Final Scores: Tuesday Night Hoops
 TEAM Final SCORE   Rossville Christian 43 USJ (boys) 79  16 South Side (boys) 76 McNairy Central 63   Humboldt (boys) 68 Gibson County 53   Milan (boys) 54 South Gibson 48   South…
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Tennessee's defense highlights 68-50 win over LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Jordan McRae scored 19 points and Jarnell Stokes registered his 25th career double-double to lead Tennessee to a 68-50 victory against LSU in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams Tuesday. McRae, who made all…
No. 8 Lady Vols expect 5 millionth fan Thursday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee expects to reach the 5 million mark in all-time women's basketball attendance Thursday when the eighth-ranked Lady Vols host Mississippi. The school announced Tuesday that only 3,796 fans need to attend Thursday's game to reach…
Titans interview Bengals coordinator Jay Gruden
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have kicked off their search for a new head coach by interviewing Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden. The Titans confirmed Tuesday that Gruden had finished interviewing with general manager Ruston Webster. Gruden…
Schedule for Cardinals Caravan announced
ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals fans in four states can get close-up meetings with some of their favorite players later this month. The Cardinals on Monday announced the schedule for the popular "Cardinal Caravan," a 19-stop tour taking…
Grizzlies, Thunder, Celtics pull off 3-team trade
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired guard Courtney Lee and have sent guard Jerryd Bayless to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Oklahoma City Thunder. Under terms of the deal…
LB Harris leaving Tennessee football program
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee linebacker Christian Harris has decided to leave the football program. The school announced Tuesday through the football program's official Twitter account that Harris "has informed us that he will not be returning to the Tennessee…
Tennessee's A.J. Johnson returning for senior year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson is returning to school for his senior season rather than entering the NFL draft. Volunteers coach Butch Jones announced through his Twitter account Tuesday that he's "very excited to announce" Johnson would…
Former NFL, Florida State player dies in hotel
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) - Former NFL and Florida State offensive tackle Todd Williams has been found dead in a Tampa Bay area hotel. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports that deputies responded to the Sarasota Suites late Monday morning, just…
Union University Edges Out Lee University
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University defeats Lee University 69-66.
Flame Snap Lady Bulldogs Hot Streak
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Lee University wins 68-66 in thrilling fashion against Union University.
Mercer knocks off ETSU 73-63
MACON, Ga. (AP) - Langston Hall scored 19 points as Mercer overcame a slow start to take a 73-63 win over East Tennessee State on Monday night. Jibri Bryan contributed 16 points for Mercer (12-5, 3-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). ETSU…
Chattanooga comes back against The Citadel 82-78
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Z. Mason scored 30 points with 14 rebounds to lead Chattanooga back from a 12-point second half deficit to beat the Citadel 82-78 on Monday. Mason had 11 offensive rebounds for Chattanooga (8-8, 2-0 Southern Conference).…
Jacksonville's 1st road win; beat Lipscomb 88-85
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jarvis Haywood scored 23 points Monday night and Jacksonville blocked two shots on Lipscomb's final possession to earn the Dolphins' first road win of the season 88-85. On Lipscomb's final possession, RJ Slawson blocked J.C. Hampton…
Tennessee entering SEC opener on hot streak
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee may be starting its customary late-season surge a little earlier than usual. The Volunteers (9-4) carry a three-game winning streak into Tuesday's Southeastern Conference opener at LSU (9-3). Now the Vols need to prove they…
Titans GM looking for 'right' fit in next coach
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Ruston Webster is in charge of his first coaching search in the NFL and only the Titans' second since moving to Tennessee, and the general manager says his goal is finding the man who is the…
No. 13 South Carolina defeats Vanderbilt 76-66
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Alaina Coates scored a career-high 24 points, had 10 rebounds and three blocks as No. 13 South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 76-66 on Sunday. Coates shot 11 of 16 from the field. She has scored 20 or…
Grizzlies dominate 2nd half to beat Pistons 112-84
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Jon Leuer matched a career-high with 23 points, Zach Randolph had 16 points and 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies dominated the second half to beat the Detroit Pistons 112-84 on Sunday afternoon. Memphis had…
