[gtxvideo vid="KdtxWEsU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KdtxWEsU.jpg" vtitle="Grizz Draft Day”] MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies have selected LSU forward Jarell Martin with their first-round pick in the NBA draft. The 6-foot-10 Martin was the 25th overall selection. He was an…
[gtxvideo vid="Uw85jpyt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Uw85jpyt.jpg" vtitle="Generals Fresh Start”] The Jackson Generals organization has confirmed to WBBJ 7 that manager Jim Horner is heading to Washington State University for an assistant job. Hitting coach Roy Howell will serve as the skipper…
[gtxvideo vid="Rl6Im85g" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Rl6Im85g.jpg" vtitle="Titans Nissan Stadium”] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans' home field is changing its name from LP Field to Nissan Stadium. Officials from the Titans and Nissan announced Thursday a 20-year partnership that renames…
A person familiar with the situation says the Memphis Grizzlies have acquired forward Matt Barnes from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Luke Ridnour. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the trade hasn't been…
MIAMI (AP) - Jason Heyward homered for the third consecutive game, Kolten Wong added a two-run shot and the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Miami Marlins 6-1 on Wednesday night. Heyward hit a three-run homer, his ninth of the season,…
[gtxvideo vid="SKbbRLUO" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SKbbRLUO.jpg" vtitle="Sports Philamlee Top 10 - 10pm”] The 19th annual Gulf South Conference Top Ten Award list features two standouts with Jackson ties. Union University's Amy Philamlee and North Alabama and Jackson native Lee Mayhall have…
[gtxvideo vid="O4XkDzuB" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O4XkDzuB.jpg" vtitle="Sports Second In State 10pm”] Jackson's popular senior adult men's league continues to dominate on the big stage. Team Popeyes won silver in Franklin over the weekend after losing to Crossville in the championship. In…
[gtxvideo vid="HFL6MkkB" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HFL6MkkB.jpg" vtitle="Sports Grizz Trade 10pm”] ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A person familiar with the deal says The Orlando Magic have agreed to send reserve point guard Luke Ridnour to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for the…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Not knowing what All-Star center Marc Gasol will do as a free agent leaves the Memphis Grizzlies facing a variety of options of what they could do in the NBA Draft. Their ongoing search for a…
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Carson Fulmer combined with two relievers on a four-hitter, Will Toffey's two-run double broke a scoreless tie in the sixth, and defending national champion Vanderbilt opened the College World Series finals with a 5-1 victory over…
[gtxvideo vid="iaJ5rPi7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iaJ5rPi7.jpg" vtitle="Manning In TN”] FARRAGUT, TN - University of Tennessee legend Peyton Manning made a return to the Volunteer state on Monday. The Denver Broncos quarterback hosted a golf fundraiser at Fox Den Country Club in…
[gtxvideo vid="Gf8RaRCw" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Gf8RaRCw.jpg" vtitle="Barons vs Generals Game Three”] The Jackson Generals postponed game three of their series against the Birmingham Barons on Friday. The contest will be made up on Saturday with a double-header beginning at 4:05. Each…
[gtxvideo vid="T8OEVvH2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/T8OEVvH2.jpg" vtitle="Jones Dismissed From UTM”] MARTIN, Tenn. - University of Tennessee at Martin sophomore Ashia Jones built an impressive resume in just two years with the women's basketball team. The school announced on Friday the OVC…
[gtxvideo vid="oaOwypmq" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oaOwypmq.jpg" vtitle="Barons vs Generals Game Two”] JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals defeated the Birmingham Barons 10-1 on Thursday night. The team scored seven runs alone in the third inning to even up the series at…
[gtxvideo vid="zwRx9YEc" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zwRx9YEc.jpg" vtitle="Generals Summer Camp”] NORTHEAST JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals hosted their first of two summer day camps on Thursday. A total of 35 kids received individual instruction from players, toured the clubhouse and earned…
[gtxvideo vid="QdJIhft8" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QdJIhft8.jpg" vtitle="Twins v Cards”] MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Slumping Kennys Vargas hit a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 2-1 victory and a…
[gtxvideo vid="irs6dOlz" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/irs6dOlz.jpg" vtitle="Mini Camp Day 3”] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Coach Ken Whisenhunt believes a Tennessee's revamped and younger roster makes the Titans an improved football team. Tight end Delanie Walker says the Titans certainly are better…
[gtxvideo vid="5ufWeGGX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5ufWeGGX.jpg" vtitle="Green Returns to Grizz”] MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Grizzlies forward Jeff Green has exercised his player option keeping him with Memphis for the 2015-16 season. General manager Chris Wallace announced Green's decision Thursday. The 6-foot-9,…
[gtxvideo vid="kOlPI9oQ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kOlPI9oQ.jpg" vtitle="Barons vs Generals”] NORTHEAST JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals saw their five-game losing streak come to an end on Wednesday. The Birmingham Barons defeated the Generals 8-1 in game one of the series. Game…
[gtxvideo vid="n1GW50Ok" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/n1GW50Ok.jpg" vtitle="Dyersburg Softball coach resigns”] DYERSBUGRG, Tenn. - Over a decade of leadership at Dyersburg came to an end on Tuesday evening. Softball head coach Steve Wilder informed his team that he will be accepting the…
