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McKenzie's Chris Edlin gives World Championships a second try
[gtxvideo vid="GSMFxCCc" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GSMFxCCc.jpg" vtitle="McKenzie Boxer Defies Odds”] MCKENZIE, Tenn. - McKenzie's Chris Edlin is living proof you're never too old to follow your dream. His neighbors hear echos from an Everlast punching bag at 6 a.m. every weekday.…
Hawks' Brandon Greer joins Mississippi College
[gtxvideo vid="BmBxb9uT" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BmBxb9uT.jpg" vtitle="Brandon Greer Signing - Sports”] JACKSON, Tenn. - South Side's Brandon Greer signed with Mississippi College on Wednesday afternoon. Greer says the school's atmosphere and coaches stood out. "I met a couple of players down…
Former NFL player offers reward for missing Super Bowl ring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A former NFL player is asking for help in finding his Super Bowl ring, which he says he lost over the weekend in Nashville. Craig Colquitt, who was a punter for the Pittsburg Steelers, told media…
Sports Plus Baseball Tournament: Day 1
[gtxvideo vid="ZNCxINxx" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZNCxINxx.jpg" vtitle="Sports Plus Tournament”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Madison County is the hot spot for high school baseball this week. Over the course of five days, 16 local teams will compete for the Sports Plus Baseball Tournament…
Interim president/ceo makes clear Titans not for sale
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The man selected by Tennessee's owners to oversee the Titans and help search for a new president and chief executive officer says they have made it clear this NFL franchise is not for sale. Steve Underwood…
Tennessee's Erin Gabriel throws 5-inning perfect game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Erin Gabriel threw the 13th perfect game in school history - and her second no-hitter in two weeks - as the Lady Volunteers defeated East Tennessee State 10-0 in five innings on Tuesday. Gabriel struck…
New Pace of Minor League Play Rules
[gtxvideo vid="AYGEuimX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AYGEuimX.jpg" vtitle="Pace Of Change - Sports”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Watching a Jackson Generals game this upcoming season is going to be different. That theory also applies to every Triple-A and Double-A team. Minor League Baseball announced…
Lady Lions lose in NAIA Fab Four
[gtxvideo vid="Svj9x3ST" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Svj9x3ST.jpg" vtitle="FHU Fab Four”] Campbellsville's (Ky.) women's basketball team defeated Freed-Hardeman University 56-52 in the NAIA semifinals. The Lady Lions finished the season at 35-2.
Lady Vols hold off Pittsburgh 77-67
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Bashaara Graves scored 21 points and had 14 rebounds as Tennessee withstood a late rally to defeat Pittsburgh 77-67 in an NCAA Tournament second-round game Monday night. The second-seeded Lady Vols (29-5) improved to 56-0 in…
Campbell shines in USJ win
[gtxvideo vid="4pePSpQl" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4pePSpQl.jpg" vtitle="TCA v USJ Soccer”] JACKSON, Tenn. - University School of Jackson's boys soccer team defeated TCA 5-0. Charles Campbell finished with four goals.
Union's Philamlee earns South Region Player of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University senior Amy Philamlee isn't done collecting awards. The senior guard was named the Daktronics NCAA Division II Conference Commissioners Association Women‘s Basketball South Region Player of the Year on Monday. Philamlee's was also named the…
UTM's Schroyer named Coach of the Year finalist
[gtxvideo vid="f7wiKzGu" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/f7wiKzGu.jpg" vtitle="Schroyer Nominated”] MARTIN, Tenn. - University of Tennessee at Martin men's head basketball coach Heath Schroyer is being recognized as one of the best. The first-year coach was named one of 16 finalists for the…
Tommy Smith retires as Tennessee Titans president/CEO
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tommy Smith is retiring as president and chief executive officer of the Tennessee Titans, saying that dividing his time between the NFL team his late father-in-law founded and the other business left by Bud Adams was…
James Counce Sr. retires from Henry Co.; Son takes over
[gtxvideo vid="U6GajqoX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U6GajqoX.jpg" vtitle="Henry Co. Coach Retires”] PARIS, Tenn. - Henry County head football coach James Counce Sr. retired after 15 seasons on Thursday. "He's a terrific person and offered lots of discipline. Won two state titles. He…
Titans announce additions to their front-office staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have announced a series of moves that continue the team's front-office overhaul. The Titans' new hires include Brooke Ellenberger as vice president of ticketing and Amber Harding as social media coordinator. The Titans…
Sportscast 03.18.15
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College Final Scores
NAIA Freed-Hardeman's women's basketball team defeated California State-San Marcos 65-54 in the first round. WNIT Ole Miss' women's basketball team defeated University of Tennessee at Martin 80-70 in the first round.
Ballpark at Jackson improves fan experience
[gtxvideo vid="3lioh4Ni" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3lioh4Ni.jpg" vtitle="Generals Months away”] JACKSON, Tenn. - It's all about having fun this season at the Ballpark at Jackson. "We brought in some additions to our fun zone. We've got a dunk tank this year," said…
