Daily Sports: 05.14.14
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Basketball coach Meyer spending time with family
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) - Legendary basketball coach Don Meyer (MY'-er) is visiting with family under hospice care at home in South Dakota after a yearslong battle with cancer. Spokeswoman Brenda Dreyer says family members are reading messages sent to him…
Former Southern Miss recruit signs with Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Willie Carmichael is the latest former Southern Mississippi signee to follow Tennessee coach Donnie Tyndall to the Volunteers. Carmichael, a 6-foot-8 forward from Wekiva High School in Apopka, Florida, initially signed with Southern Mississippi when Tyndall…
Cardinals recall 2B Kolten Wong from minors
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled second baseman Kolten Wong from Triple-A Memphis after a four-hit, four-RBI game in the minors. Infielder Greg Garcia was optioned to Memphis on Wednesday. Garcia was hit by a pitch…
Tennessee football improves APR, avoids penalties
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's football program has improved its academic progress to the point that it won't face punishment from the NCAA. Figures released by the NCAA on Wednesday showed Tennessee's football program with a four-year total of 932…
Medina Native Named OVC Female Athlete of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Just two days away from her WNBA debut with the San Antonio Stars, Heather Butler has another title to add to her resume: Ohio Valley Conference Female Athlete of the Year. The Medina native finished her career…
Titans Caravan Tour Visits Jackson
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Titan fans didn't have to wait for their team's home opener to get excited about the NFL season. The Titans gave them something better on Tuesday afternoon. A up…
Tuesday Finals: Region Tournaments
JACKSON, Tenn. - Baseball Jackson Christian - 7, Scotts Hill -1 Soccer North Side - 6, Raleigh Egypt - 1 St. George - 1, USJ - 0 Madison - 3, Sheffield - 2 Crockett Co. - 2, South Fulton -…
Chiefs announce signing of draft pick Fulton
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs have signed sixth-round draft pick Zach Fulton. Terms of the deal Tuesday night were not disclosed. The Chiefs only had six picks in this past weekend's draft, and Fulton was the…
Tennessee signs junior college guard Baulkman
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has added junior college guard Devon Baulkman to its recruiting class. Baulkman initially signed with Southern Mississippi under coach Donnie Tyndall. After Tyndall left for Tennessee, Baulkman was granted a release. Tennessee announced Tuesday that…
Monday Region Finals: Baseball & Softball
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Baseball Jackson Christian - 18, Middle College - 1 Peabody - 4, Bruceton - 3 Haywood - 22, Craigmont - 0 Dyersburg - 8, Chester Co. - 1 McKenzie - 4, Gibson Co. - 3 Ripley -…
Generals Prevail in the 8th Past the Smokies
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals defeat the Tennessee Smokies 8-6 in Game 3.
Titans reach deals with 13 undrafted free agents
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with 13 undrafted free agents, including Washington kicker Travis Coons as the team seeks to replace departed veteran Rob Bironas. Bironas, the second-leading scorer in franchise history, was released…
Titans trade in 6th round to draft QB Mettenberger
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans finally have drafted a quarterback to back up oft-injured Jake Locker, though they certainly took their time before taking Zach Mettenberger of LSU. The Titans traded with Washington to move up eight spots…
Teaching the Game of Football
JACKSON, Tenn. - Stilettos and football sounds like a odd couple. Former NFL player Reginald Jones thinks otherwise. "I compare relationships to football teams. In that regard, I think I'm complementing women because women are more relational than men," said…
Titans take 1st RB of draft in Bishop Sankey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans finally ended the wait for the first running back to be taken in this year's NFL draft by selecting Bishop Sankey of Washington with the 54th pick overall. It's the latest of any…
Eagles trade up to get WR Jordan Matthews
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Vanderbilt wide receiver Jordan Matthews with the 42nd overall pick in the NFL draft after trading up with Tennessee. The 6-foot-3, 212-pound Matthews helps fill the void left by the release of…
Eagles trade up to get WR Jordan Matthews
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Vanderbilt wide receiver Jordan Matthews with the 42nd overall pick in the NFL draft after trading up with Tennessee. The 6-foot-3, 212-pound Matthews helps fill the void left by the release of…
