Daily Sports: 1.8.14
This video is no longer available.
Sports
Titans interview former Colts coach Jim Caldwell
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's search for a new coach has taken a turn to an old foe with the Titans interviewing Jim Caldwell. The Titans confirmed Wednesday that they had completed an interview with Caldwell, the former Indianapolis Colts…
Vanderbilt's leading scorer to miss rest of season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt will be without leading scorer Eric McClellan the rest of the season after the point guard was suspended for the spring semester for violating academic policy. The school announced Wednesday McClellan is expected to be…
Tennessee announces arrivals of 14 new players
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has announced the arrivals of 11 incoming freshmen and three junior college transfers for the spring semester. The list of incoming freshmen includes tight ends Daniel Helm and Ethan Wolf, running back Jalen Hurd, linebacker…
Surprising first week of action shakes up SEC race
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A surprising first week of competition in the Southeastern Conference women's basketball team has left the league with no obvious front-runner. Tennessee and Kentucky, who have combined to win the conference's last four regular-season titles, lost…
Alabama hangs on to beat Vanderbilt 68-63
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Trevor Releford scored 16 points and had six assists as Alabama hung on to beat Vanderbilt 68-63 in the first SEC game for both teams. Shannon Hale and Retin Obasohan had 15 points each, and Levi…
Middle Tennessee defeats Tennessee State 74-66
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Neiko Hunter scored 19 points, making 11 of 13 free throws, as Middle Tennessee held on to defeat Tennessee State 74-66 Tuesday night. Kerry Hammonds had 16 points, Shawn Jones added 14 and Reggie Upshaw had…
Duncan and Spurs hold off Grizzlies 110-108 in OT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tim Duncan scored 24 points, Marco Belinelli added 19 points and Kawhi Leonard had 17 to carry the San Antonio Spurs past the Memphis Grizzlies 110-108 in overtime Tuesday night. Mike Conley had 30 points for…
Predators snap skid, beat San Jose Sharks 3-2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Mattias Ekholm's first NHL goal proved to be the game winner as the Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Tuesday night for their first victory in four games. David Legwand also had a…
USJ Moves to 2-0 in the District
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - University School of Jackson routs Rossville Christian 79-43.
TCA Holds Off Jackson Christian on the Road
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Trinity Christian Academy defeats Jackson Christian 59-53.
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…
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…
