Daily Sports: 2.20.14
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Simmons, No. 10 Lady Vols trounce Auburn 93-63
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Meighan Simmons scored 26 points to continue her mastery of Auburn as No. 10 Tennessee won 93-63 on Thursday night for the Lady Vols' seventh victory in their last eight games. Simmons sparked an early 19-0…
Vols' O'Brien, ex-Vol Sapp reach deal with state
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee defensive lineman Danny O'Brien and ex-Tennessee linebacker Dontavis Sapp will have all charges against them stemming from a Feb. 9 party dropped in six months if they fulfill terms of an agreement reached Thursday. Sapp's…
US GM: No sight in right eye after hit by puck
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The general manager of the U.S. hockey team and the Nashville Predators says the errant puck to the face two weeks ago has left him unable to see out of his right eye. David Poile, who…
Chattanooga extends contract of coach Russ Huesman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Chattanooga has extended coach Russ Huesman's deal, keeping the two-time Southern Conference coach of the year under contract through 2018. Athletic director David Blackburn said Thursday in a statement that success of the football program under…
Arnold Furthers Football Career at William Jewell
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Another page was added to University School of Jackson rich football's tradition on Wednesday. A Bruin officially signed with William Jewell College . "It's a great day at USJ," said senior…
Clarkson helps Missouri hold off Vanderbilt 67-64
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Jordan Clarkson scored 21 points, including all 11 free throw attempts, as Missouri held off Vanderbilt 67-64 on Wednesday. Earnest Ross added 16 points for the Tigers (19-7, 7-6 SEC), who survived an off-game from top…
Morehead St. gets past Austin Peay 90-88 in 2OT
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) - Angelo Warner hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with less than a second remaining in the second overtime as Morehead State edged Austin Peay 90-88 Wednesday night. Warner was honored before the game for becoming…
Elon beats UNC Greensboro 81-68
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Sebastian Koch scored 15 points with six assists and four rebounds as Elon won its sixth straight, defeating UNC Greensboro 81-68 on Wednesday. Jack Isenbarger added 17 points for the Phoenix (16-11, 9-3 Southern Conference). Lucas…
Stokes leads Tennessee past Georgia 67-48
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jarnell Stokes had 20 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday night as Tennessee trounced Georgia 67-48 to snap the Bulldogs' four-game winning streak. Stokes went 6 of 7 for 13 points Saturday in a 75-70 loss at…
Conley, Miller lead Grizzlies past Knicks, 98-93
This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Mike Conley scored 22 points in his return after missing seven games with an ankle injury, Mike Miller added a season-high 19, and the Memphis Grizzlies weathered New York's second-half…
South Side Crowned as District Champions
This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - South Side boys basketball team defeats Lexington 69-54 in the District 14-AA Championship. The Hawks will host Milan next in the Region 7-AA quarterfinals.
TCA Collects First District Championship Since 2008
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Trinity Christian Academy boys basketball team defeats Middleton 74-61 in the District 15-A Championship. The Lions will host KIPP Academy in the Region 8-A quarterfinals on Saturday.
Conley, Miller lead Grizzlies past Knicks, 98-93
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Mike Conley scored 22 points in his return after missing seven games with an ankle injury, Mike Miller added a season-high 19, and the Memphis Grizzlies weathered New York's second-half rally to beat the Knicks 98-93 on…
With 15 years of sellouts, Titans busy wooing fans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Rhonda and Kevin Lawrence have had season tickets for the Titans since their start in Tennessee and couldn't help but notice all the empty seats around them in the upper deck at LP Field. She said…
US Hockey GM recovering from another surgery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. hockey team general manager David Poile is recovering from a third surgery after being hit with an errant puck to the face Feb. 6 that broke his nose and cracked bone around one of his…
NFL offensive linemen close unit with unique bond
Playing offensive lineman is a job like no other in the NFL. They hit, or get hit, more than in players on the team. Linemen can also be an aloof group, sticking mostly to themselves because they feel no one…
