Daily Sports: 2.3.14
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Dunk Contest in the Hawks Nest
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Monday was all fun and games at South Side high school. The Hawks displayed their best dunks before their final regular season game against Fayette-Ware.
USC Upstate-ETSU game postponed
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - The men's basketball game between USC Upstate and East Tennessee State scheduled for Monday night has been postponed to Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. EST.
Vols' director of football operations resigns
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Brad Pendergrass has resigned from his position as Tennessee's director of football operations. Pendergrass said Monday in a university release that "it is with a heavy heart" that he had decided to step down after serving…
Grizzlies sign Darius Morris to 10-day contract
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Darius Morris to a 10-day contract. The Grizzlies announced the signing Monday through a team release. Morris, who is 23, had been averaging 4.2 points and 1.6 assists in 22…
SEC still stands at the top in recruiting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Southeastern Conference still reigns supreme on the recruiting trail. The Crimson Tide is poised to bring in another top-rated recruiting class on Wednesday's national signing day, nearly a month after Florida State ended the league's…
C-USA releases 1-year schedule for 13-team league
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Conference USA on Monday released its 2014 football schedule, a one-year model for a season with 13 conference teams. Each team will play eight conference games. The six-team West Division includes Louisiana Tech, North Texas, Rice,…
Losing programs succeed on recruiting trail
It usually turns more than a few heads when a top high school recruit commits to a struggling program. There are many reasons, including the school's proximity to home, a relationship with a recruiter, the system the staff runs or…
MTSU to host BYU in 2014 under new schedule
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Middle Tennessee will host BYU on Nov. 1 under a new schedule that features an open date before and after the Cougars visit. The Blue Raiders, who have won eight games each of the past two…
Liberty Fends Off North Side's Comeback
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Liberty Tech girls defeat North Side 77-70.
Liberty Pulls Away After Sloppy Start
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Liberty Tech defeats North Side 60-55.
TCA Dominates on Homecoming Night
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Trinity Christian Academy cruises past Jackson Christian 64-33
Randolph has 26; Grizzlies beat Timberwolves 94-90
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Zach Randolph had 26 points and 12 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame another strong effort by Kevin Love to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-90 Friday night. Courtney Lee added 15 points for the Grizzlies, who have…
Conley leaves game with right ankle injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley had to be helped to the locker room with an apparent right ankle injury in the fourth quarter against Minnesota. Conley was hurt Friday night when Timberwolves guard J.J. Barea drove…
Mercer tops East Tennessee State 90-77
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Bud Thomas scored 28 points, including eight 3-pointers, and Mercer used a strong first half to defeat East Tennessee State 90-77 Friday. Mercer (18-5, 9-1 Atlantic Sun) jumped to a 45-31 halftime lead, led by…
Vols' Thompson welcomes move into starting lineup
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has one of the most experienced teams in the Southeastern Conference, yet its postseason hopes now could depend in part on the progress of a freshman point guard. Darius Thompson moved into the starting lineup…
Tulsa hosts No. 25 Middle Tennessee in C-USA game
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are to host No. 25 Middle Tennessee in Conference USA women's basketball. The Golden Hurricane have won three straight to improve to 10-7 on the season and 4-2 in conference play. The…
George entering Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George is part of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame class that will be inducted May 17 in Nashville. George was receiving a curtain call for his starring performance Thursday…
Missouri upsets No. 16 Vanderbilt 59-54
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Bri Kulas scored 15 points and Missouri held off a rally from No. 16 Vanderbilt for a 59-54 victory Thursday. Kayla McDowell added 13 points and Morgan Stock had 11 for Missouri (14-7, 3-5 SEC). The…
