Local Football Coaches Unite as One
It's the one time of the year the local football coaches from the Jackson area join forces for the same cause.
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Washington tops Tennessee 6-5 in elimination game
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Austin Oh drove in two runs to cap a six-run third inning in leading Sammamish, Wash., to a 6-5 win over Nashville, Tenn., in a Little League World Series elimination game Tuesday night. Jack Carper,…
Tennessee's 2013-14 schedule has different look
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's 2013-14 schedule features at least seven games against NCAA tournament teams from last year but doesn't include its traditional home game with Kentucky. Now that the Southeastern Conference has ended divisional play, Tennessee doesn't face…
Vols continue seeking answers in passing game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - With less than two weeks remaining until the season opener, the status of Tennessee's passing attack remains up in the air. Tennessee coach Butch Jones says he hasn't narrowed down the four-way quarterback competition. He also…
Grizzlies sign G Nick Calathes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies have signed Nick Calathes, who was drafted in 2009 but has never played in the NBA. The Grizzlies announced the deal Tuesday but terms were not disclosed. The 6-foot-6 Calathes has been playing…
Gonzalez rejoins Falcons after time spent with son
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - While conceding he's "a little rusty," Atlanta Falcons right end Tony Gonzalez says he'll be ready for the start of his final NFL season. Gonzalez has missed most of the preseason with the Falcons, part…
Titan's Bironas not concerned about missed kicks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - When you're one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history people tend to notice when you miss. Rob Bironas missed not once, but twice in his preseason debut for Tennessee. Neither Bironas nor Titans coach…
Generals Take Two from BayBears Monday
GENERALS NEWS RELEASE Jackson has won six of seven and are now 28-26 in 2nd half (August 19, 2012) - Led by Ramon Morla in game one and John Hicks in game two, Jackson (28-26) picked up two wins against…
Jackson-Christian gears up for Week 0
"We made a few key mistakes that cost us the game," said head Coach Matt Underwood. "Overall I was pleased with our effort and our discipline."
Titans TE Walker passes physical, off PUP list
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Titans tight end Delanie Walker has passed his physical and been removed from the physically unable to perform list. The Titans announced Walker had been cleared Monday before practice. Walker was signed as a free agent…
Vols RB Lane trying to capitalize on second chance
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee running back Marlin Lane says his suspension during spring practice has given him a new appreciation for the game and his team. Lane was suspended for disciplinary reasons that haven't been specified. He was reinstated…
Tenn. routs Delaware 10-0 in LLWS elimination game
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Zane Denton hit a grand slam to lead Nashville, Tenn., to a 10-0 win over Newark, Del., in an elimination game at the Little League World Series on Monday. Knox Preston ended the game with…
NCAA reverses course on Marine playing at MTSU
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - The NCAA has ruled that a Middle Tennessee football player who spent five years in the Marines will be allowed to compete this fall and that he will have four years of eligibility remaining. It's a…
Generals Sneak by Montgomery Friday 2-1, Win Fourth Straight
GENERALS NEWS RELEASE Friday‘s win marked Jackson‘s seventh straight home victory JACKSON, Tenn. (August 16, 2013) – Despite being out-hit 8 to 2 Friday, the Generals (26-25) defeated Montgomery (23-31) for the fourth straight day 2-1 at The Ballpark in…
West Tennessee Football Scores: August 16, 2013
Sports Plus Jamboree at South Side HS USJ 7 JCM 0 Dyer County 7 Liberty 0 North Side 12 TCA 21 South Side 14 Jackson Christian 7 Star Physical Therapy Jamboree at Chester County Scotts Hill 0 …
Blue Raiders eager to show they can win in C-USA
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have all sorts of motivation for their first season as new members of Conference USA, and competing for the league title is right there at the top. Coach Rick Stockstill says…
Tennessee LB Johnson emerging as leader of defense
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - One year after leading the Southeastern Conference in tackles, Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson is focusing on becoming a better leader of his own defense. Johnson made 138 tackles last season and averaged 11.5 per game to…
1 Vanderbilt player released on bond, 1 indicted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A fifth Vanderbilt football player has been indicted for his alleged role in the rape of an unconscious student on campus. Metro Nashville Police say 21-year-old Chris Boyd gave another defendant advice on how to cover…
Lady Vols official who sued school retires early
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jenny Moshak has retired as Tennessee's associate director of sports medicine, less than a year after she filed a lawsuit against the university for discrimination and retaliation. Moshak said in a statement Friday issued by her…
