Daily Sports: 3.10.14
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Grizzlies end Wizards' streak with 110-104 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tayshaun Prince scored a season-high 21 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a late rally Monday night to snap the Washington Wizards' winning streak at six with a 110-104 victory. Zach Randolph added 16 points and 10…
Titans sign S Bernard Pollard to multi-year deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a multiyear contract with safety Bernard Pollard that keeps their top tackler off the free-agent market. General manager Ruston Webster said Monday that "getting this deal done today helps our…
UT Martin Head Basketball Coach Jason James Fired
"It is my responsibility to provide our student-athletes with the best opportunities to reach their fullest potential academically, athletically and socially."
UT Martin fires Jason James after 5 seasons
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - UT Martin has fired coach Jason James after a fifth consecutive losing season. James went 37-117 in five years as UT Martin's head coach after spending seven seasons as an assistant. UT Martin athletic director Julio…
Predators say Rinne will return to action Tuesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne is expected to start Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins in his return from a hip injury that has limited him to only nine games this season. The Predators announced Monday that…
Durant scores 37 to help Thunder beat Grizzlies
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 37 points in the second half to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 113-107 on Friday night. Russell Westbrook had 21 points and six assists in 28…
USC-Upstate claims 3rd seed, beats ETSU 79-73
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - Ricardo Glenn scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and South Carolina-Upstate beat East Tennessee State, 79-73 Friday night to claim the No. 3 seed into the Atlantic Sun tournament in the regular season finale for…
Lack of bench production hurting Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee is paying a price for its lack of depth. Saturday's game between Tennessee (17-11, 8-7 SEC) and Vanderbilt (15-12, 7-8) matches two of the least productive benches in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee ranks 12th out…
Titans agree to one-year deal with Jackie Battle
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with running back Jackie Battle. The Titans announced the deal Friday. Terms weren't disclosed. Battle rushed for 142 yards and one touchdown on 36 carries…
Vanderbilt's Bowe leaves team for rest of season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt sophomore Heather Bowe will miss the rest of the season after leaving the university due to a violation of the school's academic policy. Bowe - averaging 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds in 27 games, including…
Memphis coach wants more from his senior guards
Rick Pitino has his Louisville Cardinals playing well heading into March again. Memphis coach Josh Pastner wants all his senior guards to wake up from their "zombie mode." Saturday would be good timing too. The 21st-ranked Tigers host No. 7…
Road Closure Announced for Mardi Gras Parade
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A temporary road closure has been ordered for 2 lanes beginning in front of Bakers Rack on E. Lafayette Street on Saturday, March 1, 2014, The roads will be closed for the Downtown Kids Mardi Gras Parade.…
House leads Houston over No. 21 Memphis, 77-68
HOUSTON (AP) - Danuel House had 19 points and Houston closed with a surge to beat No. 21 Memphis 77-68 on Thursday night. TaShawn Thomas added 16 points and seven rebounds for the Cougars, who finished on a 14-5 run…
