Daily Sports: 05.28.14
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Predators sign Alm to entry-level contract
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Johan Alm to a two-year entry-level contract. The Predators announced the signing Wednesday. Alm is expected to play his first season in North America in 2014-15. The 22-year-old Alm has…
Dunn Enters TSCA Hall of Fame
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- University School of Jackson softball coach Brian Dunn has been elected to the Tennessee Softball Coaches Association class of 2014 Hall of Fame class. Dunn receives the honor with 21 years…
Mobile Career Coach Visits Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.- There is good news if you need help finding a job or maybe just someone to look over your resume. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Mobile Career Coach will be at the Jackson-Madison County Library…
Vols' Jones doesn't expect QB Ferguson to return
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) - Tennessee coach Butch Jones doesn't expect quarterback Riley Ferguson to return to the Volunteers. Speaking at the Southeastern Conference spring meetings Tuesday night, Jones said that "Riley's no longer with the program." Earlier Tuesday, Volquest had…
SEC baseball awards go to Reed, Nola, O'Sullivan
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Kentucky's A.J. Reed is the Southeastern Conference baseball player of the year. SEC coaches also selected LSU's Aaron Nola as the top pitcher for the second straight season and Florida's Kevin O'Sullivan as coach of the…
Florida's Muschamp wants to avoid FCS teams
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) - Florida coach Will Muschamp wants to avoid playing teams from the Football Championship Subdivision. And not because the Gators lost to lower-division Georgia Southern last year. Speaking at the Southeastern Conference's annual spring meetings Tuesday, Muschamp…
Grizzlies sign coach Joerger to contract extension
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger has signed a contract extension to remain in Memphis after speaking to the Minnesota Timberwolves about their vacancy. The Grizzlies announced Joerger's extension Tuesday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. In a…
Slive: NCAA agent rules are problem not solution
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) - SEC Commissioner Mike Slive says the NCAA's rules regarding contact between athletes and agents don't allow for players to make the best judgments about when to leave school early. Slive hopes rules regarding agents will be…
Titans' Locker returns after season-ending injury
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jake Locker is back on the field with the Tennessee Titans - a couple of weeks ahead of the schedule doctors estimated for his return from an injured right foot. The quarterback says he pushed hard…
Yankees beat Cardinals 6-4 in 12 innings
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brian Roberts hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run 12th inning after Brett Gardner's leaping catch at the left-field fence helped save the New York Yankees in a 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on…
AP Source: Dave Joerger staying in Memphis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Dave Joerger has decided to stay in Memphis with the Grizzlies and not go to Minnesota to coach the Timberwolves. Joerger made the decision on…
Offensive Outburst Helps Sanchez Get First Jackson Win
FROM GENERALS NEWS RELEASE: JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (MAY 23, 2014) –. Leon Landry (4x4, 2 R) collected his second four-hit game of the week and John Hicks (2x5, R, 3 RBI, HR) had two hits including his second home run in…
Lady Trojans Win Their First State Title in Softball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Dyersburg softball wins their first state championship against Greenbrier 7-3.
Phinney, Stetina set sights on US championships
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Peter Stetina and Taylor Phinney are setting their sights on the stars and stripes. After putting together a strong showing at the Tour of California for their pro team, BMC Racing, the duo is headed to…
Jackson Christian Baseball Captures State Championship
MURFREESBORO, Tenn - Jackson Christian baseball defeats Grace Christian Academy 8-2 in the Class A State Championship. This is the Eagles first state championship since 2008.
Bruins Win State Championship
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- University School of Jackson's baseball team finally got over the hump. The Bruins defeated Tipton-Rosemark 8-4 in the State Championship. It was the fifth meeting between the two. The four previous outings resulted in a USJ lost,…
NOLA, Suns Scorch Generals in 3-2 Walk-off in 12th
FROM GENERALS NEWS RELEASE: JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (MAY 22, 2014) – The Generals (18-28) dropped their second straight to open the road trip falling 3-2 in 12 innings to the Jacksonville Suns (23-23) Thursday in Jacksonville, Fla. John Hicks (3x5, 2…
