore guard, Brennan Bowling…

Middle Tennessee drops C-USA Opener

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Robert Brown and Nick Norton scored 14 points apiece and Alabama-Birmingham beat Middle Tennessee 78-67 in a Conference USA opener on Sunday. Brown was 5 of 8 from the floor - including 3 of 4 from…

#14 Union women drop 2016 opener to West Florida, 75-67

JACKSON, Tenn -- The Union University Lady Bulldog dropped their first home game of the season Saturday when the University of West Florida defeated No. 14 Union 75-67. The Lady Bulldogs fell to 11-2 on…

Bulldogs top West Florida, 77-65 in 2016 opener

JACKSON, Tenn -- The Union University men’s basketball team returned from the Christmas break with a 77-65 win over the University of West Florida. Union improved to 10-3 on the season and 4-3…

Tennessee routs No. 12 Northwestern 45-6 in Outback Bowl

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Joshua Dobbs threw for 166 yards and ran for two touchdowns Friday, helping Tennessee cap its best season in eight years with a 45-6 rout of No. 12 Northwestern in the Outback Bowl. Dobbs scored on…

Sooners lose to Clemson 37-17 in Orange Bowl semifinal game

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - The Oklahoma Sooners were fooled by a fake punt, and stuffed on fourth down when they tried some trickery of their own. And in the second half, Clemson was simply the stronger team. High-scoring Oklahoma…

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…

Freed-Hardeman ends 2015 on high note

HENDERSON, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman's men's basketball team defeated Lyon College 70-48 to improve to 11-2.

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…

Vols legend, Humboldt native Doug Atkins passes away

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Doug Atkins, a defensive lineman who earned induction into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame, has died. He was 85.…

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…