Daily Sports: 2.26.14
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Predators sending G Rinne to Milwaukee for games
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators are sending goaltender Pekka Rinne to their AHL affiliate in Milwaukee for games Friday and Sunday in the latest step in his recovery from an E. coli infection in his surgically repaired left…
Hawks Return to the Region Championship
This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - South Side's boys basketball team defeat Fayette Ware 80-68 in the Region 7-AA Semifinals. On Thursday evening, the Hawks will play for the Region Championship against Lexington.
No. 1 Florida holds off Vanderbilt 57-54
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Dorian Finney-Smith scored 19 points, and No. 1 Florida held off Vanderbilt 57-54 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of its second straight Southeastern Conference title and seventh overall. Patric Young added 12…
Close losses hurting Vols' NCAA tourney hopes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Near misses are becoming all too common for Tennessee. After falling just short of the NCAA tournament each of the past two years, Tennessee (16-11, 7-7 SEC) could fail to earn a bid again because of…
Reynolds expected back for No. 10 Lady Vols vs LSU
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee guard Jordan Reynolds is expected to be available Thursday at LSU after she missed one game with an injured left ankle. Tennessee coach Holly Warlick said Tuesday "she'll probably play" when the 10th-ranked Lady Vols…
Jackson Christian Tops Riverside in Region Semifinals
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Christian's girls team defeats Riverside 72-59 in Region 8-A semifinals.
Lady Chargers Squeak One Out in Overtime
This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - Westview's girls basketball team defeat McNairy Central 49-46 in overtime.
Middleton Sets Up a Rematch in the Region Championship
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Middleton's girls basketball team defeats Scotts Hill 48-40 in the Region 8-A semifinals.
Dyersburg Reaches First Region Championship Since 2005
This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - Dyersburg's girls team defeat Chester County 59-33 in the Region 7-AA semifinals.
Preds goalie Rinne cleared for increased activity
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne has been cleared by doctors to increase his physical activity, and now Nashville has to decide what's next for the two-time Vezina Trophy finalist. The Predators announced that Rinne had been cleared…
Randolph scores 21 as Grizz beat Clippers 102-96
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Zach Randolph had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 102-96 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. James Johnson…
Lipscomb holds off Northern Kentucky 70-66
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Martin Smith swished a rare 3-pointer in the final 35 seconds and J.C. Hampton hit 3 of 4 from the line as Lipscomb held off Northern Kentucky 70-66 on Friday night. Martin Smith finished with 18…
South Gibson Falls on Road to Chester County
This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - Chester County girls team defeat South Gibson 44-37.
Lady Indians Advance to Meet Liberty Tech
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - North Side girls basketball team defeat Manassas 73-58.
Vandy's Dahlman to miss remainder of season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt guard Rebekah Dahlman will miss the remainder of the season because of a blood clot in her right shoulder that has kept her out of action since December. Dahlman has undergone multiple procedures, including surgery…
Tennessee-Texas A&M series has plenty of spice
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Texas A&M and Tennessee are only in their second season as conference foes, yet they've already produced a couple of memorable confrontations. Tennessee won 93-85 at Texas A&M last season in a four-overtime marathon that was…
