Daily Sports: 1.10.14
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Season-ending shoulder surgery awaits Vols' Hubbs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee freshman guard Robert Hubbs III will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder. Volunteers coach Cuonzo Martin announced Friday through a university release that Hubbs would have surgery within the next week. Martin had said…
Kiffin to join Alabama as offensive coordinator
Alabama hired former Southern California coach Lane Kiffin on Friday as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Kiffin replaces Doug Nussmeier, who left Alabama for Michigan. Kiffin spent a week in Tuscaloosa, Ala., last month exchanging ideas with coach Nick…
Vanderbilt coach dismisses G McClellan from team
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings has dismissed guard Eric McClellan from the team based on new information. University officials announced Wednesday that McClellan was suspended for the spring semester for violating academic policy with the sophomore point…
Calipari has no time to sympathize with Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - John Calipari remembers being down to seven scholarship players himself last season at Kentucky, so he isn't in the mood to hear about Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings' woes right now. Calipari says he could care less…
Goalie now cleared for weight-bearing exercises
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne has been cleared to start weight-bearing exercises under a doctor's supervision in his recovery from a hip infection. The Predators announced Friday on the team's website there is no timetable for this…
'Major announcement' expected on Penn State coach
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Penn State's search for a new football coach might be over. University officials are summoning reporters who cover the team to Beaver Stadium for what it calls a "major announcement" Saturday afternoon. Penn State has…
Lady Bulldogs Fall At Home
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University falls to University of West Florida 69-60.
Lane College Loses SIAC Match to Benedict
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Benedict College defeats Lane College 79-61.
Union Snags Second Straight Conference Victory
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University defeats University of West Florida 81-76.
Chattanooga holds off Samford 90-81
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Ronrico White pumped in a career-high 28 points to lead Chattanooga to a 90-81 win over Samford in a Thursday night conference matchup. Chattanooga (9-8, 3-0 Southern Conference) took control late in the first half with…
Selanne scores winner as Ducks edge Predators 4-3
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Teemu Selanne scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Thursday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 16 games. Selanne's fifth goal this…
Belmont cruises to 107-94 win over SE Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) - J.J. Mann scored 25 points, Craig Bradshaw added 24 and Belmont cruised to a 107-94 victory over Southeast Missouri on Thursday night. Belmont combined to make 17 3-pointers after shooting 65.4 percent behind the arc,…
Tennessee Tech surges past Eastern Illinois 81-69
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jeremiah Samarrippas scored 18 points and Jordan Johnson added 12 to propel Tennessee Tech past Eastern Illinois 81-69 Thursday night. The Golden Eagles (9-9, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference) shot 46.9 percent from the field and hit…
No. 24 Memphis upsets No. 12 Louisville, 73-67
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Joe Jackson and Shaq Goodwin each scored 15 points and No. 24 Memphis rallied late for a 73-67 upset of No. 12 Louisville on Thursday night. Geron Johnson added 13 points, Chris Crawford 12 and Austin…
Lipscomb holds off ETSU for 82-80 win
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Josh Williams scored a career-high 34 points and J.C. Hampton hit a jumper with 5 seconds remaining to lift Lipscomb over East Tennessee State 82-80 Thursday night. Lipscomb (6-10, 1-4 Atlantic Sun) led by 11…
No. 8 Lady Vols trounce Mississippi 94-70
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Ariel Massengale had 23 points and a career-high seven rebounds Thursday night as No. 8 Tennessee defeated Mississippi 94-70 on a night when the Lady Vols surpassed 5 million in all-time home attendance. Tennessee (13-2, 2-1…
Titans interview Bengals coordinator Mike Zimmer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans now have interviewed both of Cincinnati's coordinators in their search for a new coach. The Titans confirmed Thursday they have finished interviewing Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer two days after interviewing Cincinnati offensive…
Work begins toward demolition of Vols' former home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Work has begun toward the demolition of Stokely Athletics Center, the former home floor of the Tennessee men's and women's basketball program. University officials announced Thursday that workers had started removing asbestos from the interior of…
