Memphis upset by ECU, 84-83
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - B.J. Tyson matched his career best, scoring 26 points and Prince Williams made all four free throws in the final 1:26 as East Carolina held off a Memphis rally 84-83 on Sunday, its first road win…
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Newton, Carolina rout Cardinals in NFC Championship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Cam Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two others, and Carolina's big-play defense stifled Arizona's top-ranked offense in a 49-15 romp Sunday for the NFC championship. The NFL's new top man at quarterback -…
Manning, Broncos top Patriots, punch Super Bowl bid
DENVER (AP) - Peyton Manning is off and running... all the way to the Super Bowl. He has his defense to thank. Cornerback Bradley Roby saved the game by picking off Tom Brady's pass on a 2-point try with 12…
Blue Raiders throw pies at Colin Cowherd, win 87-73
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Giddy Potts hit six 3-pointers and finished with 27 total points and Middle Tennessee cruised to an 87-73 win over Rice on Saturday night. Perrin Buford had…
USJ girls top JCS, 54-31
JACKSON, Tenn -- The University School of Jackson girl's basketball team beat Jackson Christian 54-31 Saturday.
Grizzlies win streak snapped in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Shabazz Muhammad scored 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the Memphis Grizzlies' four-game winning streak with a 106-101 victory on Saturday night. Ricky Rubio had 15 points, 12 assists and six rebounds and Andrew Wiggins scored…
Punter's record day leads Volunteers in upset
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kevin Punter Jr. scored a career-high 36 points as Tennessee capitalized on sizzling 3-point shooting in the second half for a 78-69 victory over No. 24 South Carolina on Saturday. Tennessee (10-9, 3-4 Southeastern Conference) made…
Dragons winning streak snapped at 4
FAIRFIELD, Ala. -- The Lane College man's basketball team had their hot streak cut short of 5 games Saturday with a 88-81 loss at Miles College. Guard Terrance Bridgeman led…
Lane women drop second straight on the road
FAIRFIELD, Ala. -- The Lane Lady Dragons women's basketball team lost their second straight game of a three-game road stretch against Miles College Saturday, 67-57. Lane was led by Tashara…
USJ hires new head football coach
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson has hired a new head football coach who will lead the Bruins this fall. Rusty Bradley,…
Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards get upgrade
The Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards will have a different format this year. The TSSAA announced on Thursday that the awards will be presented to the top girls and boys at Middle Tennessee State…
Lady Red Devils pull away from Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - Bradford's girls basketball team defeated Humboldt 51-35.
Humboldt collects district win against Bradford
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - Humboldt's boys basketball team defeated Bradford 64-53 on Thursday.
Miami Dolphins hire JCM grad
JCM graduate Bo Hardegree is trading in the chilly 'Windy City' weather for South Beach. The Miami Dolphins named Hardegree their quarterbacks coach this week. Last season, Hardegree was an offensive…
Local basketball games moved to Thursday
Several high-school basketball games are being rescheduled to Thursday because of Friday's chance of inclement weather. Below is the list of reported games being played on Thursday: Clarksburg vs. McKenzie Bradford vs. Humboldt…
Union moves up two spots in Top 25 rankings
Union University's women's basketball team is now one spot out of the Top 15 in the newest USA Today/WBCA Coaches Poll. The Lady Bulldogs moved up two spots to No. 16 in large part to their four-game winning streak. Union's next…
North Side tops Liberty in overtime
JACKSON, Tenn. - North Side's boys basketball team defeated Liberty Tech 78-72 in overtime on Tuesday.
TCA prevails in overtime
JACKSON, Tenn. - TCA's boys basketball team defeated Jackson Christian 67-63 on Tuesday. The Lady Lions defeated JC in the earlier game, 57-47.
Blackhawks win team-record 12th straight, top Predators 4-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 Tuesday night for their franchise-record 12th straight win. Chicago tied the Florida Panthers' recent streak for the longest this…
Bethel women earn highest ranking in school history
HENDERSON, Tenn. - Bethel's women's basketball team is climbing up the rankings in the latest NAIA's Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. After being ranked No. 3 last week, the Lady Wildcats are tied for second…
