Daily Sports: 7.25.13
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Browns CEO does not see team being sold
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…
Departing Mountaineers, Eagles chasing SoCon title
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…
Rookie linebacker helps family from burning car
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…
Titans start camp without Warmack, 3 on PUP list
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,…
Miller says he's returning to Grizzlies
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…
Racing stars raise money for St. Jude
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…
Holdsclaw rebounds, free from 'mental prison'
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…
Grizzlies acquire rights to Calathes from Dallas
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…
Lady Vols' Warlick preparing for high expectations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Holly Warlick feels the difference a year of head coaching experience makes. She doesn't have to answer as many questions about replacing Pat Summitt. She doesn't worry about whether she can make the transition from…
Eastern Illinois ready to defend OVC title
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…
Police: MTSU player seen choking woman on tape
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Middle Tennessee police say they have video of a Blue Raiders football player choking his girlfriend last November while two teammates watched and did nothing. The girlfriend met with university police on Friday and they released…
Hart confident Tennessee's on verge of rebound
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart believes his department is on the right track, even though the Volunteers' recent results show there's plenty of work left to do. The Vols have failed to earn a bowl bid…
Predators still in Central, open season at Blues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators remain in the Central Division in the first season of the NHL's realignment, and they open the season Oct. 3 visiting the St. Louis Blues. The Predators already had been slotted into a…
Zachary Olsen leads Southern Amateur
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) - Zachary Olsen shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the third round of the 107th Southern Amateur. Olsen, the 19-year-old Cordova, Tenn., player who will be a freshman at Oklahoma…
Five-Run Eighth by Generals Snaps Losing Streak
GENERALS NEWS RELEASE Jackson took the opener against Mississippi Thursday night, 8-3 JACKSON, Tenn. (July 18, 2013) – The Jackson Generals (11-14) had not won since July 8th, but with help from a five-run eighth inning they pocketed an 8-3…
