Ripley Upsets Haywood; Tomcats First Loss of the Season
This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - Ripley defeats Haywood 58-53 in the District 15-AA Championship.
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Middleton Extends Streak to 15 in District Championship
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Middleton girls defeat Jackson Christian in the District 15-A Championship.
Tennessee, Georgia heading in opposite directions
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Georgia and Tennessee are headed in opposite directions as they prepare for their Tuesday night collision. Tennessee, which expected to reach the NCAA tournament this season, has lost three of its last four games to put…
Chester County Advances to District Championship
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Chester County holds off Lexington 45-34 in the district semifinals.
Southern Extreme Has Unfinished Business at Nationals
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Southern Extreme All Stars represent more than just dances, cheers, flips and toe touches. The Big Blue Storm embodies discipline and talent in one. "We do bring a different flair, we're…
Chattanooga turns back Western Carolina 83-73
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Z. Mason had 23 points and Gee McGhee had 16 points and 15 rebounds as Chattanooga defeated Western Carolina 83-73 on Friday night. Chattanooga (16-11, 10-2 Southern Conference) used a 14-3 run early in the second…
Hall scores 20 as Mercer rolls past Lipscomb 79-48
MACON, Ga. (AP) - Langston Hall scored 20 points Friday night as Mercer remained perfect at home this season, rolling to a 79-48 win over Lipscomb. Mercer (20-6, 11-2 Atlantic Sun Conference) held Lipscomb to just 16 first-half points while…
Tennessee, Missouri both on NCAA tournament bubble
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee isn't dwelling on the potential postseason implications of its game Saturday at Missouri. The situation facing the two teams speaks for itself. Both teams are considered on the bubble for an NCAA tournament invitation, increasing…
Russell upsets Hewitt in straight sets in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Michael Russell upset third-seeded Lleyton Hewitt of Australia 6-3, 7-6 (6) on Friday in the quarterfinals of the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships. With the win, the 35-year-old American reached his third career ATP Tour semifinal…
New pro basketball league to debut in spring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Attention basketball fans: A new professional basketball league is making its debut this year. The Central Basketball Association is scheduled to play its first games on March 1. The CBA will include seven teams, with additional…
Nishikori downs Bogomolov in Memphis quarterfinal
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Defending champion Kei Nishikori rallied past Russian Mikhail Bogomolov Jr. 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 Friday in the quarterfinals of the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships. The top-seeded Nishikori reached his second semifinal this year, despite trailing 5-0…
Massengale practicing again for No. 8 Lady Vols
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Ariel Massengale is practicing again for the eighth-ranked Lady Vols, but the injured guard's return date remains uncertain. Massengale hasn't played since inadvertently getting hit in the face Jan. 23 in an 89-69 victory over…
Memphis ready to make move up in American league
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Tigers remember the final 5 minutes of their first game against Connecticut only too well. The Huskies simply didn't miss turning a tie game into an easy win. Now the 20th-ranked Tigers visit No.…
Belmont edges Tennessee State 73-71
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Reece Chamberlain scored a career-high 19 points and tied a career-best with six assists as Belmont avoided an upset with a 73-71 victory over Tennessee State Thursday night. An 11-3 run pulled Tennessee State within two…
Middle Tennessee rolls by Tulane 71-44
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Shawn Jones scored 17 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked six shots as Middle Tennessee rolled over Tulane 71-44 Thursday night. Kerry Hammonds II had 18 points for Middle Tennessee and Neiko Hunter 13 as the…
Tennessee Tech upends Eastern Kentucky 72-66
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Dennis Ogbe scored 18 points and Javon McKay 12 and Tennessee Tech shot 56 percent from the field in downing Eastern Kentucky 72-66 on Thursday night. Tennessee Tech (13-13, 6-5 Ohio Valley Conference) never trailed but…
Dyson leads Austin Peay over E. Illinois 88-83
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Ed Dyson scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Austin Peay hung on to defeat Eastern Illinois 88-83 Thursday night. Down 80-67, Eastern Illinois hit four 3-pointers in 37 seconds, two by Dylan Chatman, to…
Wildcats Welcome Three Cougars to Their Family
The trio says taking their talents to Bethel was a collective effort.
