Daily Sports: 11.7.13
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JCS Head Coach Matt Underwood Steps Down
"He is of the highest character. I can't say enough good about him. I don't look at his record," said Gatlin. "I look at the boys that have graduated and the lives they live."
Titans stingy on defense everywhere except run
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have a few holes in their otherwise very stingy defense, and lately opponents have been running right through them. The Titans rank ninth in points allowed per game and seventh defending the pass.…
No. 13 Memphis' Pellom expected to miss 5 weeks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis forward David Pellom is expected to miss five weeks after undergoing surgery on his left knee. Josh Pastner, the coach of the 13th-ranked Tigers, announced through a university release that Pellom underwent arthroscopic debridement surgery on…
Auburn's rise doesn't surprise Thigpen, Martinez
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Auburn's resurgence in the Southeastern Conference doesn't surprise two Tennessee assistant coaches who worked on the Tigers' staff last season. Tennessee linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen and secondary coach Willie Martinez held the same positions at Auburn last…
NFL, Titans hosting women's officiating academy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The NFL and the Tennessee Titans are trying to help more women become interested in officiating football. They are hosting a free clinic Friday at the Titans' headquarters teaching football rules and focusing on the benefits of…
No. 4 Lady Vols opening season on road again
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The fourth-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols don't have to be reminded of how the post-Pat Summitt era began. Tennessee was stunned by Chattanooga in its opener and the Lady Vols are once again preparing open to the season…
Brown looking to shape his Illinois legacy
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - One play in 2011 threatened to color Illinois linebacker Jonathan Brown's career. He kneed another player in the groin and the video clip was soon all over the Internet. Brown wishes that one would go away.…
Wilson has 4 points, Predators beat Avalanche 6-4
DENVER - Colin Wilson had two goals and two assists, Viktor Stalberg added a goal and an assist, and the Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 on Wednesday night. Craig Smith and Paul Gaustad also scored for the Predators,…
Pelicans build early lead, beat Grizzlies 99-84
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Eric Gordon scored 19 points, Anthony Davis added 18 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 99-84 on Wednesday night. Tyreke Evans had 16 points, Jrue Holiday scored 11 and…
South Side Eyes Another Trip to State
"We're coming to play. We're going to compete every night and give each team the best we can give them."
Randolph leaves game as fiance into labor
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis forward Zach Randolph left the Grizzlies' game Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans when fiance Faune went into labor. Randolph played 8 minutes of the first quarter and hit his only shot before leaving the…
Man pleads not guilty to evidence tampering charge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A California man indicted in connection with a rape investigation involving former Vanderbilt football players has pleaded not guilty to charges of evidence tampering. The Tennessean (http://tnne.ws/17cBGBE ) reports attorney Bernie McEvoy entered the plea Wednesday for…
TCA Standout Signs with Cumberland University
During her senior yeare, Stovall collected 155 saves, six shutouts, three goals and three assists. She was also named All-District for four years and Goal Keeper of the Year for three of those years.
S Griffin returns to practice after missing game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Titans safety Michael Griffin is back practicing fully for Tennessee after snapping his streak of 103 consecutive games played last week. Griffin hurt his right quadriceps Oct. 20 in a loss to San Francisco, but not…
Vols' Dobbs eager to show how much he's learned
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs has a reputation as a quick learner on the field and in the classroom. Now the freshman is eager to show just how much of an education he received last week in…
Titans sign WR Devon Wylie to practice squad
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have added wide receiver Devon Wylie to the practice squad and have waived linebacker Brandon Copeland to make room for him. Wylie caught six passes for 53 yards and returned two punts and…
