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Memphis' review finds 12 Tigers to be punished for brawl

[gtxvideo vid="2UAZyj12" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2UAZyj12.jpg" vtitle="UofM Tigers Suspended”] MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis will punish 12 Tigers for their role in the brawl after their double overtime win at the inaugural Miami Beach Bowl following an internal review by the…

Memphis beats Cincinnati 63-50

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Austin Nichols scored 17 points and blocked three shots, Avery Woodson added 14 points, and Memphis beat Cincinnati 63-50 on Thursday for its eighth win in 11 games. Kendren Johnson had five assists and scored 13…

No. 6 Tennessee beats Auburn 54-42 despite season-low points

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Andraya Carter hit three first-half 3-pointers, scoring 11 points, and No. 6 Tennessee smothered Auburn defensively in a 54-42 victory on Thursday night. The Lady Vols (15-2, 5-0 Southeastern Conference) weren't threatened much in the second…

Jury selection for 2 ex-Vandy football players in rape case

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jury selection is underway in the trial of two former Vanderbilt University football players accused of raping a student in a campus dorm. The trial is expected to feature sexually graphic videos, photos and questions about…

Tennessee overwhelms Iowa in TaxSlayer Bowl, 45-28

[gtxvideo vid="HQEHuzz2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HQEHuzz2.jpg" vtitle="Tax Slayer - SPORTS”] JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Joshua Dobbs accounted for three touchdowns, Jalen Hurd ran for two scores and Tennessee beat Iowa 45-28 on Friday in the TaxSlayer Bowl for its first postseason…

Moore rallies Tennessee past ETSU 71-61

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - When Donnie Tyndall refers to Armani Moore as a "hard-headed dude," the Tennessee coach means it as a compliment. Moore displayed the fearless attitude that has won his coach's approval while collecting 13 points, 12 rebounds…

Woodson with 23, lifts Memphis over Houston 73-54

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Avery Woodson hit six treys and finished with 23 points, both career-highs, to help Memphis beat Houston 73-54 in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams Wednesday. Woodson finished 8 of 13 from the field.…

Allen leads Aggies past WVU 45-37 in Liberty Bowl

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Kyle Allen threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth score Monday, and Texas A&M erased an early 10-point deficit to defeat West Virginia 45-37 in the Liberty Bowl.…

Zaire to start at QB for Notre Dame vs. No. 22 LSU

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly did his best to keep his starting quarterback a mystery for the Music City Bowl, even teasing that he would knock twice for sophomore Malik…

Tennessee coach Butch Jones gets raise, extension

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee is giving football coach Butch Jones a two-year contract extension and a raise that will pay him $3.6 million a season. His contract will run through the 2020 season, and the raise takes effect in…

Gilbert, Chattanooga stuns No. 4 Lady Vols 67-63

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Keiana Gilbert scored a career-high 27 points and made a critical block in the last minute Wednesday night as Chattanooga stunned No. 4 Tennessee 67-63. The score was tied 63-all in the final minute when Tennessee's…

Tennessee has much at stake Saturday at Vanderbilt

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Butch Jones appreciates the pain his players felt in the moments after losing 29-21 to Missouri in its home finale, but he wants to make sure the Volunteers are over it. There's too much…

No signs of Rust for Union in home opener

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University men‘s basketball team defeated Rust College 96-74 to improve to 3-0. Up next for the Bulldogs is another tournament at the Alabama-Huntsville Classic. Union plays Stillman College on Saturday…

No. 11 Wichita State tops Memphis State 71-56

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Ron Baker scored 21 points to lead No. 11 Wichita State to a 71-56 win Tuesday over Memphis State, pushing the Shockers regular-season win streak to a nation-leading 33 games. Fred VanVleet had 15 points…

Police report names Vols players in investigation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A police report says that Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson and cornerback Michael Williams are the subjects of a rape investigation. Knoxville police say no charges have been filed in the investigation of the incident at a…

Vols suspend 2 players amid assault investigation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has suspended linebacker A.J. Johnson and defensive back Michael Williams amid a sexual assault investigation. The school announced the suspensions Monday afternoon on the football program's Twitter account. Volunteers coach Butch Jones confirmed earlier Monday…

Ohio Valley Conference tourneys held in Nashville

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) - The Ohio Valley Conference will play its men's and women's basketball tournaments at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville through March 2017. The league announced the deal Thursday. The 2015 tournaments will be held at Municipal from March…

Tennessee announces branding restructure

This video is no longer available. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee will call all its teams the Volunteers and will phase out the Lady Volunteers nickname for all women's sports except basketball starting next year. In a university release, the…

Skyhawks travel to No. 1 Mississippi State

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi State's rise to No. 1 has been fueled by the Heisman-caliber play of quarterback Dak Prescott and dominant victories over top 10 opponents. The Bulldogs' performance in recent victories to stay on top have been…

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