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…
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Titans lose season finale, clinch #1 pick
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Recently signed Josh Freeman and Ryan Lindley each threw one touchdown pass in the first half Sunday, and Jerrell Freeman scored on a 23-yard interception in the second half to lead Indianapolis past Tennessee 30-24. But not…
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…
South Side girls beat JCM, 86-18
JACKSON, Tenn -- South Side's girls basketball team tops JCM 86-18.
South Side tops JCM boys 86-40
JACKSON, Tenn -- South Side's boys basketball team beat JCM 86-40 to remain perfect this season.
Top local sports Stories of 2015
JACKSON, Tenn. - 2015 was flooded with memorable and melancholy sports moments on and off the field. Here's our top local stories from the year: 10. No local representation…
Grizzlies' Barnes expresses frustrations about tough 2015
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes has expressed his frustration on social media about 2015, what he says "was the worst year of his life." Barnes, serving a two-game suspension for what the NBA has described as…
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.
Final Scores: Wednesday Hoops
Boys North Side 65, Westwood 58 Fairley 69, JCM 58 Haywood 67, Humboldt 57 Lexington 56, Calloway Co. 39 Gibson County 69, Adamsville 47 Westview 76, Obion Co. 70 McKenzie 57, South Gibson 30 Madison 54, Milan 35 Dyer Co.…
Gibson County earns HUB Classic Title
JACKSON, Tenn. - Gibson County's girls basketball team defeated Liberty Tech 63-42 in the HUB Classic Championship. Senior Briana Fields was named tournament MVP.
North Side wins second straight HUB Classic
JACKSON, Tenn. - North Side's boys basketball team defeated Westwood 65-58 in the HUB Classic Championship. This is the Indians second straight championship. North Side beat TCA last year in…
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.…
