Daily Sportscast 7.31.15
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More size, less experience for Milan
[gtxvideo vid="8r54DsLc" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8r54DsLc.jpg" vtitle="Milan FB Preview”] MILAN, Tenn. - Jeff Morris says intangibles was a key factor in last year's success for Milan's football program. The Bulldogs reached the state semifinals after losing their starting quarterback for the…
All eyes on QB Marcus Mariota as Titans open training camp
[gtxvideo vid="G4gUg3B2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/G4gUg3B2.jpg" vtitle="Titans Day One”] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Marcus Mariota barked out the snap count loud near the end of Tennessee's first practice of training camp. Sure enough, a defensive lineman jumped offside. So much for…
Titans receiver Hunter leaving legal questions to attorney
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter says he's focusing only on football during training camp, referring questions about his arrest for a fight to his attorney. Hunter spoke Friday for the first time since turning himself in…
North Side looking to get everyone in unison
[gtxvideo vid="VKDaSy8G" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VKDaSy8G.jpg" vtitle="NSHS FB Preview”] NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. - Time is something North Side head coach Tab Vowell wants, but can't have. "Making some improvements in some areas. Kids up front are getting better," Vowell said. "We're…
Hornets tackle practice before sun rises
[gtxvideo vid="VMqk8XLZ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VMqk8XLZ.jpg" vtitle="South Gibson FB Preview”] MEDINA, Tenn. - South Gibson's football team is learning how much they value sleep this week. The Hornets are waking up at 5:30 a.m. for their first practice of the day.…
Generals rained out in Biloxi
Game three of the Jackson Generals and Biloxi Shuckers was rained out on Thursday. The teams will resume action on Friday at 6:10 pm with a double-header. There will be a 30-minute break between contests. The Generals return to the…
Titans rookie QB tried surfing, prefers boogie board
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt says he isn't worried about his rookie quarterback surfing whenever he's home in Hawaii. Not that he had anything to worry about anyway; Marcus Mariota actually prefers boogie boarding. Mariota said Thursday…
Peterson promoted to Triple-A
Jackson Generals announced infielder D.J. Peterson was promoted to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday afternoon. This is first trip to the Triple-A level for the Seattle Mariners' prospect. In 93 games, Peterson hit .223 with seven home runs, a team-best 19…
Chiefs' Berry cleared to return after lymphoma treatments
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry has been cleared by the Kansas City Chiefs' medical staff and his doctors to return to the practice field after undergoing treatment for lymphoma. The Chiefs said in a brief…
Haywood Co. football player has died
[gtxvideo vid="AvkigjsR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AvkigjsR.jpg" vtitle="Student Heat Death LIVE SHOT”] HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Haywood County High School football player passed away Wednesday, according to school officials. Tekarian Maclin, 16, was the student who died, according to school officials.…
Daily Sportscast 07.28.15
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Repition is the best teacher for Adamsville
[gtxvideo vid="JNhdL8mt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JNhdL8mt.jpg" vtitle="Adamsville FB”] ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. - Playing in November during the high school football season means you're one of the last teams standing. Adamsville's football program has done that four straight seasons. That streak includes two…
Hardin Co. bonding under one roof
[gtxvideo vid="bu9mEfCe" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bu9mEfCe.jpg" vtitle="Hardin Co FB Preview”] SAVANNAH, Tenn. - Spending one week at the field house in the preseason is a practice Hardin County's football team started when head coach Matthew Smith was in school. The fifth…
Barnes says he fits Grizzlies' 'Grit & Grind' approach
[gtxvideo vid="oUZjozW2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oUZjozW2.jpg" vtitle="Barnes Presser”] MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Matt Barnes believes he epitomizes the "Grit & Grind" style of play the Memphis Grizzlies have prided themselves on for years. Now that the Grizzlies have acquired him, the…
Trojans hoping team chemistry improves
[gtxvideo vid="X7GoeKg7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X7GoeKg7.jpg" vtitle="Dyersburg Fball Preview”] Dyersburg's football team's biggest goal this offseason had nothing to do with x's and o's. The Trojans spent a majority of their offseason on teamwork. "To be a good football team, you…
Lexington motivated to erase last season
[gtxvideo vid="xuD3TYSQ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xuD3TYSQ.jpg" vtitle="Lexington Fball Preview”] Lexington's football team's definition of success is different than most. Having a winning season at 6-5 and making the playoffs wasn't enough for the Big Red Tigers last season. "The guys worked…
Crockett Co. team heading to World Series
[gtxvideo vid="5CwYivqf" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5CwYivqf.jpg" vtitle="Crockett Co World Series”] MAURY CITY, Tenn. - The third time was the charm for Crockett County's dixie youth baseball team in the state championship. After two consecutive years as runner-ups, the group of all-stars…
Memphis' Austin Nichols transfers to Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Memphis leading scorer Austin Nichols has transferred to Virginia. Virginia coach Tony Bennett announced Nichols' transfer Monday. Bennett says Nichols is a "great fit for our program and system." Nichols averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and…
Daily Sportscast 07.27.15
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