NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators have signed forward Nick Spaling to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. General manager David Poile announced the deal Thursday. Spaling, 24, from Drayton, Ontario, tied for fourth with nine goals in 47 games…

ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals recalled Marc Rzepczynski from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, giving them three left-handed relievers. Rookie right-hander Carlos Martinez was optioned to Memphis. The 27-year-old Rzepczynski was demoted to the minors April 29 and…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Mike Munchak has made it very clear he wants Tennessee's offensive line able to take over games this season, words every lineman wants to hear. The Titans took their next big step toward that goal Thursday…

Browns CEO Joe Banner says he can't envision a scenario in which owner Jimmy Haslam sells his NFL franchise. Haslam, who bought the Browns last year, is under federal investigation for fraud at his Pilot Flying J truck-stop chain. He…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - Appalachian State and Georgia Southern coaches say they'll play for a Southern Conference title this season, even if both are ineligible to win the crown in their final seasons in the league before moving to the…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Titans linebacker Jonathan "Tig" Willard says he helped rescue a family from a burning vehicle on his way to Tennessee training camp. The rookie was driving on Interstate 40 Tuesday near Oak Ridge when he noticed…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Titans are starting training camp with their top draft pick still unsigned. Coach Mike Munchak hopes a deal with Chance Warmack is done quickly because Tennessee has big plans for him. The Titans reported Wednesday,…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Mike Miller is going back to a former home, agreeing to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. Miller confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on Wednesday, about a week after the Miami Heat designated him…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Some auto racing heavyweights gathered at Target Chip Ganassi Racing's headquarters Wednesday night to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The inaugural St. Jude Culinary 500 was hosted by actress Ashley Judd and raised more…

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Chamique Holdsclaw is getting her life back in order after being trapped in what felt like a "mental prison" following her arrest last November. The former WNBA star, Olympic gold medalist and Tennessee All-American was treated…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired the rights to guard Nick Calathes (CUH-lay-thus) from the Dallas Mavericks. The Grizzlies announced the deal Monday. Dallas acquired Calathes' rights in a draft night trade in 2009, but the guard…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Eastern Illinois coach Dino Babers knows he has a talented team as the preseason favorite to repeat as the Ohio Valley Conference champions. A schedule packed with the toughest non-conference slate in his school's history has…