Daily Sports: 8.21.13
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Daunting year awaits young TCA Lions
"Anything worth having is worth working for," said Butler. "We want to play different teams, so we look forward to our challenging schedule."
BayBears Take Two from Jackson, Crush Playoff Hopes
GENERALS NEWS RELEASE BayBears and Generals play 44 innings in three days of doubleheaders MOBILE, Ala. (August 21, 2013) – The Generals and BayBears played 44 innings over three straight doubleheaders Monday through Wednesday at Hank Aaron Stadium. Jackson (28-30)…
Kyle Busch wins Truck race, 14th Bristol victory
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - Kyle Busch won the NASCAR Truck Series race Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway for his record 14th overall victory on the high-banked 0.533-mile oval. The Sprint Cup driver took fresh tires with 16 laps to…
Jones to name Vols' starting QB early next week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Butch Jones plans to name a starting quarterback for the Aug. 31 season opener with Austin Peay early next week. While speaking at the university's annual Welcome Back Barbecue on Wednesday, Jones said he…
Vols' 2014 schedule features tough early stretch
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's 2014 schedule includes a three-game stretch featuring back-to-back trips to Oklahoma and Georgia plus a visit from Florida. After traveling to Oklahoma on Sept. 13, the Volunteers have a week off before visiting Georgia on…
S Carolina-Texas A&M kick off SEC's 2014 schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Southeastern Conference announced that South Carolina will host Texas A&M on Aug. 28, 2014 in the first conference football game to be televised on the SEC Network. The conference released its full 2014 league schedule…
Former Vandy players plead not guilty in rape case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Four former Vanderbilt football players have pleaded not guilty to raping an unconscious woman at a campus dormitory. Cory Batey, 19 of Nashville, Tenn.; Brandon Banks, 19, of Brandywine, Md.; Jaborian "Tip" McKenzie, 19, of Woodville,…
Vols relying on Coleman to lead young cornerbacks
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Justin Coleman just might be the Volunteers most important player. No, he isn't the most talented, but Injuries and defections have left Coleman as one of the Volunteers' only experienced cornerbacks. Coleman realizes the Volunteers…
Vanderbilt will play 8 home games in 2014
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt will play eight home games in 2014 with Tennessee capping the season in a return to tradition for the rivals. Athletic director David Williams said the schedule released Wednesday by the Southeastern Conference was the…
Vanderbilt coach: Team has dealt with rape case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt coach James Franklin says he has tried to keep his football team busy and limit the distraction of the ongoing rape case. Four former Commodores are charged with raping an unconscious woman in a campus…
BayBears Respond with DH Sweep of Generals Tuesday
GENERALS NEWS RELEASE BayBears evened the 7-game series at 2-2 Tuesday night MOBILE, Ala. (August 20, 2013) – After 17 innings of baseball and 5 hours and 50 minutes, the BayBears (30-27) took two games from the Generals (28-28) on…
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.
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…
