Daily Sports: 10.24.13
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Vandy coach says senior QB was at practice early
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt coach James Franklin says he hasn't made a decision yet on a starting quarterback Saturday against No. 14 Texas A&M. Franklin said Wednesday night that senior Austyn Carta-Samuels was out at practice early before being…
Vols' Stokes answers critics by expanding his game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes has expanded his game and reduced his frame after receiving some pointed criticism about his pro potential. Stokes considered entering the draft after his sophomore season and called it a "very humbling…
4 female officials set to work SIAC football game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Four female officials will work a football game between Division II Miles and Lane. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference bills Thursday night's game as the first time a mostly female officiating crew has worked any NCAA…
SEC: Upsets prove more parity, fewer patsies
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Surely some people are still snickering at the Southeastern Conference. The powerhouse league that has won seven consecutive national titles had a stunning number of upsets Saturday. Florida, Georgia, LSU, South Carolina and Texas A&M all…
SEC's Shaw: Targeting rule cutting down on flags
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Southeastern Conference's coordinator of officials Steve Shaw says allowing replay officials to overturn player ejections for targeting but not penalties needs to be re-examined The new rule is, however, cutting down on the potentially dangerous…
Raptors rout Grizzlies in preseason
TORONTO (AP) - DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points, Rudy Gay had 15 against his former team and the Toronto Raptors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-72 on Wednesday night, their fifth straight preseason win. Jonas Valanciunas had 10 points and nine…
Harding earns shutout; Wild beat Predators 2-0
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Josh Harding stopped 16 shots for his first shutout of the season and the Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators 2-0 Tuesday night. Justin Fontaine scored late in the second period and Jason Pominville added…
Lady Bruins advance to sub-state
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The Lady Bruins are one step closer to their third straight state championship. Thanks to a 3-1 victory over St. George in the Division 2-A West Region Championship, University School of…
Eastern Kentucky looking to capture OVC crown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Eastern Kentucky is the preseason pick to win the Ohio Valley Conference's East Division, while Murray State and Southeast Missouri State are co-favorites in the West. In a vote by league coaches and sports information directors,…
High expectations surround Lady Vols' Russell
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee center Mercedes Russell will begin her college career as the Lady Vols' most heralded incoming freshman since Candace Parker, a player she grew up idolizing and recently met. Russell was on vacation this summer when…
Grizzlies eager to take next step to NBA Finals
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-Reaching the first Western Conference final in Memphis history has given the Grizzlies both a lesson in what they need to go further and a reminder on just how close they might be to the NBA Finals. Center Marc…
Vols' Palardy enjoying breakthrough in senior year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Michael Palardy is one of the nation's busiest special-teams performers. Lately, he also has been among the best. Palardy is part of a small group of players serving as the main field-goal kicker, klckoff specialist…
Rivals meet in Division II-A West West Region Championship
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The Lady Bruins of University School of Jackson are very familiar with their Division II-A West Region championship opponent. That doesn't mean tomorrow will be a walk in the park. "St.…
Titans release returner after fumbled punt in loss
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have released kick returner Darius Reynaud a day after he fumbled a punt in a loss against San Francisco, stopping an attempted fourth-quarter rally. Coach Mike Munchak said Monday they did what they…
SEC gives weekly awards to Marshall, Sam, Palardy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall, Missouri defensive end Michael Sam and Tennessee kicker Michael Palardy are the Southeastern Conference's players of the week. Marshall was honored Monday after passing for 236 yards and two touchdowns and rushing…
Vandy preps for Texas A&M with uncertainty at QB
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Vanderbilt Commodores are waiting for senior quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels to return from his grandfather's funeral so doctors can re-examine his injured leg to see if he can play Saturday against No. 14 Texas A&M. Coach…
